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From Refugee to Real Estate Mogul

by | Sep 20, 2019 | , , ,

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Tahani Aburaneh is one of Canada’s top real estate moguls and the founder of four companies. She is also an international Motivational speaker and bestselling author of Real Estate Riches (published by Wiley and Sons). She is a shining female star in a heavily male-dominated industry.

Guest:  Tahani Aburaneh, Real Estate Investor & Realtor

Tahani Aburaneh is one of Canada’s top real estate moguls and the founder of four companies. She is also an international Motivational speaker and bestselling author of Real Estate Riches (published by Wiley and Sons). She is a shining female star in a heavily male-dominated industry. 

From a large family of 9 children, living in a refugee camp to entering into an arranged marriage bringing her to Canada and then divorce with two young kids, Tahani’s more-than-humble beginnings, are both heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time. 

Tahani is now trailblazing a legacy project, the first of its kind in North America called: F.I.R.E www.FemalesInRealEstate.com  –  a highly specialized application-based mentorship and mastermind program.  In addition to a free Facebook community for women. F.I.R.E is a wider movement designed for women who want to build financial independence through real estate. Tahani believes every woman deserves the right to feel financially secure and she is on a mission to champion and help as many women as possible.

You will learn about:
– Facing multiple adversities and persisting to succeed
– Challenges of entrepreneurship and why it’s not for everyone
– Empowering women to live financially independent through real estate
– Making deals and common mistakes to avoid in land development
– Importance of getting a coach or mentor

Get in touch with Tahani:
Website: https://www.tahani.ca
Email: info@tahani.ca
Females in Real Estate(FIRE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/953421031472329/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tahaniinternational.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tahaniinternational/

“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ] 
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.


Scaling to 200+ Doors in One Year

by | Sep 13, 2019 | , , ,

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Dylan Suitor is an entrepreneur to the core! He first got involved in real estate investing when his mum helped him buy a student rental property that he lived in and managed whilst at University. The real estate investing bug had bitten him and he went on to invest in some new builds, a flip then a multi-family conversion. 

Guest:  Dylan Suitor, Real Estate Investor & Realtor

Dylan Suitor is an entrepreneur to the core! He first got involved in real estate investing when his mum helped him buy a student rental property that he lived in and managed whilst at University. The real estate investing bug had bitten him and he went on to invest in some new builds, a flip then a multi-family conversion. 

Two years ago Dylan met his mentor and now business partner who supported and showed him the way to really scale up his portfolio significantly to now over 70 properties. Last year he added 66 properties with 215 doors. His growth is based on legally maximizing each building that local by-laws allow. 

One of the principal reasons he attributes his success is to investing in himself, mindset and being willing to make adjustments along the way. With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results, he offers the ultimate customer service in meeting all key goals and deadlines for his clients and negotiating real winning results.  

Dylan is totally dedicated to offering his “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Toronto, Oakville, Burlington and Milton areas. Whether buying a new dream home or selling their latest strategic residential business investment Dylan believes in helping his clients every step of the way. 

You will learn about:
– Setting goals and scaling up your business
– Multi-Family Conversion
– How to find a power team
– Time Management insights
– Tips on closing deals

Event Link: https://realestategrowthsummit.ca

Use coupon code SarahLarbi to get $50 off!

Book Mentioned:
The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan, Dave Jenks

Get in touch with Dylan:
Direct Email: dylansuitor@gmail.com
Business Email: dylan@elevationrealty.ca / info@elevationrealty.ca
Website: https://www.elevationrealty.ca
Phone Number: 905-592-4220

“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ] 
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.


From Student Real Estate Investor to Retired Millionnaire by Age 25

by | Sep 5, 2019 | , , ,

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Michael Rosehart is a 25-year-old early retired, self-made millionaire (Canada’s Youngest!), with a young family, who unlocked financial independence at the age of 24 through Real Estate investing and extreme frugality. In fact, he has never paid to live anywhere since age 18.

Guest:  Mike Rosehart, Real Estate Investor & Realtor

Michael Rosehart is a 25-year-old early retired, self-made millionaire (Canada’s Youngest!), with a young family, who unlocked financial independence at the age of 24 through Real Estate investing and extreme frugality. In fact, he has never paid to live anywhere since age 18.

Initially involved in stock trading, after applying to 7 banks one took a leap of faith and he bought his first property at the age of 19 (early in 2012), while still in university studying business finance. He has worked on most types of real estate investment projects and by 2017 had scaled up to build a property portfolio that cash-flowed over $12,000 per month (net) in London, Ontario, Canada. He sold a number of houses when he retired and then established a property management company, a construction company and currently has 55 buildings and overall has worked on 70 major projects. 

Mike worked in a variety of jobs from Analyst, Senior Consulting Analyst, and then finally as a Manager in a new division he helped start, within the Research & Advisory practice, at one of the world’s fastest-growing mid-sized IT Research & Advisory firms. He has also held roles previously in government, financial services & banking, education (university), and in accounting at KPMG. 

Mike is obsessed with all things personal finance. He works to share what worked for him, what didn’t and to help others on all things Real-Estate, personal finance, and trying to manage that all with a young family. Mike is now on a mission to help educate others on how to unlock financial independence for themselves!

You will learn about:
– House hacking and saving money tips 
– Benefits of investing early in life
– Banks and Cities rules, regulations and bylaws
– Joint Venture insights and when to sell

Get in touch with Mike:
Website: www.25andfree.com
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCe56q2OeCxBHreMzwiK82Ig
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikerosehart/

“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ] 
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.


Assisted Living a Real Estate Investing Mega-Trend

by | Aug 30, 2019 | , , ,

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Gene and Emmanuel (Manny) Guarino are father and son real estate investors based in Arizona who focus on the growing residential assisted living investment space. Gene got started in real estate investing at an early age and over the years completed a variety of investments including buy and hold, flips and commercial. 

Guests:  Gene and Manny Guarino, Real Estate Investors

Gene and Emmanuel (Manny) Guarino are father and son real estate investors based in Arizona who focus on the growing residential assisted living investment space. Gene got started in real estate investing at an early age and over the years completed a variety of investments including buy and hold, flips and commercial. 

Around 7 years ago he got started in residential assisted living, which is running the day to day living needs for a group of seniors inside a residential home. One of the key differences between this and larger eldercare homes is there is not a medical component to the daily care. 

Manny was attracted to the business after seeing his father being recognized by Robert Kiyosaki as ‘THE Residential Assisted Living Guy’. He is now one of the top realtors in this space in the area and also works on other areas of the business. 

The family personally owns and operates three care homes in Phoenix and Scottsdale and through a planned merger and other investments they are invested in around 200 spaces in assisted living buildings across the country.

Gene has over 30 years experience in real estate investing and business and now is focused on the mega-trend of senior assisted housing. Having trained tens of thousands of investor/entrepreneurs over the past 25 years, 5 years ago he looked to specialize in helping others take advantage of this opportunity, founding the Residential Assisted Living Academy. Both Gene and Manny teach, coach and mentor individuals, who are looking to get into the industry, the ins and outs of this business. 

You will learn about:
– Why assisted living is becoming a mega real estate investing trend
– Understanding what is needed for a property and local regulations
– Different types of real estate investing models for residential assisted living 
– What expenses look like and the cash flow upsides of this strategy
– Why more people are not looking at this investing strategy and why you should 

Get in touch with Gene and Manny:
Websites:
https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com
https://www.ralnationalconvention.com
https://www.theassistedlivingagents.com

Gene Guarino  
(​480) 704-3065
support@ralacademy.com

Manny Guarino   
480.567.8264
emmanuel@ralacademy.com

“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ] 
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.

Managing 1,000 Properties & Investing in Eastern Canada

by | Aug 23, 2019 | , , , ,

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Jeff Murray, born and raised in St John, New Brunswick got started in real estate nearly 10 years ago buying an investment property from a friend and mentor. The rental market at the time was soft because many people were leaving the city to get work out west. 

Guest:  Jeff Murray, Real Estate Investor

Jeff Murray, born and raised in St John, New Brunswick got started in real estate nearly 10 years ago buying an investment property from a friend and mentor. The rental market at the time was soft because many people were leaving the city to get work out west. 

However, Jeff was always successful in maintaining high occupancy rates in his properties, understanding the significance of maintaining the investments, so when an opportunity came along to buy the name and concept of Canada Homes for Rent, his entrepreneurial DNA kicked in and he was suddenly a property management business owner. 

Focused initially on single-family homes, Jeff and his wife built the management portfolio to 70-80 homes when they realized they needed more help. 7 years later, Canada Homes for Rent has a team of around 30 managing 1,000 properties for 180+ owners/investors. Proudly Jeff still manages the very first property that he started with.  

Canada Homes for Rent is a property management and residential leasing company, started its operations in Saint John and soon expanded to Moncton, Fredericton and other places throughout New Brunswick. Seamlessly managing a variety of houses, apartments, condos and commercial spaces, offering 24/7 service and maintaining an average of 95% occupancy on its rental units.

Gaining much of its business by referral, the company offers a wide range of services, which include; in-depth tenant screening, extensive advertising, tenancy agreement, move-in/move-out inspections, leasing, client co-ordination, mail forwarding, property viewing, repairs and renovations, in-house cleaning, lawn care and snow removal and overall property management. It also advises investors on how to find new opportunities.

You will learn about:
– How to succeed in running a property management company
– Controlling property maintenance and costs
– The New Brunswick real estate market insights and taxation challenges

Get in touch with Jeff:
Website: https://www.chfr.ca
Phone: (506) 216-3113
Email: jeff@canadahomesforrent.ca
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CanadaHomesForRent

“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.


Building a Real Estate Investing Business with 3 Separate Paydays Per Property

by | Aug 16, 2019 | , , , ,

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Chris has been in real estate for over 25 years and his team, based out of Rhode Island and students across the US, acquires 5-10 properties each and every month without using any of their own money, through owner financing or lease-purchase (rent to own), the latter of which creates 3 separate paydays totalling around $75,000. 

Guest:  Chris Prefontaine, Real Estate Investor and Author

Chris has been in real estate for over 25 years and his team, based out of Rhode Island and students across the US, acquires 5-10 properties each and every month without using any of their own money, through owner financing or lease-purchase (rent to own), the latter of which creates 3 separate paydays totalling around $75,000. 

He and his family team have done over $80 million in real estate transactions. They mentor, coach, consult, and actually partner with students around the country (by application only) to do exactly what they do.

Chris’ past experience includes the construction, mostly during the 1990s, of over 100 single-family and duplex homes. He owned a Realty Executives Franchise (Massachusetts 1994-2000) as broker/owner which maintained high per-agent standards and eventually sold to Coldwell Banker in 2000. 

During the 2000s his focus included coaching $½ million and higher REALTORs® in order to scale and automate their business throughout the US and Canada. He also participated (and still does selectively) in doing condo conversions (multi-family homes to condos) and “raise the roof” projects, converting single-family ranches to colonials in growth neighborhoods.

Chris is a big advocate of continuing education and participates regularly in high-end mastermind groups, as well as consults with private mentors. His goal is to continue to have his adult children involved in the business to grow to 50+ properties and 125 working students around North America. 

You will learn about:
– Lease purchases (rent to own) strategies
– Investing processes in the US
– Purchase agreements
– Joint venture screening tips
– Tips on finding deals

Get in touch with Chris:
Contact Page: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/contact/
Website: www.smartrealestatecoach.com
Podcast: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/
Phone: 855-667-7336 x825
Email: support@smartrealestatecoach.com

Books Mentioned:

#1. The New Rules of Real Estate Investing: 24 Leading Experts Reveal Their Real Estate Secrets by Chris Prefontaine

#2. Real Estate On Your Terms: Create Continuous Cash Flow Now, Without Using Your Cash Or Credit by Chris Prefontaine

“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.




How to Cash Flow Properties in Expensive Markets

by | Aug 9, 2019 | , , , ,

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Nam Phung arrived in Canada from a refugee camp in 1987, starting high school in Canada speaking very little English and worked part-time to support himself through high school and university.  His formal education includes a degree from York University in Business Administration Studies with a Major in Accounting and his career was spent as a Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst before becoming a full-time investor.

Guest:  Nam Phung, Real Estate Investor

Nam Phung arrived in Canada from a refugee camp in 1987, starting high school in Canada speaking very little English and worked part-time to support himself through high school and university.  His formal education includes a degree from York University in Business Administration Studies with a Major in Accounting and his career was spent as a Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst before becoming a full-time investor.

He started investing in real estate 13 years ago and focuses on multi-unit properties ideally with 4 up to 12 units in higher-end sub-markets in Toronto, with a current portfolio of a dozen properties valued at over $15 million.  His two more recent investments have been an 11 unit property and also a cottage which he has on Air BnB and enjoys himself.

Nam has found his key to successful investing in expensive markets is closely managing the construction, ongoing property management and maintenance and be sure to maintain good relationships with suppliers, the trades as well as his tenants.  Nam has helped a number of his fellow accountants get into real estate investing and also holds a real estate license with Keller Williams in Mississauga.

You will learn about:
– Toronto market insights
– Cap rate, financing and cash flow insights
– Tips on finding and financing a property 
– Some common investor mistakes

Get in touch with Nam:
Email: namphung@sympatico.ca

“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.


US Investment Insights and How it Applies to Other Markets

by | Aug 2, 2019 | , , ,

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Marco Santarelli, originally from Calgary, Alberta, is an investor, author, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments, a national real estate investment firm offering turnkey investment property in growth markets nationwide, based in California.

Guest:  Marco Santarelli, Real Estate Investor

Marco Santarelli, originally from Calgary, Alberta, is an investor, author, and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments, a national real estate investment firm offering turnkey investment property in growth markets nationwide, based in California.

Marco is also the creator of DealGrader™ – a scoring system that measures the investment quality of a real estate investment, giving you an overall snapshot of its profitability and investment risk.

He purchased his first real estate investment at the age of 18.  He successfully handled the entire rehab and property management of his first property without ever taking a course or reading a book on the subject. He now has 84 properties in his portfolio. 

Marco went on to get his real estate license and sell residential real estate for three years before leaving real estate sales to pursue other active business ventures.

Because of his mantra “Live where you want, invest where it makes sense” he eventually returned to real estate investing and founded Norada Real Estate Investments in 2003 because of his love and passion for real estate and desire to help others succeed in building their wealth through real estate investing.

Today, Marco is a licensed California real estate broker and runs a successful real estate investment firm focused on helping other investors build wealth and passive income through the power of income-producing real estate.

You will learn about:
– Knowing the RV ratio and how it helps you find good investments
– Avoid the big mistake when financing a property
– What market fundamentals to look for and finding supply and demand
– The concept of turnkey real estate investments 
– The differences between investing in Canada and the US
– Why it is important to do your due diligence

The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing 
Get a Copy Here: https://www.noradarealestate.com/Guide/

Get in touch with Marco:
Websites:https://www.noradarealestate.com
www.passiverealestateinvesting.com

“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.


Property Management Horror Stories, Lessons and Tips

by | Jul 19, 2019 | , , ,

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Eric Blenkarn is a Property Manager and Real Estate Investor. A serial entrepreneur from his early teens, after an initial career in construction, it was following his own frustration with a property management company who was looking after one of his properties, that he knew how he wanted to run his own management company. 

Guest: Eric Blenkarn, Real Estate Investor

Eric Blenkarn is a Property Manager and Real Estate Investor. A serial entrepreneur from his early teens, after an initial career in construction, it was following his own frustration with a property management company who was looking after one of his properties, that he knew how he wanted to run his own management company. 

Although he recalls many horror stories (including finding a cat in a freezer!) and refers to property management as a ‘thankless and tough job’ he has positioned his own company Eco Property Management as a stand out provider in the space. 

He is still able to take time for vacations and follow other business interests by leveraging technology to run his business from anywhere. His clients and tenants can request service via an app all connected to his service teams and providers. He also recruited a former social worker contact to come work for him as a property manager who keeps a presence on the ground when he is travelling. 

His first property was a house he bought for his impending marriage but had some time to rent it out for a while, planning to move in once married. However, he ended up living in a different city and kept it as an investment property. 

His own portfolio now consists of around 14 properties which tend to be in constant flux, usually selling to make more investments, e.g. sell one buy two, focused in Hamilton and Brantford. Most are buy and hold or BRRR properties. Although unusually he does have a women’s shelter as one property where he works with not-for-profits as his clients who look to place short-term tenants and they also maintain the property. 

You will learn about:
– Property Management horror stories
– How to deal with property and tenant issues
– Property manager insider tips on screening tenants
– What to look for when hiring property managers 

Get in touch with Eric:
Mat’s Website:https://www.ecopropertymanagement.ca
E-Mail:info@ecoproperties.ca

Book Featured:
More Than Cashflow: The Real Risks & Rewards of Profitable Real Estate Investingby Julie Broad

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“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.

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | 
Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]
Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.



Take Action and Specialize to Get the Life You Want

by | Jul 12, 2019 | , , ,

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Mat Piche is a real estate investor specializing in the Kitchener-Waterloo region and through his regular eating of a whole food plant-based diet has also become known as  “The Fruitful Investor” with which he has built his brand.

Guest: Mat Piche, Real Estate Investor and Realtor

Mat Piche is a real estate investor specializing in the Kitchener-Waterloo region and through his regular eating of a whole food plant-based diet has also become known as  “The Fruitful Investor” with which he has built his brand.

Coming from a long line of carpenters, Mat has always had an interest in building and renovations- you could even say it is in his ‘blood.’ Combine this with his passion for real estate investing and his desire to achieve financial freedom for both himself and his clients and together you have one motivated real estate agent!

As a child, Mat’s family struggled financially like many others and early on, he knew that there was more to life than just ‘living to get by.’ After graduating from high school, he began his carpentry apprenticeship with a small renovations company, working alongside two senior employees who soon became his mentors. With help from his mentors, Mat soon became a skilled carpenter in residential renovations. 

Nearing the end of his apprenticeship, Mat began to question his future as a company-employed carpenter. While he loved the work, he found himself caught up in the never-ending ‘rat-race’ they call life-. As a 20-year-old, this is something he had never envisioned for himself and he delved into a journey of self-reflection and analysis. While for some this type of self-reflection comes later in life, for Mat this type-A mentality was nothing new.

Mat took control of his life for the first time and bought his first investment property on his 22nd birthday. This purchase marked a major turning point in his life, giving him the confidence he needed to quit his job and start his own renovation company strictly for other investors. Mat’s innovative renovation methods for saving client’s money set him apart from his competitors and earned him the respect of many local investors, allowing him to build strong relationships and connections with them. 

Going from broke carpenter at 20 years old to now owning 23 properties by the age of 30, his own portfolio did mostly comprise of single family homes but more recently he has been expanding into multiplex units, student housing and flips. Scaling his business accelerated by working with joint venture partners, all of whom he has attracted through his YouTube channel and social media activity.

Mat is now focused on helping more people also create freedom in their lives by owning quality investment properties by specializing and educates and helps them through his podcast, videos, coaching and The Fruitful Investing Academy. 

His real estate investing life has enabled him to have the freedom to follow his passion for travelling and eating fruit around the world.   

You will learn about:
– Real Estate Strategy and financing tips
– Working with a Joint Venture partner
– Benefits of focusing and specialization

Get in touch with Mat:
Mat’s Website: https://www.kwpropertypro.com/
E-Mail:homes@kwpropertypro.com
The Fruitful Investing Academy: https://fruitful-investing-academy.teachable.com/
The Fruitful Investing Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-fruitful-investing-podcast/id1451460493
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/TheFruitfulInvestor
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/matpiche/

Book Featured:
Real Estate Investing in Canada: Creating Wealth with the ACRE Systemby Don R. Campbell

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

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

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