The Canadian Real Estate Investor Speed Vs. Cost: Choosing The Right Funding For Your Multiplex Project
Aug 12, 2025
Join Brian Dorr, President & CEO of DORR Capital, who has funneled over $3 billion into real estate. He shares his insights on the impact of public vs. private financing and the fast-paced decisions needed for multiplex projects. Discover the new sixplex zoning and its potential effects on housing development. Dorr discusses the complexities of development charges and how they influence project feasibility. Dive into the evolving landscape of funding options for smaller investors amidst changing rental demands in Canadian cities.
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Career Path Shaped The Business
- Brian recounted his path from CMHC to MCAP to Infrastructure Ontario and then launching DORR Capital.
- That institutional and public-sector background shaped his focus on filling lender gaps after 2008.
Government Charges Inflate Housing Costs
- Upfront government charges add roughly one-third to housing costs and act like a hidden tariff on building.
- Brian contends shifting these charges off small-multi projects materially improves feasibility.
Prioritize As‑Of‑Right Sites
- Use as-of-right zoning and DC waivers to cut planning time and cost on small multis.
- Target projects that avoid long rezoning fights to reduce risk and speed delivery.