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One of the most exciting trends in urban development today is the conversion of office buildings into residential spaces. With changing work dynamics and the growing shortage of housing, there are lots of opportunities for real estate investors to earn some serious returns while repositioning existing assets. Although, it is important to be aware of […]

At Finalyze CFO Services we work with goal oriented ambitious business owners like YOU. These businesses are the backbone of the real estate and construction industry to help bring projects of all shapes and sizes to life! A key component to ensuring the success of any skilled trades/construction company is effectively managing your cash flow. […]

As interest rates begin to decline by the central banks and cheaper debt becomes available, we’ve noticed lots of conversation around leveraging existing assets to deploy more capital. While properly managing debt can open up opportunities, it requires a strategic approach to ensure you’re setting yourself up for long-term success. To responsibly use debt, it […]

Starting a private real estate investment fund can be a rewarding opportunity for ambitious individuals. A private real estate fund sometimes is called a Private Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and can compare to the Public REIT’s that are traded on major stock exchanges. While there can be significant returns and an opportunity to grow […]

The Canadian Federal Government recently announced a “GST Holiday” to provide some sales tax relief for those struggling with affordability just in time for the holidays. Through the two-month period from Dec 14th to Feb 15th, 2025, select items will be exempt from GST/HST. These include mostly holiday related foods and gifts, such as:   […]

In the fast-paced world of real estate investment you are sometimes only as good as your last deal. Why not make that deal count? At Finalyze CFO Services we can help you count your returns (and blessings) through an investment grade financial model. Why should use a model for your next deal? Can’t you just […]

When it comes to making real estate investment decisions, a key choice that investors face is whether to invest personally or through a corporation. Although a corporation can provide many benefits including tax advantages, improve investment options, and increase flexibility, it’s not without its drawbacks. To help investors better understand the risk and opportunities involved […]

Real estate investments are an incredible vehicle that can generate substantial returns. However, like other sources of income, taxes can significantly diminish your net profits. For existing or new real estate investors, being tax efficient can help keep more money in your pocket so you can crush those financial goals! The hottest topic in 2024 […]

You see the ads everywhere from many sponsors touting the big returns and opportunity to pool capital in a Limited Partnership or LP investment. Frequently the investment will be presented as “participate in the development”. So how do these LP investment opportunities work? Limited Partnerships can be a great investment vehicle for making your real […]

Many of our conversations are with ambitious business owners seeking advice and guidance to help them crush their financials goals. Taking a step back their business might be too small to afford a full-time CFO so they use the services of a more traditional accounting firm or bookkeeper. They have big goals to grow revenue, […]