Quotes from Scott McGillivray

So if the wall's cracked or you've got leaky faucets, or you've got mold issues, or some sort of damage to your home, selling a home that's got that kind of distress to it is the biggest mistake you will make, because immediately people who are fearful will walk away.

I was one of those late bloomers when it comes to motorcycles. I didn't get my motorcycle license until I was 25.

I think the speed limit should be increased by 20 km/h on every single road - that would save me so much money.

I love a big steak or seafood dinner, but the next day I'm running outside for miles. While of course listening to music. I have to have the music on.

The door hardware in kitchens is super simple to update. It's essentially a few screws, standard spacing. It's a few bucks a piece and it can make a huge impact.

Buying a house that needs work can be one of the best ways to stretch your budget. Why pay for someone else's upgrade?

In my first home that I actually purchased, I built this nice little basement apartment, I moved into it, and I rented out the whole house upstairs. That allowed me to live there for free - because that's all I could afford.

If it is a rental property, we'll typically keep it fairly neutral. If it's a vacation property, we have a lot more fun and do things a little more edgy and exciting. When we're flipping, we obviously want to make smart decisions and do things that produce great returns.

Technology has really created new markets. For instance, Airbnb has created a high demand for executive short-term and vacation properties. Even 10 years ago, it was hard to find tenants without newspaper ads.

The kitchen is the most valuable room in the home, so a smart kitchen reno will bring great return on investment.