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How to buy Solana (SOL) in Canada Sep 25th
As cryptocurrencies become more mainstream, investors are looking beyond bitcoin and ether to get in on the action. These two coins still command the lion’s share of the $2.36-trillion global crypto market (all figures in U.S. dollars), but as they increasingly move in sync with stock markets, som.... More »
Crypto marketing: What can be said—and not said—in Canada? + MORE Dec 14th
I saw an ad saying there’s no risk in trading bitcoin. How can they say that?—Abbas
Good question. Crypto companies try to entice new customers with flashy marketing. Sometimes, the offers sound far too good to be true, promising outsized returns or low to no investment risk.
Here’.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 Jun 25th
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New to Canada? A new way to transfer your credit score Oct 25th
Equifax Inc. is launching a program to allow newcomers to transfer their foreign credit history to Canada.
The credit reporting company said Thursday that the Global Consumer Credit File will make it easier for immigrants to access services like loans and cellphone plans in Canada by providing th.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: October 23 Oct 21st
Kyle Prevost, editor of Million Dollar Journey and founder of the Canadian Financial Summit, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Bank on higher interest rates leading to increased profits
U.S. earnings season is in full swing, and the banks were some of the fi.... More »
Two Ways to Invest in Commercial Real Estate
– investitwisely.com
Are you curious about investing in commercial real estate? This article will explain two ways you can get started.Brick and Mortar Investing
This method is the traditional way to invest in commercial property – to purchase a property that will generate income for you, whether you conduct business in it, rent or lease it out to others, or both. What sort of properties qualify as commercial real estate? These, among others:
Malls
Strip malls
Restaurants
Kiosks
Banks
Movie theaters
Bars
Convenience stores
Storage facilities
Factories
Warehouses
Machine shops
Car dealerships
Grocery stores
Mobile home parks
Office buildings
Multi-tenant residential housing
Mixed-use buildings
Parking garages
Parking lots
Any property that you can purchase and lease or rent to others can be considered commercial property because you derive an income stream from it.
Although collecting rent is considered “passive income,” in truth, you will be active in selecting and maintaining the property as well as vetting tenants…
