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The Inside Scoop – what you need to know about moving to Costa Rica



Guest:  Tammy Lovell

So you’re thinking about moving to Costa Rica.  How do you decide if this is the right move for you? Tammy Lovell shares the tips and tricks she learned along the way and the help she received to navigate this new life and lifestyle. Just for a moment,  forget about the complexity of the world and discover something new. Take a slow deep breath and allow Tammy to introduce you to the land of PURA VIDA.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Tammy’s journey between Costa Rica and Newfoundland
  • exploring and traveling within Costa Rica
  • what you need to know about the medical system and services
  • shopping – from groceries to clothes
  • communication tips while in Costa Rica
  • where the opportunities are to purchase a property
  • and finding the right fit for you

Get in touch with Tammy Lovell
Website: https://www.tammysellscostarica.com/
Email: 
tammysellscostarica@gmail.com
What’s App: +11 506 8339 5807
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammysellscostarica
Tammy Lovell is a Canadian – a Newfoundlander to be exact – who traded the long cold winters for a warm tropical life in Costa Rica. Living and working in the land of eternal summers has been quite a dream come true and one they feel quite blessed to have.  An established realtor in Newfoundland, Tammy is also one of less than one hundred licensed real estate agents in Costa Rica and can help you decide if Costa Rica is right for you.  

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Elevation Realty – http://www.elevationrealty.ca/
Private $ 4 Mortgages – http://privatemoney4mortgages.com/
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

The show notes are brought to you in part by Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com


Attending the REI School of Hard Knocks



From getting knocked down at 27 to making a comeback to successful Real Estate Investor, Coach and Mentor to other Real Estate Investors, Tim Tsai shares his philosophy, insights and strategies he’s used to grow a successful global real estate portfolio through fluctuating markets.

Listen to the full episode at https://www.thereiteclub.com/podcast

In this episode you will learn about:

  • The strategy Tim is actively using the most right now 
  • Which markets Tim is investing in in 2022 – and why 
  • Rising interest rates and what this means for Real Estate Investors
  • What investors should do with the speculated recession
  • How to streamline your investing business
  • The biggest mistake investors make – and how to correct it

Get in touch with Tim Tsai:
Website: www.TrustYourTalent.ca

Email: tim@trustyourtalent.ca

International Real Estate Investor, Award Winning Mentor, Business Coach. Tim became financially free in 25 months from his first Real Estate Investing training – retiring himself from his J.O.B. at the age of 30. Tim continues to be an active investor and is passionately paying it forward, helping others increase their financial education through real estate investing.

This episode has been brought to you in part by

Inspire Beach Resort – https://liverealfactory.com/event/have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too-retreat/
Black Jack Contracting Inc – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

The show notes are brought to you in part by Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com


Your Map for Maneuvering through the Mortgage Maze



Having walked the walk, taking a few left turns, to becoming a successful real estate investor and award-winning mortgage broker, our guest this week, Brian Hogben shares his insight to help you maneuver to success.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Forecast planning for ‘best’ and ‘worst-case scenarios 
  • Your Credit Score. Tips to keep it as clean as possible
  • Secrets to successful financing
  • Building the foundation for a strong team 
  • Why now, right now, is a great time to invest
  • Navigating a changing marketplace to meet, and exceed, your goals 

Get in touch with Brian Hogben:
Website: https://mission35mortgages.com/
Email: 
brian@brianhogben.com
With over 500 five-star reviews behind Mission 35 Mortgages, Brian has built a team of experts that help their clients navigate the mortgage process with ease and expertise. Canadian Mortgage Professional has ranked this multi-award winner, author and sought-after speaker, among the top 75 mortgage brokers.

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Legal Second Suites – https://legalsecondsuites.com
REI Branded – https://reibranded.com/
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

The show notes are brought to you in part by Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com


Tricks from the Trade for Successful Renovations



Guest: Van Sturgeon – Real Estate Investor and Mentor

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Overcome your fear of house renovations
  • The six-steps to a successful renovation project
  • Avoiding the pitfalls
  • Why hiring a mentor is your best investment
  • Tricks of the trade 
  • Systems and processes for success

An experienced real estate investor and contractor for over 30 years, Van walks you through the renovation process from identifying a great deal, to funding options, setting goals and how to find  – and work with – the right contractor. 

Get in touch with Van Sturgeon:
Website: https://vansturgeon.com
Email: van@vansturgeon.com
Van is a real estate investor, home builder, renovator, general contractor and a high performance coach with over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry dedicated to helping new real estate investors overcome their fears of house renovations. 

This episode has been brought to you in part by

Black Jack Contracting Inc – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca
Elevation Realty – http://www.elevationrealty.ca
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca

The show notes are brought to you in part by Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com


Jumping in at 21. Invest. Adapt. Evolve.



In this episode you will learn about:

  • How to navigate the learning curve
  • What formal education and real life education taught her about REI
  • Why starting young was a true advantage
  • The most valuable things she’s learned along the way
  • Building your portfolio in different markets
  • How Rebecca structures her corporations
  • Getting started in REI – What to do when the bank says no

Guest: Rebecca Young

Rebecca Young reflects back on the lessons learned from purchasing her first property at age 21 with single-family dwellings and duplex BRRRRs to knowing when to step back to assess, reflect and restructure – allowing her to scale and build a portfolio with 41 units over 8 properties.

Get in touch with Rebecca:
Website: https://5to9.ca/
Email: 
rebecca@5to9.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Elevation Realty – http://www.elevationrealty.ca/
Black Jack Contracting Inc – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

The show notes are brought to you in part by Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com


Taking the Stress out of ‘Stress Tests’



In this episode you will learn about:

  • What makes a good realtor for investors
  • A realtor’s tips for real estate investors
  • Investor-specific clauses to add to your agreements
  • Placing tenants – how to make sure they’re a good fit
  • Maximizing the market rents
  • Climbing the real estate investment financial ladder

Our guest this week, Derek McEwen walks you through the ins and outs of growing your portfolio from setting up your business, financing, choosing which strategy is right for you, finding partners and placing tenants – with tips to take the stress out of the process.

Get in touch with Derek McEwen:
Website:   https://www.stormrealty.ca
Email:   
derek.mcewen@bell.net
With negotiating a core part of his career for over 30 years, this real estate investor and real estate investor-focused realtor is definitely the one you want negotiating for you.  

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Inspire Beach Resort – https://liverealfactory.com/event/have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too-retreat
Elevation Realty – http://www.elevationrealty.ca
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

The show notes are brought to you in part by Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com


Going International – When, Where and How to Diversify your Portfolio



Guests: Mel and Dave Dupuis

Mel and Dave are taking their innovative real estate investing financing formula outside of Canada. Listen in as they take you through their proven processes and strategies in choosing where, when and how to invest internationally.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Why it makes sense to diversify your portfolio internationally
  • Hotspots they’re investing in – and why
  • What to look for when choosing an international country to invest in
  • Alternative financing options when investing outside of Canada
  • Coaches need coaches too – and why you do too
  • Best piece of advice they’ve ever received

Get in touch with Mel & Dave Dupuis:
Website: https://investormeldave.com/
Email: 
action@investormeldave.com

Investor Mel and Dave are innovative real estate investors and award-winning mentors who have SOLELY acquired over 220 apartments in only a few short years. Even during the pandemic in 2020, they purchased 119 units. Their strategy gives them the ability to purchase properties without using any of their own money or relying on joint ventures – which allows them to own 100% of the property – keeping 100% of the equity, cashflow, and appreciation.

This episode has been brought to you in part by

Black Jack Contracting Inc – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/
Inspire Beach Resort – https://liverealfactory.com/event/have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too-retreat/
Butler Mortgage – https://www.butlermortgage.ca/

The show notes are brought to you in part by Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com


How they did it! Canadians investing in Costa Rica



Guest: Francois & Jennifer Lanthier

Francois and Jennifer walk you through the steps for Canadians investing in Costa Rica and the lessons they learned along the way.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • the attraction for Canadians to invest in Costa Rica
  • what Canadians need to know about: 
    • owning property in Costa Rica
    • banking and financing
    • diversity of currency
    • property management
    • taxes, accounting, and legalities
    • whether to incorporate or not to incorporate
    • how to choose and build your team

Get in touch with Francois & Jennifer Lanthier:
Website: https://flhomescorp.wixsite.com
Email:  
flhomescorp@gmail.com

With a plan, bringing together the right mentors, team and community by putting in the blood, sweat and equity – Francois and Jennifer have built a multi-national investment portfolio, including mentor and coaching programs to help others also become successful investors, hosts of their own popular and fun ‘Wine and Real Estate’ Podcast, becoming Creative Financing Masters as they scaled from 5 to (currently) 42 properties.

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Legal Second Suites – https://legalsecondsuites.com
Private $ 4 Mortgages – http://privatemoney4mortgages.com
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

The show notes are brought to you in part by Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com


Interpreting the Federal Budget for those wanting to Rent to Own 



Guest: Alfonso Salemi

The Federal Budget for the first time has recognized the need to regulate the Rent-to-Own industry, a viable option for renters to move from renting to becoming homeowners. 

Alfonso Salemi, President of the Canadian Association of Rent to Own Professionals (CAROP) weighs in on how this proposed budget is going to affect those who choose the Rent-to-Own Strategy and explains why he gives a thumbs up, or thumbs down, to the highlights. 

In this episode you will learn about:

  • What is Rent-to-Own and how will this help renters move from renting into homeownership
  • What the Federal Government is promising to make it easier for renters to get on the path to homeownership
  • The three principles of the program are designed for both landlords and renters
  • Proper safeguards to protect future homeowners. What does this mean? 
  • How much money is the Government committing to, and how it will be allocated
  • The Key to successful Rent-to-Own home ownership

Get in touch with Alfonso Salemi:
Website:  https://www.carop.ca/https://www.jaagproperties.com
Email:  
alfonso@jaagproperties.com

Alfonso is one of the REITE Club Co-founders. He is a co-founder of JAAG Properties specializing in Rent-to-Home and President of The Canadian Association of Rent to Own Professionals (CAROP), the collective voice of Rent-to-Own Professionals across Canada. 

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Inspire Beach Resort – https://liverealfactory.com/event/have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too-retreat/


Playing Outside the Sandbox to Scale your Portfolio



Guest: Sarah Larbi

How do they do it? Most of what you see is the tip of the iceberg in someones real estate investing journey.  Sarah takes you below the surface and shares how in just a few years, she has gone from not knowing anything about Real Estate Investing to becoming one of the most inspirational success stories.

With focus, grit, and determination she’s gone from her first project, to numerous BRRRR (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) for single and duplex income properties, short and medium-term rentals, building townhomes (that sold out in six minutes), and now building an exclusive upscale lakeside resort.

Through her Real Estate Investing, Sarah was able to retire from her 9-5 career after seven years. Here, she shares her story and the fundamentals that have allowed her to scale as quickly as she has.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Insights and fundamentals of how to expand and scale your portfolio
  • The importance of, and what to look for, when building the right team
  • Due diligence in choosing a property and pitfalls to avoid
  • Different options are available for financing a larger project
  • Grassroots of Zoning
  • The steps needed to take you from vision to welcoming your first guests – and beyond
  • Inspire Beach Resort – a unique resort experience

Get in touch with Sarah Larbi:
Website:  https://sarahlarbi.com/
Email:  sarah@sarahlarbi.com

Sarah, one of The REITE Club co-founders, is a speaker, coach, and mentor as well as host of two top-ranking Canadian Real Estate Investing podcasts (Where Should I Invest? And our very own The REITE Club Podcast). Sarah’s results-oriented approach has been featured in The Globe & Mail, Toronto Star, Canadian Real Estate Wealth magazine, and 1010 News Talk Radio and is a co-host on the weekly television show, Everyday Investor

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Inspire Resort Retreat  – https://liverealfactory.com/event/have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too-retreat/
Elevation Realty – http://www.elevationrealty.ca/
BM Select – https://bmselect.ca/

The show notes are brought to you in part by 
Building Stack, our official digital signatures provider. Building Stack is a flexible property management platform built in Canada. Sign documents and leases faster with their new digital signature add-on! Special REITE Club discount to get started today! www.buildingstack.com