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Investing in Condominiums: Strategies, Tips and Expert Advice for the Canadian Real Estate Investor
 
 

Investing in Condominiums: Strategies, Tips and Expert Advice for the Canadian Real Estate Investor [Hardcover]

Brian Persaud , Randy Ramadhin
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A lot of information has been published for those who wish to buy a condo as a principal residence, but not for investors who want to expand into the condominium market. Investing in condominiums is not about being caught up in the mass hysteria of lining up to buy a pre-construction unit in a "hot neighbourhood" and hopefully flipping it at a profit when it's built. On the contrary, investing in condos can be a very good way to generate solid returns when done according to the proven strategies outlined in the book.

Investing in Condominiums will show readers the ins and outs of profitable condo investing by sticking to investing fundamentals, carrying out proper due diligence, and having an exit plan. Pre-construction condominiums, especially in Toronto and Vancouver are sought-after by both Canadian and international investors. The stable economy, low-interest rate environment, and appreciating values are a recipe for investor success. Investing in Condominiums gives Canadian investors the nuts and bolts of undertaking such an investment based on real-life examples and expert knowledge. By reading this book, the investor can proceed with full confidence knowing that they are asking the right questions, doing the math, and assembling the right team of experts that will help them realize their investment goals.

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Is buying a pre-construction condominium a wise investment? From day to day, you will find differing opinions expressed in the press, on the Web, and on investment shows on radio and TV. There seem to be so many cautionary tales and factors to consider, from location and builder reputation to the economics of the deal. Although there are many differing opinions in the media and elsewhere, there is help to decipher all of these messages into facts and create a strategy. Investing in Condominiums is designed to help investors make informed decisions about buying a pre-construction condominium and understand the options surrounding an exit strategy.

As with any investment, you need to look beyond the hype—the slick marketing campaigns that developers use to entice customers. The investment model in this book is based on tried and true fundamentals and can be applied in any city and neighbourhood across Canada. You need to know the risks and the benefits, and realize that buying a condo is a more complex process than buying a freehold property. Condos involve a lot of the same fundamentals as freehold properties, but include other pieces of the investment puzzle including urban architecture, condominium law, and much more.

To meet that need, Brian Persaud and Randy Ramadhin rolled up their sleeves to do in-depth research and comparative analysis of markets and their trends, and of individual developments and buildings. You will learn about the key aspects of lifestyle amenities, architecture, and construction quality. There is comprehensive information on the purchase agreement, with examples of clauses that strongly suggest that legal due diligence is a must. In addition, the authors interviewed top brokers, realtors, property managers, and investors to provide you with an insider's perspective on condos and their viability as an investment.

A number of investment strategies are discussed, from flipping your investment and buy-and-hold, to joint ventures and bulk buying. Regardless of the strategy you choose, you need to make an investment in time to understand the economics of buying a pre-construction condo. Investing in Condominiums is an essential guide to building that knowledge.


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4.0 out of 5 stars If you are investing in condos, May 23 2012
This review is from: Investing in Condominiums: Strategies, Tips and Expert Advice for the Canadian Real Estate Investor (Hardcover)
Make the investment in this book first!! Informative and expansive. If condo investing is your niche than learn from a couple of guys who have really been there and done that!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this before the condo, Nov 7 2011
This review is from: Investing in Condominiums: Strategies, Tips and Expert Advice for the Canadian Real Estate Investor (Hardcover)
With the influx of pre-construction condo units on the market in cities like Vancouver and Toronto, what separates a good investment from the best ones? How does one enter the condo market and what should one look for? Investing in Condominiums answers both the questions of a seasoned investor as well as a new one.

Taking you through identifying the right market conditions to the final unit inspection, this book stands alone as a complete guide.

Through a series of procedures, case studies and expert 'Tales from the Trenches', the reader gains the insight to find the best unit in the best building in the right location at the right time.

Specific and comprehensive, no detail is overlooked: the authors even translate the legal jargon of common builder clauses to language all readers can follow, and provide numerical examples to some of the more complex investment decisions.

Each new concept is followed by a comprehensive checklist which buyers can reference at every stage of the buying process.

Quite simply, no condo investor should be without a copy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to learn the basics or extend your knowledge on the hot Toronto condo market, Nov 7 2011
This review is from: Investing in Condominiums: Strategies, Tips and Expert Advice for the Canadian Real Estate Investor (Hardcover)
Brian does an excellent job of taking the complex subject of condo investing, and breaking it down into language and concepts the newest condo investor can understand. Concepts are brought to life through case studies and market statistics which will leave readers wishing they had read this book 5 years earlier.
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