The Canadian Real Estate Investor

How to Build a Real Estate Portfolio That Actually Generates Passive Income

Nov 14, 2025
Explore whether real estate can genuinely yield passive income! The hosts dive into various strategies, ranking them from fix-and-flip to turnkey rentals and REITs. They discuss how more involvement generally leads to less passivity, emphasizing the role of property managers and experienced partners. Discover the intricacies of medium-term rentals, value-add renovations, and crowdfunding options. Learn how Mortgage Investment Corporations and ETFs offer simpler paths to passive income while highlighting the importance of risk-return tradeoffs in your investment choices!
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INSIGHT

Passive Income Is A Spectrum

  • Most investors want passive income from real estate, but true passivity usually requires upfront work or hiring others.
  • The more you do yourself, the less passive the investment becomes.
ADVICE

Systemize Flips Before Scaling

  • If you flip houses, build a reliable team and pipeline before scaling to avoid it becoming a perpetual job.
  • Treat flipping as a business if you want to make it sustainable and passive over time.
ADVICE

Build A Buyer Pipeline First

  • Wholesaling requires constant deal flow and a reliable buyer network, so start by building relationships.
  • Consider partnering or funding deals instead of selling them to capture long-term wealth.
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