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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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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...


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,...


5 Quick Tips to Protect Your Private Lending Deals
Want to make your money work for you? Welcome to 30 Second Podcast, where we break down the real facts about passive real estate...


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...


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...


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....


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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