Case Studies
Illustrative walkthroughs showing how investors, landlords, and first-time buyers use Astrilio's calculators to model real property decisions — from BRRRR refinancing to short-term rental break-even analysis.
How a Toronto Investor Recycled Capital with BRRRR on a Duplex
An illustrative look at how the BRRRR strategy applied to an East York duplex allowed a hypothetical investor to recycle roughly 57% of deployed capital while improving cash flow from negative to positive.
Kelowna Short-Term Rental: Breaking Even on a Vacation Property
An illustrative analysis of whether STR income from a Kelowna lakeside condo can realistically offset carrying costs — and what occupancy rate the owner needs to achieve to break even.
First-Time Buyer Saves $8,475 in Ontario Land Transfer Tax
An illustrative walkthrough of how Ontario's first-time homebuyer land transfer tax rebate applies to a $750,000 purchase in Mississauga — and how the outcome differs from a comparable Toronto purchase where both provincial and municipal rebates apply.
Calgary Triplex: Positive Cash Flow from Day One — No Rent Control Required
An illustrative scenario of an Alberta-based investor acquiring a 1970s Calgary triplex. With no rent increase cap in Alberta, the analysis focuses on market rent, financing, and whether the property can generate real cash flow at current interest rates.
Dallas Duplex: A First-Time US Landlord Runs the Numbers Before Buying
An illustrative look at how a first-time investor in Dallas, Texas used free calculators to evaluate a duplex purchase — running cap rate, cash flow, and closing costs before making an offer.