Invest North

20/08/2026

I’ve watched how much work goes into writing one of these things, and somehow she manages to keep doing it while running a business and keeping the kids alive and fed.❤️ Bravo Jessica

26/06/2026

Ruby Stevenson just graduated from high school with much higher marks than her father ever achieved. So proud of this remarkable young woman and all the things that she’s accomplished so far in life. Can’t wait to see what comes next🏆.

13/08/2025

Lots to celebrate today. Jess and I met at the Lake of Bays Sailing Club when we were kids. We went on to start dating in our teens and traveled the world for many years after graduating from university. We owned our own ESL school in Toronto in our 20’s, had 2 amazing kids in our 30’s and built a thriving real estate business in our 40’s while Jess became a published author. It’s been a wild ride and I attribute so much of the success I’ve experienced to the beautiful, brilliant woman I married 20 years ago today. Love ya Jess. Here’s to 20 more years of adventures together.

13/10/2024

Huge shoutout to my amazing nephew, Chris Rheeder. After relocating to North Bay, Ontario, Chris has worked tirelessly for the past several years and now this self-made-man now owns a substantial rental portfolio! So proud of his dedication, hustle, and success. Keep grinding Chris.

05/10/2024

Today, we celebrate a true legend—my dad, who's officially entering his octogenarian era! His generosity, kindness, and that unique sense of humour have made life brighter, even though he should be charged with child abuse for letting my mom give me that haircut (see the top left pic). Here’s to many more years of stories, laughter, cottaging and awesome family times. Note: Michael's Birthday is actually Oct 13th but today we party!

09/05/2024

Luke has officially leveled up to LEGAL ADULTHOOD and he's currently celebrating in the Dominican Republic with his 6 best friends. So here's to my son and his squad: may your passports stay safe, your hangovers be brief, and the Dominican Authorities be lenient.

30/01/2024

This 4 bedroom townhouse (our 37th property) wasn't 100% free. We paid $4,000 in land transfer taxes and lawyer fees. I can live with that.

If you ever want to attempt to buy a building with no-money-down, try these techniques:

1)Assumption of Mortgage:
Similar to subject-to financing, but you formally assume the existing mortgage.
2) Private Money Lenders:
Seek financing from private individuals or groups rather than traditional banks.
3) Creative Use of Retirement Accounts:
Some investors use other people's self-directed LIRA's or RRSP's to invest in real estate.
4)Joint Ventures:
Partner with someone who has the funds but may lack the time or expertise in real estate.
5) Seller Financing:
Negotiate with the property seller to finance part or all of the purchase price. This is how I landed this deal and this is the option I generally use.

Now get out there and give one of these options a go in 2024, we've already burned through January!

16/01/2024

There's no better way to start the New Year than to snag a great deal right out of the gate. No-money-down deals are back if you know where to look.

Pro-Tip: This was a Buy-1-Get-1-Free deal. Last month I bought another townhouse in this row from the same seller and I put down the necessary 20%. Once I earned the seller's trust, he was happy to lend me the down payment for the next deal. I will, of course, pay him a decent interest rate on the loan that he made to me and in three years time, I will pay him out outright.

Look out for these win-win deals and you can add many doors to your portfolio in a short period of time. Make 2024 your year!

10/10/2023