One of the keys to successful real estate investing is to have specialized knowledge of an area which you are potentially investing in. Before saying anything else, one must recall the old adage that “The map is not the territory”.  However, it is a very good place to start. Listed below are two links for Alberta’s largest cities of Calgary and Edmonton.  Although smaller cities have explosive potential in terms of equity appreciation, the large cities are where most investors tend to focus their attention. Some of them can be found throughout the site.

Also, having access to current market rents in Alberta is a key to success.  Rents represent cashflow which is everything!

Having this kind of information before viewing property is almost like cheating but it simply is using the internet to your advantage.  Remember to investigate before you invest……and after!

Calgary: http://tinyurl.com/kkagz4g

Edmonton: http://tinyurl.com/k33dzuh

Alberta rentals: http://tinyurl.com/ocqbcap