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Smart entrepreneurs today are focusing on due diligence for smarter acquisitions rather than building from scratch. The entrepreneurial landscape has shifted dramatically. Influenced by thought leaders like Codie Sanchez, today’s smart entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing acquisition over building from scratch. But here’s what many miss: the due diligence process can make or break your investment.  […]

When most people think about real estate investing, they picture buying a property, finding tenants, and dealing with repairs at 10 p.m. on a Saturday night. But there’s another route and it’s one that lets you earn returns from real estate without ever becoming a landlord: passive real estate investing.  With passive investing, your money […]

CanadianSME Small Business Magazine is Canada’s go-to platform for showcasing innovative SMEs driving economic growth across the country.  As a seasoned real estate finance professional with 20 years in the industry, having Kaz featured in CanadianSME’s spotlight is an exciting full circle moment.  In the spotlight, Kaz shared what inspired him to create Finalyze CFO […]

If you work anywhere near real estate, you’ve heard of Yardi. Yardi is the market leader in end-to-end property management and investment accounting solutions. Its Yardi Investment Suite (Investment Manager, Accounting, Debt & Acquisitions Manager) powers everything from deal underwriting to investor reporting for thousands of firms worldwide.  As a seasoned user of Yardi’s applications, […]

The “Missing Middle” refers to housing types that fall between single-family homes and large apartment multifamily units. Typical examples are duplexes, triplexes, or townhomes that are 5 stories or less. These opportunities are often overlooked in modern development but are very important to solving today’s housing challenges.   At Finalyze, we’ve supported multiple clients, who are […]

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way investors analyze, manage, and grow real estate portfolios. From predictive analytics and automated valuations to tenant screening and market forecasting, AI is unlocking new ways to make smarter, faster, and more informed investment decisions. As AI tools become more sophisticated and accessible, real estate investors are increasingly turning to […]

Many investors see their first rental property as a steppingstone towards a bigger, more diversified portfolio. If you can relate to that, there’s a strategy to scale up your investments in rental properties: The BRRR. It’s a strategy designed to grow a rental portfolio by using the same capital more than once. Think of it […]

If you’re looking for exposure to the real estate market, or to diversify your property portfolio, the Mortgage Investment Corporation, or MIC for short, is a very powerful investment vehicle. These are popular in Canada for investors who want consistent cash flow, backed by real estate, without the burden of having to assess credit risk […]

If you’re a property owner evaluating a new real estate deal, understanding a few key financial metrics can make all the difference especially when it comes to securing financing and making smart investment decisions. This is another installment of our smart metrics series which we started last summer. Here are some smart metrics that property owners must […]

In today’s evolving real estate landscape, many Canadian investors and developers are realizing that traditional banks aren’t the only route to financing a project. While the big banks offer stability, they often come with additional requirements, lengthy approval processes, and a focus on standard solutions. For investors with unique projects, land development, or early-stage investments more […]