Investment
Real estate investment strategies and opportunities
Financing a Rental Property in Canada: Down Payment and Rules
Rental properties in Canada require at least 20% down. Here are the federal financing rules, the stress test, and a worked Edmonton example using current MLS prices.
How to Find a Positive Cash Flow Rental in Edmonton
A positive cash flow rental pays you every month after every cost is covered. Here is how to find one in Edmonton, with real MLS prices, CMHC rent data, and a full worked example.
Secondary Suites and Garden Suites in Edmonton: Rules and ROI
A legal secondary suite can turn an Edmonton home into an income property. Here are the permits, building code rules, financing programs, and the real ROI numbers.
Is Edmonton a Good Place to Invest in Real Estate?
Edmonton pairs some of Canada's fastest big-city population growth with the most affordable major-metro prices and rising rents. Here is whether the investment math actually works, using real Edmonton MLS and CMHC numbers.
Alberta Landlord Rules: The Residential Tenancies Act Explained
A plain-language guide to Alberta landlord rules under the Residential Tenancies Act, covering security deposits, rent increases, entry, evictions, and dispute resolution.
How to Get a Short-Term Rental Licence in Edmonton (2026 Steps)
A clear, five-step guide to getting a short-term rental licence in Edmonton, covering the City business licence, the required Operational Plan, and the provincial Alberta tourism levy most hosts forget.
Cap Rate Explained: Rental Property ROI in Edmonton
Cap rate is the cleanest first filter for any Edmonton rental. Learn the formula, work through recent Edmonton sold prices and CMHC rents, and see why condos often pencil better than houses.
Edmonton Airbnb Rules: What Short-Term Rental Hosts Need to Know in 2026
Edmonton requires a $94/year business licence and collects a 6% tourism levy. Council has directed staff to return with tighter restrictions. Here is every current rule that affects Edmonton STR hosts.
Investing in Edmonton Townhomes: What the Numbers Say in 2026
661 active townhouse listings, ~$299K median, inventory up sharply. The yield math still works at current rates. Here is where it pencils and where it does not.