Bob Bracken - Real Estate Investment Think Bob Bracken

The following Case Study illustrates one of the most compelling reasons for buying and owning rental investment real estate is the phenomena of expanding value and expanding return on investment. This occurs...

(originally published in 2010, updated to 2017) By Bob Bracken

The following Case Study illustrates an answer to the title question, ‘’Vancouver Real Estate, can prices go any higher?...

(originally published in 1999, updated to 2018)

The following Case Study illustrates that Sellers may not want to be tied up with long completions and will look at all offers as to when they would...

(originally published in Spring 1997, updated to 2017)

The following Case Study illustrates Investment Properties have equaled a very affordable Home for some savvy Investors. Income from Suites...

The following Case Study illustrates, again, the principle that there are always gems and opportunities in the Market. These are usually found by looking past the superficial elements of a property to realize...

The Property: A 2200 sq.ft., 3 level “character” house containing 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3 kitchens on a 24.75’ X 112’ lot on West 12^th (busy street) in the City Hall area of...

The Property: A small, 3 level triplex (legal duplex with unauthorized basement suite) in the Mount Pleasant area of Vancouver. The building is approx. 2100 sq.ft., with 3 1 bedroom suites on a 40’...

The Buildings: Two “Duplex Buildings”, with a total of 4 three level (including full basement) townhouse units. Each of the units is totally self contained with its own hydro and gas meters,...

One of the most compelling reasons for buying and owning rental investment real estate is the phenomena of expanding value and expanding return on investment. This occurs as a well bought and well maintained...

There is a common perception that only those with large net worths and high incomes may buy significant real estate assets. The following case study defies that logic, and illustrates that the most important...

Ugly Ducklings don’t always turn into Swans, and concerns over location, tenant mix and shabby conditions are usually valid reasons for a Buyer to pass on a property. Here, however, is another instance...