All Forum Posts by: Claude Boiron

Hi @Ashley Foster, you should really speak with Chris Case, as he is one of the very few Commercial Insurance Brokers I have ever come across who actually does his job, and does it very well.

He's in it to protect you, not sell you on products you don't need. You can message me for his contact information.

Chris Case, Associate Broker

Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers

Agree with @Matt Geerts' first comment. Also, I have clients who have been waiting for a "crash" for 10 years. If you do historical searches on Google, you will find people 1, 2, 3, 5, and more years ago calling for a "crash" because they believed we were in a "bubble". You have to decide if you're relying on direct or indirect returns from your Real Estate investments (evidently better if you get both, but you should invest if you can survive with only direct returns). If you're counting on appreciation, then you're gambling - doesn't matter where we're at in a Real Estate cycle.

Evonne Finnegan at Schwarz Law. Email me for her contact information.

Welcome, @Carter Harriett!!

Hi @Thomas Forsythe, thanks for sharing your first property investment story!

Hi @Account Closed!!

Hi @Lee Jackson, my only comment after a quick scan of your post, is to be careful with the vacant retail unit, if you don't have experience with retail space. They can remain empty for quite a while, and they are often the "face" of a mixed use property, so if you're ever desperate and take on a less than desirable retail tenant, your whole property will be a reflection of the image that retailer puts out.

Hi @Zab C., welcome! Beware of anything which is taught, written, or offered in the U.S. The scene is very different up here in the Great White North. Make local connections who can show you the ropes and connect you with people who have had success investing in Canadian Real Estate.

Hi @Dan J., good to have you on board! Let me know if you ever have GTA-specific questions, or questions about investing in Real Estate. Happy to connect you to my broad Real Estate network of tried and true professionals as well.

Hi @Aaron Xie, if you're every interested in construction prices in the Greater Toronto Area, there is an annual reference called the Rough Guide to Construction Costs. I can share a copy with you if you'd like.