The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investing

Brought to you by Alex, Dean, & Deryk, founding partners of Thrive Mortgage Co

Real Estate Investment Guide

We're about to demystify real estate investing.


Before you suit up for the journey ahead (as in grabbing your hot beverage of choice and putting those reading glasses on), let’s review the key takeaways for this guide so you know exactly what’s in store for you.


Key Takeaways:

  • A clear understanding of why people invest in real estate
  • The basics of the different types of real estate investment
  • A well-informed opinion on which type of real estate investment is best for you
  • The best ways to secure your down payment
  • Which type of mortgage financing is right for your situation
  • Optimizing your equity—and learning exactly what equity is!
  • All of the costs you should be aware of, including a personal cash flow calculator


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We believe in helping anyone—from an ambitious college student to those with one or two homes already—learn how to build wealth through real estate.


That's why we built a guide that includes the key lessons & principles that successful real estate investors already know... and now you will, too.

Our advisory process

Step 1: Getting to Know You

Our process is simple and clear. Investing just minutes of your time will allow us to invest hours in helping you achieve your financial goals.

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Step 2: Build your Mortgage Plan

You have options, yet options mean nothing without a plan. Your advisor will build a plan to set you up for success. Our lender comparison report will make the Mortgage decision simple.
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Step 3: Sealed & Delivered

Our team manages the final steps of completing your mortgage. Capped off with the digital signing package where you have the option to sign from the comfort of your home.
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Step 4: We’re Here for the Long-Term

It’s time to move in and we like to think our job is just getting started. We stay by your side for the lifetime of your mortgage.

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Why Thrive

Our mission is to help your family create wealth through the power of homeownership and ongoing support.


  • High-Quality service - You deserve nothing less than excellent communication, and a tailored approach based on your unique real estate needs.
  • Pride in helping families - Your goal is to save money and find the best financing solutions. Our goal is to help as many families achieve this result!
  • Nothing beats experience - 3 partners & 50 years of lending experience all we do is mortgages, you will be working with experts, not generalists!
  • Relationships over profits - Your financial future is based on trust built today. We believe our job begins the day you fund your mortgage
  • Power in Partnership - Working with Canada’s largest mortgage brokerage network gives our clients access to the fastest and lowest cost mortgages available.
  • Passion to Educate - Our team makes the extra effort to ensure the mortgage financing journey is highly educational with each and every conversation throughout the process. Our clients always understand the “why” behind our advice and mortgage strategy.

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