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Tenant Screening 101: Sarah’s 5 Step Guide to Finding the Right Tenant

by | Feb 24, 2023 | , ,

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Sarah Larbi is a real estate investor and landlord with 10 years of experience. She specializes in tenant screening and finding and offers a course on the five steps of tenant screening.
In this episode, you will learn about:
  • What are the five steps for tenant screening and tenant finding?
  • What are the best ways to advertise and post rental properties?
  • How can landlords effectively screen tenants and reduce the risk of renting to bad tenants?
Get in Touch with Sarah:
Instagram: @investorsarahlarbi
Website: www.sarahlarbi.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Wyse Construction https://wyseconstruction.ca/
US Properties https://www.usproperties.ca/
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/coaching-mentorship

Taking Real Estate Investing to the US

by | Feb 13, 2023 | , ,

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Mark and Kirsten Krikke are the podcast guests for this week.

Real estate investors and authors of the book “You, Me, and Airbnb”.

They started their journey together 10 years ago when they bought their family home and have since expanded their portfolio to include short-term and mid-term rentals in the US.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • Investing in Real Estate from an Everyday’s Person Perspective
  • Leveraging Short-term and Mid-term Rentals for Cash Flow
  • Real Estate Investment Strategies
Get in Touch with Mark and Kirsten:
Instagram: @joyhill.property
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyhillpm/
Website: https://joyhill.ca/
Email: mkrikke@joyhill.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Jamil Rahemtula: https://jamilrahemtula.com/
Wyse Construction: https://wyseconstruction.ca/
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/

Climbing the Investor Ladder

by | Feb 3, 2023 | , ,

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Cam Wolfe is the podcast guest for this week.

Cam had always had an interest in real estate and wanted to find a way to make it a part of his life. With a commitment to hard work, mindset and goal-setting, he and his wife took a chance and bought their first property, renting out the bottom half.

Despite the challenges, he persevered and eventually found mentorship with Sarah. With this newfound guidance, he became successful in the real estate world, learning important lessons along the way of the value of coaching and finding balance in his life.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • How Cam Wolfe and his wife supplement their income and transition to a different city through real estate
  • Breaking your life into smaller steps
  • How to stay motivated when life gets in the way
  • The value of coaching and hiring a mentor
  • What strategies did Cam use to stay motivated and persevere in his health and wellness journey

Get in Touch with Cam Wolfe

Email: crcwolfe@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Wyse Construction – https://wyseconstruction.ca/
Sell Rent Stay – www.sellrentstay.com
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/

7 Reasons Why Midterm Rental is my Favorite Strategy

by | Jan 27, 2023 | , ,

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Sarah Larbi is a real estate investor who has been pivoting some of her rentals to the Midterm rental strategy. Her new company Midterm Rental Inc. specializes in providing guests with an all-inclusive, furnished rental experience tailored to their needs.

If you are interested in learning more about this strategy, this episode is perfect for you!

Implementing this rental strategy will allow you to receive the greater cash flow, attract working professionals and mitigate wear and tear on your property.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • Discover why midterm rentals are becoming Sarah’s new favorite rental strategy
  • Explore the advantages of the midterm rental strategy
  • Ability to increase the rent with market demand and seasons
  • How to use midterm rentals to build direct bookings
  • Find out why tenant profiles for midterm rentals are comprised mainly of working professionals
Get in touch with Sarah Larbi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorsarahlarbi/
Website: https://sarahlarbi.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Andrea Choubeta of https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book
Wyse Construction of  https://wyseconstruction.ca/
Midterm Rental of www.midtermrentalproperties.com

7 Key Insights to Being a Successful REI Investor

by | Jan 20, 2023 | , ,

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I’ve recorded a solo episode this week!

In this episode, I am revealing how to become a successful REI investor in 2023.

I am going to provide you with 7 key principles that will help you have a successful investment journey.

These insights are about assembling your power team, educating yourself while taking action along the way, adjusting to the market cycles, limiting the risk, planning for the long term, learning the strategy, and keeping a positive mindset.

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • Why you need to have a real estate investing lawyer
  • If you intend to self-manage, you should consider hiring a property manager
  • Why 95% success in real estate is all mindset
  • Adapting to market cycles is essential
  • Why it’s crucial to understand your numbers

Get in touch with Sarah Larbi:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorsarahlarbi/
Website: https://sarahlarbi.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
US Properties of https://www.usproperties.ca/
Wyse Construction of www.wyseconstruction.ca
Midterm Rental of www.midtermrentalproperties.com

Evaluating Multifamily Buildings

by | Jan 13, 2023 | , ,

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Cory Sperle is the podcast guest for this week.

He has been investing for the past 23 years, concentrating on multifamily buildings in Saskatoon and Alberta with projects totaling over $30 million.

Having gone through several cycles of the real estate market’s ups and downs, he has become a true specialist in evaluating and financing investments.

In this episode, you will learn about how the pandemic has changed the real estate investing climate in Alberta, the distinction between buying multifamily properties in Ontario and Alberta as well as assessing opportunities in the market.


In this episode, you will learn about:
  • How the pandemic has shifted the landscape of real estate investing in Alberta
  • The difference between the strategies for buying and managing multifamily properties in Ontario and Alberta
  • How to evaluate and take advantage of opportunities in the multifamily market including MLI Select

Get in touch with Cory Sperle:
Facebook: Altyn Equities – https://www.facebook.com/altynequities/
Website: www.altynequities.com
Email: csperle@altynequities.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com
Wyse Construction of https://wyseconstruction.ca/
Midterm Rental of https://sarahlarbi.com/midtermprogram/

Mid Term Rental Properties Inc.

by | Jan 6, 2023 | , ,

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Aisha Govani is the podcast guest for this week.

Co-Founder of Mid Term Rental Properties, Aisha, together with Sarah Larbi and Lee Pollock assists real estate investors in successfully implementing the mid-term rental strategy on their properties.

Mid Term Rental Properties Inc focuses on guest allocation as their key to finding success in this strategy. They create sustainable relationships in industries that regularly require the use of furnished executive rentals for month-to-month stays. Mid Term Rental Properties has created an online portal where you can upload your property and get access to their database of guests for your mid-term rental.

In this episode, Aisha and Sarah discuss the value of implementing the mid-term rental strategy, what types of properties are more effective, and which should be avoided. They also share the items you should have in your rental, the challenges you may face while hiring cleaners, and how to proceed if your broker is unwilling to give you the information you require.


In this episode, you will learn about:
  • What is a mid-term rental strategy
  • Which property types are more effective and which ones to avoid
  • Essential items you must retain in your rental property
  • What to remember when setting up your mid-term rental power team
  • What to do if your broker is unable to provide you with the information you need
Get in Touch with Midterm Rental Properties:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yup and follow them /
Website: https://midtermrentalproperties.com/
Email: info@midtermrentalproperties.com

Get in Touch with Aisha Govani:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishagovani_investor/
Website: https://aishagovani.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisha-g-84718316?originalSubdomain=ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aishagovani2012
Email: aisha@aishagovani.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Sell Rent Stay of http://www.sellrentstay.com/
Wyse Construction – www.wyseconstruction.ca
Mid-Term Rentals – www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

What to Anticipate when Purchasing a Cottage in a Rural Area

by | Dec 30, 2022 | , ,

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Danielle Cardinal is the podcast guest for this week.

Danielle, a Francophone from Northern Ontario who now resides in Ottawa, spends the majority of her time at the skatepark or perfecting her REI techniques.

She purchased her first home in 2015, refinanced it in late 2021, and used it as a “real asset” to purchase her first REI property off the market in February 2022.

In this episode, Danielle takes us through the ins and outs of purchasing a real estate investment, identifying qualifying contractors, and the one thing you can include in your property listing to increase your return on investment.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • Her journey in real estate and how she got started
  • Behind the Scene of what having a real estate investment is really like
  • How to find the right contractor
  • Duration and timelines of how long a renovation project can take from beginning to end
  • The one item you should add to your property listing which will boost your return on investment
Get in Touch with Danielle Cardinal
Danielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollerskatesandrealestate/
Danielle’s email: rollerskatesandrealestate@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Andrew Choubeta of https://www.caveatllp.com/
Wyse Construction – www.wyseconstruction.ca
Mid-Term Rentals – www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

How to Mitigate Risk when Buying Real Estate

by | Dec 23, 2022 | , ,

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This week’s podcast guest is Harry James.

He’s an entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience, and as a result of his achievements and failures, he has created a life resume that has impacted many individuals.

His motto is live real, be real.

A philosophy that invites you to pause for a moment and consider whether or not you are in the right frame of mind to perform at your peak.

In addition, he has managed real estate ventures totaling more than $100 million and has experience in the restaurant, financial, and quarry industries. He attributes his success to all of his failures along the way.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • What’s going on in the real estate market
  • The significance of having a second exit plan
  • Ways to lower your risk when purchasing a property
  • What deals to seek out in the current market
  • Properties to avoid buying in the next 12 – 18 months

Get in Touch with Harry James
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryjameslivereal
Email: info@harryjamesenterprises.com
Website: https://www.liverealbereal.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Vb_7i3R_Gzp0dNtpoKJnQ

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

USProperties.ca of https://www.usproperties.ca/
Wyse Construction – www.wyseconstruction.ca
Mid-Term Rentals – www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

Investing in the US Market as a Canadian

by | Dec 12, 2022 | , ,

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This week’s podcast guests are Voytek and James from USProperties.ca

US Properties are a Canadian turnkey operator offering a full service to interested investors who wish to enter the US market (specifically the Detroit area of Michigan). Their purpose is to provide an A-to-Z service to make it easy for clients to dive right into investment opportunities without worrying about navigating the complex process.

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • The current state of the US real estate market
  • Risks that investors need to be aware of before making a property investment
  • Section 8 is and how it might work as a solution in the current economic climate
  • Current deals to look for
  • Properties to avoid buying in the next 12 – 18 months
Get in Touch with USProperties.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usproperties.ca/
Email: voytek@usproperties.ca or jameslloyd@usproperties.ca
Website: https://www.usproperties.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uspropertiesca/

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Jamil Rahemtula of  https://jamilrahemtula.com/
Wyse Construction – www.wyseconstruction.ca
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/

The Secret To Making Money In Rental Properties

by | Dec 5, 2022 | , ,

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This week’s podcast guests are Doug and Brianne Hamilton.

Prior to real estate, this dynamic duo had gained years of experience in project management, sales, construction, public relations and communication which now makes them a force to be reckoned with.

They currently work together at increasing investor’s wealth by offering real estate investment opportunities across emerging regions while providing all the services required for buying, remodelling and/or managing rental properties successfully.

In this interview, we’ll get an inside look into what it takes to operate a profitable real estate business. We pull the curtains back on how they got started and how they navigate challenges. Lastly, they drop such a golden marketing nugget that will definitely help you promote your properties. You won’t want to miss it.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • How to identify Profitable Properties in Small towns (ps. It’s possible)
  • The strategy they used when they first got started
  • How they entered the short-term rental market
  • Behind the scenes of the challenges, they faced through the pandemic and initial market burst.
  • The marketing hack to get more out of your rental property
Get in Touch with Brianne and Doug Hamilton:
Email: brianne@junctionhouseproperties.com
Mobile: 647-237-2277

Junction House Properties:
Instagram: https:www.instragram.com/junctionhouseproperties
Website: www.junctionhouseproperties.com 

Junction House Getaways:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junctionhousegetaways
Website: www.junctionhousegetaways.com
Rent This Property: https://airbnb.com/p/junctionhousegetaways

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Sell Rent Stay – http://www.sellrentstay.com/
Wyse Construction – www.wyseconstruction.ca
Mid-Term Rentals – www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

From six figures of debt to owning and building a luxury apartment in Tulum, Mexico

by | Nov 29, 2022 | , ,

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Do you want to become a real estate investor but you currently don’t have the financial means? Well, this episode with Aqui is going to inspire you to not let that stop you from reaching your goals.

This week’s podcast guest is Aqui, REI, Land Developer, Luxury Short Term Rental, Co-Founder of Winc Canada and Fit Coach. She got started in 2013 whilst being six figures in debt and she decided it was time to take her financial journey into her own hands!

Now, she is currently building a luxury apartment in Tulum, Mexico.

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • How she is preparing for a potential recession
  • Differences between managing and owning properties locally and out of province
  • Things to consider when purchasing or building oversea properties

Get in touch with Aqui
Instagram: @financially_savvygirl
Facebook:   Financially Savvy Girl
Website: https://financiallysavvygirl.ca/

Email: financiallysavvygirl@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Wyse Construction of http://www.wyseconstruction.ca
Andrew Choubeta of https://www.caveatlegal.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – http://www.midtermrentalproperties.com