This week on CMA - Books and Links

This week I am reading the following books:

Mortgages Made Easy - The All-Canadian Guide to Home Financing
Author - Douglas Gray

My objective with this book is to learn the many techniques to purchase real estate in Canada with No Money Down and Using Other Peoples money only.

I'm going to study the techniques before I actually make a purchase. There is a huge learning curve on this subject, however, I believe it will be profitable once I've mastered it!

Findependence Day - One Couple's Turbulent Journey to Financial Independence
Author: Jonathon Chevreau

This book was sent to me, from the publishing company. I believe they were interested in a review from me.

I'm just starting the book and I love the story format that it has. Mr Chevreau is teaching about the fundamentals of personal finance and investing through storied characters.

97 TIPS For Canadian Real Estate Investors
Author: Don R Campbell

This is a must read... Don Campbell is well respected in the Real Estate Investing Network group, and seems to have some well tested techniques and systems to purchase revenue properties in Canada.

At the beginning of my studies on real estate investing in Canada, I have more questions than answers.. it's nice to have examples from real folks who have been there,, done that.

51 Success Stories From Canadian Real Estate Investors
Author: Don R Campbell

Sames as the previous book. These are real people. I actually found one of their blogs online: Todd & Danielle Millar Real Estate Investors

It's nice to hear about people who have had ups and downs in real estate and have persevered and made it to profitability.

Obviously real estate investing carries some risk, but the main points I got from this book were this.... take your time, develop systems, be patient, develop a plan, get joint venture partners etc etc and you'll be successful in real estate investing in Canada.

It's not an easy business by any means. And to truly be successful means to take a long term approach.