Book recommendations for new Canadian investor?

Book recommendations for new Canadian investor?

Rental Property Investor · Toronto · Member since 2019 · 17 posts · 7 votes

I live in Toronto and I would like to acquire a property that will provide some cash flow.  Can anyone recommend good books or other resources to get started in the Canadian market ?  Thanks!

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Rental Property Investor · Alliston Ontario, Canada · Member since 2018 · 28 posts · 9 votes
7y

If you haven't already, start with the basics and build a strong foundation : 

Robert kiyosaki; rich dad poor dad, and cashflow quadrant 

Bigger pockets has a ton of content; the book on managing rental properties, long - distant real estate investing, the book on rental property investing. 

Not real estate specific :

Tim ferris the 4 hour work week 

Napoleon Hill think and grow rich 

All great books, hope you enjoy them 

Also Canadian real estate podcast, check out 'where should I invest Canada'. With Sarah Larbi 

She puts out a lot of great content as well 

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  • Rental Property Investor · Alliston Ontario, Canada · Member since 2018 · 28 posts · 9 votes
    7y

    If you haven't already, start with the basics and build a strong foundation : 

    Robert kiyosaki; rich dad poor dad, and cashflow quadrant 

    Bigger pockets has a ton of content; the book on managing rental properties, long - distant real estate investing, the book on rental property investing. 

    Not real estate specific :

    Tim ferris the 4 hour work week 

    Napoleon Hill think and grow rich 

    All great books, hope you enjoy them 

    Also Canadian real estate podcast, check out 'where should I invest Canada'. With Sarah Larbi 

    She puts out a lot of great content as well 

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    Rental Property Investor · Fredericton, New Brunswick · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    7y

    Caution on the above book list as they are U.S.A. centric ... the basic premises remain the same, the details here in Canada will be different.   You might also have a look at Douglas Gray's "The Canadian Landlord's Guide: Expert Advice for the Profitable Real Estate Investor" and Cohen & Dube's "Legal, Tax and Accounting Strategies for the Canadian Real Estate Investor" as primers related to Canadian Real Estate.

  • Contractor · Member since 2018 · 11 posts · 3 votes
    7y

    I was also troubled by the amount of American content. Another book I found helpful was The Real Estate Retirement Plan by Calum Ross. He writes extensively on “how to finance”, taxation and investing. 

    Calum is also hosting an upcoming real estate investment forum on March 2, 2019 in Toronto, with a number of guest speakers and workshop sessions. 

    Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, is another excellent book to help prepare you in any business deal. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Toronto · Member since 2019 · 17 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    Thanks, I'll check those out!

  • New to Real Estate · Toronto, Canada · Member since 2018 · 22 posts · 5 votes
    7y

    All of the above mentioned books are great. I am also newbie in Canada RE market. Check this book out too: 97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors bu Russell Westcott. 


  • Member since 2018 · 4 posts · 6 votes
    7y

    @Chris Green, of course you should read Rich Dad, Poor Dad.  That won't really help you in Canadian Markets.  Here is a list of Canadian books that I have read that I feel have value.

    Real Estate Investing in Canada: How to Create Wealth with the ACRE System - Don Campbell

    Making Money in Real Estate - Douglas Gray

    More that Cashflow: The Real Risks & Rewards of Profitable Real Estate Investing - Julie Broad

    Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want - Dalia Barsoum & Enza Venuto

    and if you are ready to work with JV partners;

    Real Estate Joint Ventures - Campbell and Westcott

    Hope that helps

  • Rental Property Investor · Hamilton, Ontario · Member since 2016 · 285 posts · 181 votes
    7y

    Hey @Chris Green - books are great but to get started in investing, my best recommendation is the following:

    1. Determine your purchasing power (mortgage approval, down payment, etc.)

    2. Based on that upper limit, I would determine which markets make the most sense for you.

    3. From there, find investors in those markets & learn what strategies they're having success with & mimic from there.

    Jacob

  • Rental Property Investor · Member since 2019 · 407 posts · 267 votes
    7y

    @Chris Green

    I'd also throw in Secrets of the Canadian Real Estate Cycle also by Don Campbell and Kiernan Trass.

  • Saskatchewan, Canada · Member since 2021 · 20 posts · 2 votes
    5y

    @Jacob Perez

    Bumping on this old thread, thanks for that advice as it applies to me. 

  • Wholesaler · Winnipeg · Member since 2021 · 5 posts · 1 vote
    5y

    Yeah Bro, The name is: If you can’t wholesale after this: I’ve got nothing for you.

    Very good Book.

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