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A new addition to our Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate Investment Portfolio

On Monday, Sarah and I closed on an ‘investment-grade’ condominium in North Waterloo. There were some mild theatrics associated with the closing (i.e. where was the other side’s lawyer on Friday when we were to close the deal? Canoing ? Lawn bowling ? Enjoying a lazy Friday afternoon at Morty’s ?) […]

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate!

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Kitchener Waterloo Real Estate
1. Low Interest Rates - currently we have very low interest rates - although there is a slight upward trend right now - which makes NOW a great time to invest.
2. Great prices - In the past month, I’ve helped clients buy investment properties for $118000, […]

The Power of One in Real Estate Investing

This past week I had the pleasure of spending two days learning with internationally acclaimed speaker (showman?) and Keller Williams University faculty member Rick Barnes. Among the many things Rick taught me was The Power of One.
The Power of One is the Pareto Principle (or the 80/20 rule) taken to the extreme. Instead […]

When Investing in Real Estate, Build Your Wealth Team First

To be successful, you should surround yourself with people who know more than you do. This age old maxim applies to real estate investing.
No matter how business savy you may be, it is unlikely that you know the ins and outs of the local Kitchener Waterloo real estate market, investment financing and commercial mortgages, […]

Real Estate Investment Myth #1

Real Estate Investment Myth #1 : “‘I can’t buy that property because I don’t have a (big enough) downpayment”
This past week I had the good fortune of helping a client buy the real estate investment property they are currently renting in. It’s really a great story how it all came about.
The Reitzel team in […]

An investment property for $120,000 ? I don’t believe it !

Your eyes do not deceive you. There are great opportunities for real estate investment in Kitchener Waterloo, starting from under $100,000.
I just helped clients from Vancouver, British Columbia put a 2 bedroom condomunium in Waterloo, five minutes from picturesque St. Jacobs, under contract for $118,000.  The building is 20 years old, the condo corporation is […]

Annual Financial Check Up

This morning I’m going to follow Jeff Brown’s lead and encourage all of my clients, friends, family and readers to take an honest look at their finances today.
What is your retirement plan? What lifestyle do you want to lead when you stop working? Can you afford to stop working at 60 or […]

Invest & Grow Rich v3

My next educational extravaganza, Invest & Grow Rich: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor Workshop, is taking place next month, Tuesday February 13, 7-8:30pm at my offices at 871 Victoria St N, Kitchener.
 
One of my goals is to help people be wealthy, whether spiritually, emotionally, or financially. These workshops are the best way I can do […]

How to get a 32% annualized return on your money

I am one of the few people in this world who loves what I do. I spend all of my time (well, most of it) with smart successful people who are serious about their future (i.e. investors), and I get to help them build their wealth and ensure they live comfortably their whole life. […]

A relationship built on honesty, service and selflessness

About six months ago, I received a package in the mail. It was another audio program from Richard Robbins International. This program, entitled ‘Quantum Leap’ (which is a popular phrase in the real estate world) was an interview Rich was doing with Christopher Invidiata who is one of the top 2 or 3 Realtors […]

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