New course · REI fundamentals
Real estate investing 101.
The complete beginner's guide to building wealth through real estate — covering both Canada and the United States, with residential vs commercial comparisons in every module.
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What You'll Learn
Canada + US Coverage
Every module covers both countries side-by-side. Down payments, tax rules, financing programs, and legal structures — compared in one place.
Residential vs Commercial
1-4 unit homes and 5+ unit buildings are different worlds. We compare financing, underwriting, expenses, and buying process for each.
Real Numbers, Not Theory
Worked examples with actual prices, rents, and expenses. A $400K Calgary duplex. A $600K Toronto triplex. A 12-unit apartment in Hamilton.
Interactive Tools
16+ calculators embedded directly in the course — mortgage, cap rate, DSCR, cash flow, and more. Run your own numbers as you learn.
9-Module Curriculum
Each module includes audio overview, flashcard quizzes, worked examples, and interactive calculators.
01 Why Real Estate Investing?
The 5 ways RE builds wealth, historical returns, and leverage math with real numbers.
25 min read
02 Active vs Passive
BRRRR, flipping, house hacking, REITs, syndications — find your investor profile.
30 min read
03 Financing
Down payments, Big 5 banks, CMHC, FHA, private lending, and stress tests.
30 min read
04 Building Your Team
Investor-focused realtor, CPA, lawyer, contractor, PM — how to vet each one.
20 min read
05 Underwriting
How lenders evaluate you and your deal. CMHC for 5+ units. Residential vs commercial.
30 min read
06 Ratios & Rules of Thumb
0.6% rule, 1% rule, cap rate, DSCR, cash-on-cash — which apply where.
25 min read
07 Rents, Expenses & Cash Flow
Research rents, build a pro forma, and run sensitivity analysis.
30 min read
08 The Buying Process
From pre-approval to offer to inspection — residential and commercial.
25 min read
09 Closing Day
Funds flow, title transfer, first-day landlord checklist.
20 min readThe 4-Quadrant Approach
Every concept is covered across all four investment contexts.
One-time payment. Lifetime access.
- 9 detailed modules (38,000+ words)
- 72 interactive flashcard questions
- 16+ embedded calculators
- Audio overview for each module
- Canada + US coverage throughout
- Residential vs commercial comparisons
- Real worked examples with actual numbers
- Monthly content freshness updates
20% of proceeds go to Cancer Research Canada + IWK Foundation