I can confidently say that I have a great relationship with my siblings, though I know not everybody does. I would hope… — Scott McGillivray Brotherhood Copy Share Image
I fell in love with real estate, renovations, and became a licensed contractor when I was 26. — Scott McGillivray Contractor Copy Share Image
I think that every homeowner has a fascination with real estate. You can't deny that it's such a huge player in our… — Scott McGillivray Attention Copy Share Image
Trial and error does not work in real estate. It's way too expensive to learn from your own mistakes, you need to… — Scott McGillivray Learn Copy Share Image
In a way, I've made a career out of sweat equity, and I've enjoyed sharing what I've learned in the process. It's… — Scott McGillivray Great Copy Share Image
Student rental is definitely a very profitable form; it is also a very time intensive type of investment. There's a lot of… — Scott McGillivray Form Copy Share Image
If it is a rental property, we'll typically keep it fairly neutral. If it's a vacation property, we have a lot more… — Scott McGillivray Edgy Copy Share Image
I think the speed limit should be increased by 20 km/h on every single road - that would save me so much… — Scott McGillivray I think Copy Share Image
Before purchasing a fixer-upper property, make sure to look at the numbers. It is easy to become emotionally attached to a house,… — Scott McGillivray Easy Copy Share Image
I didn't come from a real estate background originally. I was going to school for business and was struggling to find a… — Scott McGillivray Business Copy Share Image
I was one of those late bloomers when it comes to motorcycles. I didn't get my motorcycle license until I was 25. — Scott McGillivray Late Copy Share Image
The biggest mistake that I see homeowners make all too often is not doing a proper inspection of the home and falling… — Scott McGillivray Biggest mistake Copy Share Image
A lot of times people get caught up in bidding wars, and will go way over what their price needs to be… — Scott McGillivray House Copy Share Image
In my first home that I actually purchased, I built this nice little basement apartment, I moved into it, and I rented… — Scott McGillivray First home Copy Share Image
Buying a home is a very emotional process. It's important to remain rational and stick with your price limit while buying. — Scott McGillivray Buying Copy Share Image
I love a big steak or seafood dinner, but the next day I'm running outside for miles. While of course listening to… — Scott McGillivray Day Copy Share Image
You have to care about the transactional cost. You have to care about the future value. You have to care about maintaining… — Scott McGillivray Future Copy Share Image
If you're struggling to get on the same page as your partner and you're not able to agree when it comes to… — Scott McGillivray Help Copy Share Image
I try to work on houses not cars. If I was as good at working on cars as I was on houses… — Scott McGillivray Good Copy Share Image
One of the biggest challenges is that once somebody realizes that they're ready to buy a home, then they realize that they… — Scott McGillivray Challenges Copy Share Image
I'm in a BMW rut. My last three cars have been BMW 3-Series. — Scott McGillivray Been Copy Share Image
And personally, one of the secrets I guess you can say with success on HGTV, for not only myself and a lot… — Scott McGillivray Design Copy Share Image
The kitchen is the most valuable room in the home, so a smart kitchen reno will bring great return on investment. — Scott McGillivray Great Copy Share Image
On average, you will pay less for a home on a Monday than you will on a Saturday and a Sunday. — Scott McGillivray Home Copy Share Image
