One of the questions I get a lot is “whats the cap rate on this one?” Real Estate Investors looking to gauge their return on an investment property like an apartment building will often use the cap rate as a rule of thumb, a quick (but very limited) statement of value. What is a cap [...]
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What Student Rental apartment buildings can you buy in Waterloo?
…and what return will you get on your money by investing in these student properties? This is something I’ve been asked a lot recently, especially with the news that CMHC is now back in the student rental financing game. In this video, we look at a 180 bedroom property that an investor is considering near [...]
Understanding Investment Real Estate Terms
Ever heard real estate investors talking about NOI, the gross, Cash on Cash return or comparing caps, and not known what they were talking about? In this video, I explain some of the terms investors use when looking at investment opportunities. Even if you’re shopping outside of Kitchener Waterloo, understanding these terms will help you [...]
