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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
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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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What Is a Vendor Take-Back Mortgage? A Win-Win for Buyers & Sellers
If you’ve ever struggled to qualify for a mortgage —or felt boxed out of real estate investing—there’s a creative solution more...


Creative Financing: 5 Powerful Strategies Beyond the Banks
When it comes to real estate investing in Canada, accessing capital can be a challenge. Traditional loans from banks and credit unions...


Are Smaller Towns Canada’s Next Real Estate Goldmine?
For decades, Canada’s major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal dominated real estate headlines — with skyrocketing home prices,...


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...


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...


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 ...


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...


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...


Discover How to Quit Your 9-5 Job on the Canadian Real Estate 101 Podcast!
Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Marinella Nicolosi, where she discusses "How To Quit Your 9-5 Job Through Private Lending."...


Tune In to the Raise Capital 101 Show!
Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Marinella Nicolosi, The Private Lending Queen! Discover her expert insights on raising...


Tune In to the Incarnation Realty Group Podcast!
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Marinella Nicolosi as she discusses "How To Become A Private Lender For Real Estate." Whether...


Don't Miss Episode #71 of the Goalden Girls Podcast!
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Marinella Nicolosi on "Private Lending - How You Can Truly Be A Passive Real Estate Investor...
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