Category Archives: Podcast

How To Get Into The World of Private Lending



In this episode, you will learn about

  • Interest rates for private mortgages
  • Terms for mortgages
  • How to get private money for beginners
  • What investors should consider before availing of private money
  • When is private money not a good idea
  • What lenders are looking for
  • Exit Strategy for Investors

Guest: Susan Flanagan, Real Estate Investor

Susan Flanagan is a seasoned investor. Along the way, she started to lend her own money to different people for mortgages which was a success. Susan got her broker’s license and set up her brokerage. She used her private money for mortgages to specialize in private lending.

In this podcast interview, Susan, Alfonso, and Sarah had an in-depth analysis of private lending/private money. Susan discussed the terms and interest rates for mortgages. She also tackled what investors should consider before pursuing private lenders for their investments, which gives insight to investors looking forward to investing in properties. Susan shared insights for beginners looking to borrow privately.  She also spoke about what lenders are looking for when reviewing applications, and the importance of exit strategies for investors. Tune in for tips from an industry leader in the world of private financing.

Get in touch with Susan Flanagan:
Email: 
office@privatemoney4mortgages.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Private Money 4 Mortgages      –  https://privatemoney4mortgages.com/
Legal Second Suites                  –   https://legalsecondsuites.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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


Cash Flowing Opportunities in Calgary



In this episode, you will learn about ⠀

  • Cashflow in Calgary vs Ontario
  • Tenant laws in Alberta
  • Rent Increases 
  • Basepoint rent prices
  • Tips for out of province investors
  • Investing strategies 

Guest: Kim Goerz-Pasieka, Realtor and Real Estate Investor

Kim is an investor-focused realtor at Phipps Real Estate Group in Calgary, and the majority of her clients are Investors. She started as a real estate investor when she was 20 years old without realizing she was doing it.

In this Podcast interview, François, Sarah, and Kim discussed the cash flow opportunities, tenant laws, and possible rent Increases in Calgary. Kim also shared the investments strategies that she applied as an investor. She also gave great tips for out-of-province investors. Kim also shared her insights in buying single-family homes rather than multiplexes and the advantages of single-family-suited properties vs. multiplexes. In this episode, we also tackled the ideal basepoint rent prices for your rental properties in Calgary.

Get in touch with Kim Goerz-Pasieka:
Email: 
kimgprealestate@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Private Buyers      –   https://privatebuyers.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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


From 0 to 300 doors: How to get there



In this episode, you will learn about :

  • Perks of multifamily buildings
  • How to acquire multiple apartment buildings
  • Single family vs multifamily
  • Critical steps you need to know in multifamily
  • How to create successful joint venture partnerships
  • Advantages of a good partnership

Guest: James Knull

James is a realtor, leader at the Mogul Realty Group team, and one of Western Canada’s top producing agents. He has grown and expanded into multiple cities. James acquired almost 300 rental units in his portfolio and has architected several large joint ventures bringing partners together to acquire exceptional properties. During Junior High High School, he did not have aspirations in Real Estate. When James was graduating from college, His Dad Talked to him and discussed his next steps in life that led to James’ buying a house and renting it to his friends. After he got his first success from it, he thought of duplicating it and purchasing another property on the block, which was another success, and that is where his love for Real Estate started.   

Get in touch with James Knull:
Email: 
james@mogulrg.com
           cc: Jennifer Neilson <Marketing@MogulRG.com>

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Legal Second Suites     – https://legalsecondsuites.com/
Black Jack Contracting – 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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


Infinite Banking – Becoming Your Own Banker



In this episode, you will learn about:

  • What is the importance of Infinite Banking
  • Insurance Companies
  • Advantages of Life Insurance
  • What are Policies/contracts and how it works
  • 4 characters in the Financial play
  • How much do you need to invest in policies

Guest: Jayson Lowe

Jayson Lowe is an active real estate investor from Timmins, Ontario. He moved to western Canada and had the opportunity to complete some international work assignments in the US. In April 2008, he came back to Canada from the US, and in July the same year, he was introduced to the process of becoming your own banker, the infinite banking concept. 14-years later and it led to the creation of Ascendant Financial. He also has a quarterly profit-sharing program that aims to help organizations in need where he works and lives. The Organization helped feed families through local food banks, took care of domestic violence care shelters, and helped out other Organizations such as the Mustard Seed Organization which provides food, clothing, Spiritual care to people who need it.

Get in touch with Jayson:
Email:  
jayson.lowe@ascendantfinancial.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Elevation Realty –  http://www.elevationrealty.ca/
Private Money 4 Mortgages – https://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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


Intellectual Currency – The Investor’s Secret



In this episode you will learn about: ⠀

  • How to acquire intellectual currency
  • Whom you should surround yourself with, in a multifamily
  • Tips on Multifamily
  • Criteria to determine a Deal
  • Experiences in the vetting process
  • Attributes needed for Success

Guest: Alfonso Cuadra, Real Estate Investor & Mentor

Alfonso came from a humble beginning. Being a refugee who rose from nothing to become a 20-year real estate investing veteran, he has proved that his accomplishments are the result of his hard work and determination. Alfonso has been passionate about teaching the youth and built his foundation called Cuadra Youth Foundation, where his daughter helps him run it. His daughter, as a result, created a real estate program for young people that aims to teach financial literacy to young people.

He is the President/CEO of The Cuadra Group of Companies and has an extensive background in business and Real Estate Management, Investing, and Development. Alfonso is dedicated to showing others how to overcome their obstacles and become high performers. He has shared his story with thousands of audiences around the world. He is a dynamic leader that is passionate about sharing his story and inspiring others to create the life they want and to never give up on their dreams

Get in touch with Alfonso :
Website: www.AlfonsoCuadra.Com
Email: 
cuadra.a@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Private Buyers – https://privatebuyers.ca/
Black Jack Contracting – 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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


Flipping Over 16 Properties in One Year



In this episode you will learn about:

  • Started investing in 2014 as a new Canadian
  • How to keep pulling equity and the power of cash flow
  • Losing a job and becoming a full-time REI
  • Financial freedom and freedom of location
  • Flipping in Ontario to create wealth
  • Buying properties that no one else will touch

Guest: Chris Herlin, Real Estate Investor & Entrepreneur

Chris started BRRRRing properties and when he got to 4 properties, he started getting limited by lenders. Eventually, he got into flips and partnered with private lenders to finance his project and build his cash reserve to keep going. All his flips and BRRRRs are in smaller towns in southwestern Ontario: St. Thomas, Strathroy, Stratford, etc. When looking at property, Chris focuses on wholesale deals. High equity from the very beginning, highly distressed homes that need a lot of work. Chris had a 90-day plan to quit his job which ended up happening at a time when he didn’t need his salary as much. He then transitioned into full-time investing and worked very hard at building his business.

Get in touch with Chris:
Website: http://www.domally.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherlin1984

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

Sarah Larbi – https://sarahlarbi.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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


An Investor’s Journey: The Evolution Over 15 Years



In this episode you will learn about:

  • Special assessments in condos
  • Duplexing single-family homes
  • Rent-to-own strategy
  • How investing was back in 2005
  • Transitioning to multi-family
  • Self-managing your portfolio

Guest: Elizabeth Kelly, Real Estate Investor & Coach

Elizabeth has over 15 years of real estate investing experience, Elizabeth Kelly has a passion for helping people achieve their financial dreams through the purchase of investment properties. She specializes in the acquisition and management of Rent to Own and multi-unit residential properties.

Elizabeth shared how she started out buying single-family homes in the early 2000s. She now focuses on larger multi-family properties, does private lending of her registered funds. She’s also invested out of province and in northern Ontario. Her favourite investment technique is rent-to-own due to the fact that it helps a person. As for seeing results, flips are very exciting and make investing fun. Elizabeth’s strategy has always been to focus on cash flow. She even went as far as moving to northern Ontario where she owns quite a few properties. Property management was very difficult to find so she moved there to build her own team. Elizabeth is passionate about coaching investors and a percentage goes to property management and other items. 

Get in touch with Elizabeth:
Website: http://ekconsulting.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EKConsulting.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Elevation Realty – http://www.elevationrealty.ca/

Black Jack Contracting – 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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


From Police Officer to Real Estate Developer



In this episode you will learn about:

  • Investing in real estate vs. just spending your money
  • Buying a house for others while still being a tenant yourself
  • Simple solutions to investing
  • Good old business sense
  • The BRRRR strategy to build a real estate empire
  • What to look for when considering development

Guest: Jason Boccinfuso, Real Estate Investor & Developer

Jason is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor. It all began when he was a very young police officer. He was introduced by another police officer to the world of real estate investing. Jason started out buying single-family homes, over 150 of them in only 3 years. He then started selling them off to buy multifamily buildings to increase efficiencies. Eventually, he saw opportunities in the field of development. Instead of looking for deals, he started creating his own deals. Having the right people on your team has been instrumental to Jason’s success. Surround yourself with the experts and don’t let go of them. Find the people that are already doing what you want to do and do the same. Only take advice from experts doing what it is you’re setting out to do. 

Get in touch with Jason:
Website: https://www.viewallgtahomes.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by
Legal Second Suites – https://legalsecondsuites.com/

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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


How Financial Literacy and Stock Options Led to Real Estate Investing



In this episode you will learn about:

  • Focusing on transit-oriented
  • How to mitigate risk in land development
  • It’s all about relationships
  • What does the city support?
  • Go with the flow to scale up
  • The importance of the city’s official plan – it’s a treasure map!
  • Look for areas meant for intensification

Listen to the full episode now https://thereiteclub.com/en/knowledge-cache/listen/podcast

Guest

Omar Khan, Theta Trading

In this episode
Omar shared how he scaled to 37 properties in a very short period of time. He started out in 2010 and just bought locally. He started with pre-construction properties. The cash flow was terrible and then he learned about cash flow and its importance. Omar started out strong and eventually, he shifted to smaller multi-family and eventually commercial. He focused on the BRRRR strategy. As prices were rising, it became harder and harder. The ability to identify the opportunity is the key to successful investing. Omar shared how he analyses stock options. He focuses on companies he enjoys that have a good impact on the world. Having an open mind regarding investing is essential to your success.

Omar’s career spans more than 15 years in financial services. Starting out in the brokerage arm of a Big Five Canadian bank, he quickly rose through the ranks of the industry to AVP in a widely known mutual fund company. He then shifted his focus, becoming a full-time real estate investor and a derivatives trader. Omar holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto. He currently spends his professional life trading derivatives, building his real estate portfolio, and promoting the core values of Theta Trading. Omar Khan and his business partner and best friend, Matthew Todman, founded Theta Trading 2019.

Get in touch with Omar:
Website: https://thetatradingco.com/
Email:
info@thetatradingco.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Black Jack Contracting – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/

Private Buyers – https://privatebuyers.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! https://www.buildingstack.com/


Habitable Art: An Out-of-the-Box Real Estate Investing Idea!



In this episode you will learn about:

  • Being creative with your resources
  • Tips on how to get started in real estate investing
  • Tips for financing
  • Incorporating your value system in real estate investing

Listen to the full episode at https://www.thereiteclub.com/podcast
Guest: Sylvia Eng, Real Estate Investor

Sylvia is a mother of two kids, one adopted and one biological.  She is a photographer, philanthropist, adoption and special needs advocate. Sylvia prides herself on pursuing education and mindfulness (almost) every day and community building. 

In this podcast episode, we’ll get to see her out-of-the-box real estate investing ideas. She builds habitable art and hosts travellers in her unique vacation homes globally. Her strategy is one creative way of investing that doesn’t need that painful amount of money. She shows us how to be creative in our resources while keeping every dwelling sustainable. 

Get in touch with Sylvia:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/seeadkvacations/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sylvia.darling.906
Email: sylvia.r.eng@gmail.com

This episode has been brought to you in part by
REI Branded – https://reibranded.com/podcast/
Elevation Realty – http://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! https://buildingstack.com/