Considering a Move Away from Alberta
I think often about moving out of Alberta, and home to BC. Most of my background has been in O&G, primarily blue-collar working in remote…
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Horrors of Condo Ownership in Alberta
We were charged over $1,700 because of a small toilet leak that caused some common areas to need drying out. Three contractors were called out,…
Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition Clauses: Rarely Enforceable
Looking to protect their interests or restrict worker freedom, employers impose these, usually in the form of non-competition and non-solicitation clauses. Non-Competition Clause To prevent…
Tale of Risk Taking: Career Paths and Real Estate
Three Students Choosing Different Careers and Investments Buddy A: Bought a Vancouver condo for $400,000 even in 2014, with 10% down. Rented it out and…
Paying Tax to Borrow Money
Reporting High Income just to get Credit: Canada’s Flawed Banking System A mortgage broker, one who seemingly worked for one of the Big 5, and…
The Profit in Irrational Love
A good childhood friend of mine didn’t move in together with his Miss until almost 5 years later. They wanted to ensure their relationship and…
From Student to Business Owner and Investor- how did I get here?
Why am I here? How come me, the once to-be-destined academic prodigy destined to become a lawyer, elite academic to hold prestigious Master’s Degrees, or…
Lessening Rental and Employment Income Tax Bleed
I have been daydreaming about a new plan for 2018 – a new rental condo in the Coquitlam, BC area, but with the smallest downpayment…
Limits of Real Estate
Those financially illiterate, and equity-volatility-averse, will hold onto their properties until very old age, despite cash-on-cash returns that lag behind that of equities. They preach…
Investment Condos: Edmonton vs. Lower Mainland, BC
My original idea was to keep expanding the real estate portion of my portfolio with Edmonton properties, due to the following: (1) Low entry cost.…