Well Off Podcast
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCanadian real estate investors, this is for you! The Well Off Podcast is for those that want to learn how to invest in real estate or scale their portfolio in Ontario and in other provinces in Canada. We discuss wealth, business and relationships. Inspirational and positive content to help you on your journey to becoming "well off". Presented by Georges El Masri, an Ontario real estate investor and realtor.
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Scaling From 0 to 12 Rental Property Units with Cory Matthews
April 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBCory Matthews has been in Real estate for the past ten years. He and his wife started investing in real estate in 2015. They had a very small budget when it came to renovating their first rental property and they’ve built their portfolio to 12 units to this point. On this episode, we discuss: - Learning about renovations through DIYs and hiring the right contractors - His real estate journey and how he started with very little and was able to apply the BRRR strategy - How he was able to...
OSFI Mortgage Rule Changes, Inflation & Real Estate Headlines with Daniel Foch
April 01, 2024 11:01 - 52 minutes - 24.4 MBDaniel Foch is a real estate broker, working in the real estate industry for over 15 years. Daniel and his team have transacted over $250M in real estate across a variety of asset classes. Daniel was an active instructor, contributor and researcher in the University of Guelph’s Real Estate Faculty. He hosts The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast. On this episode, we discuss: The latest real estate news headlines like: Inflation in the US and its impact on the Canadian economy Re...
25 Properties in 5 years, Overleverage, wholesaling with Austin Yeh
March 14, 2024 16:46 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBAustin Yeh is a mortgage agent at Vine Group and a seasoned real estate investor. He started with $40,000 in savings in late 2018 and expanded his real estate portfolio to over 25 properties within 5 years. He also founded RISE Network and co-hosts the RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast. On this episode, we discuss: - How he was able to grow his portfolio quickly - How being featured in a Toronto Life articles changed his life - Why he got into the wholesaling business - Being ove...
House Flipping Mistakes and Major Hoarder Homes with Luc Boiron
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBLuc Boiron is a leading Canadian real estate investor who has been investing since 2007. Luc is a former lawyer who also holds an MBA, but left that world in 2016 to start Bliss Realty Inc. with the goal of flipping houses. Since then, he has built one of the largest residential property acquisition companies in Canada and has bought and sold over 850 houses across the country. With an in-house team of over 30 employees, Luc has also grown his residential rental portfolio with a mix of singl...
Syndications, Apartments in the United States, STR with Jose Jafferji
February 01, 2024 12:00Jose Jafferji is responsible for acquisitions, business strategy & growth, risk management and investor relations. Jose’s key focus is enhancing financial and operational performance to meet investment return targets using various strategies like short term rentals and multifamily apartment buildings. On this episode, we discuss: Buying his first Hamilton apartment building in 2019 Buying another similar building within 6 months Refinancing 2 buildings through CMHC Attending US i...
House Hacking and Triplex Conversions with Michael Lombardi
January 17, 2024 16:47 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBMichael Lombardi shares how his experience in other fields helped him get into real estate investments. His journey in real estate investment began in Toronto in 2016 with a triplex house hack, progressing through a series of moves including an accidental BRRR in Brantford and multiple conversion projects in Welland. Adding value through intentional renovations has been central to his strategy. The influence of his family, particularly his mother, a career property manager, has been invaluab...
Creative Financing and Strategic Investing with Myuren Chanthirakumar
December 07, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBMany yearn to have a successful real estate portfolio, but only some truly understand the mechanisms behind it. Today, we focus on an inspiring story of creative financing and strategic investing with Myuren Chanthirakumar, a commercial appraiser and steadfast real estate investor, who shares his journey to owning an impressive portfolio of 14 properties and over 40 doors. In this episode, you'll be able to: Understand the value of building and financing Understand lender requirement...
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Glenn Gosling's Guide to Ontario's Landlord-Tenant Laws
November 23, 2023 11:30 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDespite your best efforts to navigate the complexities of the landlord-tenant relationship in Ontario, you may find yourself stuck in a cycle of ineffective communication and costly legal battles. Your attempts to enforce lease agreements and resolve conflicts may be met with resistance, leading to a breakdown in trust and an unsustainable rental business. Advocacy has always been my passion, and now I advocate for landlords to ensure fair and equitable landlord-tenant relationships. - Gle...
Patience and Education in Real Estate Investing: Insights from Abdellah Majd on Growing Existing Portfolios
November 09, 2023 11:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBDo you desire to expand your real estate portfolio and thrive in today's market? Are you searching for a solution that will enable you to achieve this desired outcome? Look no further! Our guest today will share valuable insights that will empower you to grow your existing real estate portfolio and conquer the challenges of the current market landscape. With his solution, you can attain the outcome you've yearned for in your real estate investments. Building for the next generation is wh...
Land Severance and Infill Development: Dan Illes Reveals the Power of Urban Planning and Strategic Investments
October 27, 2023 12:43 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWhen you look at a piece of land, do you see potential? It's all about buying properties, splitting the land, and constructing new units for rental purposes. Quite often, the size of the lot matters less than the potential it represents. Unearth that creativity, dust off your strategic brain, tackle the process with open eyes, and who knows? You could turn something ordinary into extraordinary. If you can essentially wipe out your land cost from a new build, you're already put yourself a fa...
Level Up Your Real Estate Game: The Power of a Well Built Investment Team with Jessica Narula
October 19, 2023 10:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIf you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your real estate investments constantly struggling to achieve the results you desire, then you are not alone! Instead of experiencing successful real estate ventures, you may face missed opportunities, costly mistakes, and a lack of expertise in critical areas. Instead, take responsibility, don't try to do everything yourself, and pay attention to the power of a strong investment team. Jessica Narula is an accomplished real estate ...
Maximizing Quality and Adapting to Market Changes: Insights from Cory Froc
October 12, 2023 10:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBCory Froc is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur who's been making waves in the industry since 2006. With a focus on residential conversions, he has recently branched out into larger developmental projects. From buying low-cost properties in unattractive neighbourhoods to managing duplex and triplex conversions in the highly sought-after Niagara area, Cory has navigated both the ups and downs of investing with resiliency. Today, in the second significant real estate cycle ...
From Entrepreneurial Beginner to Expert: Jack Bernstein on the Power of Mentorship
October 05, 2023 10:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBJack Bernstein is a serial entrepreneur and established real estate investor with an impressive journey rich with experiences to share. As a child growing up in Mississauga, he was surrounded the better things in life, sparking curiosity about a life beyond his own. After a short career as a professional snowboarder, he launched a startup at the age of 18. For five years, he navigated the stormy seas of business, learning and growing with each hurdle. However, it wasn't until a stint in ...
Elevate Your Wellness: Nourishing the Body and Mind to Conquer Stress with Kirsten Colella and Eileen Fauster
September 28, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBLeading a balanced life can sometimes seem like an impossible task, especially in today's fast-paced world. However, establishing harmony among different facets of life (personal, professional, physical, and emotional) can have profound benefits. It elevates overall well-being, enhances resilience in dealing with stress, and fosters healthier relationships with oneself and others. Bridging the gaps between stress, health, and well-being is the nutritionist tag team, Kirsten Colella and Ei...
Building a Strong Landlord Community: Advocacy and Legislation with Kayla Andrade
September 21, 2023 10:30 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBBeing a landlord in Ontario comes with its own unique set of challenges. From slow eviction processes to dealing with damages left by tenants, these problems can often result in significant financial losses. Kayla Andrade, my guest for this week's episode, sheds light on these issues. Kayla's journey into understanding landlord-tenant relationships started close to home in her childhood community in Newfoundland. Her early experiences living in government housing offered her a unique insi...
Abandoned Renovations, Garden Suites and Construction Entrepreneurship with Seif El-Sahly
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBSeif El-Sahly is a self-made entrepreneur who has breathed new life into over 150 units in three years. Born in Abu Dhabi from a family of engineers, he sailed into the Canadian construction industry in 2006, and in just a decade, he went from being an employee to running his own construction company. His hands-on approach is rooted in an eye-opening experience in 2016 when he took over an abandoned renovation job and turned it into a showcase of his organic learning. Seif's massive lea...
Maximizing Land and Building Development Potential with Ben Julius
September 07, 2023 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTo solve the housing issues faced in Canada will require innovation. Our guest this week, Ben Julius, approaches the challenges of land use and best building use with a creativity that sees a 91 lot land development turn into 132 lots and unit space for 1200 square foot apartments turn into two apartments leveraging technology. As an active real estate developer and founder of Lionheart Development, a thriving land development company based in Southern Ontario, Ben is the go-to guy for l...
The Future of Real Estate: Rule Changes and Revenue Generation with Darren Voros
August 24, 2023 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45 MBDarren Voros is a seasoned real estate investor and developer with an innate grasp of the intricate dynamics inherent to property investing. His trajectory is as remarkable as it is unique, transitioning from a globetrotting musical theatre luminary to an adept and hands-on real estate magnate. From his formative years gracing stages worldwide to orchestrating the management of a robust real estate portfolio valued at $30 million, his narrative resounds with echoes of passion and unwaver...
Mastering Rental Markets: Insights from Cameron Griffith
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBCameron Griffith is a real estate maverick who unexpectedly stumbled upon the secrets of profitable investing. Hailing from a large family in Ontario's heart, his journey commenced when he channelled his competitive spirit during a recession by purchasing a wartime home. Little did he know that this would begin his remarkable venture into real estate. Balancing his successful elevator business alongside property investments, his unyielding determination paved the way for new opportunities. ...
Taking Calculated Risks and Seizing New Opportunities with Zack Brittain
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBZack Brittain is a real estate enthusiast who entered the industry in his mid-20s, inspired by a book from his mother. Despite initially having no interest in real estate investment, he embraced the field and shaped his career and wealth. Starting as a realtor, he learned valuable lessons about setting realistic goals and the importance of patient investing. His success story emphasizes taking calculated risks and seizing opportunities at the right time. He became a successful real estate...
From Franchise Success to Gas Stations: Mohit Kanyan's Path to Real Estate
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBMohit Kanyan, a young student from India, travelled to Canada to pursue his master's studies and ended up running a successful student franchise business for College Pro Painting. Through his interactions with investor clients, he developed a fascination for real estate investing, which led him to take a detour from his initial path. His ability to navigate international education and immigration systems, along with his business acumen, played a crucial role in his success. Starting with ...
Power of Resilience, Courage, and Faith, Ana Marins Success Formula
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBAna Marin is an extraordinary businesswoman and entrepreneur renowned for her unwavering commitment to growth and ability to seize opportunities. Hailing from Mexico, Ana and her family decided to migrate to Canada when she was just six years old. This dramatic change injected her with an enduring belief in the limitless potential of fresh starts. With a natural inclination towards learning and entrepreneurship, she found her calling in the real estate industry. Ana has cultivated thrivin...
Reviving Distressed Properties: Lessons from Darcy White
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBDarcy White is a visionary real estate entrepreneur who possesses the remarkable ability to turn ordinary properties into thriving community assets. With an impressive track record of revitalizing neglected buildings, he has earned a reputation for delivering valuable and affordable housing solutions while making a positive impact on the communities he serves. Equipped with an unwavering "no problem is insurmountable" mindset, he fearlessly navigates the challenges of property investment...
Diversify, Network, and Succeed: Real Estate Investing Tips with Glen Sutherland
July 13, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBGlen Sutherland is an experienced Canadian real estate investor focusing on the US market. He grew up in a small town in Ontario and showed an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. He started a landscaping business and later ran a screen printing company. His interest in real estate investment was sparked when he recognized the potential of a townhouse purchase that resulted in a significant profit. Since then, he has steadily grown his portfolio through strategic investments, empha...
Due Diligence to Exit Strategies: Insider Multifamily Investment Tips from Dalia Barsoum
July 07, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBDalia Barsoum is a highly experienced real estate expert and the founder of Streetwise Wealth and Streetwise Mortgages. She has a remarkable history of successfully funding over $1 billion in mortgage volume and overseeing over 2700 transactions, establishing her as a trusted and respected figure in commercial multifamily property investing. Her expertise lies in utilizing innovative strategies and employing a data-driven approach to help investors navigate the ever-changing landscape and...
Maximizing Real Estate Profitability: Ryan Carr's Secrets to Sustainable Success
June 29, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBRyan Carr is a successful real estate investor known for his ability to identify untapped opportunities in the market. With a background as a mechanic, he approaches property development from a unique angle. Over a decade in the industry, Ryan has honed his land planning and property portfolio management skills. He encourages fellow investors to prioritize work-life balance and avoid burnout for long-term success. His innovative strategies and out-of-the-box solutions have earned him a r...
Tony Robbins Inspired: Dylan Suitor's Journey to Financial Freedom
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDylan Suitor is a realtor, real estate agent, investor, and entrepreneur renowned for his exceptional personal growth and development skills. Leveraging his innate ability to spot profitable investment prospects, he has successfully built an impressive real estate portfolio and guided numerous individuals toward similar achievements. With an unwavering commitment to ongoing learning and self-improvement, he consistently ranks among the most highly-rated real estate agents in Oakville an...
Escaping Communism and Building Wealth: Mike Beer's Real Estate Journey
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBMike Beer is a highly accomplished real estate investor who has triumphed over numerous obstacles in his relentless pursuit of financial independence. Originally from Poland, Mike Beer and his family immigrated to Canada, which eventually led him to uncover his unwavering passion for real estate investment. With a focus on apartment buildings in Ontario, Mike wholeheartedly dedicates himself to empowering his investors to secure a prosperous financial future for their loved ones—an oppor...
Mastering Multi-family Renovations: Budget-friendly and Long-lasting Solutions from Mark Yataco
June 08, 2023 16:11 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBMark Yataco is a seasoned general contractor and real estate investor based in Toronto who specializes in cost-effective renovations for multi-family properties. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on durability and low-maintenance living spaces, Mark has successfully helped numerous investors achieve their financial goals. Through tailored solutions and strategic product selection, Mark guides investors in making smart decisions that yield maximum returns on their investments. Combini...
Investing in Mid-size Apartment Buildings: Expert Insights from Kasey Wong - Episode 153
June 01, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBKasey Wong started investing in real estate in 2003 with single-family homes and triplexes. Over the years, he transitioned to mid-sized apartment buildings in secondary markets like the Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge Triangle and St. Catharine's. With a background in banking and property management, Kasey has worked for major players like CIBC, TD Asset Management, Brookfield, and Cap REIT. Now, Kasey specializes in creating investment opportunities and raising capital for his real esta...
E152 - Wealth, Market Projections, Marketing with Sam McDadi
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBSam McDadi is a Canadian entrepreneur, real estate broker, and philanthropist. He has a unique and innovative approach to the real estate business. He continues to be one of the top ranking realtors in Canada and has been for many years. He has supported various charitable organizations and initiatives over the years. He’s an avid sports fan and can often be seen court side at Raptors games. On this episode, we discuss: Does Sam’s wealth come from selling real estate or owning it? Ho...
E151 - Bartending, Tenant from Hell, Cottages with Andrea McDonald
May 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBAndrea and her husband John Paul began investing in real estate in 2009. Over the last decade they have grown their portfolio to consist of a variety of investment properties, including straight rentals, rent-to-owns, duplexes, commercial units and more recently pre-construction condos, cottage properties and joint ventures. In addition to these investments they both share a love for home renovations and have taken on extensive projects of their personal homes. Andrea manages their portfolio...
E150 - Apartment Building Acquisitions, Coaching, Interest Rates with Michael Ponte
May 07, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBMichael Ponte is the founder and President of Prosperity Real Estate Investments Ltd. He’s a real estate investor and entrepreneur who specialize in the acquisition, renovation and appreciation of numerous properties in Alberta. Since 2001 Michael has built the Prosperity brand into a diversified investment and management company. Prosperity Real Estate Investments currently own over $10 million in cash-flowing real-estate assets primarily in residential and multi-family properties. ...
E149 - Launching a REIT, Recent Apartment Acquisitions with Mark Baltazar
May 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBMark began his real estate investing career in 2015 focusing on single family rehab projects. He then shifted to commercial multifamily in 2018, growing a portfolio of over $40 million in assets under management to date. Mark is the Co-Founder of Peak Multifamily Investments, a real estate fund management firm dedicated to helping Canadians grow their wealth through apartment building investing. In early 2023, Mark and his business partner completed the establishment of a private REIT (Real ...
E148 - Unproductive RESPs, Selling her Portfolio with Monika Jazyk
April 21, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBMonika Jazyk is a Real Estate Investment Specialist and Wealth Builder and Founder of RPI Education. She’s a driven entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people build wealth, through real Estate. On this episode, we discuss: Why RESPs are unproductive Why Monika sold most of her portfolio in 2020 How she has shifted her investment criteria Why she’s exploring mid term executive rentals Her Florida development project You can reach out to Monika by visiting www.rpi...
E147 - Toronto, Hamilton and Florida Real Estate Investments with Francesco Porretta
April 14, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBFrancesco Porretta was licensed as a Real Estate agent in 2008. He actively invests in Real Estate, Stocks and has renovated apartments, completed property conversions and many other renovations for over a decade to increase rental returns. He has recently started investing in Florida with a short term rental strategy. On this episode we discuss: The beginning of his investment journey in Toronto, ON Why he started exploring opportunities in Hamilton, ON Converting his bungalow int...
E146 - Investor VISA, Self Storage, Assisted Living with Martin and Lyne
April 07, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 19.4 MBMartin and Lyne are real estate investors specialising in self storage and assisted living facility developments in the United States. Early on in their real estate journey, they became the top producer of off-market multifamily opportunities in New Brunswick, focusing on wholesaling, BRRRRs with OPM, flipping and STR. On this episode we discuss: Acquiring an investor VISA and how they could help others do the same Why they moved to Las Vegas (from New Brunswick) Why they moved awa...
E145 - Military, Nova Scotia Real Estate and Motels with Victoria Cluney
April 01, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBVictoria has over 18 years of experience in real estate investing, and now business acquisitions with her newest venture “a waterfront motel in Nova Scotia”. She’S an experienced leader, having served in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 21 years. She’S also very active in the real estate community. On this episode, we discuss: Growing up in a military family The start of her real estate portfolio and why she had to rent her house Why she invests in Nova Scotia Her exciting new ...
E144 - Real Estate, Music, Opportunities with Evan and Jordan
March 22, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBEvan Ungar is a performance-driven entrepreneur. He’s currently a partner at Choice Renovations Canada, Tuk Developments, and Tuk Capital. Evan broke two Guinness World Records for the highest standing jump. He owns multi-million-dollar holdings in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Jordan King has set up several successful companies since 2011 and is a partnered with Evan on the companies mentioned above. On this episode, we discuss: How the real estate and entertainment industries inter...
E143 - Bear Trusts, Corp Structures, Estate Planning with Hussein Kudrati
March 15, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBHussein Kudrati is a well travelled lawyer and entrepreneur. Hussein grew up in Kenya and eventually relocated to Canada. He’s currently a real estate lawyer based out of Burlington, ON and specializes in working with real estate investors. Hussein is also a passionate golfer and fisherman. On this episode, we discuss: Using bear trusts 3 tier corp structure for real estate Estate planning and how to save significant amount on taxes Why Title Insurance is important You ...
E142 - House Hacking, Investing in Burlington Ontario with Shannon and Tobias
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBShannon Sullivan graduated from Sheridan College with an advanced diploma in Interior Design, and shortly after became a certified Home Staging Expert. Her passion for design led her to the housing and real estate market. Shannon, along with her partner Tobias and their three Bulldogs are based out of Burlington, Ontario. Tobias’ path into the real estate industry was a bit unconventional. Following college, Tobias entered the construction field, but shortly after realized his passion ...
E141 - Apartment Buildings, Refinancing Today, Expectations with Cory Sperle
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBCory is a successful real estate entrepreneur and investment coach in Kelowna, British Columbia. He’s been investing in Canadian Real Estate for 22 years and is an expert on multifamily investing. Cory focuses heavily on acquiring projects with significant upside potential. He has purchased 10 apartment buildings in the last decade with a value exceeding $25 Million. On this episode, we discuss: Why Cory lives in BC but invests in Edmonton Recent apartment building project case studi...
E140 - Health, Freedom, Current Challenges with Elizabeth Kelly
February 22, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBElizabeth Kelly is a long time investor, she bought her first investment property in 2005. In 2008, Elizabeth took Rich Dad Poor Dad real estate courses and realized they now owned some properties that were no longer cash flowing. They shifted to RTOs until they slowly sold them off. She has successfully flipped, wholesaled, duplexed, renovated, and re-financed dozens of properties. Elizabeth started guest speaking for Rich Dad Canada in 2010 and became company trainers in 2012. On this epis...
E139 - High School Teacher and Cash Flow Investing with Dan McMullen
February 15, 2023 11:00Dan McMullen is a High School Teacher in Markham Ontario. He currently hold 3 rental properties and is the Host of The Cashflow Crew Mastermind Group. On this episode, we discuss: Flipping a switch at 40 years old - deciding not to just work for a pension Being intentional with time - why it’s important to have partners, setting time aside for family Why he’s investing and his short term goals What he’d like his gets to get from his journey You can reach out to Dan by visit...
E138 - Commercial Real Estate, Sourcing Off Market Deals with Jesse Fragale
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBJesse Fragale is a realtor with Avison Young commercial. He’s also a real estate investor and has been investing in real estate for over 10 years with a focus on multiresidential properties. Jesse’s also the host of the “working capital” real estate podcast and provides real estate content on his YouTube channel. He holds and MBA and Master of Laws from the University of Toronto. On this episode, we discuss: Market analysis - commercial perspective How Jesse is sourcing deals today...
E137 - Recession, Ontario Data, Immigration with Nick Hill & Daniel Foch
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBDan & Nick are real estate investors and professionals that aim to educate and build a national community of the next generation of Canadian real estate investors. Their podcast is data driven and aims to provide valuable truths about investing that is enjoyed by a monthly audience of 50,000 and growing. On this episode, we discuss: How they were approached by the Canadian investor podcast network Why they choose to podcast We discuss Ontario data, including GDP and immigration W...
E136 - Canadian Real Estate Women’s Association with Alla Ladygina and Sharon Caetano
January 20, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 30 MBAlla Ladygina and Sharon Caetano are Ontario real estate investors that recently formed the Canadian Real Estate Women’s Association - a non profit association registered at a federal level. On this episode, we discuss: Sharon and Alla’s backgrounds and real estate investment journeys How Sharon got involved in real estate sales Balancing being moms, career women and investors Being the only woman at an investment club How the Canadian Real Estate Women’s Association benefits ...
E135 - Rate Announcement, 40yr Amortizations with Michael Zanzini
December 15, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MBMichael Zanzini is the Lead Mortgage Agent at BM Select and has been working primarily with investors for over 8 years. He manages portfolio structuring and strategic sessions for investors. On this episode, we discuss: The recent rate announcement and the impact he’s seeing 40 year amortization - will it be available soon? Strategies to lower monthly mortgage payments Special mortgage programs (net worth and self employed programs) Benefits of working with TD and recent change...
E134 - Rent To Own During A Housing Correction with Alfonso Salemi
December 08, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBAlfonso Salemi is the co-founder of JAAG Properties. They specialize in Rent to Own and have had over 240 successful projects. JAAG works with mortgage brokers, realtors and tenants to conduct a successful rent-to-own. On this episode, we discuss: Growing the company to 8 full time employees Today’s market impact on RTOs including higher rates What happens if appraisals come in below the pre-determined purchase price The 3 components of a successful RTO How realtors can work wi...
E133 - The Correlation Between Real Estate and Happiness with Darcy Marler
December 01, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBOver several decades, Darcy has owned over 240 doors and dealt with hundreds of tenants. In the last few years, he realized he wasn’t happy managing such a large portfolio, so he decided to sell off his rentals. Since then, he’s been able to travel and spend more time with family. This has led to an improvement in his lifestyle and to overall happiness. On this episode, we discuss: The funny reason behind why his kids aren’t interested in real estate investing Why you should focus on...