The ultimate resource for Canadian residential landlords.
Anyone can become a landlord, but not everyone will be a profitable landlord. Distilling over 35 years of his first-hand experience, Doug Gray, one of Canada’s most respected real estate authors and experts, guides readers on how to become a successful landlord.
Following the effective and proven formula of his previous bestsellers, The Canadian Landlord Guide fills the void of information on Canadian landlording.
This bestselling book is Canada's most comprehensive guide on the subject of buying and owning recreational, vacation, or resort property in Canada. There are also helpful checklists, charts, forms, and a glossary of common terms.
Topics include: determining your investment strategy, types of recreational property, finding and selecting the right property for your needs, financing, legalities, negotiating, buying revenue property, renting your property yourself or through a professional rental management company, home exchanging, buying outside of Canada, tax strategic options to consider, selecting professional advisors, avoiding the pitfalls, and much, much more (380 pages). The book is available at bookstores, or directly online through www.amazon.ca or www.chapters.ca.
This bestselling book, now released in a revised, updated and expanded 2nd edition, is Canada's most comprehensive guide on the subject of real estate investing. If covers all the key areas you need to know to minimize risk and maximize profit. There are also checklists, charts, forms, and a glossary of common terms.
Topics include: determining your investment strategy, types of real estate investments, finding and selecting the right investment, financing, legalities, negotiating, landlording, tax strategic options to consider, selecting professional advisors, avoiding the pitfalls, and much, much more (380 pages). The book is available at bookstores, or directly online through www.amazon.ca or www. chapters.ca.
This book is written specifically for the needs of the first-time home buyer but can also be of benefit to anyone buying a home. It includes how to determine the home that you want, different types of homes, how to arrange financing and get the best mortgage rates, finding the right home for your needs and negotiating the purchase price. It also covers determining the price of the house, inspecting the home, closing costs and how to save money, selecting a lawyer and realtor, buying insurance and moving. Finding a home on the Internet is also covered.
The book includes an extensive appendix and glossary and has helpful samples and checklists throughout, as well as relevant sources of information (260 pages). The book is published by McGraw-Hill Ryerson and is available at bookstores or online through amazon.ca or chapters.ca
Condominums account for almost half of all new homes being built in Canada. The massive demand for this popular form of housing has been primarily fueled by first-time buyers, couples seeking an urban lifestyle, retirees who are downsizing, and investors seeking better returns outside the stock market or wanting to diversify their portfolios. This book will show readers everything they will need to know to make their condominium purchase a pleasant and profitable experience. Topics covered include: Is a condo lifestyle right for me? condo rules and regulations, financing a purchase, the condo purchase process, condos as an investment, pitfalls to avoid, and 95 other condo tips!
This book is the first Canadian book to comprehensively cover all the key tips and cautions that any condo buyer needs to know. It fills a massive need in the marketplace for expert "streetsmart" advice on how to make the right decision for your needs, and how to avoid the pitfalls.It will be required reading for all Canadian condo purchasers seeking reliable and objective information to make an informed decision before buying a condominium.
It is authored by Douglas Gray, who is formerly a practicing real estate lawyer from Vancouver. He is Canada's foremost real estate authority and prolific author of 23 bestselling books.
With the vast selection of mortgages and mortgage options available today, it is easy to get confused over which one is best suited to the needs and requirements of the borrower. And where does one begin to look for the right lender given the amount of advertising generated by the major banks? What questions can a borrower ask to help determine who the right lender is and what factors are most important to their needs? This book will answer those questions. It is designed not only to offer comprehensive information, but also to save the borrower money by helping the borrower understand how to cut the costs of home ownership. Among the highlights: Types and sources of mortgages Key factors to consider when selecting a mortgage How to negotiate a mortgage and look for key areas that can save the borrower money What are the key legal considerations Creative financing techniques Borrowing for investment purposes/investing in mortgages RRSPs and mortgages For present home owners, strategies on renewing, refinancing or prepaying a mortgage Other key areas: selecting a real estate team, government-assisted programs (e.g., CMHC), financing options for seniors, investing in mortgages, informational web sites. Features: forms, charts, glossary, checklists, amortization tables, sources of more information and an index.
This bestselling book, is in the classic Dummie style on the topic Canadian real estate investing. It covers all the key areas you need to know to minimize risk and maximize profit. There are also checklists, charts, forms, and a glossary of common terms.
Topics include: determining your investment strategy, types of real estate investments, finding and selecting the right investment, financing, legalities, negotiating, landlording, tax strategic options to consider, selecting professional advisors, avoiding the pitfalls, and much, much more. The book is available at bookstores, or directly online through www.amazon.ca or www.chapters.ca
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This bestselling book, now in its 3nd edition, is Canada's most comprehensive guide on the topic area. It covers all the key areas you need to know today to protect your wealth and family tomorrow. It will save you money and time and provide you with peace of mind. There are checklists, real-life examples, answers to frequently-asked questions and a glossary of common terms. Topics include: determining the value of your estate, increasing your estate's net worth, insurance, wills, executors and guardians, powers of attorney and living wills, trusts and the probate process and much, much more (360 pages). The book is published by McGraw-Hill Ryerson and is available at bookstores or online through amazon.ca or chapters.ca
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This comprehensive book about small business in Canada, covers all the issues that a new or existing small-business owner needs to know to survive and succeed in a competitive marketplace. Released in a third edition, topics include start-up basics, marketing, financing, legalities, tax planning, furniture and equipment, hiring, motivating and firing employees, and time management. It also covers insurance, intellectual property, importing and exporting, and much more. There is an extensive appendix with key contact numbers, checklists, samples, a glossary and sources of information (625 pages). The book is published by McGraw-Hill Ryerson and is available at bookstores or online through amazon.ca or chapters.ca
Have you considered the consulting business on a part-time or full-time basis? If you have, then this guide will help you. It tells you how to convert your knowledge into income in a practical and helpful fashion. Topics include the business start-up basics, selecting your consulting business, how to price your services, credit and collection, how to avoid giving away free consulting, marketing, financing, legal and tax considerations, the client interview and client relations, proposals and contracts and expanding your practice. The book also includes sample forms, tables and checklists (191 pages). The book is published by Self-Counsel Press and is available at bookstores or online through amazon.ca or chapters.ca
In business, you are either marketing a product or service or both. This practical guide provides a thorough overview of all the basic tips and strategies you need to know to enhance the product marketing experience. Topics include doing a marketing plan, the different types of marketing options, basic marketing research, how to effectively hit your target in the most cost effective way, using the Internet as part of your marketing program and much more. Guide includes samples and checklists (196 pages). The book is published by Self-Counsel Press and is available at bookstores or online through amazon.ca or chapters.ca
Be Your Own Boss identifies the stages of owning and maintaining your own business or franchise and pinpoints major concerns at each phase. Real-life scenarios - from a travel agency to a printing business to a sports store - provide practical applications for the techniques and advice highlighted. Sample letters and agreements, checklists and worksheets, and web resources and government contacts make this a complete resource guide.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
This book is currently out of print. No date for a new edition publishing date has been determined. Please contact your local public library to (hopefully) obtain a copy.
