Canadian Real Estate Investing with Other People’s Money (OPM): Myth vs. Reality

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Are you risking your financial future by blindly following the use “Other People’s Money (OPM)” playbook in real estate investing?

If you’ve ever been tempted by social media gurus promising Canadian real estate investment riches without using your own cash, this episode is your wake-up call. Before you borrow a dime, you need to understand what Canadian mortgage lenders and private lenders really look for, when “Other People’s Money (OPM)” crosses legal lines, and how over-leveraging could quietly destroy your financial wealth health—and relationships.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The legal and financial traps behind gift letters, Canadian mortgages, private lending, and misused HELOCs.
• Smarter, safer ways to structure real estate joint ventures and family real estate lending deals—without causing drama (or fraud).
• How to assess your true readiness for using leverage to invest, and why a conservative strategy can actually accelerate your Canadian wealth.

Press play now to uncover the real risks and rewards of using Other People’s Money (OPM) — and avoid the mistakes that cost Canadian real estate investors more than just money.

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• …taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;
• …investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;
• …letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;
• …investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,
• …wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.

Canadian real estate investing with Other People’s Money (OPM) isn’t a cheat code—it’s a high-risk strategy that demands careful planning and legal awareness. For Canadian investors and entrepreneurs, understanding how to legally structure joint ventures, private lending, and HELOC strategies is essential to avoid financial disaster. This episode explores OPM pitfalls like fake gift letters, overleveraging, and misused Canadian mortgage lending rules. Discover how smart Canadian investors assess risk,

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Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.