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Where to Invest: Finance & Investing Lessons from a Mortgage Expert

Dalia Barsoum discusses financing assumptions, pre-approvals, deal timing and other investor mistakes on Where to Invest.

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Originally published November 12, 2020. Archived content: rates, products and lending policies discussed reflect that time.

Are you a Canadian real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills?

Or a newbie looking for your first investment in Canada?

You’ve come to the right place! 

In this episode, you will learn about: How the following are 7 Ways to Die in Real Estate Financing

  • Using high leverage creative financing to acquire assets without validating the exit strategy
  • Using a 5% down payment option as a creative strategy for buying rental properties 
  • Thinking that a pre-approval is an approval 
  • Financing or leasing a car before conditions clearance and leading to closing
  • Dealing with multiple mortgage brokers simultaneously during a deal 
  • Not fully disclosing information to your mortgage broker
  • Timing deals

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