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 […]

Finalyze specializes in being Trusted CFO Advisors to Real Estate Investment Firms and Developers. We get asked the question a lot, aren’t you just bookkeepers for our business? Couldn’t I just us a mortgage broker or Controller to handle my finances? What about my existing accounting firm or real estate tax accountant? A Real Estate […]

The below is presented as general advice on real estate investing. Finalyze makes no claims that the below advice will work in every investor’s situation. Please seek professional advice for your specific facts and circumstances. Finalyze works with developers and real estate investors to help them achieve their financial goals. Clients seek Finalyze’s expertise and […]

The below is presented as general advice on real estate investing. Finalyze makes no claims that the below advice will be applicable in every investor’s situation. Please seek professional advice for your specific facts and circumstances before acting on any strategies in the below article. So you want to get involved in real estate investing […]

Getting Your Budgets Over the Finish Line As we now approach the Fall, everyone is back from summer holidays and the “silly season” is upon us which means Budgets and making the final Q4 push on any deals or financing activities. If you are in a crunch for time to get your budgets over the […]

Interviewed by Omar Roubi Host & Technical Director @ LumiQ. We are pleased to have this podcast qualify for CPA continuing professional development through LumiQ’s convenient app for professionals on the go! Click here to listen to the recording hosted by LumiQ. You can also click here to obtain the visual aid (slides) that accompany […]