From rental properties to business offices, more and more Canadians buying real estate are unwittingly setting themselves up for problems. Real estate investments and their corresponding tax policies are complicated--without knowing the tax rules, investors will see how quickly seemingly viable investments can become financial disasters.81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor offers practical advice on successfully navigating the tax implications of property ownership, including tips on a) deductions from income; b) preparing for an audit; and c) leveraging professional help. Filled with insights and Canadian-specific tips, there's no other book like it on the market.

Don R. Campbell is a Canadian-based real estate investor and consultant, and is President of Canada's Real Estate Investment Network (REIN). He is the author of the best-sellingReal Estate Investing in Canada and97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors.

Navaz Murji, CA, is based in Vancouver and is an accountant to many REIN members.

George Dube, Master of Accounting, Charted Accountant, has offices in Kitchener, Stratford and Guelph. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario Small Practice Advisory Committee, a CRA regional practitioner, and a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation since 1993. Connie Campbell is a CA.

Part 1: Get Help! Quality Information Is the Fastest Way to Increase Your FM IQ!

Part 2: When There Is More Than One Answer . . . Real Estate Investing Is Complicated. Avoid Common Pitfalls.

Part 3: For the Record:Your New Business Mantra: Organize and Delegate. Organize and Delegate.

Part 4: Expense Reports:Keep It Real (To Keep It Deductible).

Part 5: The Facts About Tax: How to Put Your Knowledge of Canadian Taxes to Work.

Part 6: Let's Get Sophisticated:Tax Strategies for the Savvy Investor.

Appendices.

Property Goldmine Score Card.

REIN Property Analyzer Form.

Canadian Real Estate Glossary.

Real Estate Investment Network REIN.

Web Sites for the Real Estate Investor.

Acknowledgements.

About the Authors.

Index of Financial and Tax Tips.