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The Path to Your Brand Identity

by | Apr 7, 2023 | , , , ,

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Paul Copcutt is a brand and marketing strategist and coach who loves to help people identify what makes them unique and show them how to leverage and communicate that for professional and personal success. He specifically works with real estate investors and related professionals who want to stand out from the crowd and attract the right business opportunities.


In this episode, you will learn about:
  • How to leverage fractional marketing to reach the right people and optimize ROI
  • Strategies for capturing leads, such as email capture, to maintain control of our brand
  • Tips on becoming a go-to expert in real estate investing by curating quality content and leveraging social media
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.comJoin Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/

Turning Regulation Into Revenue

by | Mar 31, 2023 | , ,

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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.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • How is Tony Miller’s real estate business changing, and what are some of the challenges he has faced?
  • What are the impacts of Ottawa’s rental housing property management bylaw, and how is it impacting small landlords?
  • What other real estate opportunities exist outside of Ontario, such as in the US, Central America, or Africa?
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/

Real Estate Investment Strategies: A Look at Alberta’s Diversified Market

by | Mar 24, 2023 | , ,

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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.


In this episode, you will learn about:
  • How Alberta repurposed its oil infrastructure into manufacturing infrastructure to diversify its economy in the midst of an oil crisis.
  • How the movie industry has been moving from Vancouver to Alberta due to limited availability of warehouse space in Vancouver.
  • How to take advantage of the MLI Select Program to build or acquire small multifamily properties.

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/

Navigating Landlord & Tenant Regulations in 2023

by | Mar 17, 2023 | , ,

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Kayla Andrade is the podcast guest for this week.

Advocate for landlords and investors in Ontario, working to improve the landlord and tenant board system and streamline applications for non-payment of rent.

She is an expert in rent reporting and tenant screening and works to ensure access to justice for both landlords and tenants.

Kayla Andrade learned that the Landlord and Tenant Board was making updates to the applications that can be filed through the portal. This included applications for rent collection, co-op applications, and applications for property owners who want to move into their own units.

However, the Landlord and Tenant Board was already falling apart before the pandemic and with the influx of applications due to the financial burden of the pandemic, the backlog is expected to take over another year to address.

She is advocating for a streamlined approach to non-payment of rent applications, as well as tenant screening and rent reporting to protect landlords and ensure tenants are held accountable. With the help of initiatives and solutions, Kayla hopes that access to justice can be provided for landlords and tenants alike.


In this episode, you will learn about:
  • What are the implications of new updates to the Landlord and Tenant Board?
  • How is the increasing cost of inflation impacting rental units?
  • How can landlords best protect themselves in an increasingly tenant-friendly environment?

Get in Touch with Kayla:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-andrade-b4855648/?originalSubdomain=ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kayla.Andrade.olw

Get in Touch with Ontario Landlords Watch Members:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/818378618219840
Email: olwlandlords@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontlandlordswatch/
Website: https://ontariolandlordswatch.com/

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

Unlocking Capital with Private & CMHC Lending Strategies

by | Mar 10, 2023 | , ,

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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.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • What new programs are available to real estate investors to help them qualify and make deals work?
  • What are the benefits of the new CMHC MLI Select Program for investors?
  • How can bridge financing help investors close a deal, even if they don’t qualify for 95% loan to value?
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/

Resort Renovations: From Nothing to a 200-Guest Venue

by | Mar 3, 2023 | , ,

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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.

In this episode, you will learn about:
  • How a family of five lives in a 400-square-foot nurse’s office and invests in renovations
  • How a couple purchased an old summer camp facility and renovated it to host weddings and retreats
  • How a former teacher is running a successful event and short-term rental business without a commercial kitchen and with limited zoning regulations.

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

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/