Ron Butler, a mortgage broker and commentator on the Canadian real estate market, posted a series of tweets on March 19, 2026, criticizing certain investment schemes in the real estate sector. In his posts, Butler recounted past experiences with individuals who approached him to promote what he described as dubious real estate investments.
In one tweet from March 19, 2026, Butler stated: “Pure Liars Bite The Dust: These BS Artists Approached Me Years Ago To Promote Their Garbage I Told Them They Were Running A Con
They didn’t care that at all times their base case was ridiculous
So many D-Bags flocked to Real Estate when it was so hot
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He further elaborated on the low threshold for such investments in another post from the same day: “The threshold of the investment could be incredibly low, juat a few thousand bucks could but some microscopic share of an Office building as an example
When this was proposed to me years ago (they wanted me to promote their BS) they would spout total nonsense
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Butler also commented on the state of the real estate market in British Columbia and Ontario during its peak: “The Real Estate Market was so spectacularly hot in BC & Ontario, seemed like a sure thing
The Insanity was the Structure made no sense
If you want to own fractional Real Estate buy units in a REIT for God’s sake
It’s not a perfect answer but it’s an understandable format
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Fractional ownership schemes have become more visible in Canada’s major markets over recent years. While these arrangements often promise access to commercial or residential properties with relatively small investments, critics argue that such structures can be risky and lack transparency compared to more established vehicles like Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The Canadian Securities Administrators have previously issued warnings about alternative real estate investment products and emphasized the importance of due diligence for potential investors.
Butler’s comments reflect ongoing debates within Canada’s real estate sector regarding speculative practices and investor protection.
