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Real Estate Investing Blog Articles
The Truth About Private Lending Returns: What You Can Really Expect
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen Private lending is one of the most consistent ways Canadians are earning steady, hands-off...
Marinella Nicolosi
Oct 202 min read
Passive Income vs. Active Income: Why Lending Is a Hands-Off Option
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen When most Canadians think about earning more income, they picture working harder—taking on...
Marinella Nicolosi
Oct 122 min read
5 Quick Tips to Protect Your Private Lending Deals
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen Private lending can be one of the most reliable ways to earn passive income through real...
Marinella Nicolosi
Sep 162 min read
30 Second PLQ Podcast
Still parking your RRSP in mutual funds earning only 3%… and hoping it’s enough?
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen Here’s the truth: your RRSP, TFSA, or even LIRA can do more. With a self-directed account,...
How to Invest in Real Estate Without Tenants, Toilets, or Trades - The Passive Way
Ever feel like real estate investing sounds exciting… until you realize it might just become your second job? 😫 In this video, we break...
Where Investors Are Putting Their Money in 2025
🚀 Where to Invest in Canadian Real Estate in 2025 (Toronto & Vancouver Investors, Listen Up!) Struggling to find deals in Toronto and...
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How Canada’s 2025 Immigration Surge Is Reshaping Rentals, Construction, and Real Estate Investing
Canada is welcoming more immigrants than ever — targeting 500,000 new permanent residents in 2025, with additional hundreds of thousands...
Canadian Real Estate Markets Are Cooling – But Smart Investors See Opportunity
The Canadian housing correction is gaining momentum in 2025, with home prices in Toronto and Vancouver continuing their downward trend....
How to Start Investing in Canada’s Secondary Housing Markets
As major cities like Toronto and Vancouver continue to price out many investors, Canada’s secondary housing markets are gaining...
Smart Real Estate Investment Strategies for Canadians
The Canadian real estate market remains a strong avenue for wealth creation, but rising property prices have made it more challenging for...
Emerging Markets: Discovering Opportunities Beyond Major Cities
Canada’s real estate market is shifting, and savvy investors are moving beyond high-priced urban cores like Toronto and Vancouver. As...
Unlock the Secrets of Private Lending & Financial Freedom!
In this episode of Steve Couper’s Podcast for Real Estate Investors, we dive deep into private lending, risk management, and the path to...
The Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Canadian Real Estate Market
On March 4, 2025, the U.S. government enacted broad new tariffs on Canadian imports, including a 25% duty on most goods and a 10% tariff...
How to Analyze Property Value in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you're buying or selling property in Canada, understanding what determines a property's value is essential. Property prices vary...
Every Day New Year's Resolutions: The Science of Small Daily Actions for Big Transformations
Why wait for New Year’s Day to make meaningful changes in your life and business? Each day is a chance to commit to growth. Whether...
Ruling Your Wealth: Private Lending Fundamentals for Beginners
Are you looking to diversify your investment portfolio and grow your wealth through flexible, high-return strategies? Private lending in...
Discover the Power of Meditation
Start the New Year with Clarity, Calm, and Purpose As we step into a fresh year, there’s no better time to embrace a daily meditation ...
Unlock Multiple Streams of Income with Real Estate Investing
In today’s world, financial security is a goal many of us strive for. One powerful way to achieve this is through real estate investing....
How to Attract Money Partners in Real Estate
Real estate investing has had its share of challenges in recent years—from bankruptcies to Ponzi schemes and fraudulent deals. Many...
Equity vs. Debt: Understanding Your Investment Options
As a private lender or investor, knowing the difference between equity and debt investing is key to building a successful portfolio....
Wise Tips for Successful Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing can be a lucrative and stable way to build wealth, but like any investment, it comes with its own set of...
Private Lending Myth: It's Easy Peasy!
When it comes to real estate investing, private lending is often marketed as a fast and effortless way to earn high returns. Just lend...
Empowering Women In Real Estate: Navigating the Power Struggle
No matter how strong or strategic you are, judgment is inevitable—especially as a woman in a male-dominated field like real estate...
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Dig Into the "5 Questions Podcast"
We’re excited to invite you to an insightful podcast episode featuring Marinella Nicolosi, where she shares expert strategies in private...
Tune In to the Newly Invested Podcast!
Discover how Marinella Nicolosi empowers Canadians through private lending and SMART investing using RRSPs, TFSAs & more. Join us for...
Listen to the Let's Talk Real Estate Investing Podcast!
Check out Episode #1 featuring Marinella Nicolosi as she explores the topic "Can Private Lending Transform Your Life?" Dive into this...
Don’t Miss Episode #119 of Let's Get REAL Estate Podcast!
Join us for an insightful conversation with Marinella Nicolosi as she discusses "Mastering Exit Strategies: Your Path to Business...
Tune In to Episode #22 of the Inspired To Invest Podcast!
Join us for a fascinating discussion with Marinella Nicolosi on "How To Invest In Real Estate Passively And Safely." In this episode,...
Join Us for Episode #159 of the Wine And Real Estate Podcast!
Don’t miss this exciting episode featuring Marinella Nicolosi as she unveils "Private Lending Insider Tips." Discover exclusive insights...
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