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Income Properties

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How does income from a rental property create RRSP contribution room?

And, perhaps more importantly, should Jerry, who’s retired, claim RRSP deductions or the capital cost allowance, to reduce his...

How does income from a rental property create RRSP contribution room?

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Claiming income on a co-owned rental property

Marie, who owns two rental properties with her spouse, noticed that their tax preparer didn't allocate the income 50/50....

Claiming income on a co-owned rental property

Income Properties

What you need to know about REITs

Learn what a real estate investment trust is, how to invest in one, the pros and cons, what kind...

What you need to know about REITs

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Should you borrow to pay expenses on an investment property?

Garry, who’s retired, needs additional cash to cover the cost of maintaining a property he rents out. Should he...

Should you borrow to pay expenses on an investment property?

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“When should I claim the cost of renovations to my rental property?”

Whether to write off the cost of renovations annually, or upon the sale of the property, depends on how...

“When should I claim the cost of renovations to my rental property?”

Real Estate

Renting out a suite on Airbnb could endanger your mortgage

Mortgage lenders generally like it when borrowers use their property to earn extra income. But some home-rental circumstances make...

Renting out a suite on Airbnb could endanger your mortgage

Income Properties

Becoming your kid’s landlord could save thousands on the cost of university or college

It’s becoming more and more popular for parents to purchase property in college and university towns—and rent to their...

Becoming your kid’s landlord could save thousands on the cost of university or college
short term renters trash home

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What to do if short-term renters trash your home

Even when they follow your rules, Airbnb guests may cause damage to your most expensive asset. But the right...

What to do if short-term renters trash your home

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Buying

Where to buy real estate in 2019: Calgary

More than half of this year's top 10 Calgary neighbourhoods offer houses listed below the city's average home price,...

Where to buy real estate in 2019: Calgary

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