Category Archives: financing

Award Winning Passive Real Estate Investing



Mark Baltazar started in real estate investing around 5 years ago after spending a couple of years researching and procrastinating and is the founder of Peak Property Investments, a company designed to help real estate investors building wealth through passive real estate investing in multi-family commercial assets and single-family properties through partnerships and coaching.

Guest: Mark Baltazar, Real Estate Investor 

Mark Baltazar started in real estate investing around 5 years ago after spending a couple of years researching and procrastinating and is the founder of Peak Property Investments, a company designed to help real estate investors building wealth through passive real estate investing in multi-family commercial assets and single-family properties through partnerships and coaching.

Winner of the Real Estate Investment Network’s Top Player Award in 2017, Mark continues to build strong momentum in growing his real estate portfolio.  Investing in the GTA and surrounding areas, Mark has developed a proven system to identify strong investment opportunities and take the necessary actions to acquire and grow the value of these assets for his investor partners’ portfolio and his own.  

With 22 doors in his buy & hold portfolio and over 20 flips successfully completed over the last 4 years in key Ontario growth markets, Mark currently leads a team of professionals in the acquisition of multi-family commercial properties to fuel long-term wealth, while continuing to operate a buy-fix-sell (flip) division that generates active income.  In each asset class, Mark works with time-starved investors to help them take action and get past the hurdles that many faces along the path to financial freedom.   

Mark`s business interests also include ownership of a Toronto-based marketing research firm that services some of North America’s leading consumer brands.  

In addition to helping others build their real estate portfolio, Mark’s family life fuels his ‘why’ – he is a husband and father of 3 very active, hockey-playing young boys.

In this episode learn about:– Multi-family and understanding cap rate
– Exponential growth using cap rate
– Financing your project
– Joint Venture insights
-What is NOI (net operating income) how it works and going to the analytics gym

To get in touch with Mark: 
Email: 
Mark@PeakPropertyInvestments.ca
Website:
 PeakPropertyInvestments.ca


Applying the Entrepreneurial Mindset to Various Real Estate Investing Businesses



Dylan Suitor is an entrepreneur to the core! He is totally dedicated to offering his “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Toronto, Oakville, Burlington and Milton areas. Whether buying a new dream home or selling their latest strategic residential business investment Dylan believes in helping his clients every step of the way. 

Guest: Real Estate Agent and Investor, Dylan Suitor

In this episode learn about: 
– How to close a deal with no money
– Managing multiple real estate businesses
– Top mistakes investors make when looking at or buying properties
– Tips on financing and refinancing your properties
– Insights into private banking

Dylan Suitor is an entrepreneur to the core! He is totally dedicated to offering his “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Toronto, Oakville, Burlington and Milton areas. Whether buying a new dream home or selling their latest strategic residential business investment Dylan believes in helping his clients every step of the way. 

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results, he offers the ultimate customer service in meeting all key goals and deadlines for his clients and negotiating real winning results. 

Get it touch with Dylan:

Direct Email: 
dylansuitor@gmail.com
Business Email:dylan@elevationrealty.ca
Website: https://www.elevationrealty.ca


Scaling Up Your Portfolio With The Right Lenders with Claire Drage



Claire spoke at our March 20th, 2019 Anniversary Event, and is a regular attendee and speaker for all our other monthly events hosting the “News You Can Use” segments.

Claire is also partnering up with the REITE club on May 4th for our commercial and multifamily workshop. You do not want to miss this!

Check it out at  https://thereiteclub.com/multifamilyfinance/

Guest: Real Estate Investor and Mortgage Broker, Claire Drage

In this podcast episode learn about: 
– How to find an ideal mortgage broker 
– How to scale up your portfolio with the right lenders
– Top mistakes new investors make when it comes to financing 
– How to pick your power team
–  What is a Purview report? (Probably one of the best kept secrets many investors aren’t aware of)

More about Claire: As a licensed Mortgage Agent (and also an investor herself) for over 14 years, Claire has extensive experience in all fields of mortgage financing and lending.  Interest rates and preferences for types of mortgages can change daily.   As a Mortgage Broker, Claire keeps herself and her team current and always knows which lender to approach first.  As a result, she obtains some of the best mortgage rates available and she doesn’t charge a fee!

Originally from England, Claire was a resident of Spain for 11 years before moving to Canada over 12 years ago. Since she is not Canadian born, Claire understands the challenges for new immigrants to Canada, and has arranged many mortgages for clients new to Ontario.

Claire calls Oakville home, but has been very active arranging low rate mortgages for clients across the province.

Get it touch with Claire: 

Phone Number: 289-800-9620
Email:investor@yourmortgageoptions.ca
Website:http://www.mortgagealliance.com/ClaireDrage
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClaireDrageTheWindroseGroup/


How to Develop 300+ Units From Raw Land with Brett Nodwell



Brett Nodwell is a Dad to two wonderful high school students. A Husband to a very understanding and amazing wife.

Currently, he has 2 properties in various stages of development with 310 units to be built and one more under contract in the due diligence phase with 400+ units potential.

Guest: Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker, Brett Nodwell 

Primary Investment Strategy: Land Development

Portfolio:  70 properties

In this episode learn about: 
– 3 key elements of Land Development
– Critical traits to look for in your team
– How to raise capital to finance your projects
– Important things to determine whether its a good investment or not
– The risks of doing land developments

To get it touch with Brett: 

Instagram:  @brettnodwell  @ghdinc   @bildwellfinancial
Facebook:www.facebook.com/BrettNodwellBroker
LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/brett-nodwell
E-Mail: brett@ghdi.ca
Mortgage:www.OneStopMortgageShop.ca

More about Brett:
Brett is not only licensed but trained and experienced to assist with both your residential and investment property sale, purchase & financing. As the Broker of Record and co-owner of Mortgage Alliance – Bildwell Financial AND a real estate broker, Brett has been able to surround himself with some of the top professionals from both industries. This team approach has allowed him to build long-term client relationships and to focus on making buying or selling their homes a straightforward and more enjoyable experience.

Principal Broker / Co-Owner at Mortgage Alliance – Bildwell Financial Inc in Guelph. (Brokering since 2002). Broker at Home Group Realty Inc. (Previously Owner of Peak Precision Realty Inc and sold 5 years ago to Home Group – REALTOR® since 2003). Vice-President at Georgian Huron Developments . President and co-founder of Kingwell Fine Homes (Will be a Tarion licensed builder…when lots are ready to go). President and Founder of BRAMER Financial Inc. (The umbrella of all of his companies including property management, condo management, and soon to be a FinTech for investors). Vice-President of the Guelph Greens and Chair of the Nomination committee. (Helped Mike Schreiner become the first Green MPP in Ontario).

He is also a mentor with Business Development Bank of Canada and a learning Facilitator with Baseball Canada & Ontario Baseball.


How to Burn Your Mortgage with Sean Cooper



Sean Cooper bought his first house when he was just 27 and paid off his mortgage at 30. An in-demand personal finance journalist, best-selling author and speaker, his articles have been featured in publications such as the Toronto StarGlobe and MailFinancial PostMoneySense  and  Tangerine’s Forward Thinking blog.

He makes regular appearances on national radio and television shows to discuss personal finance, real estate, mortgages, pensions, and retirement planning. He lives debt-free in Toronto.

Guest: Personal Finance Journalist, Bestselling Author, Sean Cooper

In this episode learn about: 
– Why is it important to keep eye on your credit score
– Tips on funding your mortgage 
– Easiest ways to come up with a downpayment
– The 3 mortgage P’s (Penalty, Prepayment, Portability)

To get it touch with Sean you can email  him at  SeanCooperWriter@gmail.com, call his phone number 647-867-3711 or visit his website at https://seancooperwriter.com

More about Sean Cooper:
Sean is a fee-only money coach, specializing in budgetingdebt management and pensions. He is independent and unbiased — he’s not going to try to sell you investments. He provides simple, yet practical advice on saving money without sacrificing the things you love.