The historic Kaufman Lofts in downtown Kitchener have been a ‘destination’ building ever since construction on the condo conversion was announced.
People tell me “I want a Kaufman Loft!” Even if the loft is a bit smaller or pricier than another condominium they were looking at, the design, location and prestige put the project over the […]
A few conversations going on around the Internet today . . . Jump in - either here or at the original blog posts (click through the links to get there).
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Brian Brady thinks Canada is headed for a Real Estate slowdown, and he asks a local for some ‘on the ground’ reporting.
In Canada’s ‘Wealth Building Guy’ […]
The downward trend continues for real estate investors in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.
Luckily its a downward trend in vacancy rates my clients are currently experiencing.
More specifically, ‘Vacancy Rates (%) in Privately Initiated Rental Row and Apartment Structures of Three Units and Over’ in the real estate investment properties they’re acquiring.
CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) released their […]
The age old question: What to buy ?
It applies to real estate as much as anything else. Once you’ve decided to invest in real estate, you need to figure out what sort of properties you’re going to acquire. />
Some of my clients buy houses, student rentals, apartment buildings etc., but recently more and more […]
Today’s question comes to us from a rookie real estate investor, just beginning to acquire real estate investment opportunities in the Kitchener Waterloo area:
"Should I focus on Cash Flow or Equity Growth when I start to invest in real estate?"
Great question. Click play to watch the answer
Benjamin Bach answers local real estate investors questions. […]
Seriously! It may take a bit longer to make your first million, but on Thursday April 17 I am sharing systems and models that Millionaire Real Estate Investors have used for generations to build true financial wealth.
You will start down the path of being a Millionaire.
In this 90 minute interactive workshop, we’ll be looking […]
Attention Real Estate Investors!
I am pleased to offer for sale a 31-unit multi family residential apartment building in one of the best locations in Kitchener, Ontario.
The property consists of 24 2-bedroom units and 7 1-bedroom units. It generates $235,716 in annual revenue, and has a net income of approximately $160,716 after paying utilities, insurance, […]
February 23, 2008 – 10:38 am
Over the last two years, clients have been investing in residential condominium apartments in the $110,000 - $160,000 range, 750 - 1000 square feet, usually 2 bedrooms & 1 bath (but sometimes two baths) and renting them out to stable, long term tenants for between $850-$950 a month.
There are many condominiums in Kitchener Waterloo - […]
January 29, 2008 – 8:53 am
Last week, a prospective investor from Stratford, Ontario - a picturesque town about 30 minutes from Kitchener Waterloo - emailed a question to me.
She asks, "What is, and how do you calculate a Cap Rate ?"
Great Question. Cap Rate, short for Capitalization Rate, is a rule of thumb (a rough calculation) that compares the […]
January 21, 2008 – 8:34 am
That’s the question I found myself asking after completing a quick analysis I did for a client looking to invest some equity in the Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate market.
With an initial $30,000 to invest, coming from non-performing equity ("dead money") in their principal residence, we have a few options. Naturally, we want to pick […]
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