Are you tired of fixing toilets at midnight? Many Ontario landlords are looking beyond traditional rental properties. Private equity real estate investing in Ontario offers a way to stay in the real estate game without the day-to-day headaches of being a landlord.
What Is Private Equity Real Estate Investing in Ontario?
Private equity real estate investing means putting your money into large development projects or lending pools. In Ontario, this market is growing fast. Instead of owning one condo unit, you can own a piece of an entire building project.
Think of it like this: rather than buying one slice of pizza, you’re investing in the whole pizzeria.
Why Ontario Landlords Are Switching to Private Equity
The rental market in Ontario is booming. But being a landlord gets harder each year with new rules and rising costs. Private equity real estate investing in Ontario lets you:
- Put your RRSPs and TFSAs to work in real estate
- Get monthly income without managing tenants
- Join development projects in growing markets like Cambridge and Brantford
- Enjoy returns between 8-20% (much better than a savings account!)
Growing Ontario Markets You Never Thought About
The big secret in Ontario real estate? It’s not all about Toronto anymore.
Places like Brantford, Cambridge, and Niagara are seeing huge growth. Private equity funds are building rental buildings in these spots because:
- Housing is in short supply
- Population is growing fast
- Land costs less than in big cities
- Demand for rentals keeps climbing
Using Your Registered Funds the Banks Don’t Tell You About
Did you know your RRSP can invest in real estate? Most Canadians don’t. This means tax benefits while your money grows in brick-and-mortar projects.
It’s like planting your retirement savings in Ontario soil and watching it grow.
The Two Types of Private Equity Real Estate Investing in Ontario
Not all real estate funds work the same way:
Development Funds (16-20% returns) Your money helps build new housing. You wait 5-6 years and could double your investment.
Income Funds (8-12% returns) You become a lender. Money comes back to you monthly. Less waiting, steady checks.
Learn More About Private Equity Real Estate Investing in Ontario
In our latest CRESI Ontario Landlord Podcast, we talk with Dan Stuart from Equivest Capital Partners in Burlington. He explains how private equity real estate investing works in Ontario’s changing market.
Ready to Explore New Ways to Grow Your Real Estate Wealth?
👉 Listen to the Full Episode Now! Discover exactly how you can put your money to work in Ontario real estate – without becoming a landlord.
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