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What Other Canadian Investors Are Saying ...
Easy to follow, makes sense. If only I knew what I learned 15 years ago! Wow! The best time to have this was 15 years ago; the second best time is now.
Ray Paiement
In this stormy age of corporate greed, shady mismanagement and out-of control egos, Don Campbell has forged a reputation as a man of integrity, with solid unwavering values and avision to help people who want to create financial success.
Les Hewitt, co-author of the best selling series The Power of Focus
Amazing and informative. It gave me a clearer understanding and restructure of my previous knowledge of investment properties.
Gloria Lee
If you want a predictable real estate future, you must design it in advance. I know of no other real estate expert and educator who is as competent as Don Campbell. His research is unmatched and his results predictable.
Gordon D. Wusyk, Founder and CEO of Predictable Futures Inc.
I have owned real estate for many years; I now have a system that will allow me to build a portfolio that is stronger and better, and I am better equipped to manage it far better.
Michael Derocher
Very well designed and thoroughly covered all aspects of the business of real estate investment. The system has motivated me to work more focused and targeted in real estate investment, using the insights I discovered.
Rasheed Walizada
Can be used immediately. Excellent real-world practical solutions. Very informative, but still forces you to commit to your own research. Great job!
Wei-Kun Chung
Simple enough to follow for a mom with two crazy toddlers. The chaos can stay at the playground because I now have a system and plan that doesnt require chaos.
Samantha Lane
Very informative, and gives me the confidence to pursue this as a business as everything is step-by-step and well-explained. As a novice investor, this goes a long way in building the confidence required to go ahead.
Dan Herard
Easy to follow, codified common sense. The senior tips were fantastic and showed real value. I was looking for a system to use as a framework for my vision and I got it!
Sarah Ivey
All Canadian, extremely well-organized. Learned so much wish I had known this a long time ago. Has given me structured information so I can get started immediately. One of the most informative pieces of information has been the suggestion to specialize geographically; I had been thinking all over the place.
Sandra Tong
If you are even considering real estate as part of your portfolio, you would be skipping a major part of your due diligence if you did not review the REIN system.
Claudio Gambetti
Wish I had joined REIN three years ago when I read the book.
Peter Rollings
Outstanding! Your life is a reflection of the expectation of your peer group. Make REIN your peer group and your support system and you will soon see yourself as a professional real estate investor with your own portfolio sharing your own success story and helping others. REIN offers at least 100 times more than what you would normally get for the price.
Marek Soltys
Also by Don R. Campbell
Real Estate Investing in Canada: Creating Wealth with the ACRE System, 2nd Edition
Also by Don R. Campbell with Barry McGuire, Peter Kinch, and Russell Westcott
97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors
51 Success Stories from Canadian Real Estate Investors
100% of the Author Royalties from this book (as well as Don Campbells other bestsellers, Real Estate Investing in Canada, 97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors and 51 Success Stories from Canadian Real Estate Investors) are donated directly to Habitat for Humanity to assist those in our society who need a hand up. To date, more than $480,000 has been raised through these books and the generous assistance of the members of the Real Estate Investment Network for this worthy cause. For more details, please visit the real estate discussion forums at www.myREINspace.com.
INTRODUCTION
ITS NOT HOW MUCH YOU MAKE ITS HOW MUCH YOU KEEP THAT MATTERS
This book is unlike any Canadian real estate book ever published. It targets two key areas for investors financial management and tax and is ideal for those who want to ensure their real estate investments are profitable by implementing simple tips and strategies to increase profits and lower taxes.
Ignoring the financial and tax implications of real estate investing is easy to do because people get caught up in the excitement of the buying and selling of property. However, the reality is that if you ignore these business fundamentals, you do it at your own financial and emotional peril.
What you will learn: How to make more money with your real estate investments, and keep more of that profit in your bank account.
What you will NOT learn: How to take stupid risks, hide your money off shore or trick the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The strategies and concepts taught here are not about tax avoidance; they are about profit and tax management. We live in one of the best countries in the world, and paying tax is a cost of living here. The key is to only pay the tax that you need to, not any extra.
THIS KNOWLEDGE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY NOT YOUR ACCOUNTANTS
Ignorance is never a defense. Over the last 18 years, I have witnessed countless investors blindly abdicate financial responsibility to their accountants and lawyers. We all need these professionals in our lives, since without them, our businesses would be a mess. However, they still work for you and for your business and that is an important distinction you never want to forget.
What investors must understand is that, at the end of the day, the buck (and all responsibility for the decisions) stops with them. The professionals they have on their team have many, many clients that they are juggling and doing their best to advise on an ongoing basis. These individuals provide investors with options based on their knowledge. However, at the end of the day, it is the investors job to know why he or she is signing a document (and what that document is) or making a claim to the CRA. And that is why this book is so important for Canadian investors. It is designed to provide you with clear knowledge and strategies you can start using today to get the best return on your investment dollar.
Ignoring these tips has led many a successful investor to the poor house. Too bad they didnt have this book as a reference before they went off the financial rails, as they could have easily avoided the pain and financial loss.
NO THEORY, JUST REAL LIFE
81 Financialand Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor has been written for you by veteran accountants who are also experienced property investors. This is a critical fact. Tax and accounting theories are important to know, but often the theories dont work well in real life. In addition, tax court decisions change the rules of the investment game on an almost monthly basis and that is why listening to an accountant who also owns investment real estate is so important. Informed and experienced accounting professionals keep on top of these ongoing changes to take care of their own money, and then transfer that knowledge to their clients portfolios.