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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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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...
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...
Stretch Your Retirement Savings with Private Mortgage Lending—No Tenants, No Stress, No Maintenance Costs
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen If you think real estate investing means buying a rental or managing tenants… think again....
Secure Monthly Income Through Private Lending: A Smarter Path to Retirement
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen If you’re trying to make your savings work harder—without giving up your time or peace of...
Can I Use RRSPs to Invest in Real Estate? Yes—Here’s How
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen Yes, You Can Use Your RRSP to Invest in Real Estate — Here’s How If you’ve got money sitting...
Worried Your Retirement Savings Won't Last?
Want to invest in real estate without the hassle of mortgages, tenants, or toilets? 🏡 In this video, I share how private REITs gave me a...
Private Lending: Earn Passive Income with Peace of Mind
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen Looking for a way to grow your savings without taking on a second job or buying a rental...
Your Property Can Fund Your Retirement – Here’s How I Did It
Canadian homeowner using property equity for retirement income through private lending By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen When...
I Lost 6 Figures So You Don't Have To: Here’s How I Rebuilt My Wealth Safely
By Marinella Nicolosi, Private Lending Queen Let's get real, ladies! If you're a mom juggling family and finances, or a woman nearing...
Your Property Can Help You Fund Your Retirement
Did you know your own home could help fund your retirement? You don’t need a second property to start investing — just a bit of strategy,...
Agreement for Sale: How Real Estate Investors Control Deals Without Bank Approval
What Is an Agreement for Sale (AFS)? As an active investor, you’re probably always hunting for your next deal—but tight lending...
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...
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