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Guest: Amanda and Jon Eagle, Real Estate Investors

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This week’s podcast guest is Amanda and Jon Eagle, real estate investors located in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

Jon & Amanda are high school sweethearts, they have two young kids and they officially began investing in 2017. They bought a couple of condos and thought this would suffice for their retirement. However, they eventually switched gears and wanted to have a more active role. They now teach their kids about having the right kind of debt and are now acquiring cash-flowing assets and building their portfolio. Jon looks after the business development side of things and financials while Amanda focuses on social media and other tasks.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to balance family life and real estate investing
• Community and Networking group influences
• Focus on the Kitchener market
• Started with condos
• Freedom afforded by REI
• Now doing the BRRRR and duplex conversions
• Creative financing

Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

Get in touch with Amanda and Jon:
Instagram: @legacyhomeinvestments
Website: https://legacyhome.ca/about-us/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages
Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.
James Lloyd & Voytek Mardula of US Properties

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Guest: Spencer and Ashley Giles, Real Estate Investors

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This week’s podcast guests are Spencer and Ashley Giles, Real Estate Investors.

Spencer & Ashley specialize in AirBnB rentals in the Niagara region. When the low rental season kicks in, they switch their strategy to appeal to essential workers. In this episode, they discussed the various strategies they use to get top dollars from renters and how to remain sane. They also explained how they scaled their portfolio and are now even managing for others. This amazing couple also spoke about traveling frugally and how to build your credit.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Ashley began in REI with house hacking
• Spencer joined 3 years ago starting with an Air BnB property
• BRRRR on their 1st property
• Used HELOCs to buy other properties
• They now own 15 doors
• Managing Air BnBs for others
• Supplies & management – how to make it happen
• Invest in decor and luxuries!

Get in touch with Spencer and Ashley:
Instagram: @spencerandashley
Website: www.travelluxepropertymanagement.com

Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty
Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.
Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: Christina Turner, Restaurateur

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This week’s podcast guest is Christina Turner.

Christina Turner, a restaurateur spoke with Sarah about the ups and downs of opening a restaurant during the pandemic. Fresh, locally-made modern Italian food is what Zucchini Cucina serves. Tune in to hear about this business owner’s experience during the pandemic. This interview highlights the importance of adaptability.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• 50% of restaurants never make it to year 2
• Reputation is everything
• Had to pivot during Easter and the new lockdown
• How to manage perishable supplies
• Staffing challenges

Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

Get in touch with Christina:
Instagram: @zucchiniscucina
Website: https://zucchiniscucina.ca/

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Guest: Cody Yeh, Real Estate Investor + Stock & Options Investing Coach

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This week’s podcast guest is Cody Yeh.

Cody came to Canada at age 18 from Taiwan. He came to study at one of Canada’s top universities and ended up buying multiple properties from 2016 to 2020. He then quit his 6-figure job as an engineer to focus on his stock trading business. Cody believes that true wealth in real estate lies in the equity the investors acquire and accessing it rather than the monthly cash flow. He gets his cash flow from buying stock and selling stock options. That’s how he sped up his buying process.

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• The importance of doing your due diligence
• How his wealth was built on real estate and stocks
• Diversification for more cash flow
• How to either quit your 9 to 5 or supplement your income
• Looking at market fundamentals – real estate and stock exchange
• Stefan Aarnio & Don Campbell’s influence
• US podcasts for a variety of perspectives

Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

Get in touch with Cody:
Instagram: @cody__yeh
Website: https://www.codyyeh.com/free-webinars

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

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Guest: Jacqueline Marshall, Flipper & Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is Jacqueline Marshall, Flipper & Real Estate Investor.

Jacqueline started out buying her first house in her third year of university in Nova Scotia. Then she bought her personal home and after a while tried to sell it unsuccessfully. After finding out she could rent it out and cash flow, she bought another house, then another, and eventually began flipping. She realized she was onto something. She now does most of her flips herself.  She shared a great tip for live-in flips, start-off with a clean and renovated bedroom to be able to live in a clean and sealed place.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• 1st flip was very simple
• Focuses on Windsor, Fonthill-Niagara areas
• 9 flips so far
• Grew up in a family with a construction background
• Her father and family are part of her power team
• Learn as you go… 
• How to budget for a flip – looking for efficiencies
• DIY to save money and make the flip profitable

Get in touch with Jacqueline:
Instagram: @baywopdesign_

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

James Lloyd & Voytek Mardula of US Properties

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Guest: Jesse Bobrowski

This week’s podcast guest is Jesse Bobrowski, Vice-President at Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corp.

Jesse began his REI adventure about 14 years ago after graduating from university and moving to Alberta from Ontario. He met a husband and wife team of private lenders and ended up working with them just as the sub-prime crisis happened. He then learned the ropes and what not to do. Now at Calvert, he focuses on creating solutions for flippers with amazing programs in Ontario and Alberta. Calvert is in essence a private fund where investors buy shares and earn money through the interest and fees that Calvert obtains through its mortgages.

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Short-term residential loans with only 20k down
• Focus on flips & BRRRRs
• Creating tools to support your business
• Calvert has its own appraisers
• Over 35 years of experience
• In-house decisions
• 8-10% return for investors
• Focus on single homes and small multi-family

Get in touch with Jesse:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calverthomemortgage_/
Website: chmic.ca
Email: jesse@chmic.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: Karlyn Eacrett

This week’s podcast guest is Karlyn Eacrett, Realtor, Flipper & Real Estate Investor.

Karlyn shared her secrets when doing high-end flips. Finishes and quality are a priority. Don’t fall for typical flip looks… The property needs to have a custom look and feel. For example, waterfall quartz island, hardwood flooring, custom shelving in closets, high-end hardware, smart appliances and so much more. Her top tip: book some viewings and compare homes in the market where you’re investing. Don’t skimp on anything!

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Karlyn is a realtor in the Burlington-Oakville-Hamilton area
• She’s done a few high-end flips
• Look for older but gentrifying areas
• Off-market is a must in this hot market
• Know your buyer profile
• Find a property that has enough spread for profit
• Don’t overpay!

Get in touch with Karlyn:
Instagram: @karlyneacrett.realestate
Website: https://www.karlyneacrett.ca/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

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Guest: Michal Wach

This week’s podcast guest is Michal Wach, Real Estate Investor & Coach.

Michal and his wife work together and are each other’s sounding board when choosing properties. Michal discussed how he started very slowly and waited and saved for his next deposit. It’s only in the last 18 months when he acquired his 3rd and best property that he started maximizing his investments through various strategies. 

He recommends controlling what you can: choice of property, tenant placement and doing lots of mortgage planning. Having the right people around you in your power team will determine your success.

Listen to the full episode here https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Work towards your goals every day
• He hopes to leave the 9-5 shortly
• Started with single-family properties
• How to add suites
• Now doing the BRRRR
• The importance of comparables for refinancing
• Buying at the right price
• Long-term strategies and attracting the right people

Get in touch with Michal:
Instagram: @wachproperties
Website: wachproperties.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

James Lloyd & Voytek Mardula of US Properties

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Guest: Janepher Otieno, Author, Blogger, Registered Nurse, Nursing Instructor, Real Estate Investor, Mentor, Single parent of 4, Caregiver to a special needs person and Trustee.

This week’s podcast guest is Janepher Otieno. She has an impressive story! She started out as a single mom of 4 and became a real estate investor. She now has 12 doors and is a private lender. She’s also written a book to help people care for themselves so they can care for others.

Janepher has scaled her portfolio and business by using HELOCs and prepayment strategies. She started with one house, then refinanced and bought a second one and many others. She always looks for houses with a suite or a house that can be suited. She also has a course helping aspiring investors to choose the right property for this strategy.

Listen to the whole episode now  
https://sarahlarbi.com/2021/03/26/episode141/

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Moving from Africa to Edmonton
• Started with basement suites
• The importance of passive income
• Private lending as a strategy
• How to do private lending the right way
• Prioritizing what is important and what is urgent
• Delegating for success

Get in touch with Janepher:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/janepherotieno/
Website:  https://triwisdomvillage.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: Colton Lukey, Real Estate Investor & World Traveller

This week’s podcast guest is Colton Lukey, 28-year-old real estate investor and world traveller.

Colton speaks about the importance of working with a good mortgage broker and having the right power team. A good real estate agent that is investor-focused is essential! Developing a specialty in rental properties is the key to your success. Colton also emphasized networking with like-minded individuals to build the right mindset and for growth.

He also shared a great tip with is to build a presence in the neighborhood you like to get off-market properties. Investing in a solid JV agreement is also a topic that was addressed.

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Began at 24 in 2016 in the Niagara region
• How discipline and frugality helped him out
• Holding 3 jobs at once to accumulate down payments
• Started with a bungalow conversion
• Now does JVs and international land development
• The importance of refinancing for success
• Become an expert in the neighborhood for off-market

Get in touch with Colton:
Instagram: @investortravelcouple

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

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Guest: James Knull,  Realtor and Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is James Knull, realtor and real estate investor.

James started out buying houses with secondary suites then moved on to multifamily properties. He then went back to single homes but focused on brand-new builds and infill. He experienced rapid growth periods and is now being more selective. He alternates between Edmonton where most of his portfolio is located to Vancouver where he has another office.  He has many Joint Ventures and is a very active realtor.

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• He began investing as a student in university
• Now holds about 260 doors
• Landlord laws in Alberta
• Opportunities for cashflow in Edmonton
• COVID’s impact on rentals
• The importance of a good Joint Venture Agreement
• Joint Ventures for success – best structures

Get in touch with James:
Instagram: @mogulrg
Website: https://www.mogulrg.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build

James Lloyd & Voytek Mardula of US Properties 

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Guest: Dalia Barsoum, Mortgage Broker – Streetwise Mortgages

Dalia discusses tips and tricks to stay afloat in times of emergencies. Her many years of experience have helped her guide investors during these uncertain times. Recycling equity should be one of your priorities in 2021. How to finance new construction and much more!

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• What she sees happening in 2021 – post-pandemic
• Tightening guidelines… hot markets!
• Fear, mortgage deferrals and the side effects
• Advanceable mortgages – how to use the line of credit in case of emergency
• Variable rates are staying low… take on more variable rates
• How to be successful in 2021
• Private funds to quickly close on deals

Get in touch with Dalia:
Website: https://streetwisemortgages.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah