Some Canadian real estate investors look wealthy because their portfolios carry significant paper equity. Yet equity can disappear quickly when interest costs rise, rents fail to cover expenses, vacancies stretch longer, or refinancing becomes impossible. This carousel breaks down the difference between net worth and available cash, shows how leverage magnifies losses, and highlights practical steps to reduce risk. Investors should stress-test each property, maintain liquidity, review debt maturities, and seek qualified legal, tax, lending, or insolvency advice before a missed payment becomes a crisis. Market conditions vary by property and region, so treat these points as education—not individualized financial advice.
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