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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Continuing in our series we are pleased to share Part 2 where we are focusing in on development cost metrics which are critical in evaluating a real estate project for investment. By way of background, real estate development involves a number of core activities including site identification, due diligence, land acquisition, land entitlement, architectural design, […]

For real estate investors conducting a thorough financial analysis of a real estate development project is critical before placing your hard earned capital. A small change in one assumption could completely swing a project from success to failure. From a returns perspective development provides savvy investors an opportunity to generate returns well above the public […]

The following is general advice and guidelines for Canadian real estate investors. For more specific advice please review your situation with an experienced advisor specializing in cross-border tax implications. A common question comes up in our discussions with real estate investors. Many Canadians are intrigued by US real estate investment opportunities but are unsure whether […]

The Canadian Q1 GDP report was published today showing a further stagnation in economic growth which paired with the unemployment rate reaching 6% is a likely sign of a June or July interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada. The chart below courtesy of RBC shows the impact with the likely 7th straight quarterly […]

There are a number of ways to hold your Real Estate Investment including personally, through a corporation, partnership, Trust, mutual fund trust, and more! Real Estate Investors frequently ask us if they should setup a separate Real Estate Investment Corporation or simply hold the asset personally? We also frequently get the question if they should […]