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by | Jun 24, 2022 | , ,

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This week’s podcast guest is Tim Tsai, Real Estate Investor, Mentor & Coach. In this episode, Tim shares with us tips on how to manage properties remotely, and how to leverage your portfolio. We learn about  Delaware Statuary, Trust ( DST) along with investing in Waikiki Hawaii as a Canadian. Tune in for more insights with Tim!

After retiring himself at the age of 30, Tim began to pursue another goal and passion of his – helping others who are committed to achieving financial freedom do the same.

With the help of Rich Dad Education in Canada, Tim successfully became financially free 2 years (25 months to be exact) after his first training.  In the past few years, Tim has built cash-flowing portfolios in Canada, the US and the UK, using a variety of strategies – income properties, lease options (both residential and commercial), creative financing, flip, wholesale, infill development, and mobile home parks, etc.

Tim has learned the power of connecting people firsthand and helping others reach their goals.  This has been the core concept of his business model.  Today, he is passionate about paying it forward and helping others reach their financial goals and increase their financial education through real estate investing.
In this episode, you will learn about:
  • Managing properties remotely
  • How to leverage your real estate
  • Delaware Statuary Trust
  • Investing in Waikiki Hawaii as a Canadian
  • Insights on mindset and health

Get in touch with Tim:
Facebook Personal Profile: www.facebook.com/theonlytimtsai
Facebook Personal Page: www.facebook.com/thetimtsai
Instagram: @thetimtsai
LinkedIn: timtsai
Email:  tim@trustyourtalent.ca
This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Jesse Bobrowski of Calvert Mortgages
White Elm Design White Elm Design
Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages
Meghan Chomut CFP – Meghan Chomut

CMHC financing and multifamily investing

by | Jun 17, 2022 | , ,

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This week’s podcast guest is Casey Grey

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • CMHC financing and multifamily investment insights
  • What is an environmental assessment?
  • Refinancing and knowing your exit strategy
  • What is NOI or Net Operating Income?
  • Construction risks and challenges in 2022
  • The importance of communication and doing your due diligence on a property.

 

In this episode, we will learn about Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and multi-family investing. Casey talks about the importance of environmental assessments and the importance of doing your due diligence when purchasing a property.
We learn about certain risks and challenges for construction in 2022 and much more, tune in for a great conversation with lots of valuable insights!Casey is the founder of the award-winning sustainable building company, The Conscious Builder, the host of The Conscious Builder Podcast and The Conscious Builder Show on YouTube and the founder of The Conscious Builder Academy, an online course hub for future-focused builders who want to create better businesses. He has written almost 400 blog posts on topics such as marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, personal development, sustainability and more.Casey brings almost two decades of experience to the construction industry and over a decade of experience in running, owning and growing multiple businesses while also staying committed to his wife and son. Casey is on a mission to help people build homes, businesses and lives in a more conscious manner.Get in touch with Casey:
Instagram:@the_conscious_builder
Website: www.caseygrey.com
Email: casey@cgreyconstruction.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty
Jon TenBrinke Black Jack Contracting
Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages
Sue Ore and Susan Corcoran from Complete Properties Inc

Mortgage Investment Corporations- The who, what, where and why!

by | Jun 10, 2022 | , ,

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This week’s podcast guest is Jesse Bobrowski, Vice-President at Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corp. Jesse dissects Mortgage Investment Corporations (MIC) for us and gives us the play-by-play of exactly how they work. Jesse talks about What a MIC is, why you would want to invest in it and the potential of returns in MIC investing. Jesse also shares with us insights and advice when purchasing property in Alberta and his top tips when investing in that province. Tune in for some excellent insight and conversation.


Jesse began his REI adventure about 14 years ago after graduating from university and moving to Alberta from Ontario. He met a husband and wife team of private lenders and ended up working with them just as the sub-prime crisis happened. He then learned the ropes and what not to do. Now at Calvert, he focuses on creating solutions for flippers with amazing programs in Ontario and Alberta. Calvert is in essence a private fund where investors buy shares and earn money through the interest and fees that Calvert obtains through its mortgages.

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • Buying Property Insights in Alberta
  • What is a Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC)
  • Why invest in a MIC?
  • How long is the investing capital tied up in MIC?
  • Average type of potential returns in MIC investing
  • Understanding the risks investing in MIC and what to look at

Get in touch with Jesse:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calverthomemortgage_/
Website: chmic.ca
Email: jesse@chmic.caThis episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty
Voytek Mardula of US Properties
Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages
Meghan Chomut CFP – Meghan Chomut

Investing in Michigan and Florida

by | Jun 3, 2022 | , ,

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Guest: James Lloyd and Voytek Mardula, Real Estate Investors

Have you ever wondered what it was like to invest in the U.S? Do you listen to podcasts that are geared towards investing in the U.S? Well, investing in the U.S. is a whole different ballgame and it would be a whole lot simpler if you hired an expert to help you get started.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Rental insights in Michigan and Florida
  • Landlord and Tenant Laws in Michigan
  • What Real Estate Investing strategies work well in Michigan
  • What Real Estate prices look like currently in Michigan
  • What to know about taxes when investing in real estate
  • Insights on refinancing properties in the US

In this episode, James and Voytek teach us about investing in the US, particularly in Michigan and Florida. They go over landlord and tenant laws and rental insights in those states. We will also hear about their preferred investment strategies and what those look like in the current real estate market. They share information on what to consider for taxes when investing in the United States as well as what refinancing looks like.James Lloyd is the Canadian Sales Manager for USProperties.ca. With over 17 years of definitive experience in hospitality and sales management experience, he has a passion for customer service and client relations.  A graduate of the New York Restaurant School, James began his early career in restaurant management in New York City at several award-winning Manhattan restaurants.

Upon returning to Canada, James transitioned into retail and then corporate sales management before finding his home at US Properties. On a daily basis, he is responsible for overseeing the company’s client development and helping Canadian investors every step of the way with a turnkey solution for purchasing cash flow positive real estate in the Detroit area.

Voytek Mardula, a lifelong entrepreneur, has owned and operated businesses in various industries over the last 25 years, including hospitality, brand name apparel and telecommunications. In the last 12 years, he has also gained extensive experience in investing in and managing rental properties, both in the US and Canada.

Voytek’s current focus is on US real estate, primarily in Detroit. In addition to buying and selling turnkey investment properties in the US, the property management company which he owns and operates and manages over 300 doors in the greater Detroit area.

Get in touch with James & Voytek:
Website: https://www.usproperties.ca/

Real Estate Investing over the last 20 years

by | May 27, 2022 | , ,

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In this episode, you will learn about:

  • What the short term strategy looked like 20 years ago
  • How they scaled their student rental portfolio
  • Challenges in today’s real estate market
  • The challenges in finding a deal in today’s market
  • How real estate changed their lifestyle
  • How Laura and Matt invested in real estate based on their lifestyle
In this episode we will hear from Matt and Laura Hawkins who have been investing for 20 years. They talk about the early days of AirBNBing their parents cottage 20 years ago and what that looked like compared to the short term rental strategy now. They share with us how they have scaled their portfolio and use their real estate investing success to improve their lifestyle. They talk about all the strategies that have allowed them to achieve this success and the lessons learned that come along side!
Laura and Matt Hawkins – Matt started in real estate in 2003 when he was just 19 with a short term cottage rental where he partnered with his parents. Shortly after, Matt and Laura moved on to buying and renovating student rentals in Guelph. Using a very slow version of BRRRR and leveraging their principal residence HELOC they continued to grow their portfolio while finishing post secondary, starting and growing their careers, getting married and having 3 beautiful kids. Recently they transitioned from student rentals to multi family and completed their first duplex conversion in Lindsay Ontario and are currently working on a major renovation to a huge century home Triplex in Peterborough. Matt and Laura are serial entrepreneurs and own a civil landscape construction company in Stouffville and a small HR consulting business. They currently self manage their portfolio and have plans to get into larger multifamily and development deals in the near future.Get in touch with Laura and Matt Hawkins
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidney_investments/
Email:laura_hawkins@outlook.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Dylan Suitor Elevation Realty
Jesse Brobrowski at Calvert Mortgages
Meghan Chomut meghanchomut CFP
Dalia Barsoum Streetwise Mortgages

Helping Women Invest in Real Estate

by | May 20, 2022 | , ,

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In this episode, you will learn about:

  • Joint venture strategy insights
  • Making the shift from real estate investing to property development
  • The Risks and benefits of developing property
  • How women invest differently in Real Estate
  • The mindset shift to becoming a Passive Investor

In this podcast, we learn about how to succeed as a woman in real estate. Liza discusses why she loves joint venture opportunities and why it may work for you. She shares her experience in becoming a land developer and what that shift looks like. We dive deeper into the mindset and invest passively in real estate. Tune in for more great insight.

Guest: Liza Rogers, Real Estate Investor, Developer, and Founder of Women’s Real Estate Network

Liza Rogers is a real estate investor, property developer, and founder of the Women’s Real Estate Network, a BC-based social enterprise focused on creating community and collaboration.

She has 25 years of experience in global tourism and events, including management of international vacation properties.

Liza is a visionary who excels at attracting financial partners! Currently, she’s working on projects that respect wild spaces and biodiversity, preserve multi-family character homes, and advocate for and invest in cohousing/coliving initiatives.

Her approach to real estate investing emphasizes the importance of teams and partnerships
in enhancing social, cultural, and environmental values in our communities. Her passion is bringing a holistic lens to her work and being an example that wealth isn’t just about money.

Get in touch with Liza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Liza_Rogers1 / https://www.instagram.com/wrenclub/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wren4us/
Email: info@wren.club
Website: https://wren.club

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Dylan Suitor Elevation Realty
Jon TenBrinke BlackJack Contracting Inc
Dalia Barsoum Streetwise Mortgages
Sue Ore and Susan Corcoran Complete Properties Inc 

Sarah in the Hot Seat- Mindset in Real Estate

by | May 13, 2022 | , ,

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In this episode, you will learn about:

  • About Sarah Larbi and how she got started in Real Estate Investing
  • How Sarah started the Where Should I Invest Podcast
  • How to build your mindset of financial freedom & freedom of time
  • How to get out of your own way and execute your plans
  • Why a growth mindset matters
  • The value of having a coach /mentor throughout your career
  • Some of Sarah’s lessons learned during her real estate journey
  • What Sarah is up to now!

This week’s podcast guest is the host of your Where Should I Invest Podcast! Sarah Larbi. In this podcast, we get a deeper look into who Sarah Larbi is and how and why she got started.Guest:  Sarah Larbi, Coach, Real Estate Investor and Developer

Sarah Larbi specializes in helping take the mystery out of homeownership for Canadians who thought real estate investing was going to be out of reach. She has earned their trust and respect by having the drive and focus to embark, build and grow a 7-figure, 10 property. 14 door, investment portfolio by her mid 30’s all whilst employed full time. She was able to exit the job world as of Fall 2020, only 7 years after buying her first investment property.

Through her various coaching programs, Sarah has helped students go from their first property to planning retirement in around 10-15 years.

Hosting two podcasts herself Where Should I Invest? And as co-host on The REITE Club, which have both reached a Top 50 all-time ranking in investing in Apple podcasts. Sarah also is a producer and Co-Host for The Every Day Investor Show with Rav Toor, which can be found on CHCH.  Sarah interviews fellow real estate investors about their strategies and geographical focus, providing audiences with valuable insights and actionable tactics for their own real estate goals.

When not attending various real estate and investor conferences and events or looking for her next investment property, Sarah can be found enjoying her time outdoors with friends and family at her vacation investment property in the Kawarthas.

Get in touch with Sarah 

Email: Sarah@sarahlarbi.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
White Elm White Elm Design
US Properties US Properties
Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages 

How to scale in the Nova Scotia Real Estate Market

by | Apr 29, 2022 |

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Guest: Victoria Cluney,Real Estate Investor.

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • Victoria’s top strategy choice when investing
  • Insights on passive investing
  • The importance of having a Property Manager
  • Tips and insights on buying property virtually
  • Insights on the Nova Scotia Real Estate Market

This week’s podcast guest is Victoria Cluney. Victoria shares with us her insights on investing in Novia Scotia and tells us her favorite investing strategy. We get some tips on how to purchase property virtually as Victoria invests in another province across Canada and has been able to scale successfully. Tune in to this podcast for some great nuggets of knowledge on real estate investing in Canada.Guest: Victoria Cluney, Real Estate Investor ,Victoria has been investing in real estate for over 17 years. She currently lives in Ottawa, ON; however she specializes in the Nova Scotia market. She has built a dependable team of realtors, property managers, lawyers and contractors across the province. She has experience building new construction, renovations, property management, tenant selection, Airbnb’s, flips, buy and holds, off market investing, local investing and long distance investing. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Psychology and serving as a Senior Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. She has bought and sold over 15 properties and currently owns 14 doors – 9 with JV’s as the managing partner.Get in touch with Victoria 

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Jon TenBrinke of Black Jack Contracting Inc
Sue Ore & Susan Corcoran of Complete Properties
Dalia Barsoum of Street Wise Mortgages 

Tips on scaling your investment portfolio in Alberta

by | Apr 29, 2022 | , ,

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In this episode, you will learn about:

  • Making your investment portfolio pandemic proof
  • Tips on how to ensure your rents are sustainable
  • Insights on current and future mortgage rates
  • The truth about forced and unforced appreciation
  • Details of the Landlord-Tenant Act in Alberta
  • The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Property Manager

Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

This week’s podcast guest is Jared Hope. Jared shares how he scaled his properties and how you can too. We learn tips on how to make sure your rents are sustainable and details on the landlord Tenant Act in Alberta. He also talks about property appreciation and the pros and cons of hiring a property manager. Tune in for more great insight!

Guest: CEO & Founder of Tilt Property Group, JARED HOPE

Jared Hope is a Canadian ex-NHL player, avid income property investor and Founder/CEO of Tilt Property Group. Jared lives in Edmonton, Alberta, and owns over 280 properties.

Jared founded Tilt Property Group in 2003, with his wife, Krista Hope.
Tilt is Edmonton’s most comprehensive property management and real estate investment company that makes it easy for any Canadian to own income property.

Jared’s purpose is to teach people to create wealth through income property while avoiding the expensive mistakes he made when he started out on his own. He takes a strict NO-Nonsense stance at his speaking engagements and shares candidly what it takes to win at the game of property investment.

Get in touch with Jared:
Website: www.tiltgroup.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-hope-a5494a117/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejaredhope
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiltgroup/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Jon TenBrinke of Black Jack Contracting Inc
Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty
Meghan Chomut meghanchomut CFP

Multi-unit commercial & residential Financing 101

by | Apr 22, 2022 | , ,

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In this episode, you will learn about:
  • Difference between commercial and residential financing
  • How to scale your portfolio with multi-family commercial units 
  • Single-family to multifamily conversion in terms of financing
  • Insights and tips investors should know about commercial financing 
  • The benefits to CHMC for investors considering exiting. 
Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest
This week’s podcast guest is Dalia Barsoum, Real Estate Investor & Mortgage Broker. In this episode Dalia teaches us about the ins and outs of multi-family financing. She walks us through the difference between residential and commercial, and how the transition is possible. Dalia also reviews how to scale using multi family financing and conversions. To hear more from Dalia about financing and how to scale your investment portfolio get your tickets for the multi family conference today where she is a guest speaker.
May 14th-15th https://multifamilyconference.ca
Special Discount Code: Streetwise15 

Dalia Barsoum is an award-winning mortgage broker and a financial advisor with over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, spanning lending, wealth management strategy, and real estate.In 2011, she launched Streetwise Mortgages, a boutique brokerage that specializes in servicing real estate investors and self-employed clients across Ontario.

She is the author of Amazon’s Best Seller: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want, a public speaker, a regular columnist for the Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine and contributes to various media outlets on the topics of Real Estate investing and financing; including Rogers TV, Toronto Money Show, the Toronto Investor Forum, Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP), CBC as well as various GTA-based investment groups

 
Get in touch with Dalia:
Website: https://www.streetwisemortgages.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/streetwisemortgages/
Email:dbarsoum@streetwisemortgages.comThis episode has been brought to you in part by;
Jon TenBrinke of Black Jack Contracting Inc
Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages
Meghan Chomut meghanchomut

BRRRRing Success Story: meet one of Sarah’s students!

by | Apr 15, 2022 | , ,

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In this episode, you will learn about:
  • How Amit found success through the BRRRR coaching program and using the BRRRR Strategy
  • How to unlock equity using your existing property
  • What buying your first investment deal can look like
  • How to find a good power team
  • Where you can find off-market deals
  • Tips for new investors starting out
  • The Do’s & Dont’s when considering Joint venture partnershipsListen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

In this week’s episode, Amit discusses his experience with the BRRRR Real Estate Investing Program with Sarah. He breaks down some of the challenges new investors face and shares top tips on the things new investors should know before investing. Amit talks about how to find a good power team and why it’s important. He reveals how he found some of the best deals off-market, and how you can too!

Amit has found success in expanding his real estate portfolio by using the skills and tools learned in the BRRRR Course. Amit Parkash is in the financial industry and has always been interested in learning more about real estate. He encountered Sarah’s BRRRR course during the pandemic and shares his experiences on how you can practically apply her very simple but effective techniques. The most important thing being ‘Take Action’.

Do not miss your opportunity to leverage the BRRRR strategy to expand your portfolio. Check out the current course sale Sarah has on now! :

https://sarahlarbi.com/brrrr2022/

Get in touch with Amit:
Instagram: Parkash7072
Email:amitandesha@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages
James Lloyd & Voytek Mardula of US Properties
Jesse Bobrowski of Calvert Home Mortgage
Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty
Jon Tenbrinke of Black Jack Contracting Inc.
Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build
Meghan Chomut CFP of – Meghan Chomut CFP
Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

How Gen Z & Millennials Can Still Be Investors

by | Apr 8, 2022 | , ,

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In this episode, you will learn about:

  • Jordon and Evan’s top tips on how you can still get into the Real Estate Market
  • How they found deals through the pandemic
  • Their advice on different types of creative financing strategies
  • Different challenges with partnerships and how to scale using them
  • The benefits and challenges of having In-house construction

Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

This week’s podcast guests are Jordan King and Evan Unger – Real Estate Investors


In this week’s episode, Evan and Jordon discuss the current state of the real estate market and how young and new investors should not be afraid to jump in! They go over tips on how to find deals and how to get creative with financing. JV partnerships can be a great method to use to scale your portfolio in this episode we find out how, and what challenges can be expected. Tune in for some great insight and tips!

Evan Ungar is a Business Marketing Strategist, Amazon best selling author in “Goal planning and success”, Entrepreneur, and Communications professional. He has built companies in many industries such as Financial, Health Care, Tech, and Entertainment.

Jordan Alexander King is a business entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. Owner of Alexander King Enterprises, a holdings company that is also the parent company of 4 other businesses as well as a founding partner in Tuk Capital (business brokerage).

Get in touch with Jordan and Evan:
Website: https://tukcapital.com/
Instagram:
@kingkomm91
@evanungar

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TUKcapital/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

White Elm Design Build White Elm Design Build
Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty
Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages
Meghan Chomcut meghanchomut