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The Key To A Successful BRRRR Renovation

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In this episode you will learn about:

  • How supply and demand has been affected by COVID
  • How supply and demand has been affected by COVID- The real estate boom
  • How to book a contractor and plan your project
  • Book your contractor and plans before closing on a property
  • The current state of lumber pricing and availability
  • What things should cost
  • When to get permits

Guest – David Ould Real Estate Investor & Project Manager 

In this interview, David shared how to be prepared when choosing a contractor to do a flip, a BRRRR, or any other type of major renovation. The biggest surprise during the pandemic has been the major real estate boom currently happening in Ontario. Black Jack Contracting acts as an educator with investors, helping them determine their renovation budget and how to pay for it all. David’s ultimate goal is to have a solid discussion about what the budget allows and how it will impact the overall project. What is required for this project to be successful and profitable for all parties. Since the team at Black Jack is comprised of investors, they know exactly what investors are looking for. 

David has been investing in real estate and acquisitions for over 14 years from BC to Ontario. David is now the Project Consultant at Black Jack Contracting. He’s been doing a lot of renovations, dealing with tenants, and knows what investors are looking for.

Get in touch with David:
Website: https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/
Email: info@blackjackcontractinginc.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 Interior Designer to Real Estate Investor and Realtor

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In this episode you will learn about:

  • Started about 4 years ago
  • Now primarily works with real estate investors
  • Preconstruction opportunities
  • What to look for when doing basement conversions
  • How to work with the City of London, Ontario
  • Adding value to properties
  • Investor traps

Guest: Lindsay Gowan, Real Estate Investor & Realtor

A lot of people attend real estate seminars, but only a percentage actually take any action and an even smaller fraction take fast action.

But that is exactly what this week’s podcast guest, Lindsay Gowan, Real Estate Investor & Realtor, did.

In June 2018 Lindsay attended a seminar about real estate investing, and basically become obsessed with all things real estate. In less than 4 years, Lindsay sold her condo, purchased some multi-family properties, got her real estate license, and found an outlet for her passion for interior designing too and now primarily works with real estate investors.

Lindsay likes duplex and multiplex conversions while using her design talent and helps out her clients when they’re doing flips and major renovations. Go according to the market and look for the best ROI. 

Her focus is on longevity and making properties tenant-proof as well as using the best finishes for maximum appraisal values. Her advice? If you can paint and fix up kitchens, don’t overspend, keep it more basic when redoing kitchens and invest in pulls and hardware. 

Get in touch with Lindsay:
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRiLvs4DNDkzW-Sz2pMwsbg
Email: lindsay@primebrokerage.ca

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/

Creative Real Estate Investing Approaches and Strategies

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Guest: Chris Prefontaine, Real Estate Investor & Author

There are many real estate investing strategies out there and some of them come from having to be creative. This week’s podcast guest Chris Prefontaine, Real Estate Investor & Author, did just that and came up with a new niche strategy after the 2008 market crash that has made him very successful.

Chris provides insights and advice on buying and selling on terms. He also walks us through his own creative rent to own strategy that combines with vendor take backs that have proven to be very successful. His main message is that during these crazy times, you can do it, the only thing stopping you is you.

In this episode you will learn about:

  • Things Canadians need to learn in order to invest in the U.S
  • Defining terms investing
  • Advantages of owner financing
  • Markets to invest in and why
  • What does an average deal look like
  • The VTB process and tips for approaching sellers

Chris Prefontaine is a three-time best-selling author of Real Estate On Your Terms, The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and Moneeka Sawyer’s Real Estate Investing for Women. He’s also the founder and CEO of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and host of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast.

Chris has been in real estate for almost 30 years. His experience ranges from constructing new homes in the 90s and owning a Realty Executive Franchise to running his own investments (commercial & residential) and coaching clients throughout North America. 

Today, Chris runs his own buying and selling businesses with his family team, which purchases 2-5 properties monthly, so they’re in the trenches every single week. They also help their associates and students do the exact same thing all across North America, working together on another 10-15 properties every month. 

Having been through several real estate cycles, Chris understands the challenges of this business and helps students navigate the constantly changing real estate waters. 

Get in touch with Chris:

Website: https://smartrealestatecoach.com/
Get a copy of Chris’ Free Book: freesrecbook.com\reiteclub
Free webinar: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/webinar

Free 15 minute strategy call: www.smartrealestatecoach.com/action


This episode has been brought to you in part by
White Elm Design Build – https://www.whiteelmdesignbuild.com/

Elevation Realty – http://www.elevationrealty.ca/

Butler Mortgage – https://www.butlermortgage.ca/