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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.

9 Modules
38K+ Words
16+ Calculators
72 Flashcards

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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.

Why Real Estate Investing? 01

Why Real Estate Investing?

The 5 ways RE builds wealth, historical returns, and leverage math with real numbers.

25 min read
Active vs Passive 02

Active vs Passive

BRRRR, flipping, house hacking, REITs, syndications — find your investor profile.

30 min read
Financing 03

Financing

Down payments, Big 5 banks, CMHC, FHA, private lending, and stress tests.

30 min read
Building Your Team 04

Building Your Team

Investor-focused realtor, CPA, lawyer, contractor, PM — how to vet each one.

20 min read
Underwriting 05

Underwriting

How lenders evaluate you and your deal. CMHC for 5+ units. Residential vs commercial.

30 min read
Ratios & Rules of Thumb 06

Ratios & Rules of Thumb

0.6% rule, 1% rule, cap rate, DSCR, cash-on-cash — which apply where.

25 min read
Rents, Expenses & Cash Flow 07

Rents, Expenses & Cash Flow

Research rents, build a pro forma, and run sensitivity analysis.

30 min read
The Buying Process 08

The Buying Process

From pre-approval to offer to inspection — residential and commercial.

25 min read
Closing Day 09

Closing Day

Funds flow, title transfer, first-day landlord checklist.

20 min read

The 4-Quadrant Approach

Every concept is covered across all four investment contexts.

Residential (1-4 units)
Commercial (5+ units)
Canada
20% down, CMHC owner-occupied only, 5-year terms, semi-annual compounding
CMHC Standard & MLI Select available, up to 95% LTV, 50-year amortization
United States
20-25% conventional, FHA 3.5% owner-occupied, 30-year fixed available
Fannie/Freddie small balance, CMBS, HUD/FHA multifamily, DSCR lenders
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  • 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
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