Seth Ferguson is the podcast guest for this week.

He has created a profitable portfolio of properties and assisted countless clients reach their goals through strategic planning and diligent execution.

He once thought that only wealthy people and large organizations could own apartment buildings. He learned that this was untrue when he dove deep into the realm of multifamily real estate investing.

Seth began his journey in Canada, but over time shifted focus to the US market due to its greater potential. Seth found that cross-border accounting and taxation could be complex, especially when raising capital for multifamily deals.

Despite these obstacles, he persisted in seeking top-tier advice to develop the most efficient investment model for Canadians.

Key Moments in this Episode:

00:00:00 – Introduction,
00:00:58 – The Multifamily Conference,
00:05:05 – Multifamily vs. Single Family,
00:09:06 – Seth Ferguson’s Investing Strategy,
00:14:21 – Adapting Real Estate Strategies in Different Markets,
00:17:24 – Structuring Real Estate Deals,
00:19:34 – The Complexities of Fund Structures,
00:25:42 – Multifamily Real Estate Investing,
00:29:04 – Multifamily Conference

Get in Touch with Seth:

Website: www.multifamilyconference.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethfergusonofficial/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/sethferguson 

Purchase your ticket for the Multifamily Conference, May 26 – 28th in Toronto:
https://multifamilyconference.ca/ref/sarahlarbi  If you plan on attending use code SARAH and get 10% off.

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Inspire Beach Resort – www.inspirebeachresort.com
Mid Term Rental Properties – www.midtermrentalproperties.com

🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

📚 Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/

David Giustizia is the podcast guest for this week.

A seasoned real estate investor, has dedicated over two decades to honing his skills, focusing on mindset and education.

His journey began with the study of Tony Robbins’ thinking strategies and effective communication techniques.

David’s passion for real estate investment was ignited after reading the influential book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, which became a pivotal point in his life.

Through years of dedication, he has successfully navigated the ups and downs of the industry and is now sharing his invaluable insights with fellow investors.

In this episode, you will learn about:

Key Moments in this Episode:

00:00:00 – Introduction,
00:01:09 – Investing in Multifamily Rehabilitation,
00:04:26 – Active Investing,
00:07:30 – MLI Select Program,
00:10:38 – Affordability Metrics,
00:13:59 – Differences between retrofit and new development,
00:16:09 – Affordability metrics and market differences,
00:18:13 – Challenges for retail investors,
00:21:46 – Differences between conventional and new program,
00:24:42 – CMHC as a long-term debt solution,
00:26:24 – Multifamily Investment and Project Lenders,
00:28:07 – Least Favorite Real Estate Investing Strategy,
00:29:44 – Out of Country Investing Opportunities,
00:30:39 – Defaults and Chaos in the Market,
00:32:21 – On-Market and Off-Market Deals,

Get in Touch with David:
Website: https://www.mortgagealliance.com/en/mortgage-broker/DavidGiustizia/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/david-giustizia-vision-mortgage-group
Email: dgiustizia@mortgagealliance.com
Telephone: 289-981-2802

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Andrew Choubeta: https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book
Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com/

🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

📚 Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/

Derek Conorton is a seasoned real estate investor, who has dedicated over two decades to honing his skills, focusing on mindset and education.

His journey began with the study of Tony Robbins’ thinking strategies and effective communication techniques. ?

Derek’s passion for real estate investment was ignited after reading the influential book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, which became a pivotal point in his life.

Through years of dedication, he has successfully navigated the ups and downs of the industry and is now sharing his invaluable insights with fellow investors.

In this episode, you will learn about:

00:00:02 – Introduction,
00:02:03 – Derek’s Real Estate Journey,
00:11:48 – The Bankruptcy,
00:23:21 – Current Real Estate Ventures,
00:35:50 – Advice for Real Estate Investors,
00:14:45 – Derek’s Turning Point,
00:18:12 – Finding Deals Off the Beaten Path,
00:22:18 – Creative Financing,
00:27:10 – Understanding Your Market,
00:28:55 – Derek’s Current Strategy,
00:29:17 – Investing Strategies,
00:30:01 – Expanding Investment,
00:31:10 – The Resort Project,
00:38:36 – Overcoming Adversity,
00:43:28 – Real Estate Market Shift,
00:43:56 – Investing with $50,000,
00:44:53 – Contact Information,
00:45:15 – Final Words of Advice,

Get in Touch with Derek:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derek_conorton
Consciousness Workshops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindasatool/

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
US Properties:  https://www.usproperties.ca/
Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com/

🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

📚 Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/

Melanie Robinson is the podcast guest for this week. A successful real estate investor who has taken her passion for mindset and turned it into a driving force behind her accomplishments.

With a background in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Melanie has been able to overcome challenges and navigate the ever-changing world of real estate. Her journey began in 2017, when she shifted her focus from flipping properties in British Columbia to building a portfolio of over 80 doors in New Brunswick.

Melanie’s expertise in mindset coaching, paired with her firsthand experience in the industry, allows her to provide valuable guidance to fellow investors facing obstacles and seeking long-term success.

Key Moments in this Episode:
00:00:00 – Introduction,
00:00:45 – Melanie’s Real Estate Investing Journey,
00:03:38 – Importance of Mindset in Real Estate Investing,
00:08:11 – Overcoming Obstacles in Real Estate Investing,
00:11:12 – Coping with Challenges in the Current Real Estate Climate,
00:13:33 – Managing Mindset During Real Estate Investment,
00:14:30 – Morning Routines for Success,
00:18:14 – Balancing Work and Personal Life,
00:23:50 – Dealing with Unsupportive Family Members,
00:26:18 – Favorite Real Estate Investing Books,
00:26:44 – Favorite Podcast,
00:27:07 – Hobbies and Interests,
00:27:27 – Starting Over,
00:27:43 – Investing Advice,

Get in Touch with Melanie:
Website: https://melanierobinson.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.robinson.543
Instagram: @melanie___robinson

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Jamil Rahemtula: https://jamilrahemtula.com/
Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com/

🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

📚 Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/

Tony Miller is the podcast guest for this week. Real estate investor, private lender, and Founder of the Ottawa Small Landlords Association.

Tony is the founder of The Ottawa Small Landlord Association. He has been investing for many years actively and now is more passively lending his money and changed his strategy to private money lending. Ottawa’s rental housing regulations have become increasingly difficult to navigate, with costly taxes, bylaws, restrictions, and more.

Tony uses his knowledge and passion to help small landlords navigate the ever-changing rules and regulations in Ottawa and beyond, he has been an advocate for creating incentives for investment in the city.

Get in Touch with Tony:
Email: tony@tonymiller.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacetowerproperties/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tony-miller-46901434

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Andrew Choubeta: https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book
Inspire Beach Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com

🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

📚 Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/

James Knull’s presence in the Real Estate Industry is truly multifaceted.

As an investor himself, James has acquired almost 300 rental units in his portfolio and has architected several large joint ventures bringing partners together to acquire great properties.

As a Realtor James is one of Western Canada’s top-producing agents. As a leader of the Mogul team, he has grown and expanded into multiple cities and consistently sets the industry standard for exceptional service and performance.

Within the real estate world, James organizes and hosts Mogul Mastermind, one of the most popular Real Estate Investing meetup groups in Western Canada. He’s passionate about creating a place where investors can learn, network, and share opportunities.

He recently purchased an Airbnb in Gastown, Vancouver, and was analyzing properties in Whistler for their nightly rental potential.

With Alberta being the most landlord-friendly province in Canada, he was able to quickly solve any problem tenant situation and capitalize on the benefits of residential and commercial financing.

Through his experience, James was able to connect East Canadians to the Alberta market and create opportunities for a more diverse economy. With the new window of opportunity, James was able to take advantage of the MLI Select Program, creating a profitable and advantageous investment for himself.

As a guy, James loves spending quality time with friends and family breaking bread over a great meal, and going on adventures to the mountains in every season of the year.

James exemplifies the Mogul philosophy of Work Hard, Play Hard, and Live Well and inspires those around him to do the same.

Get in Touch with James:
Instagram: @mogulrg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MogulRG
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-knull-93864511/

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
US Properties: https://www.usproperties.ca/
Inspire Beach Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/

🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

📚Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/

Dalia Barsoum is the podcast guest for this week.

Founder of Streetwise Mortgages, a boutique brokerage that works primarily with real estate investors across Canada. She has funded over $1 billion in mortgage volume and helps investors scale their residential and multifamily portfolios.

After finding out that qualifying had become tougher due to rising interest rates and the stress test, she began to look for new programs to make deals work. She discovered net worth programs, self-employed programs, extended amortizations, and exceptions that could help investors.

She also saw an increase in private lending, with higher returns and scarcity around construction financing. Finally, she learned about the MLI Select program offered by CMHC, which offered an increased loan to values, reduced insurance premiums, better rates, and extended amortizations–all of which could help investors.

Dalia’s methods allowed her clients to make their deals work and their money work for them.

Get in Touch with Dalia:
Instagram: @streetwise_investor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/streetwisemortgages
Website: www.streetwisemortgages.com
Email: info@streetwisemortgages.com
Join her newsletter: https://streetwisemortgages.com/rate-calculator/

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Inspire Beach Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/

🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

📚Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/programs/

Helen Christopher is the podcast guest for this week.

A former teacher and current real estate investor who purchased Brooklyn (now known as Camp Brooklyn) two years ago.

She specializes in renovating and building resorts and also runs events such as weddings, work retreats, and family getaways.

Helen Christopher and her family sold their house to purchase Camp Brooklyn and began living on the property in a tiny 400 sq ft nurse’s office. She began renovating and investing what they could to make it more guest friendly.

After seeing the property while attending a wedding, they fell in love with the 60 acres of usable land and the nostalgic buildings. With the help of her father in the construction business, they began transforming the property into a resort.

Through podcasts and YouTube, she learned about the short-term rental business and now offers a variety of lodging and packages, including weddings. Despite the long hours and lack of balance, Helen is passionate about her dream and continues building the resort.

Get in Touch with Helen:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookledgeny/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookledgeny
Website: https://www.brookledgeny.com/
Email: brookledge518@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Andrew Choubata: https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book
Wyse Construction: https://wyseconstruction.ca/
Mid-Term Rentals – www.midtermrentalproperties.com

🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

📚Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/coaching-mentorship