“What stopped us from buying [real estate] in the first place was pure lack of knowledge and education. This is why I’ve been a REIN member for over 10 years. I just feed off the education and that’s what I love about REIN. It’s incredible the amount of education that comes at us and it’s being able to focus that information and get yourself going.” – Rick Harris
Rick is a dynamic, entrepreneurial sales management strategist with over 20 years of demonstrated success and achievement in driving multimillion-dollar sales growth while providing award-winning sales leadership and coaching in highly competitive markets.
An active real estate investor since 2002, Rick has found a niche as an expert in vacation and recreational properties and rounds out his investment portfolio to include single-family homes, condo rentals and income suite development. His experience and expertise set him apart and strengthens his role as a certified Real Estate Investment Advisor.
Rick is committed to improving his clients’ experience and works with them through their purchasing strategies and processes, finding investment real estate and post-purchase support. He has recently developed a podcast and has been actively blogging on the subject of real estate investment in order to share his knowledge and experience and give back to his community.
Along with his diverse interests in business and entrepreneurialism, Rick is active and committed to living a long, healthy life not only for himself but also for his family and the legacy he wants to leave for them.
Selected Links and People Mentioned from this episode:
Connect with Rick Harris:
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REIN
Real Estate Investment Advisors (REIA) and Education Program
Vault to Investment Real Estate Success
Authentic Canadian Real Estate (ACRE) system
On the Move with Alex
Real Estate Investing in Canada by Don R. Campbell
The One Minute Sales Person by Spencer Johnson and Larry Wilson
The Law of Attraction by Michael J. Losier
Show Notes
[02:03] Patrick introduces his next guest in the REIN Member Series: Rick Harris [03:41] Patrick and Rick get their conversation underway! [04:47] What is Rick’s elevator pitch? His investing strategy is a little different. [06:23] Rick gives us a little more insight into how his interests are changing and his desire to give back. [08:23] A long-standing member of the REIN community – Rick has just surpassed ten years! [09:09] Rick and his wife started with their “Belize” first, buying a vacation rental in Canmore, Alberta, which then led them to the world of residential real estate and REIN. [12:11] The beauty and diversity of Canmore has created longevity and stability for Rick with his vacation rental investment properties. [13:57] Rick and his wife’s love of Starbucks coupled with their desire to have more control of their investment portfolio, brought three direct links: Starbucks linked to Chapters which led them to the Real Estate Investing in Canada book by Don R. Campbell which educated them on buying their first two residential rental properties within two months. [17:08] Rick delves into the first strategy he and his wife undertook while helping their daughter get a good financial start. [18:49] The barriers Rick faced early on which first stopped them from investing in real estate were centered on lack of education – this is where REIN stepped in to play a major role for them. [19:54] What is it for Rick that continues to attract him to the REIN community and the monthly meetings after ten years? [21:37] Rick talks about what he loves about investing in real estate and the key difference from other investment strategies. [23:34] A little plug for Rick’s blog! [23:57] The value of certified, investment-focused real estate advisors who set a quality standard. [25:11] Rick shares his approach to coaching, his unique value proposition and how he supports...