Hello everyone,
Welcome to our monthly newsletter! Discover the latest updates from our investment firm, key trends in the real estate industry, as well as our tips and insights.
This month, we have major developments to share! Between new acquisitions, renovations, and major events, VisionDev continues to grow and offer exceptional opportunities to its investors.
In brief:
Our third fund will soon be closing, and there are still a few spots available for qualified investors. Once closed, no new commitments can be accepted.
This is a great opportunity to participate in a solid, well-structured, and well-managed real estate portfolio without having to worry about day-to-day property management.
Contact us to learn more.
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In June, we finalized the acquisition of an 8-unit building, all 4½ units, located in the Saint-Michel neighborhood. This transaction, which took nearly a year to complete, marks an important milestone for us.
It’s the very first acquisition for our VisionDev Investissement S.E.C. II fund — and it’s a strong start. Thanks to rigorous negotiation and excellent financing, we generated over $500,000 in value creation at purchase.
We are very proud of this acquisition, which perfectly aligns with our strategy: buying underperforming, well-located properties with strong optimization potential.
Last week, we held our quarterly strategic retreat — a well-established tradition at VisionDev. It’s always a valuable time to take a step back, review our annual goals, and set our priorities for the next 90 days.
We also use this time to revisit our mission, realign our vision, and check in with the team. Beyond planning, it’s a great opportunity to connect, strengthen our team culture, and share quality moments together.
We are proud to have recently lifted inspection conditions on a 10-unit property in Rosemont — our first in this iconic Montreal neighborhood.
Located near Rosemont metro station and the beautiful Parc Laurier, this building represents the kind of turnaround project we love.
There’s definitely work ahead, but the potential is already clear. We see strong value growth in the medium term and look forward to putting our expertise to work transforming it.
Do you know what impact the 2025 TAL-permitted rent increases will have on your portfolio value this July 1?
It’s a fairly simple calculation — and one we do every month. With average increases of about 5% to 7% this year, we often see around a $100 increase per unit.
By capitalizing that additional income (applying only 10% expenses since the increase brings almost no extra costs) and using a 4.5% cap rate for Montreal, we’re talking about approximately $24,000 in value creation per unit.
This is a great example of the power of multipliers in real estate — and a good reminder of the importance of keeping rents at market value. Otherwise, falling behind year after year can be very difficult to recover from.
Léo recently had the pleasure of joining Christopher Salador, real estate broker and collaborator, for an episode full of actionable advice.
Together, they discuss common mistakes in real estate, strategies that truly work, and the journey to building a profitable portfolio. It’s an authentic, inspiring, and value-packed conversation for anyone looking to grow their wealth.
The episode is now online — click the link to listen!
Watch here: YouTube
Have a great month of July!
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