The Little Book of Real Estate Investing in Canada

by Don R. Campbell, Patrick Francey (Foreword by)

Overview

Canada's bestselling author on real estate draws back the curtain on real estate investing

Investing in real estate has often been viewed as the poor second cousin to the stock and bond markets. The misperception that investing in real estate is somehow difficult has cost Canadians the opportunity to increase both the quality of and income from their investment portfolio. To help provide a new perspective to Canadian investors, Canada's bestselling real estate author speaks about his relationship with real estate as the asset that has consistently delivered value for himself and the Real Estate Investment Network community across the country.

• Author Don R. Campbell is Canada's most recognizable face in media on matters to do with real estate
• Offers readers a unique glimpse into Don R. Campbell's views on real estate as an asset class, the opportunities and challenges, and the essential characteristics of a successful real estate investor

People want to learn from the best. Investors have no better role model than Don R. Campbell—either to be introduced to the world of real estate or to take away lessons that will embolden success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118464106
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/29/2013
Series:	Little Books. Big Profits
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

DON R. CAMPBELL (Vancouver) is a Founding Partner and Senior Analyst of Real Estate Investment Network Ltd. He is a leader in providing Canada’s most current real estate investment education programs and economic research reports and analysis, and is the author of the best-selling Real Estate Investing in Canada 2.0 and co-author of 97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors; Real Estate Joint Ventures; and Secrets of the Canadian Real Estate Cycle.

100% of the author’s royalties from the sale of this book are donated directly to Habitat for Humanity

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Acknowledgements xiii

Introduction xvii

Chapter One

Why Invest in Real Estate? 1

Chapter Two

My Early Years as an Investor 45

Chapter Three

Design a Portfolio to Weather the Inevitable Storms 71

Chapter Four

Building the Team 103

Chapter Five

The Investor Mentality 131

Chapter Six

Riding the Cycle to Long-Term Sustainable Wealth 157

Chapter Seven

Why Do You Really and Truly Want to Invest in Real Estate? 185

Chapter Eight

Is Real Estate Investing Part of Your Journey? 201

About the Author 223