Monthly Archives: December 2021

Dive into Calgary’s Real Estate Market!

December 30, 2021Podcastpodcastthereiteclub

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In this episode you will learn about:

The Calgary real estate market in 2021
Ways to approach the Calgary market
Pros and cons of investing in Calgary
How to mitigate risks in real estate investing
Things a first-time investor should know or do before embarking on the journey
How tenancy laws are different in Alberta

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Eddie Kamps is a part-time real estate investor and realtor in Calgary. In this interview, he shared about the opportunities he’s found in Calgary over the years. The city is still undervalued compared to most other Canadian cities, especially with the massive appreciation Canada has seen elsewhere. The real estate market is now much hotter than it was. Prices are going up and rents are improving. The average house price is at a 538k which is much more affordable.

The outlook in Calgary is looking good. Lots of good jobs, a great variety of employers and very advantageous taxes. RBC recently published the affordability metrics and Calgary is at 31.5% of a family’s income vs. Vancouver where it’s almost double. Tune in to learn about this great investor-friendly market.

Get in touch with Eddie Kamps, Realtor:
Cell: 403-603-0132
Email: eddie@kampsrealty.ca

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Private Buyers – https://privatebuyers.ca/

Black Jack Contracting – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/

BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

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Things You Need to Know When Planning to Move and Invest in Costa Rica

December 23, 2021Podcastpodcastthereiteclub

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In this episode you will learn about:

Advantages of choosing Costa Rica to move and invest in
How to move and be a resident in Costa Rica
Ways to afford a cheaper home and furniture in Costa Rica
Taxes as a foreigner in Costa Rica
Managing your Canadian business remotely
Investment opportunities in Costa Rica

Natasha Cultraro is a creative real estate investor and owner of Investor’s Choice Property Management, Inc. based in Ontario, Canada. She and her family have recently moved to Costa Rica where she continues to buy Ontario and Costa Rican properties while living the “Pura Vida” lifestyle. In this interview, Natasha shared how she’s traveled around the country and has started to invest in pre-construction opportunities. She’s also identified areas that are prime for flips and how to do it. You’ll also learn about the various visas that are available to investors looking to move and or invest in this beautiful country. You can achieve the Pura Vida lifestyle and make some money investing in Central America..

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Get in touch with Natasha Cultraro:
Website: www.icpmpros.com
Email: natasha@icpmpros.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Private Buyers – https://privatebuyers.ca/

BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

The Accidental Real Estate Investors!

December 16, 2021Podcastpodcastthereiteclub

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Guests: Esther Nicolas & Matthew Regan, Real Estate Investors

Esther & Matthew have been together for 12 years and married for 7 years. They live in Ottawa with their two young children and their chocolate lab. They work on a full-time basis and find their careers very fulfilling. Esther is a French teacher and Matthew is a social worker.

Not long after moving to Ottawa, they bought their first home in 2015 and immediately added a secondary dwelling in the lower level of their bungalow. It was at this time that they fully realized the power of real estate investing. They were truly blown away by the passive income generated by ”house hacking” and what it could do for their family. In 2019, they purchased a townhouse in Ottawa, using the BRRRR method. A few months later, they used the same technique to buy another home in the Ottawa area, detached this time. In 2021, they decided to take their side-hustle to a different level and founded Matter Holdings Corp. They hired a coach to help them scale up and jumped right into multifamily investing. It appears to be paying off as they closed on an out-of-province 25-unit building last June.

In this episode you will learn about:

How to live mortgage-free
House hacking for success!
The Ottawa market
Finding opportunities in hot markets
How to create passive income
Making the most out of unused space

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Get in touch with Esther & Matthew:
Instagram: @esther.the.investor and @matthew.d.regan
Email: matterrealestate@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Building Stack – https://www.buildingstack.com/

Black Jack Contracting – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/

BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone And Grow!

December 9, 2021Podcastpodcastthereiteclub

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Guest: Danielle Unsworth, Real Estate Investor

Danielle started when she was 24 years old and she didn’t want to pay rent. She didn’t formalize her investing career until 2020. She says early on the potential that real estate investing offers. Instead of a big wedding, they used their funds to buy properties. Danielle’s husband lost his job in 2020 and they pivoted to becoming full-time real estate investors. Danielle shared how a coach helped her grow and scale. She looked at optimizing her existing portfolio and how to scale by pooling resources with family members and joint venture partners. Her journey is now leading her to larger multifamily properties, 24 units and up! Her progression was from single-family homes, small multis, and now much larger multis within a year. Get out of your comfort zone, speak to others and take action.

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In this episode you will learn about:

Sharing your journey on social media
JVs to continue scaling
Adding basement suites to maximize your existing portfolio
Forcing appreciation and refinancing
Pooling resources with family members
Moving to multifamily units

Get in touch with Danielle:
Website: https://danielleunsworth.com/
Email: invest@danielleunsworth.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Elevation Realty – http://www.elevationrealty.ca/
Private Buyers – https://privatebuyers.ca/
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

Being Intentional About Designing Your Financial Independence!

December 2, 2021Podcastpodcastthereiteclub

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Guest: Sarah & Lénard Sémajuste, Real Estate Investors

Sarah & Lénard shared their story as a couple becoming investors, facing challenges on the real estate investing side as well as infertility. They shared tips and tricks about how to get your spouse on board with real estate investing. Have you been struggling to get your partner interested? Sarah suggested that you speak about your why. It’s not about the vehicle which is real estate, it’s really about the future plans as a couple, a family, and more. Why not go on a dream date and take time to talk about your vision as a couple. This will fuel you to achieve more and overcome many obstacles. Make sure to surround yourselves with like-minded people. You are creating your life so be intentional about it. Sarah & Lénard are now focusing on multi-family projects and land development deals. They also still wholesale in the Ottawa area where the city is seeing a huge boom and growth.