Real Estate Investing in Canada

[Shelley Peever]

Hello Everyone - I am a realtor, appraiser, now mortgage broker in Canada and I also own an investment property. In Canada, especially Ontario and BC many investors are leaving for more landlord friendly locations. I am an appraiser here in BC but I have found that the AMCs have made it virtually impossible to succeed financially in the field which means it cannot be a full time commitment, namely in BC where I currently live. My main goal has been to keep buying rental properties, however, so far my experience has been a very challenging one in Canada because of the tenancy laws, and interest rates. I need to continue to pursue cash flow but would very much like to be in a more remote position to spend time on the lending side because being a realtor and appraiser is limiting in a local geographic sense.  Any feedback and recommendations would be welcomed.