The Canadian real estate market is a market for all seasons because while the countrys property market is definitely cyclical, its always possible to profit from real estate in Canada if a property investor times and targets his investments correctly.
In Canada, depending on the position of the real estate market cycle and the area of the country a buyer is interested in, an investor can either buy into long term growth, short term gains or sustainable income.
When the property market is riding at all time highs as it is in Canada in the main cities currently, an investor is unlikely to be able to make short term profits in a market saturated with supply and struggling for demandhowever, in such a market where first time buyers are unable to afford the first rung on the real estate ladder there are buy to let opportunities for the investor able to afford the outlay to purchase in demand rental accommodation.
Those who can purchase apartments and town houses in the most popular rental districts in Canada can buy into a sustainable rental income and enjoy capital appreciation on their real estate asset over the longer term. When there is a slow down in...