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Managing Productivity and Performance in Real Estate Investing with Mark Struczewski
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In this episode of the Where Should I Invest? podcast we interview Mark Struczewski and talk about productivity and performance and how that impacts real estate investors.
Mark is a speaker, coach, podcaster and the author of How to Overcome Roadblocks on the Path to Your Success and How to REALLY Be More Productive.
He is a productivity and time management specialist, who is obsessed with helping entrepreneurs, corporations, small businesses and individuals become a more productive version of themselves.
In this episode, you’ll learn. . .
– Tips on how to be productive
– Why there are people aren’t productive
– What/Ways to do to be productive
– How to be productive with all other stuff going on at the same time
– Different time wasters most people spend on
– Why you should put things on schedule
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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
From Venezuela to 40 Properties in 3 Years with Alejandro Fleury
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In this episode of the Where Should I Invest? podcast, we Interview Alejandro Fleury a Certified Fitness Trainer and a Nutrition Coach. He shares his story on how he purchased 40 properties in under 3 years without using any of his own money.
Alejandro is from Venezuela, South America back in 1995 when he came across one real estate infomercial that started his real estate investing journey.
Listen and learn. . .
– Tips and strategies on finding deals and financing properties
– Tips on managing multiple properties
– Tips on finding a good property manager
– Criteria(s) for finding properties
– Ideas on how to find motivated sellers outside MLS
And more. . .
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Get in Touch with Alejandro at:
The Northern Three Realty Community on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NorthernThreeRealtyOntario/
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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
Financing & Pitfalls of Student Rentals & Lessons on Flips- Shawn Allen & Dan Warren
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In this episode of Where Should I Invest the Podcast, We interview Dan Warren & Shawn Allen and talk about Real Estate Investing. Dan Warren is a student rentals investor in London, Ontario. He started investing in 2012, 3 years later he quit his job and focused on real estate full time.
Shawn Allen is a full-time Real Estate flipper, Shawn focuses on buying, renovating and selling. He also does rentals and currently is also doing property management and land development.
In this Episode, we’ll talk about. . .
- Property Financing (joint ventures, private money, etc.)
- Pitfalls, cost, tips and insights on flipping Properties
- Student Rental Properties and the risk of doing it
- And more about Dan and Shawn’s portfolio.
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Find out more about Sarah
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Find out more about Dan Warren and Shawn Allen
Real Estate Investing Club https://onreia.com
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKTMwcGzTfSLP9Y7lDr_2Q
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danwarrenvegan/
https://www.instagram.com/shawnallen_flippingontario/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dan.warren.946
https://www.facebook.com/shawn.allen.98837
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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
10 Things You Must Know About Money by 35
Here are 10 of the top things I think everyone should know about money by 35.
- Money and finances aren’t something you are taught in school and most parents won’t know enough to help you, so you need to take matters into your own hands and get self-educated (Books, podcasts, blogs)
- The difference between good and bad debt, as not all debt is bad.
- The rule of 72 (How long it takes your money to double based on the interest rate, PS this also works against you such as with credit cards)
- Compounding interest and the benefits of knowing that young so you can start using it to your advantage before time runs out.
- The old saying of “It’s not how much you make but rather how much you keep” should go a step farther and say its “how much money you keep that actually creates more income for yourself”
- You should pay yourself first at least 10-15% before any other expenses or you will look back 5 years from now after working 40-50 hours a week and not have anything to show for it.
- Money needs to be invested, leaving all of it in your savings account will actually be eroded over time, you will have less buying power and inflation will make it less valuable.
- Understanding the power of leverage, through real estate and real estate investing.
- You will most likely not get rich overnight and you have a higher chance to get hit by lightning twice than win the lottery so save your money and don’t waste it there.
- Things will cost more and more each year due to inflation, your salary probably won’t keep up so you will need to get some side hustles to live the lifestyle you may want.
And 11 as a bonus :). : Stop comparing your money and wealth to others, you are on your own path and taking small steps at a time will get you there.
Identify Your Goals and Up Your Negotiating Skills with Lee Strauss
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In this episode of Where Should I Invest the Podcast, We interview Lee Strauss and talk about Real Estate Investing. Lee is an Investor, Speaker, Coach and at the same time works as a firefighter. He started with Real Estate at the age of 21, a straight rental property.
Lee has an innate desire to drive forward and keep developing his knowledge, skills and success.
He’s currently continuing to build his real-estate portfolio through utilizing new strategies and looking for more opportunities.
“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. Check out more about Dalia by clicking here.
In this Episode, Lee and Sarah will talk about. . .
– Buy, Fix and Hold
– Flipping Properties
– Negotiating Tips and Strategies
– Tips on analyzing properties
– Identifying your Real Estate goals
And more about Lee’s portfolio.
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www.straussinvestments.com
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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
Thursday Thought Leader – Podcast Interview
Epic Real Estate Investing Show – Thought Leader Thursday
My latest podcast interview went live today! Check it out NOW because you don’t want to miss what I shared with Matt Theriault. Listen and subscribe here: https://EpicRealEstateInvesting.com or watch below
The 10,000+ foot View – But Not of Real Estate Investing
Recently, with a few real estate investing colleagues, I had the ‘pleasure’ of flying up to 10,000+ feet and jumping out of a plane, all in the name if fun!
Here is a link to a full video of my adventure – click here to watch
What to Look For and What to Avoid With Basement Conversions with Ken Bekendam
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In this episode of Where Should I Invest the Podcast, we interview Ken Bekendam from my favourite investment city of Brantford Ontario.
Ken Bekendam is a full-time Real Estate Investor and expert in basement conversions.
Listen and learn about. . .
– How to successfully complete a basement conversion
– What to look for and pitfalls to avoid
– What the numbers look like
– How to get permits and approvals
– Hear about how Ken was able to grow his portfolio
And so much more. . .
To get a hold of Ken, reach out to him directly on Facebook by searching Ken Bekendam or meet him in person at the next The REITE Club meeting as he is a regular attendee.
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At Last Millennials = Real Estate Investors
A recent Forbes article highlighted millennials as being the next real estate investors of single homes. You can read the full article by clicking here Why Millennials Are Poised To Be The Next Wave Of Single Family Rental Investors
This is a great article and one that is spinning millennials and real estate investing in a positive light. So happy to read these types of articles.
As it mentioned, we have access to so much more information than any generation has had before. Information that is accessible without needing to step outside our homes. Everything is available at our fingertips: Real estate podcasts, blogs, websites, mentors, courses and so much more. We are living in a lucky time where we can learn anything from anywhere and it is time we start to realize this.
We are slowly modernizing this entire industry and due to our population size, companies and industries are adapting to many of our asks and needs. I do think one day we will no longer be working with realtors as the main method of purchasing homes…. What do you guys think?
On another note, Millennials saw their parents go through the crash of 2008 and 2009 and even though they are cautious when investing in general for the fear of losing it all, I think some are starting to see the opportunity through investing in cash flowing assets that have tenants paying down your mortgage principals with each and every payment.
We can’t control the next downturn but at least we can prepare for it as we know one day it will be back. Let us prepare by getting the education and resources in place so that we are in the power to buy and purchase more of these assets when they go on discount next time around. Let’s use the technology to move us ahead and give us those answers.
How to Find Off-Market Deals with Kory MacKinnon
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In this episode of Where Should I Invest, Sarah featured Kory MacKinnon and his journey in Real Estate Investing. Kory MacKinnon is a successful Real Estate Investor with over a decade of experience.
He started with a 6-plex property back in 2005 and today managing 20+ properties / 60+ rental units. In this episode, he will share his experience on how he was mentored by his landlord and walk us through how he transitioned himself from having a corporate job to doing Real Estate full time. Also, he bought a house for only $5k, WHAT!? Hear about it here and more….
Listen to learn about. . .
– Finding off-market deals
-Different real estate investing methods
– The BRRR method
– Multifamily properties
– and so much more!
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Why Millennials Need to Develop Investing Habits
Financially Optimistic Millennials Aspire to be Millionaires, Retire Early
TD Ameritrade survey shows how millennials are redefining life milestones
This recent survey identified millennials as being a very positive and aspirational group, another example of the opposite negative labels we see far too often. Although US focused you can most likely draw similar conclusions for Canada.
“Millennials are graduating at record rates and it’s great to see that like most previous generations of college students, young people are optimistic about the future. On average, survey respondents expect to land a job in their chosen field and be completely financially independent by age 25,” notes JJ Kinahan, chief strategist for TD Ameritrade. “This is a financially optimistic group that’s feeling positive about the economy, the job market and their own plans. However, they will need to develop saving and investing habits that will help them reach some pretty big goals.”
The #1 trigger for gaining financial independence is for a millennial to move out of their parents home, the most logical conclusion to that is for them to be investing in their first home to do that.
You can access the full report by clicking here.