If you’re new to real estate investing you may have heard the term distribution thrown around but are you confused about what it actually means? We’re here to help break it down. In short: A distribution is like a dividend, but in real estate, it’s called a distribution. So then why aren’t they called the […]
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addy co-founder Stephen Jagger chats with Robinson Smith, financial strategist and best-selling author about The Smith Manoeuvre and how it works for Canadians working to raise their net worth and raising their level of financial security in the face of rising costs of living. What Is the Smith Manoeuvre? The Smith Manoeuvre is a legal […]
Investing in office real estate is one way you can put your money to “work” (pun intended) for you. As with any investment, investing in this type of property requires a little bit of know how before going chips in. Consider these 4 questions when evaluating office property. 1) What method works best for you? […]
The neighbourhood is full of natural beauty, providing endless opportunities for hikers, joggers and park-goers alike. The neighbourhood has a very strong, family-oriented sense of community with excellent schools and recreational spaces in the area. Most Lawrence Park residents are within walking distance of bus routes that run along Yonge Street, Mount Pleasant Road, Bayview […]
Toronto is a major Canadian city situated along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. Wikipedia describes the city as a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queen’s Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports […]
addy members will be able to view the Offering Memorandum and due diligence details on October 26, 2020. Sneak peek: 19 Buildings 95 Units Sits on two acres of land across two city blocks Units consist of 76 two-bed units and 19 one-bed units Our members will be first in line to invest! To get […]
Where did the spelling come from? Before we get started, according to Wikipedia the spelling of drive-thru is a sensational spelling of the word through drive-through and both are acceptable. What is a drive-thru? The drive-thru is a type of take out service that businesses provide to enable customers to purchase products without leaving their […]
Commercial real estate investments generate returns in two possible ways: rental income and property appreciation. Rental Income Rental income is generated by renting to a tenant or multiple tenants. This rental income becomes cash flow or revenue for the equity owner(s) of the property, aka a cap rate. For commercial real estate investments offered through […]
According to Investopedia, a bare trust is a basic trust in which the beneficiary has the absolute right to the capital and assets within the trust, as well as the income generated from these assets. In real estate, a bare trust may be used to hold legal title to real estate. Why use a bare […]
Buckle up!! We’re breaking down the different types of commercial leases. The Basics: Gross Lease/Full Service Lease What you need to know: With this lease type, the tenant’s rent includes all property operating expenses such as property taxes, utilities, maintenance, etc. More specifically, these operating costs and expenses are borne by the landlord out of […]