Many Canadians who own their home have never considered buying a second property. And nearly one-third of retirees are worries about running out of money. <i>The Real Estate Retirement Plan</i> shows how homeowners can use the tools already available to them - their mortgages - to access the intial capital to invest and prepare for their retirement. This is a proven, validated antidote to today's historically low savings rates, poor current rates of return, and pressure on CPP and health care.
Re-conceptualizing retirement -- Retirement risks and problems -- Retirement opportunities -- Mental modelling flaws -- The portfolio approach to real estate -- How businesses, investment firms, banks and entrepreneurs think about capital, investing, and wealth creation -- Borrowing to invest in real estate -- Selecting a mortgage professional -- How to profit from real estate -- Understanding real estate expenses -- Selecting a real estate agent -- Conclusion.