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by | Jan 10, 2020 | , , ,

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George El Masri has been a Realtor since 2013 and has recently made the switch to Keller Williams Signature. He has been a real estate investor since 2017 and currently has a couple of properties in Hamilton, Ontario using the Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) method and has a dream of having a big portfolio.

Guest: George El Masri, Real Estate Investor, Realtor, and Podcast Host

George El Masri has been a Realtor since 2013 and has recently made the switch to Keller Williams Signature. He has been a real estate investor since 2017 and currently has a couple of properties in Hamilton, Ontario using the Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) method and has a dream of having a big portfolio.

He likes to focus on working with people who are looking to break into real estate investing and uses his realtor business to focus on that space. He enjoys finding creative solutions to deals that are not straightforward. 

Born in Toronto, George studied in the French school system and is bilingual. After graduating from the University of Toronto he entered the tech space but the pull of real estate was too strong.  He is a strong believer in referrals and works hard at building trust through genuine long term relationships that he underlines with small acts of kindness and handwritten notes. 

George is also the host of the monthly Well Off Podcast, interviewing other real estate investors and is also a marathon runner, basketball fan and loves the challenge of stretching his brain by playing chess.  

You will learn about:
– The importance of working with realtors who are investors
– Using RRSPs for funding deals
– The ideal JV Partner
– Delegating
– Investing goals
– Tips for new investors

Get in touch with George:
Websites: welloff.ca
Podcast: welloffpodcast.ca
Instagram: @welloffx 

Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 |www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788



Niagara Hot Real Estate Market

by | Jan 9, 2020 | ,

I was recently quoted in a Globe and Mail article about the opportunities in the Niagara region. 

Check out the article here https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-niagaras-hot-real-estate-market-is-emblematic-of-how-buyers-are/

Here is what I had to say;

Smaller cities see jump in housing as buyers look beyond Toronto Niagara’s hot market emblematic of investors benefitting from the hunt for more affordable Ontario real estate.

Friday, January 3, 2020
RACHELLE YOUNGLAI

Sarah Larbi, who owns 10 properties in Ontario and runs a real estate investment club, says interest is growing in property investing. The 35-year-old believes St.Catharines is ripe for investment and shuns expensive areas such as Toronto, Mississauga and Oakville. Her real estate club’s monthly sessions attract upward of 200 people who want to learn more about how and where to invest. 

Guest Podcast

by | Jan 8, 2020 | ,

I’d like to invite you to listen to my interview with Andrew Stotz, host of My Worst Investment Ever podcast, where I shared my story of investment loss that motivated me to keep growing and protecting my wealth and helping others to do the same. Share my story with your friends and colleagues so we can help them to avoid the mistakes I made.

Full interview:  https://myworstinvestmentever.com/ep177-sarah-larbi-build-a-network-of-successful-role-models-to-avoid-this-real-estate-investing-mistake/

Structuring Multi-Family Investments the Right Way

by | Jan 3, 2020 | , , ,

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Seth Ferguson is recognized as a real estate industry leader. With 12 years of high-performance experience behind him, he has excelled in building businesses in real estate sales and real estate investing. His current focus is on the expansion of his residential real estate sales team based in Milton, Ontario and his real estate investment company.

Guest: Seth Ferguson, Real Estate Investor, Realtor, Author and Podcast Host

Seth Ferguson is recognized as a real estate industry leader. With 12 years of high-performance experience behind him, he has excelled in building businesses in real estate sales and real estate investing. His current focus is on the expansion of his residential real estate sales team based in Milton, Ontario and his real estate investment company.

He currently holds a Broker licence, which he earned after only two years in the business. Seth is a founding member of the Century 21 Future Leaders program, which advises the company’s executive branch and produces training and best practices material for Century 21 agents nationwide. He has been a regular speaker at Century 21 Canada national events and has attended Century 21 Broker Council meetings.

Seth is the host of Purchase to Profits, a daily real estate investing podcast where he seeks to inspire and educate those with a dream of financial and time freedom to take their first steps towards investing in real estate. He has been honoured to have interviewed some of the world’s leading real estate investors, including Joe Fairless, Frank Rolfe, Chris Gray, Frank McKinney, Garrett Sutton, and many more. 

You will learn about:
– Scaling and leveraging your business
– Worst case scenarios
– Canadian vs. U.S market insights
– Rent control pros and cons
– Multi Family insights and financing tips
– U.S Tax advantages

Get in touch with Seth:
Website: https://www.sethferguson.org/ and download his free report Top 7 Market Drivers for Multifamily Real Estate

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

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 |www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788


How to Scale, Leverage and Most Importantly Plan an Exit Strategy

by | Dec 27, 2019 | , , ,

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Dave and Melanie Dupuis are the Power Investor Couple, experienced, successful, self-taught real estate investors. When they first met, their shared passion for real estate investing, a vision of financial freedom and an understanding of what it would take to get there got this duo set on the road to success.

Guest: Dave and Mel Dupuis, Real Estate Investors, and Mentors

Dave and Melanie Dupuis are the Power Investor Couple, experienced, successful, self-taught real estate investors. When they first met, their shared passion for real estate investing, a vision of financial freedom and an understanding of what it would take to get there got this duo set on the road to success.

Together, they have founded Dupuis Properties and put their business plan into action. Their ultimate goal was to expand and to grow their real estate portfolio to a point were their investments became prosperous enough for Melanie to leave her full-time job. They have already achieved this goal and she was able to do so before turning 40. Their best year to date was when they impressively acquired twelve properties in less than twelve months and now own just under 100 doors and an additional 100+ doors under contract.

Last year their life changed forever. Dave and Mel were in a horrific, life-changing highway accident caused by a careless transport driver. They decided to capture and share all their secrets in the book titled “Real Estate Investing Secrets – A NO-BS Guide to Creating Wealth & Freedom”. Published earlier this year it has already become an Amazon #1 Best Seller numerous times. They have also been on several podcasts and radio shows including a 4-week series with CBC radio.

You will learn about:
– Tips to scaling up your business
– Leveraging other peoples money
– Exit strategies
– Financing insights
– Communicating with private money lenders

Get in touch with Dave and Mel:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investormeldave
Website: https://investormeldave.com/
Email: info@dupuisproperties.com

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 |www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788


Life and Financial Advice From the Real Estate Deal Junkie

by | Dec 20, 2019 | , , ,

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Harry James has been dispensing advice for real life since 1984 and is a serial entrepreneur. He is also a businessman, a strategic consultant and a motivator. Harry has built one of Canada’s premier independent financial planning boutiques and sold it for an unprecedented price.

Guest: Harry James, Real Estate Investor, and Entrepreneur

Harry James has been dispensing advice for real life since 1984 and is a serial entrepreneur. He is also a businessman, a strategic consultant and a motivator. Harry has built one of Canada’s premier independent financial planning boutiques and sold it for an unprecedented price.

Along with his primary business, an extensive net worth building practice with a robust employee benefits division, Harry’s portfolio includes three restaurants, a natural stone quarry, and over the past 20 years, orchestrating in excess of $100 million worth of real estate deals.

Harry has earned his black belt in successes and failures and that experience resonates with people. Many entrepreneurs that he has spoken to across Canada have adopted his “Vital Signs” philosophy of “building a business and a life” which is more than a personal philosophy, it’s what he lives every day. 

You will learn about:
– Harry’s successes and failures
– Tips on achieving your goals
– Morning routine tips
– Managing your days

Book Mentioned:
Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy – Until You’re 80 and Beyond
by Chris Crowley

Get in touch with Harry:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryjameslivereal/
Website: https://hjgroup.ca

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 |www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788


Finding Creative Financing Solutions to Create Win-Wins for Home Owners

by | Dec 13, 2019 | , , , ,

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Zachary Beach has been fully active in real estate investing for over 4 years. Before he was in real estate, he was a bartender and personal trainer, and continues to prove daily that you can come from any background and be successful in the industry. He has completed over 100 deals, has mentored & coached students, and continues to help complete 12-15 new deals per month.

Guest: Zachary Beach, Real Estate Investor, Coach and Mentor

Zachary Beach has been fully active in real estate investing for over 4 years. Before he was in real estate, he was a bartender and personal trainer, and continues to prove daily that you can come from any background and be successful in the industry. He has completed over 100 deals, has mentored & coached students, and continues to help complete 12-15 new deals per month.

As someone who is truly passionate about running the day-to-day operations of Smart Real Estate Coach, Zach has been instrumental in the scaling of this company. He continues to be in the trenches coaching Associates and helping them complete deals and scale their own business.

Zach is extremely passionate about personal growth, mindset, and helping others reach their full potential. He has co-authored the Amazon best-seller “The New Rules of Real Estate Investing”. If he is not working, you will most likely catch him reading, working out, playing sports, or enjoying his family, which includes his wife Kayla and two children Remi and Bellamy.

You will learn about:
– Deleading a home and costs
– Financing insights
– Finding deals 
– Building relationships with motivated sellers
– Scaling up your business

FREE BOOK COPY HERE >> www.newrulesforfree.com

Get in touch with Zach:
Website: https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com
E-Mail: support@smartrealestatecoach.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_zacharybeach/

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 |www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788





Insights From the Modern Flip Master

by | Dec 6, 2019 | , , ,

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Ruben Furtado specializes in residential real estate focusing in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga and the GTA. He brings a new perspective, unlike any other realtor. With over 20 years of experience in successful real estate investing, he has leveraged his unique strategies to set new highs in sale prices and has helped many of his customers meet and exceed their real estate goals in a warm, calm, nurturing and professional setting.

Guest: Ruben Furtado, Real Estate Investor, Mentor and Advisor

Ruben Furtado specializes in residential real estate focusing in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga and the GTA. He brings a new perspective, unlike any other realtor. With over 20 years of experience in successful real estate investing, he has leveraged his unique strategies to set new highs in sale prices and has helped many of his customers meet and exceed their real estate goals in a warm, calm, nurturing and professional setting.

Ruben understands the importance of finding a realtor you can trust. Prior to becoming a real estate sales representative, he bought and sold a large number of properties and at times dealt with realtors whom he questioned if they were acting in his and his family’s best interest. He looked back and identified what characteristic he wanted in a salesperson and instead of finding one he took on the role willingly.

With a sales background in complex corporate selling and years of experience in residential construction, Ruben brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He has identified key trends and developed successful strategies to buy great homes under market value and sell homes at top dollar.

Ruben’s honesty and integrity and, most importantly, his passion for real estate have lead him to become a true expert in his field. He is a trusted advisor and mentor to many in the real estate community because he always finds win-win situations even with the most complex problems or challenges. His speed, decisiveness, and master level negotiating skills have created a history of success stories for his customers.

You will learn about:
– Analyzing deals and properties
– False expectations when flipping homes
– Insights on modern builds
– Renovation insights

Book Mentioned:

Make It BIG!: 49 Secrets for Building a Life of Extreme Success 1st Editionby Frank E. McKinney

Get in touch with Ruben:
Website: www.rubenfurtado.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefurtadogroup/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefurtadogroup/

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 |www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788




Tips and Tricks from the Real Estate Jedi

by | Nov 29, 2019 | , , ,

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David Toupin, partner and co-founder of Obsidian Capital, brings several years of multifamily and commercial real estate experience with involvement in the acquisition and ownership of hundreds of apartment units and commercial assets. 

Guest: David Toupin, Real Estate Investor 

David Toupin, partner and co-founder of Obsidian Capital, brings several years of multifamily and commercial real estate experience with involvement in the acquisition and ownership of hundreds of apartment units and commercial assets. 

Prior to partnering with Glenn Gonzales at Obsidian Capital Co., David had acquired a portfolio of nearly 500 units worth nearly $40,000,000. David has also self managed several large multifamily assets.​

David has a background working in corporate auditing and investment banking, and has been a serial entrepreneur since the age of 13. David is a member of a high level real estate group called The Multifamily Boardroom. It is composed of over 30 high level multifamily owners and operators with average ownership of over 1,000 units owned per member. He also has a Bachelors degree in Finance from the University of Detroit Mercy.

You will learn about:
– Financing tips and ideas
– Finding deals and raising money
– What is syndication and how it works
– Analyzing numbers and processes
– Commercial vs Residential Real Estate
– Building a team

Book Mentioned:

Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate:
How a Small Investor Can Make It Big by Brian H. Murray

Get in touch with David:
Website: https://www.obsidiancapitalco.com
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toupindavid/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatejedi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedavidtoupin

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages. contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis.

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788



Life Lessons From an RTO Investor Turned Transformational Coach

by | Nov 22, 2019 | , , ,

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Oliver Manalese started investing in real estate when he was 18 years old. At the time, he was in University and worked at a car manufacturing plant but quickly noticed that no one was living a life he wanted to replicate so he knew something had to change. Oliver then discovered the Rent To Own (RTO) strategy. 

Guest: Oliver Manalese, Real Estate Investor & Performance Coach

Oliver Manalese started investing in real estate when he was 18 years old. At the time, he was in University and worked at a car manufacturing plant but quickly noticed that no one was living a life he wanted to replicate so he knew something had to change. Oliver then discovered the Rent To Own (RTO) strategy. 

Initially, Oliver was looking for opportunities to help people and the RTO strategy was the perfect win-win scenario. By 24 he had acquired 4 properties with the tenant first strategy and it quickly grew to 20 deals per year. However, after a lot of self-reflection, he decided to go in a different direction and ended up leaving the real estate investment business ten years later. 

Oliver now runs a successful personal personal transformation consultancy . He is an expert in coaching successful entrepreneurs who feel spiritually bankrupt. With a focus on creating a meaningful life and making a difference, clients align their purpose with an impact-driven business. Clients learn to share their unique gifts in a way that causes them to make more money, be a leader, and experience a newfound sense of satisfaction and inner peace. 

Oliver’s podcast, The Oliver Manalese Show, features high performers on how they overcame adversity as well as lessons and insights for personal transformation. 

You will learn about:
– Oliver’s story and experience
– Tips for people chasing deals
– Life tips and advice
– Important questions to ask yourself

Get in touch with Oliver:
Website: www.olivermanalese.com
Instagram: @olivermanalese  www.instagram.com/olivermanalese
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/olivermanalese
Podcast: www.olivermanalese.com/show

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages. contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis.

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788



Using a Condo Investing Strategy to Lead a Balanced Life

by | Nov 15, 2019 | , , ,

Ian Tait is a proponent of part-time investing, or in his case, having a “proper” full-time job and using real estate investing to augment life, structure debt, and provide financial gains for retirement as well as providing for his kids’ future.

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Guest: Ian Tait, Real Estate Investor & Paramedic

Ian Tait is a proponent of part-time investing, or in his case, having a “proper” full-time job and using real estate investing to augment life, structure debt, and provide financial gains for retirement as well as providing for his kids’ future.

He has been investing in real estate since he was 20 years old, just outside of Vancouver, BC, in the Fraser Valley.  He has owned properties including bare land, multi-family duplexes, apartments and condos, as well as acreage and recreational property. While Ian has structured most of his investments in an incorporated company, he also runs a small property maintenance and management company.  

Ian’s strategy has been to invest in one or two properties and then flip to create more money and then invest again. When his landlord offered his condo to him at $33k Ian realized the benefits of condo investing and his only regret was not taking the later offer of the remaining 10 units in one purchase. He now owns a handful of condos that are full of equity, great tenants and require minimal time spent on maintenance because the condo fees cover many of the typical costs.  

While real estate investing is a passion of his, it’s currently only a side project, as he works full time as an Advanced Care Paramedic in Chilliwack BC.  His hobbies revolve around his two kids (11-year-old Cooper and 7-year-old Gavin), as well as planning and taking extended world travelling with his wife Megan.                                       

You will learn about:
– Investing in condos as a strategy
– Rental property financials and downsides of Airbnb
– Interviewing and screening tenants

Get in touch with Iain:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ferfuksake/

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages. contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis.

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788


Making it Happen FAST – 32 Properties in 32 Months

by | Nov 8, 2019 | , , ,

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Erika Spencer and husband Jay, now both realtors and investors, discovered an interest in real estate investing and made their first moves in 2015, with rent to own properties and then family rentals. They scaled fast, leveraging joint ventures and completing 32 property investments in 32 months!  

Guest: Erika Spencer, Real Estate Investor / Realtor

Erika Spencer and husband Jay, now both realtors and investors, discovered an interest in real estate investing and made their first moves in 2015, with rent to own properties and then family rentals. They scaled fast, leveraging joint ventures and completing 32 property investments in 32 months!  

Their portfolio now consists of 26 properties with 90% of them being brick bungalows with basement apartments or the capacity to develop them and rather than rapid growth they tend to advocate their coaching clients to build more steadily. 

Their investing journey started in St. Catharines and as the Niagara Region has boomed they have tried to stay ahead of the growth curve by looking beyond, investing in Welland, Port Colbourne and also Hamilton. 

Erika was nominated as Rising Star of the Year by the Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine in 2017.  Her focus is now currently building a 4-plex on a severed lot which was possible after buying a bakery.  She is looking to get involved more in small and then larger multi-family investments and likely seeing herself getting involved in private lending. 

With so many lessons learned in her real estate career to date, Erika has found her experience, knowledge and just do it motto has attracted newer real estate investors who she now coaches and helps find their own journey to success. 

You will learn about:
– Scaling your business fast and the downsides
– Lessons learned and mistakes made along the way
– Structuring your JV deals and finding a good JV partner
– Setting up corporations, pros and cons
– From Bakery to a 4-Plex!

Get in touch with Erika:
Email: erika@rockstarbrokerage.com
Niagara REI MeetUp https://www.meetup.com/St-Catharines-Real-Estate-Investment-Club/

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance
President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending
> Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings
> Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788