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This week's podcast guest is Aquilas Dapaah

She is a co-founder of Winc Canada, REI, land developer, luxury short-term rental, and fit coach. 

Upon graduating from law school as a trained negotiator and six figure debt, Aqui decided to take control of her financial situation. 

Determined not to let anyone else make decisions for her without being an informed participant at the table, she began learning more about personal finance, and building wealth through podcasts, books and other resources. 

And, paid off her debt in two and half years!

After house hacking with friends/family members, she married someone who had property investments, they then scaled up their portfolio by investing in single family homes before moving onto multifamily units so they could have multiple sources of income within each project. 

They are now working on a luxury apartment in Tulum, Mexico.

In this week’s podcast episode, she dives deep into the value of establishing a family trust, lessons learned from constructing luxury apartments in Tulum, differences between construction in Mexico and Canada as well as the importance of keeping your real estate portfolio steady!

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This week's podcast guest is Andrew Choubeta

A paralegal at Caveat LLP, a boutique law office specializing in civil litigation and landlord/tenant matters for real estate investors. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Andrew is a go-to expert for investors and provides invaluable advice on protecting their investments.

He has always been passionate about working in real estate, and his small legal office specializes in civil litigation for investors. With rising interest rates and a backlog due to COVID, Andrew has been helping investors understand the complex timelines of their cases and the importance of having proper legal advice.

Andrew advises to never try to take on a legal case without the help of a professional and to be aware of the Residential Tenancies Act, as it is essential for short-term rentals. He has seen first-hand the catastrophic consequences of not understanding the law and wants to help others protect their investments.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How the post-COVID interest rate has caused stress for real estate investors.
• How the Landlord and Tenant Board is integrating a scheduling system, night court, and a new application system.
• How short-term rentals are different from long-term rentals, and the legal steps to protect your investment.

Get in Touch with Andrew:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caveatllp/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1sM9aZqR7wdSv-kUa5yjbg

Website: https://www.caveatlegal.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaveatLegal

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaveatLegal

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Mid-Term Rentals - www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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David Edey is a certified executive advisor and has been part of the financial planning industry for over 35 years. He recently wrote a book called Executor Help which helps families settle an estate, pick an executor, and avoid family fights.

His story began with a costly court battle to settle his parents' estate, and soon became a mission to help others avoid such heartache. When the pandemic hit, David decided to put his knowledge to good use and wrote a book about settling an estate, picking an executor, and avoiding family fights.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to protect your family from the chaos of settling an estate without a will.
• What to consider when selecting a guardian for your young children.
• How to plan for digital assets and the importance of a ‘bright red envelope’ for executors.

Get in Touch with David:

Email: david@davidedey.com

Website: https://www.davidedey.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidEEdey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prepareyourexecutorprotectyourfamily

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/

Investor of Mid Term Rental of www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

Inspire Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/

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This week's podcast guest is Patrick Gulka.

Patrick became a Certified Inspector through the Inspect4U Home Inspector Training Program. They set a Canada-wide standard of excellence for home inspectors. Inspect4u does training of home inspectors in Alberta and B.C., where inspectors are governed by provincial standards and testing. Those same standards are applied to all Inspect4u graduates, Canada-wide, to ensure their home inspectors are properly trained.

Patrick is a member of InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors), which is the largest association of home inspectors and the best resource for any active inspector. As a member of InterNACHI, he has the most up-to-date information on the newest advances in residential construction and renovation. In 2019, Patrick achieved the rank of Certified Master Inspector, this is the highest rank a Certified Professional Inspector can achieve.

Patrick is also a seasoned Real estate investor with experience and a diverse portfolio that allows him to add Investor insights along with his inspection services.

This week’s episode, Patrick explains what benefits does investing in real estate have over other types of investments, the pitfalls you should watch out for when buying a cottage rural property, factors you should take into account while buying a duplex and how it can be a profitable investment, when should a pre-construction property be inspected as well as the regulations apply to short-term rentals!

In this episode, you will learn about:

• What can real estate investing offer you that other investments cannot?
• What pitfalls should you look out for when purchasing a property in cottage country?
• What should you consider when investing in a duplex and how can it be an advantageous investment?
• When to get an inspection for your pre-construction property?
• What are the rules for short-term rentals?

Get in Touch with Patrick Gulka:

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patrick-gulka-7773a3b2

Website: https://rock-solidhomeinspections.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockSolidHomeInspection

Email: admin@rock-solidhomeinspections.ca

Telephone: 289-755-2411

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Guest Midterm Rentals of

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/

Mid-Term Rentals - www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

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This week's podcast guest is Nancy Moussa.

Real estate investor, entrepreneur, and leader of the Women Investors Network of Canada GTA chapter. She and her husband started investing in 2015 and have since grown their portfolio to 21 doors.

Nancy is also the co-founder of Oak Suite Living, an Airbnb Arbitrage company that helps investors rent out their properties without the hassle of being a landlord.

In this episode, you will learn how she and her husband grew their real estate portfolio to 21 doors, what is airbnb arbitrage and how it worked to the advantage of real estate investors as well as her role in the Women Investors Network of Canada.

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• How she and her husband grew their real estate portfolio to 21 doors
• What Airbnb Arbitrage is and how it works to the advantage of real estate investors
• Purchasing properties outside of Ontario (such as Alberta and Dominican Republic)
• The Women Investor Network of Canada and how it empowers and supports women in taking control of their financial future.

Get in Touch with Nancy Moussa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oaksuiteliving/

Website: http://www.oaksuiteliving.com/

Email: hello@oaksuiteliving.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oaksuiteliving/

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of www.jamilrahemtula.com

Andrew Choubata of https://www.caveatlegal.com/

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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This week's podcast guest is Matt and Laura Hawkins

They were determined to make a success of their real estate investments, despite the odds being stacked against them. Through hard work, networking, and a shift in mindset, the couple found success in the real estate market.

With the help of their construction knowledge, the support of the real estate community, and the understanding of their own limitations, Matt and Laura have achieved their goals of scaling their investments and creating a passive and stress-free income stream. Through their shared experiences and ambitions, they have become an example of what is possible with real estate.

After almost 20 years of experience and three kids, they now own a construction company and are transitioning into multifamily investments in Lindsay, Peterborough, as well as Hamilton.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• What strategies have Matt and Laura employed to make real estate a completely passive income stream
• How they find they trade people in different cities
• How have podcasts and networking helped them become more successful in real estate
• How have them managed to scale their real estate investments with only three young children

Get in Touch with Matt and Laura:

Investment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidney_investments/

Hawkins Contracting: https://www.instagram.com/hawkinscontracting/

Website: hawkinscontracting.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com

Elizabeth Kelly of www.ekconsulting.ca

Mid-Term Rentals - www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

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This week's podcast guest is Patrick Banc.

Patrick Banc began his career as a real estate investor at the age of 22. Today, he is currently investing in Florida and London using private lending.

In this episode, Patrick talks to us about how he invested in Florida using the leverage of his real estate portfolio, how to invest in the USA as well as building interpersonal connections and social media to assemble a trustworthy team of lenders and investors.

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• How he leveraged his real estate investments to invest in Florida
• What it takes to invest in real estate in the USA (including qualifying for a mortgage and dealing with licensing restrictions)
• The power of relationships and social media to find a reliable lenders and build a successful team of investors

Get in Touch with Patrick Banc:

Instagram: @investorpatrickbanc/

Email: patrick.banc93@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of www.jamilrahemtula.com

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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This week's podcast guest is Carina Guzman.

Ottawa-based real estate investor and land developer.

Since 2015, Carina has been developing property and investing in real estate, with a focus on transit-oriented infill and subdivision projects.

Carina used her real estate investments as a springboard for her land development business, breaking the norm by daring to create an innovative ‘attainable housing’ subdivision in Calabogie, Ontario.

In this episode, Carina explored the subdivision construction. She talks to us about building modular homes in a manufacturing facility as well as self-funding possibilities for building them.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The unique approach to developing a subdivision
• Discover how modular homes can be constructed in a manufacturing facility
• Self-funding options for building and financing modular homes

Get in Touch with Carina Guzman:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_land_development_queen/

Email: carina@creativedevventures.com

LinkedIn: Carina Guzman - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/carina-guzm%C3%A1n-04647996

Facebook: Carina Guzman - https://www.facebook.com/carina.guzman.946

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/

Mid-Term Rentals of www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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This week's podcast guest is Cory Froc.

Cory has built a reliable, multi-million dollar real estate portfolio over the last 15 years.

He specializes in turning commercial spaces and single-family homes into multi-unit residential buildings in Ontario, Canada.

With his passion, vision and real estate investing knowledge, he has worked with numerous joint ventures partners to assist them in achieving their financial and retirement goals.

In this week’s episode, Cory Froc discusses the advantages of converting a commercial space into a residence conversion, how to comprehend a conversion project’s timeframe, the necessity of being ready for all possible outcomes, and how finding a mentor helped him expand his business.

Tune in now by clicking this link https://blubrry.com/insightstoinvesting/

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Advantages of converting a commercial to residential conversion
• How to comprehend a conversion project’s timeline
• Becoming the expert or partnering with the expert
• The necessity of being ready for all possible circumstances
• How finding a mentor helped him advance his business

Get in Touch with Cory Froc

Email: coryfroc@gmail.com

Website: https://coryfroc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coryfrocinvestments/

Facebook: Cory Froc Real Estate Investments: https://www.facebook.com/coryfrocinvestments

Youtube: Cory Froc: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3B-NlqMABFLk_9HvQweJA

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of Jamil Rahemtula

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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This week's podcast guest is Alfonso Cuadra.

Alfonso is an Award Winning Real Estate Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Author of the 2012 book From the Ground Up!

He has also appeared in numerous publications, including Reader's Digest, the New York Times, Ottawa Sun, Vancouver Sun, and Rogers TV.

Alfonso was born in El Salvador during the civil war, his mother, the head of the newspaper, was detained for informing the public about the corrupt leadership of the country at the time.

After fleeing to Canada, and being raised in poverty, at the age of 17 years old, he started a small company that quickly grew to multiple locations across Canada.

Currently, he is the President/CEO of The Cuadra Group of Companies. He is a strong expert in business, real estate development management, and investment.

Alfonso is committed to teaching others how to overcome their challenges and achieve greatness.

In this episode, Alfonso offers guidance for investors who don't want to scale through a JV, tips for creating a vacation-free lifestyle, and techniques you may use to become financially independent.

Tune in to listen to this episode by clicking the link in the bio!

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Investing tips for those who don't wish to scale through a JV
• Establishing a life that doesn’t require vacations
• Strategies he used to achieve financial freedom

Get in Touch with Alfonso Cuadra

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alfonsocuadra

Website: www.alfonsocuadra.ca

Email: info@alfonsocuadra.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlfonsoCuadra13

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alfonso2k8?app=desktop

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALFONSO13

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of www.jamilrahemtula.com

Sell Rent Stay at www.sellrentstay.com

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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This week's podcast guest is Danielle Cardinal.

Living in Ottawa, Danielle is a Francophone from Northern Ontario who spends most of her time at the skatepark or honing her REI skills.

She used the "real asset" of her first dwelling, which she bought in 2015 and refinanced in late 2021, to buy her first REI property off the market in February 2022.

Danielle talks about how she found her first piece of real estate, the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a cottage in a remote area, the value of using local contractors, and the most significant lessons she has learned so far in her journey.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How Danielle got her first real estate deal
• The value of hiring a coach
• The pros and cons of working on a cottage in a rural area
• The benefits of building relationships with local contractors
• Lessons learned in her real estate journey

Get in Touch with Danielle Cardinal

Danielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollerskatesandrealestate/

Danielle’s email: rollerskatesandrealestate@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of Jamil Rahemtula

Inspire Beach Resort at https://inspirebeachresort.com/

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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This week's podcast guest is Ken Bekendam.

As a full time investor and BCIN designer, Ken consults and advises his clients on how to maximize their investment projects.

Through his business, Legal Second Suites, he has helped hundreds or other investors with their portfolios over the years.

He is actively investing in a range of conversion and land development projects. He is currently working on a stacked townhouse project in Brantford, Ontario.

In the episode, Ken talks about how he got into real estate, how he manages the conversions, the advantages of working on the largest commercial projects and most significantly, the importance of knowing your numbers.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How he got started
• Advantages of working on largest commercial buildings
• How he manages his building conversions and land development projects
• The benefits of having a strong power team
• Understanding and knowing your numbers when investing in biggest scaled projects

Get in Touch with Ken Bekendam

Ken’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenbekendam/

Legal Second Suites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalsecondsuites/

Legal Second Suites Website: https://legalsecondsuites.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of Jamil Rahemtula

Andrew Choubata of Caveat LLP

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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This week's podcast guest is Raechel Roganowicz

Over 11 years in sales and 4 years in the real estate business, Raechel Roganowicz of Keller Williams Signature. In more than 180 real estate transactions, she has defended clients from all across the Golden Horseshoe. Through her expertise, attention to detail, and dedication to always putting the interests of her clients first, Raechel has established a strong foundation of clients in the financial world.

Prior to pursuing her passion for real estate, Raechel held the position of Director of Business Development in the sales and marketing sector. She started off as an agent and then became an expert in buying investment homes.

Raechel and her husband jointly own more than 120 investment properties, so she has established a solid reputation and has continued to draw on her expertise and experience to surpass her clients' expectations and help them scale and expand their portfolios.

In this week’s episode, Raechel helps us understand what you need to have in place when purchasing a property without seeing it first, how to handle bookings when you are launching in off season, the importance of building your dream team and understanding your numbers (especially in the current state of the market).

You can listen to this episode on all podcast streaming channels.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Tips to finding the right contractor for your next project
• How they marketed the property on off season
• What short term rental market looks like today
• How building a winning team will be a key factor to success
• What to consider when running your numbers on your properties

Get in Touch with Raechel Roganowicz:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/raechelrogs_realtor

Email: raechel@rmrealtygroup.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com

Elizabeth Kelly of www.ekconsulting.ca

Mid-Term Rentals - www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

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Guest: Esther Nicolas, Full-Time Teacher and Real Estate Investor

This week's podcast guest is Esther Nicolas!

Grade Seven French Immersion Teacher and Real Estate Investor, Esther began her investing journey a couple of years ago when she moved from Montreal to Ottawa and wanted to buy a home. After their first purchased, her and husband instantly got the real estate bug. As much as they LOVE growing their portfolio they are also big advocate taking a break and stabilizing.

She is also the co-founder of WINC Canada, a Women's Investor Network of Canada, that hosts online and in-person meet-ups.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Ensuring you’re taking the time to stabilize your real estate portfolio
• How she first got started with real estate investing
• Transition to Multifamily Properties
• Involvement and growth as a co-founder of WINC

Get in touch with Esther:

Instagram: @esther.the.investor

WINC Investors: @winc.investors

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com

Inspire Beach Resort - Inspire Beach

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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In this episode, we chat about Omar's background and how he got into trading. He explains to us how each of us can start trading options (without having to take a stock course). This episode is ideal for you if you're interested in learning more about the stock market and trading tactics.

This week's podcast guest is Omar Khan! Prior to becoming a full-time real estate investor and derivative trader, he has worked in financial services for more than 15 years. When began his career in the brokerage arm of a Big Five Canadian Bank, he quickly rose and advanced to the position of AVP at a well-known mutual fund firm. Omar graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA in Economics. Today, he spends his professional time promoting his company Theta Trading as well as expanding his real estate portfolio.

Tune in here to listen to the full episode.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How Omar reached Financial Freedom

• How to get involved in options trading

• How you can start your journey without taking a course

To connect with Omar:

Instagram: @Okhan90

Website: https://thetatradingco.com/

Theta Trading: @thetatrading

Email: info@thetatradingco.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com

Sell Rent Stay of www.sellrentstay.com

Midterm Rentals of www.midtermrentalproperties.com

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Fem Power REI was formed in 2021 by Magie Kennedy, Alla Ladygina and Bina Mistry. At the time during the pandemic, plus with the industry being known as male-dominated, there was a need to create a community that connects women in the Greater Toronto and surrounding areas.

FemPower REI provides women opportunities to meet other women investors, network and grow friendships. It’s not your typical REI social event, it’s for women by women! The women who attend FemPower REI monthly networking events, complement each other and ultimately empower each other to learn, grow and become better investors.

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• Common challenges women face when managing REI
• The "why" behind creating this community
• How each of the co-founders maintains a good mindset
• The biggest takeaways their each learned from their real estate journey
• The growth of women in real estate investing

Get in Touch with FemPower REI :

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fempower.rei/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/fempower.rei

Email: fempower.rei@gmail.com

Get in touch with the co-founders:

Magie: @the.rental.property.mom

Alla: @ladygina_real_estate_investing

Bina: @a.b.investors

This episode has been brought to you by

• Jamil Rahemtula ofJamil Rahemtula Realty
• Elizabeth Kelly of Elizabeth Kelly Consulting
• James Svetec of BnB Inner Circle

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Guest: Ushpreet Kaur Mehta and Prizzi Kaur

This week's podcast guests are investing sisters Ushpreet Kaur Mehta and Prizzi Kaur.

Ushpreet graduated from business school in 2019 and instantly started in career working in startups. When the pandemic hit, she was able to see the potential in a fear dominated market and decided to take action and purchase her first investment property.

Prizzi is a science student turned entrepreneur. She currently runs a medical uniform business which she developed in the midst of the pandemic. Her ability to understand numbers in business is one of her superpowers when it comes to building and growing all her businesses.

In this episode of Insights to Investing, we chat with Ushpreet and Prizzi on their investing journey! They bring us behind the scenes on why they got started in real estate, where they find their deals (spoiler alert - it's not on MLS). These two girls are implementing some unique strategies on their scaling their portfolio you are going to want to tune in to hear about them!

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Creative financing solutions
• Where to find deals
• Unique scaling strategies they have implemented
• How to leverage your 9-5 pm to build your real estate portfolio
• Having a Property Management for your portfolio is a key ingredient to success

Get in Touch with Ushpreet and Prizzi:

Instagram:

Prizzi Kaur: prizzi_kaur

Ushpreet Kaur Mehta: Ushpreeeet

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Inspire Beach Resort - Inspire Beach

Sell Rent Stay - Sell Rent Stay

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In this episode of the Everyday Investors Podcast, we sit down with Axel Monsaingeon. In this episode, Axel shares his " its burning project" with us. He'll also discuss his use of delegation as a tool to scale his business, as well as how each new project is a learning curve for him. Finally, he shares some insights he's gained from talking with seasoned investors over the years. Tune in to hear more from Axel!

Born and raised in the French Caribbean Axel emigrated to Canada to finish high school. After a BA in economics started to work for a shipping company and enjoyed the tangible side of global dance of containers bringing us fresh products and cheap electronics. 5 years later, tired of the corporate world and always feeling like he could give more to the world he started to educate himself on RE investing as a great way to create wealth passively. He now runs multiple projects simultaneously from renovation, redevelopment and new construction. He started the Very Real Estate Effect Podcast focused on RE investing in Quebec and organize regular meetups for real estate investors of all kinds. He is also married, a father of two and enjoys cooking and having a house full of fun people.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Leaving the Corporate World
• Axel shares his " its burning project"
• How he uses delegation as a tool to scale
• How each new project is a learning curve
• Trials and Tribulations as a Seasoned investor
• How a growth mindset is crucial to success

Get in touch with Axel :

Website

https://www.realestateeffect.ca

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/monsaxel/

LinkedIn Profile Web Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Jamil Rahemtula https://propertybrother.ca/

Sell Rent Stay http://www.sellrentstay.com/

Inspire Beach Resort http://harryjamesenterprises.com/inspire-resort-coboconk/

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• Industrial Developments

• Why Networking is so crucial

• How you can de risk your project

• The benefits of an accountability group

-The importance of having several exit strategies when investing in real estate

About the Podcast

This week's podcast guest is Yakov. Join us as we discuss Industrial Developments and how Yakov has navigated its waters. Yakov shares with us why he joined an accountability group and why networking is so crucial. We will then jump into the importance of having multiple exit strategies when investing in real estate. Tune in to hear more from Yakov!

About Yakov

Yakov is a dad, personal development junkie, excel ninja, tech executive, racer, and as of 2022, a full-time real estate investor. He started investing in the GTA in 2019 and currently has a portfolio valued at over $5M. While at the beginning of his journey he was focused on converting single-family homes to triplexes, he has now set his goals on bigger projects. In the last 6 months, he has initiated two major industrial projects with a final value worth an estimated $40M and continues to scale aggressively and take advantage of the volatility in the real estate markets.

Get in touch with Yakov

Website:https://www.yvlproperties.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yvlproperties

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/yvlproperties

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Rahemtula Realtor - www.propertybrother.ca

Inspire Beach Resort - www.inspirebeachresort.com

Sell Rent Stay - www.sellrentstay.com

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• Investing in Turks and Caicos and Florida
• How you can purchase and manage an Air BNB from afar
• Why social media and information sharing is so important and beneficial to anyone in the investing world
• What strategies Danielle used to scale and how
• The beauty of the real estate investor community and why its so great

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Have you always wanted to invest abroad but felt ensure? Then this episdoe is for you! Danielle shares her journey into real estate investing and how she scaled her portfolio internationally. She discusses the importance of partnerships and embracing the real estate investor community. This week's podcast guest is Danielle Unsworth. Danielle gives us a look into what it's like investing in Turks and Caicos. She explains that social media and simply sharing information are beneficial to everyone in the investing world. She also goes in-depth about how she could scale her portfolio so quickly. Tune in to hear more about Danielle!

About Danielle

Danielle Unsworth comes from humble beginnings as a child refugee escaping Cambodia with her parents and sister. She saw the struggles that her parents and was determined to find a way to achieve financial security. She started investing in real estate at 24 years old when she bought her first property. In 2019, she hired a coach to help build a legal secondary suite and started using the BRRRR strategy to quickly grow her portfolio. She is currently investing in multifamily properties across Canada and working with joint venture partners to scale her portfolio. She currently holds 85 units with several partners across Canada, in the US and in Turks and Caicos. She is also co-founder of the Women Investors Network Canada (WINC), an organization dedicated to creating a community for women to connect, provide support and be inspired to take action.

Get in touch with Danielle

Website: https://www.danielleunsworth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.unsworth/

Email: invest@danielleunsworth.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Rahemtula Realtor - www.propertybrother.ca

Inspire Beach Resort - www.inspirebeachresort.com

Sell Rent Stay - www.sellrentstay.com

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• Condo Conversions

• Investing in Kirkland Lake and St Johns

• Benefits of having a high performance coach

• The Rent-to-Own Strategy

• Why some real estate investments don't work

About The Podcast

In this podcast, Elizabeth shares her experience with condo conversions and how that brought her into the world of real estate investing. We learn about her success in investing in Kirkland Lake and St Jonhs. We dive into the rent-to-own strategy and where this strategy worked for her. Lastly, Elizabeth dives into why some real estate investing strategies don't work in every location. Tune in to hear more about Elizabeth!

About Elizabeth

An experienced real estate investor for more than 15 years, Elizabeth Kelly has a passion for helping people achieve their financial dreams through the purchase of investment properties. Elizabeth specializes in the acquisition and management of Rent-to-Own and multi-unit residential properties. In 2019, she opened Elizabeth Kelly Consulting and Coaching to assist both new and experienced investors in planning, structuring and creatively financing their real estate portfolio so they can enjoy early retirement and leave a legacy for their families.

Get in touch with Elizabeth!

Website: https://ekconsulting.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkellyconsulting/

Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-kelly-consulting/

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• The Benefits of JV Partnerships

• How to Scale using a Real Estate coach

• How to achieve the life you want

About The Podcast

This week's podcast guest is Michael Ponte. We are going to discuss the benefits of purchasing your next property in a JV partnership. Why it is as an asset and can be a vital key to success by getting a coach. You will also gain insight into how to scale your real estate business and achieve the life you want. Tune in to hear more from Michael Ponte!

About Michael

Michael Ponte is the President & Founder of Prosperity Real Estate Investments which; was has been established since 2002. They currently hold and manage a portfolio of over 175 units worth over $30 Million Dollars in several markets throughout Canada. Michael Ponte and Prosperity Real Estate Investments' expertise has been recognized by several associations like the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), Canada Real Estate Investment Club and the Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine.

Michael is an avid public speaker and also the founder of the real estate investing community called Savvy Investor with over 4,300 members on Facebook. With Michael's experience, he also launched his training company called Elevate Academy where he teaches and mentors others to be successful in the business called real estate investing.

Get in touch with Michael

Website: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_investors/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/341243106757064

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• Purchasing recreational real estate

• Short-term and Midterm rentals in Hamilton

• Personal Insight on the Duplex Conversion Strategy

• How a shift in mindset is key to growing your portfolio

About the Podcast

In this podcast, Danish is going to share his strategy for buying Cottages and what his plans are with his recent purchase of on. We explore the short term and mid term rental market in Hamilton and why Danish has chosen that strategy in that location. He dives into duplex conversions and how that helped maximiaze his ROI int the STR MTR strategies. Tune in to hear more about Danish Abbasi!

About Danish

Danish is a Real Estate Investor/ Agent focusing on Hamilton/Niagara. He went all into real estate in 2020 after studying the world of REI for a year, and got his Real Estate license officially in 2021. He bought his first property at the end of 2020 and did a duplex conversion on it. Their third property is a cottage in Crystal Beach which they are currently furnishing and looking to list on Airbnb. Today he is working full-time as an investor-focused real estate agent and actively looking for opportunities in the changing market.

Get in touch with Danish!

Website: https://rltco.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danishrlt/

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• Land Development

• Investing in the Multifamily Properties

• How Amanda Pivoted during Covid -19

• How Amanda used Real Estate Investing to Achieve Financial Freedom for her and her Family

ABOUT THE PODCAST

This week's podcast guest is Amanda Bolan. Amanda will be talking with us about land developments and investing in multifamily properties. She will also share how she changed gears during Covid-19 and was able to achieve financial freedom using real estate investing. Tune in to hear more!

About Amanda

Amanda Bolan is a wife, mom of 3 littles and real estate investor. Making a committed decision to pursue real estate investing with her husband, they grew from 0-24 doors in their first year of rental property using a combination of creative strategies. Alongside the multifamily space, they have plunged into land development and continue to grow forward. Amanda shares the inside scoop on all things multifamily via her Instagram page @multifamilyamanda to pull back the curtain in the commercial world.

Get in touch with Amanda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilyamanda/

Email : amandalbolan@gmail.com

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• Investing in Edmonton, Alberta

• Creating a power team when investing out of province

-The importance of networking and building relationships in the Real estate community

-JV Partnerships and how to use them scale your portfolio

About The Podcast

This week's podcast guest is Antonio Yong Sam. We jump into investing in Edmonton Alberta and how to create a power team when investing out of province. Antonio relays the importance of networking and building relationships in the real estate community. Lastly, Antonio shares a few tips on JV partnerships and how they can be used to scale your portfolio Tune in to hear more from Antonio!

About Antonio

Antonios goals are to be financially free, create generational wealth and freedom of time. He graduated top 10 out of 330 students in Laurier BBA. But, while in university he realized that this plan, meant working for the rest of his life. He asked himself “Was I even going to be alive in 40 years?”. Antonio struggled with this mindset but then he stumbled across the book called “Rich Dad Poor Dad”. Then at the age of 22, he purchased his first investment property with only $12,000 and two other partners. In 5 years, He purchased 11 properties with partners and joint ventures. He attributes his succcess to his mentors and vast network of fellow investors. Currently, he and his business partner are looking to scale to 100 units in the next 2 years in Edmonton and US.

Get in touch with Antonio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayoungmoney_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MalabarPropertiesCo/

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• How Lindsay got started in Real Estate

• Which strategies she uses and why

• Investing in Port Stanley

• Investing in London and St Thomas

• Short-term ban in London Ontario and the implications on the market

• Lessons Lindsay learned with her recent Duplex Conversion

About the Podcast

This week's podcast guest is Lindsay Gowan. We go through how Lindsay got started in real estate and her time investing in properties in London and St Thomas. Then we jump into a few tips and lessons that she learned with her recent duplex conversion. Tune in to hear more!

Guest: Lindsay, Real Estate Agent and Investor

About Lindsay

At the age of 26, Lindsay bought her first condo just to get out of her parent’s home not realizing the trajectory it was about to set her on. Fast Forward 6 years later and she has purchased 5 more properties, quit her 9-5 job, launched a podcast featuring Women Entrepreneurs, heads the Investment Division at Prime Real Estate, hosts a monthly real estate mastermind and basically has become obsessed with all things Real Estate!

With many years of customer service experience, a bachelor of interior design and a sincere passion for investing in real estate Lindsay brings a rare set of skills that give her a competitive advantage in the real estate world. As a current real estate investor, she has first-hand knowledge & experience with tenants, renovations, and income analysis to assist everyone from the first-time home buyer to the seasoned real estate investor. Lindsay has an “eye” for interior design and she brings with her the know-how and the contacts to transform a property with potential into your dream home or a cash-flowing investment property.

Get in touch with Lindsay

Website: https://primebrokerage.ca/lindsay-gowan

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lindsaygowan/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRiLvs4DNDkzW-Sz2pMwsbg/featured

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to live a life by design

• What tools Gary uses to work on his mindset

• The importance of goal setting and communication

• Aligning your goals with your lifestyle

ABOUT PODCAST

This week's podcast guest is Gary Hibbert. We dive into how Gary found real estate investing and uses it as a tool to live his life by Design. Gary shares with us how he uses mindset to create a life with suites his families lifestyle and gives freedom of time. We learn how Gary structures his goal setting and revisits and reevaluates his goals on a regular basis- attributing this to the key of his success. Tune in to hear more from Gary!

Guest: Gary, Real Estate Agent and Investor

Your Bio

Gary Hibbert is a full-time Real Estate Investor, licensed and award-winning Real Estate Agent, Author, and Educator. In 2008, he made a decision that would be life-changing by purchasing his first investment property.

In 2010, Gary launched Smart Home Choice, a company dedicated to educating new and experienced investors through a focus on SMART goals in order to allow them to make informed decisions in their investing strategies. Currently, Smart Home Choice is one of Durham Region’s largest groups of Real Estate Investors and although the company is continually growing, it offers networking, mentoring, and self-improvement opportunities to its members.

In addition to Smart Home Choice, Gary is the owner of a private investment company called Deep Pockets and most recently has joined in a partnership of ownership of a real estate brokerage; Our Neighbourhood Realty. Gary attributes his success to his focus on improving his mindset, rather than improving his skillset and most importantly discovering his “why”. He is also dedicated to helping others realize their “why”, because that is the realization that led Gary to where he is today.

Get in touch with Gary

Website:https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyhibbert/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shcinvestor/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/smarthomechoice/

Email:Gary@smarthomechoice.ca

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• Conversion strategies

• The importance of working with a real estate/ investor-focused contractor

• How to build your power team

• Why is it important to work on your mindset

• Top tips for increasing your ROI on Renovations

This week's podcast guest is Jon Tenbrinke. We jump into conversion strategies and how we can use them to make the most of the properties we are purchasing. Jon shares why it is important to work with a contractor that also has the mindset of an investor. We learn the steps on how to build a power team and why working on our mindsets matters. Lastly, Jon shares awesome tips on increasing ROIs on renovations. Tune in to hear more from Jon!

Guest: Jon TenBrinke, Contractor and Investor

Jon TenBrinke is the Owner and President of Black Jack Contracting Inc. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Jon, a Master Electrician and general contractor, works with Real Estate Investors to provide industry-leading conversion and renovation solutions for income properties. Jon and his team help their clients maximize their return on investment.

Get in touch with Jon

Website: www.blackjackcontractinginc.ca

Instagram: @reicontractor

Facebook: www.facebook.com/reicontractor & www.facebook.com/blackjackcontractinginc

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TheREIContractor

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In this episode, you will learn about:

• How Sarah Larbi got started in Real Estate Investing

• Sarahs new Motto-Health, Wealth, and time for self

• How to scale your investment portfolio

• Power Teams and why they are important

• How a growth mindset is crucial to success

• How Real Estate was her vehicle to freedom of time

This week's podcast guest is Sarah Larbi. In this podcast, Sarah shares with us her journey in real estate, and how she scaled her portfolio and retired from her 9-5 in 7 years. Sarah talks about her motto Health, Wealth, Time for self, and what that means to her. We hear about her view on power teams and how they are imperative to your success as an investor. She shares with us how she works on her mindset and how a growth mindset will allow you to scale.

Guest: Sarah Larbi, Coach, Real Estate Investor and Developer

Sarah Larbi specializes in helping take the mystery out of homeownership for Canadians who thought real estate investing was going to be out of reach. She has earned their trust and respect by having the drive and focus to embark, build and grow a 7-figure, 10 property. 14 door, investment portfolio by her mid 30’s all whilst employed full time. She was able to exit the job world as of Fall 2020, only 7 years after buying her first investment property.

Hosting two podcasts herself Where Should I Invest? And as co-host on The REITE Club, which have both reached a Top 50 all-time ranking in investing in Apple podcasts. Sarah also is a producer and Co-Host for The Every Day Investor Show with Rav Toor, which can be found on CHCH. Sarah interviews fellow real estate investors about their strategies and geographical focus, providing audiences with valuable insights and actionable tactics for their own real estate

Get in touch with Sarah

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorsarahlarbi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahLarbi84/

Email: Sarah@sarahlarbi.com

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Guest: Riley Oickle, Real Estate Investor

This week's podcast guest is Riley Oickle - Real Estate Investor.

Riley Oickle is a graduate of Western University where he studied Business & Kinesiology while competing in Varsity Track & Field. From the age of 18 to 24, he started multiple businesses including ‘Home Maintenance London’ & ‘RO Business Consulting’ which combined surpassed $2 million in revenue. Since then, Riley still operates his businesses from afar, and now focuses his career in Real Estate Investing full-time. He is passionate about helping people take their first step toward financial freedom through the investment vehicle of Real Estate.

In this episode, we interview Riley Oickle. We discuss a number of topics including the difference between a Vanity Market and a Value Market. He also gives some great insight into investing in St. Thomas, Chatham, and Sarnia. He continues to share his thoughts on how to find JVs by growing your online presence and how he chooses his investment locations. If you have been investing in real estate for some time now and are interested in expanding your portfolio into the United States, then this podcast is right up your alley! Tune in to hear more from Riley!

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The difference between a Vanity and Value market
• Insights on investing in St Thomas, Chattam, and Sarnia
• How to find Jv's by growing your online presence
• Steps he took when expanding his portfolio into the USA
• How he chooses his investing locations

Get in touch with Riley

Website

https://www.rileyoickle.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/rileyoickleinvestor

LinkedIn Profile Web Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rileyoickle

Facebook Profile and Page(s)

https://www.facebook.com/rileyoickleinvestor/?ref=page_internal

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In this episode you will learn about:



• Financial planning based on your personality type
• Why it is important to work with power teams that are investors themselves
• Approaching the unpredictable times in the market
• Why you should organize your finances before investing

In this episode, we talk to Meghan about her journey of how she started investing. We discuss why financial planning should be based on your personality type and why it is important to work with power teams that are investors themselves. Investing in real estate can be very rewarding, but it also comes with a lot of risks. We go over different tips for approaching unpredictable times in the market and why you should organize your finances before investing.

Meghan Chomut is the financial consultant for families that have or want income property as a part of their investment portfolio. She is a Certified Financial Planner and Investment Property Advisor. She helps families and income property owners get their personal + investment property finances organized and make smart investment decisions by designing custom plans and tax strategies.

Meghan owns a practice that works with families that have real estate as a part of their portfolio to achieve financial freedom.

Get in touch with Meghan:

Website

https://porterouge.co/

Instagram

https://instagram.com/meghancfp

https://www.instagram.com/porterougeco/

LinkedIn Profile Web Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-chomut-8476b771/

Facebook Profile and Page(s)

https://www.facebook.com/porterougeco

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This week's podcast guest is Josh Stevenson - Real Estate Investor

In this episode of Insights to Investing, we chat with Josh about how you can purchase a property with no money down. This is called the no cash down technique. We also talk about why you should work with credit unions. Plus, we dive into how vendor takebacks work and how a blanket mortgage works. Finally, we talk about how he scaled his business to over 95 doors and retired from real estate investing in just 5 years. Tune in to hear more from Josh!

Josh Stevenson is a property investor from Orillia, Ontario. He and his business partner, Brent Peterson, along with their wives, own a company called Invest North which holds 95 doors valued at over $20M in Orillia, Sundridge, Rutherglen, North Bay, Cobalt and New Liskeard. Josh has used “No Money Down” deals with the help of different credit unions and vendor take-back mortgages in order to grow his quickly-expanding business. He is married to the author Jessica Hamilton, the author of the thriller, “What You Never Knew” and her upcoming book, “Don’t You Dare”. Josh and his wife live with their two children in Orillia, Ontario.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Insights to investing in Northern Ontario
• How you can purchase a property with no money down?
• Why you should work with credit unions?
• How Vendor Take Backs Work
• What blanket mortgages are
• How Josh scaled to over 95 doors and retired

Get in touch with Josh:

Website

https://investnorthca.wordpress.com/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/investnorth.ca/

Facebook Profile and Page(s)

https://www.facebook.com/josh.stevenson.7524879

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