1. THE LAS VEGAS REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENT GUIDE FOR
CANADIANS
Your Gateway into the City’s Local Market
24/7 Real Estate
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2. According to the National Association of Realtors' Field Guide to Foreign Investment
Trends in the U.S., “cross-border investment is expected to accelerate as domestic
investors seek high returns abroad and foreign investors take advantage of a
weakened dollar” (REALTOR.org, July, 2015). Over the past few years, the U.S. real
estate market has provided foreign investors the chance to maintain leverage and
benefit from high profit gains. If there is one city that is creating a buzz among global
investors today, that city is Los Vegas.
When considering opportunities for real estate investment, Las Vegas has become the
number one city for Canadians looking for their second home (realtor.com). Whether
you are new to the investment process, or have already experienced the roller coaster
ride of opportunities in the city's latest housing scene, this guide is meant to answer
and address some of the common questions investors stumble upon on their quest to
break into the latest housing market.
I. Introduction
The concept of investing overseas has always sparked an interest for domestic and
international business people looking to increase their marginal gains and revenue
returns. If there's one thing that most of us envision for ourselves, it's to own a yacht
and a summer home with a view overlooking a body of water and beautiful landscape.
For many foreign property investors, the American dream of owning a summer home
is more than just a fantasy—it has turned into a tangible reality.
When R.J. Palano, one of America's leading domestic real estate investors, went on a
quest to find his ideal home, he concluded that “all you need to be is innovative and
keep good connections...[and] have good knowledge about the laws of the place”
(Palano, July 2015).
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3. With 24/7 Real Estate local professionals there to guide you on every step of the
investment process, finding that dream home has become as simple as purchasing a
Mercedes-Benz at your local car dealership.
From flipping houses to renting out properties—the sky's the limit for those who want
to dive deep and take advantage of everything the market has to offer.
Whether you are a real estate investor by profession or are new to the property
roulette game and are looking to pick up a new hobby, it is crucial to understand the
language and basics of real estate investing, and know which real estate markets and
resources to consider before taking the steps towards your first or next transaction.
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II. Vegas Tops the Charts
Considered to be one of the top destinations for travel enthusiasts and gambling
extraordinaires, Las Vegas, Nevada, has become the home to America's growing
cultural enlightenment and the hub for new housing developments.
From the Vegas strip consisting of fancy hotels and some of the world's most famous
casinos and resorts, to its wide range of venues for entertainment, the city has a lot to
offer tourists and residents who are looking for more than just the typical sight-seeing
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4. With states like California, Arizona, Utah, and Oregon neighboring its border, Nevada’s
convenient geographic desert location and ideally dry weather have turned it into a
prime attraction for investors looking to make a breakthrough in the market. In fact,
new housing developments are constantly on the rise in Vegas, so much that the
“median sales price of last month's closings was $320,184, up 7 percent from a year
earlier,” according to Vegas Inc's report on the city's increasing home sales (Segall,
Vegas Inc, October 2015), making it the top city for Canadians looking to invest in U.S.
real estate (realtor.com).
III. Why Vegas?
When considering all the options for property investment, the World Property
Journal’s report on Canada Top Global Investor in U.S. Commercial Properties in 2014,
quotes that the main reasons for the country’s attraction towards the U.S. market is
due to the “opportunities for value creation, healthy cash flows and favorable
risk-adjusted returns” that it presents (WPJ, February 2015). In the context of the Los
Vegas real estate market, these reasons are justified through the city’s wide range of
vastly growing financial and economic opportunities.
Originally known for its presumptuous lifestyle and ability to attract people looking
for an escape from reality, Los Vegas has always been a prime attraction for people
from all over the world. Whether you’re planning for retirement or are simply looking
to catch a good deal on a housing project, Las Vegas is quite the catch for global
investors looking to find the best opportunity in the market.
With 56% of Canadians seeing real estate investing in Las Vegas as both a profitable
and secure investment, the city presents a number of great opportunities for investors
looking to make a breakthrough in the U.S. real estate market (realtor.com).
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5. IV. Why Now is the Time to Invest in Vegas
With its influx of tourism and ongoing migration of young professionals and families
worldwide, Vegas presents a melting pot of opportunities for the investor looking for
the latest housing options. As a result of the nation’s recent recession, Los Vegas is a
market that is known to be “getting back on its feet again,” and has paved the way for
the city’s recent peaks in home prices (Olick, CNBC, October, 2015).
What was once trademarked for its red light district and extravagant lifestyle, Los
Vegas has turned into a magnet for developers and investors looking to make a
breakthrough in the industry, while the timing is still right.
With its wide range of mortgage and loan options, Canadians can now easily get
mortgages in the U.S. in order to purchase homes in Los Vegas and maintain long
term leverage (realtor.com). 82% of Canadians that purchase homes in Vegas pay in
cash (realtor.com), providing investors a chance to pave the way for high returns in
the future.
If you’re looking for reasons more than just the obvious, check out our list below:
• Great Weather
• High Demand for Housing
• Prime attraction for people from all over the world
• High Return on Investments due to limited housing supply and high rental costs
• Wide range of mortgage and loan options to ensure leverage
V. Why 24/7 Real Estate?
As R.J. Palano once said, “I so wished I could have this one person whom I could trust
blindly and feel secure” throughout the investment process (Palano, July 2015).
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6. 24/7 Real Estate is your local property consultant and concierge, providing you with
all the tools, resources, and expertise in order for you to make the best investment
decision.
Whether you’re interested in buying, or simply looking to inquire about the latest
deals, we’ve got a team of local professionals who are here to cater to your specific
needs, aspirations, and financial capacities all throughout the search.
From local lawyers, brokers, and appraisers who can analyze market trends and
dynamics, and have a deep understanding of taxation policies and mortgage options,
24/7 Real Estate is here to assist you with any obstacles that may come with investing
in real estate in Vegas.
The Importance of Real Estate Professionals
In today’s complex real estate market, there is a growing necessity to turn to real
estate professionals who understand the local market dynamics. With a high turnover
of competition and inaccurate online listings, buyers continue to seek the help of
realtors for “expert advice and assistance in navigating today’s fast-moving housing
market” (REALTOR.org, November 2015). Local professionals have all the resources in
hand to make sure you make the best investment decision.
Some of the benefits include:
• Access into wide range of local property listings and resources
• Assistance with narrowing down and locating properties according to your needs
• Highly trained staff that understand the market dynamics, and can explain various
market trends in order for you to make the best investment decision
• Access to a wide range of local resources that saves you the hassle of locating them
on your own
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7. 24/7 Real Estate is your local property consultant and concierge, providing you with
all the tools, resources, and expertise in order for you to make the best investment
decision.
How it Works
Interested in inquiring about the latest housing project or receiving professional
advice about the market in Vegas? With 24/7 Real Estate, our highly trained staff is
here to guide you on every step of the way to make sure you find the best property
deal in the market!
From the beginning stages of locating and screening the properties, to negotiating
sales agreements in order to ensure a smooth transaction, let us explore the
opportunities together, and allow us to guide you towards that summer home with a
breathtaking view!
Call now and have one of our local representatives take you on a journey through the
vastly growing Los Vegas real estate market!
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