New vs Existing: What We Rarely Compare but Should Always Analyze
What we usually compare… and what we forget When comparing a new build to an existing property, most investors first look at the purchase price, the condition of the building, and the expected renovations. This is a good starting point, but rarely a complete analysis. Tax implications, financing, delivery timelines, rental potential, and true long-term […]
Montreal, Laval, South Shore: Where to Invest in 2026 According to Market Data?
First: what market are we facing in 2026? The current context has nothing to do with 2023 or even 2024. After several years marked by aggressive interest rate hikes, significant market volatility, and hesitation among buyers, Quebec’s real estate market has regained a degree of balance. Today, financing conditions are more favorable, investors are gradually […]
5 classic mistakes first-time multi-unit investors make (and how to avoid them)
Mistake 01: Overestimating projected rental income This is probably the number one mistake. A new investor looks at a triplex and does the quick math: three units at $1,200/month = $3,600 in revenue. Except that number is almost never accurate. There are vacancy periods, late-paying tenants, units sitting empty during renovations between occupants, and below-market […]
Buying without a broker: what it really costs you
First, a truth that rarely gets said In Québec, the buyer’s broker is paid by the seller. In other words, as a buyer, you benefit from the services of a professional, market analysis, offer drafting, negotiation, inspection coordination, notary liaison, without paying a single dollar out of your own pocket. It’s one of the rare […]