Breakthrough Real Estate Investing Podcast

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Patrick Burchartz: How much research do you do before taking action on a property? What are some challenges you faced when starting out with REI? How do you manage properties at a distance? What does your current portfolio look like? How do you manage to finance all your properties? And much, much more! Today we're here with our friend Patrick Burchartz. He's a full-time pilot and real estate investor with an impressive portfolio! It's a mix of duplexes, student rentals, and single family homes. We've got Patrick tuning in today from South Africa! Get in touch with Patrick: [email protected]

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Savio Almeida: How to invest in Detroit while living in Canada Why Detroit? What do the numbers look like on a Detroit flip? How you can learn more with his Detroit Tours The funny story of how Elon Musk cost him $1,500 on one of his flips And much, much more! Today we have Savio Almeida joining us and he’s going to be talking to us about Detroit Fix-and-flips, U.S. buy-and-holds After immigrating to Canada in 2013 via 51 countries, Savio couldn’t find a job that replaced the income from the one he left. Coming from an entrepreneurial family Savio decided that it was time he "started his own thing”. After initially wasting 6 months talking to franchisors, he started Oakville Butler and Office Boys a residential and commercial cleaning company. The plan was to scale up quickly by hiring the best people and having systems in place. 3yrs later whilst he was scrubbing the toilet of one his clients' homes because nobody showed up to work, Savio realized that something had to change. Luckily for him, Tony Robbins was in town along with Pitbull and a host of others at the Real Estate Wealth Expo and the rest, as they say, is history. Fast forward 2 years and Savio is a full-time real estate investor with a niche of his own. As far as we are aware, he is the only Canadian, investing in Detroit whilst still living in Canada. He has helped other investors maximize their returns by taking out the physical risk of investing in Detroit and wants the audience to know if he can do it - so can they! Follow RealEstateInvestorSav on any major social media platform. [email protected]

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Debbie Gilbert: Downsizing options for seniors Shared housing for senior women Advice for people just starting out in REI The systems she uses to grow her business Recommended resources for new investors And much, much more! Today we are happy to have Debbie Gilbert on the show and she’s going to be sharing with us the need for senior housing options to address the steadily increasing senior demographic in Canada, as well as one of the most deadly challenges facing seniors today: social isolation. Debbie Gilbert was born and raised in Barrie. Her career has been varied including running her own business, owning and operating a franchise, Executive Director of a local charity and working senior administrative positions in education and family mental health. She believes all her work and life experience has brought her to her current career as a Real Estate Entrepreneur. In 2015 she was downsized and outsources out of her J-O-B, and decided to get some formal education in real estate investing. She wasted no time in starting to build wealth through real estate. She remains a full-time investor who self-manages the properties in her portfolio which consist of several duplexes and student rentals in Barrie and Orillia. Debbie has done some coaching, some speaking, some writing and is a familiar face at many of the real estate investment groups in this area. A difficult personal experience with an older person in 2017 inspired her new project, Rosehill Heights, shared housing for senior women. She tells the whole story on a video on her website at www.rosehillheights.com. Contact Debbie Gilbert: 1-833-456-7673

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Mary-Anne Gillespie: The importance of having a coach Accountability The critical mindset that you need to grow Coaching is an investment, not an out of pocket cost How to find the right coach And much, much more! Coaching is Mary-Anne’s passion she is an NLP Practitioner, Certified DiSC Coach, EQ Coach, John Maxwell Coach, Land Mark Trained, Disney Leadership. In her free time when she's not studying Neurosciences, she runs Marathons, surfs the world, spearfishes and rescues puppy mill dogs and will finish her first Ironman in 2019! At 23 Mary-Anne was one of the youngest VP's of Business Development for a large firm and recognized by the Ottawa Citizen as a "young business woman to watch". Mary-Anne left that career and opened her own real estate business, ranking as a top agent creating her own systems for success. Seeing a need to support entrepreneurs in the business world, she opened Red Apple Coaching. Mary-Anne created a training and coaching program for a major real-estate firm focussing on production and business coaching for over 300 sales reps. The program achieved the Highest Production Per Agent Award worldwide out of 100,000 agents becoming #1 Worldwide for production all the years she leads it; the only Canadian office to accomplish this & aided in over 80 new agents joining. To this day, it has never been accomplished in Canada again. Mary-Anne was selected as the first coach to represent Canada with the #1 International Coaching Organization where she ranked as the top Business Coach out of 200 coaches all 4 years of her being there. Mary-Anne was honoured to be nominated as "Business Woman of the year" for accomplishments as a trailblazer in business as well as charitable effort. She is known for her ability to bring a record-breaking number of businesses to #1 in their fields through her skills, drive, accountability and passion. Currently, her company works with over 350 business owners experiencing average profits of $2million and 50% annual growth rates. In 2019 she is launching a mentorship program "GirlBundance" for those who can't afford to coach in hopes to change more lives through giving back. Mary-Anne has developed some of the most sought out Business Coaching programs and is an expert in systemization, mindset and profiling. Her company expanded to include leadership, mindset, and NLP Coaching to Pro Athletes, Banks, and top sales forces across the world. Having been published over 7 times in Forbes, she was exclusively invited to be on Forbes Coaches Network and now speaks to groups of over 17,000 about building lives worth living and businesses worth owning. Contact Mary-Anne Gillespie: Instagram: @maryanne.gillespie_coach Coaching Company: http://www.redapplecoaching.ca/

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Kory MacKinnon: Where did you get your work ethic from Why did you choose the path of an entrepreneur How important mindset is in REI How has your investing evolved over time Your biggest piece of advice for investors And much, much more! It's not what you may think that's holding you back from succeeding at the Next Level in Real Estate Investing! Get ready to learn the mindset of success from someone who has travelled the world learning from the best in the business. A former Corporate Trainer, and National Level athlete from small-town Sarnia, Ontario, Kory was able to able to use decades of Business and Competition work-ethic, habits and mindset to escape the Rat Race in his 30's with Real Estate. What started off as a profitable side hustle has now turned into a Money Making Machine and a $10M+ Real Estate Portfolio. With investing experience across multiple markets, Kory has wholesaled, joint ventured, flipped for profit, re-purposed buildings, bought raw land, implemented creative financing and used the BRRRR method on route to owning dozens of income-producing properties with over 60 doors on the short term and long term rental markets. Outside of a busy family life (fabulous wife Lori with 3, soon to be 4 kids), Kory spends his time now as a Leader in Wealth Education - Coaching other investors to grow and maximize their real estate holdings so they too can retire early! It's been an interesting past couple of years for Kory as an investor. He has been fortunate enough to: Have built a profitable Property Management Business in South Western Ontario Bought properties that aren't just a 10 cap, but 15 and 20 cap properties in great areas of town. Turned a triplex fire into a turn around project with a $300,000 dollar upside Closed on a 12,000 ft church for $12/sq ft., Picked up a multifamily building for $5000 (in Canada, not Detroit!) Bought a 10-acre parcel of land in a prime area for development for $26k / acre Has done ZERO money down real estate, Large Credits on Closing, Vendor Take Back Mortgages, and to boot has represented Canada Internationally as an athlete going as far as the Olympic Trials for Weightlifting. What has helped him get through all these life experiences? An unwavering mindset along with the habits and outlook to make it all come together by design. Find out what Kory and his investing students implement on a daily and weekly basis to succeed in life and in real estate! Kory has a niche coaching arm where he works with committed investors who want next level results with their portfolios - people can learn more at www.korymackinnon.com. Kory MacKinnon Author of the Book "Inside The Mind of A Millionaire REI" www.korymackinnon.com [email protected] 519-808-5679

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Susan White Livermore: What types of properties she invests in Her secret to getting off-market deals What her struggles have been in buying real estate How she got through the tough times Her top 5 pieces of advice for investing And much, much more! Susan knew she didn’t want to work in corporate anymore, and when the option of her first real investment property buy presented itself, she jumped in. However haphazardly she entered the investment property world, in just over a year she had 13 properties, had earned the “Newcomer of the Year” award from Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine (2011) and the "Top Player" title from the Real Estate Investment Network (2012). With properties in Ontario and Alberta, she continues to steadily build her unique investment business focusing on legalized suites. Susan began coaching and teaching from the stage as more and more curious investors sought her out to learn her strategies. Now known as Millionaire Mom, Susan’s approachable coaching platform is suitable for everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned investors. “The Millionaire Mom way is about showing people, in a really honest and fun way what I haphazardly stumbled across--a simple idea that proved undeniably fruitful and dependable for me. I’m happy to offer other people the funny stories of the sometimes messy events that have naturally occurred in the process of building a portfolio one property at a time. That’s what Millionaire Mom is all about!” Get in touch with Susan: Website: millionairemom.co Email: [email protected] FB: @millionaire_mom_enterprises Linkedin: Millionaire Mom

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Pierre-Paul Turgeon: What are the pros and cons of investing in apartment buildings of 5+ units What are some of the myths holding people back from investing in multi-family properties How do you get started investing in multi-family properties? Where he sees his business going in the coming years Learn about his upcoming training program: Multifamily Investing Blueprint And much, much more! Pierre-Paul is Canada’s leading authority and insider when it comes to investing in apartment buildings because of his unique perspective on this type of investment. He is a former CMHC multi-family underwriter and a full-time multi-family investor with a portfolio of 160 doors valued in excess of $22M. He is a former CMHC multi-family underwriter and a full-time multi-family investor with a portfolio of 160 doors valued in excess of $22M. As a former CMHC apartment building underwriter, he has analyzed hundreds of apartment deals in three provinces and three territories. He has analyzed more apartment buildings than most of the largest landlords in the country. Not only is he familiar with the front end of buying apartment buildings, but he is also very knowledgeable with the back-end of this business, that is when apartment deals go sour and investors default on their loan as he also managed the default management department in CMHC’s Prairie office. This wealth of knowledge and experience enables Pierre-Paul to invest in apartment buildings strategically to ensure a sound return for his investors with low risks. Pierre-Paul has won numerous awards, including multi-family investor of the year and top player of the year with the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN). Service Provider of the Year (2012) by CREW for his multifamily training program. He is a national speaker and trainer on the subject of multi-family investing. Check out Pierre-Paul's "gratitude rock" which he picked up from the shores of Lake Titicaca in Peru 4 years ago. He's been carrying this rock with him every day since to remind him of all the things he's grateful for. For people who wish to enrol in Pierre-Paul's multi-family investing experiential training programs, either online or live workshops (Edmonton May 10-12, or Hamilton May 24-26) visit: https://www.multifamilyinvestingcanada.com Use code breakthrough2019 for a $250 discount on the program which for the third year in a row graduate students have rated 9 out of 10. On the website, there is a FREE Ebook you can download: 'Multifamily Investing Secrets Revealed' and find out details about the training programs and testimonials from graduate students. WEBINAR: How to Get Started in Investing in Multifamily Properties Anywhere in Canada Here is what you’re going to learn in this one-hour webinar: Why it’s better to invest in multifamily properties versus small rental properties. The Wealth Multiplier Effect P...

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Jared Henderson: Jared’s history investing in real estate The challenges that come from investing at a distance How to really run the numbers for a Proforma How his investing strategy has changed with the mortgage lending rules Where he sees his real estate investing heading in the next few years And much more! Jared was born and raised in Montreal but started investing in Niagara Falls in 2012 by purchasing 2 condos and has nicely grown his portfolio in St Catharines and Peterborough. In this episode, we are going to talk about the current state of the Golden Horseshoe market and new strategies being used to generate cashflow as it becomes more challenging. We also discuss with Jared the challenges he’s had in real estate investing over the years. What are added difficulties that come from investing long distance, and what struggles he’s had with property management companies in the past. Get in touch with Jared directly via his cell: 514.589.8355 or email him at [email protected].

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Tom Sullivan: What are the challenges he faced when starting out How to find deals & what types of properties to invest in What does his investment portfolio look like Getting financing for properties through JV partnerships And much much more! Tom Sullivan is an award-winning real estate investment entrepreneur and was the 2015 REIN rookie of the year. He specializes in assisting people to rebuild their credit and become homeowners. His main focus is on education and partnering with investors to build wealth and achieve their short and long term goals. He's spent years investing on his own, and with joint venture partners, and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty and do some of the contracting work himself! Contact Tom at [email protected], [email protected] or 289-923-9086 or find him on Facebook!

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Gary McGowan: How Gary got started with Real Estate Investing Why he focuses on the BRRR strategy for investing How has his investing strategy changed over time How has being a Realtor and running a team helped/hindered him as an investor Where he focuses on acquiring real estate And much much more! Gary comes from a family on investors – his parents bought their first investment property when he was just 5! He remembers being 12 years old, helping his parents paint homes on weekends. Fast forward many years and Gary and his wife now own many of their own investment properties around Ontario. You know the saying, “Do you want to dip your toe in or jump into the deep end?” Well Gary and his wife jumped into the deep end! They decided to get into real estate investing for themselves and bought THREE investment properties all in one day! What a way to welcome yourself to the world of being a landlord and real estate investing! Gary, after being an investor for many years became a Realtor, and now runs a successful real estate team that focuses in the York Region and surrounding areas. Over the years Gary has seen and done it all, he’s done rent to owns, property flips, student rentals, and of course the BRRR strategy. Looking to connect with Gary? Visit his podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BLACKANDWHITEREALESTATEPODCAST/

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Will Mitchell: Why invest in Belize & what island to focus on Why tourism is the main driver of the Belize economy How to find real estate deals in Belize Financing your Belize real estate As Ambergris Caye, San Pedro and Belize continue to grow at an unprecedented rate, so to do the opportunities in Real Estate investing. Within Belize, Secret Beach has become one of the top emerging locations for locals and tourists. Secret Beach features pristine Caribbean ocean, no sea grass, sunset views, private inlets and so much more as the area continues to develop… it really can’t be beaten! Will Mitchell, a real estate agent and real estate investor in Belize passes on a wealth of knowledge in this podcast episode. Looking for even more insight on investing in Belize? Consider attending his Belize Real Estate Investment Trip – run on a monthly basis - https://belizeinvestmentguide.com/ Or email Will directly at [email protected].

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with The Mothers of Real Estate: Quick Investor Tip with on private lending Zahra Marani How The Mothers of Real Estate each got started Three very different, and all successful, real estate investing strategies The MORE Confident Real Estate Investing Course The Mothers of Real Estate together, in a few short years, have put together over $100 million in real estate deals. And they’re not just movers and shakers in Greater Toronto Area’s vibrant real estate investing community. They’re busy and devoted moms who’ve had to overcome major challenges and devastating setbacks. Each of these women had a very big WHY. That is, WHY they needed to do accomplish MORE. And WHY the status quo was simply unacceptable. This is WHY they turned to real estate investing. The Mothers of Real Estate all run successful real estate investing businesses, each with their own unique strategy. Visit breakthroughreipodcast.ca/MORE to learn more about their investing course. Learn more about The Mothers of Real Estate at www.mothersofrealestate.com.

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Jeff Romansky: Individual life insurance vs mortgage life insurance How to avoid major tax liabilities with insurance How to properly pass along your wealth to the next generation If mortgage life insurance is useful for you or not And much, much more! Jeff company Secure Plan takes a disciplined and consultative approach to ensure that they understand your situation while helping you recognize how insurance can fit into your overall financial plan. This allows them to give you personalized advice that is based strictly on your own needs and wants. This approach allows you to make an educated decision on the insurance plan that you feel is most important to you and your family. Many of Jeff's clients are business owners and investors with large portfolios looking to pass along their wealth to the next generation. Jeff can help you set up your insurance needs to make sure your wealth is secure and you limit your tax liability in the future. Learn more about Jeff's company at SecurePlan.ca or call him direct at 289-455-1492

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Mike Gillespie: How to invest in real estate and still have a life The importance of health and how it impacts your life as an investor How to make this year your best year ever How to live a truly epic life And much, much more! Mike is a Badass Dad, Peak Performance Coach, Entrepreneur, Investor, Butt Kicker, Boundary Pusher, School Builder, Speaker, Explorer, Extreme Sports Enthusiast, Visionary & Positive Thinking Dude Who’s Dedicated to Helping You Become the Happiest and Healthiest Person You Know! Mike runs the Epic Living Academy and The Best Year Ever Program. Learn more about Mike at epiclivingacademy.com or email him directly here

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Erwin Szeto: How to set yourself up for success as a real estate investor How to scale your real estate investing business How to select the right coach/mentor to help you grow your portfolio How to build your brand as an investor And much, much more! Erwin is a Top 20 Influencer in

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Darren Cabral: Why social is the most important place for building personal brands The pillared approach to social media marketing Which platform makes the most sense for you to use? How social media will help you grow your real estate portfolio? How much time to spend on social media? How much money to spend on social media? And much, much more! Darren Cabral is the CEO of Suits Social, a social media marketing agency ranked as one of the Top 3 Social Agencies in Canada by Clutch.Co, He's the Host of Obscurity to Authority Podcast, a professional Social Media Marketer, real estate investor, and Public Speaker. From plumbing apprentice to Marketing Agency CEO, Darren's journey has been anything but straight forward. After selling multiple projects and small businesses before the age of 22, Darren fell in love with the process of marketing and scaling businesses with social media. In late 2016, he doubled down on my strengths and launched his own marketing agency Suits Social Inc. Helping businesses around the world unlock the full potential of social media as a business growth engine. You can get in touch with Darren here You can also get more from Darren at the following links... Free Exploration Session: https://www.suitssocial.com/exploration-session ***Online Instagram Course - Exclusive Offer*** Get Instagram for Business Mastery Program for $97 (Normally $497) https://socialcademy.thinkific.com/users/checkout/auth At checkout enter Coupon Code: BREAKTHROUGH

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Mike Johnson: How to make real estate your full time career What to do first - pay off student loans, or invest your money? If it really makes sense for investors to get their real estate license The biggest challenges when going full time into real estate What life is like as a full time real estate entrepreneur And much, much more! Mike Johnson is a full time real estate entrepreneur. After spending years on his business career, getting an MBA, working hard in the corporate world, Mike decided to do the unthinkable and give it all up to pursue real estate full time. In just 1 year, Mike has been able to buy multiple properties, while at the same time build a thriving career as a realtor, selling 50+ properties in his first full year of real estate. You can get in touch with mike here or call him direct at 226-792-6385

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Russell Westcott: How to become a "JV Jedi" and raise money for your real estate deals When & why to raise money for your real estate deals The biggest obstacles real estate investors need to overcome to be successful Where to find investors to partner with What life is like as a full time real estate investor And much, much more! Known by many as the #JVJedi, Russell Westcott is a full-time veteran Canadian-based professional real estate investor, best-selling author, and an inspirational public speaker. Russell built his first million-dollar real estate portfolio within his first year of taking the leap into real estate investing and continues to build and manage his personal real estate portfolio. Russell has co-authored 2 best-selling Canadian real estate books; 97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors and Joint Ventures: The Canadian Investors Guide to Raising Money and Getting Deals Done. In his spare time, Russell spends his time earning the love and support of his amazing wife and family, reading good books and striving every day to be a better leader in all aspects of his life. You can learn more about Russell at russellwestcott.com and jvjedi.com

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Brad Appleby: How economic drivers affect cities and their development Why allowing legal second suites are important for cities How to add second suites to properties How to know if your city will allow second suites Key things to look out for when considering adding legal suites to your property And much, much more! Brad Appleby is a Planner of Subdivision control and Special Projects for the City of Peterborough Ontario. The town has recently made major amendments to their planning act to allow second suite City wide as many other municipalities have already done in accordance with Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act. Brad can be reached through the following methods: Brad Appleby, MCIP, RPP Planner, Subdivision Control & Special Projects Telephone: 705-742-7777 (ext. 1886) Fax: 705-742-5218 [email protected]

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Joanne Kuipers: How to properly add legal second suites to properties The process for converting properties to having legal 2nd suites Costs of converting to legal 2nd suites How creating legal 2nd suites will help solve housing affordability issues And much, much more! Joanne Kuipers was in the sales and marketing industry for over 20 years and was looking for something completely different. So 8 years ago she bought her first rental property then attended Humber College and obtained her accreditation for property management. She is passionate about helping people make home ownership more affordable. She is on the Habitat for Humanity Durham affordable housing task force, and the board of director for the Landlord Association of Durham, on the Committee of Adjustments for Scugog Township, Award winner of the Wise 50 over 50 at Start Up Canada in Ottawa for 2017 and runs a very successful property management company. You can learn more about Joanne and My 2nd Suite at My2ndSuite.com or contact her directly at 416-628-8340.

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Omar Khan: How to be aware and stay away from the "Guru Trap" Why commercial and multifamily investing is the best strategy available today The major pitfalls that Canadians must avoid when investing in the United States The major real estate investment myths that are often misunderstood by Canadians How to properly invest in American real estate if you are a Canadian Citizen And much, much more! Omar Khan is a Canadian expatriate living in Texas. He is an expert in dealing with multifamily investments in the United States, especially with Canadian citizens. He has 10 years of experience investing across real estate and commodities. Omar has been involved in $3.7 billion in capital financing and M&A transactions, he has syndicated large multi-million dollar deals across the US and has advised high net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs on real estate portfolio allocations. Omar is a global citizen having lived in Dubai, Toronto, Calgary and he currently resides in Dallas. You can learn more about Omar and Boardwalk Wealth at www.boardwalkwealth.com or email him at omar at boardwalkwealth.com

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Winter Ng & Sophia Lee: What you must do before investing in real estate How to learn about real estate investing the right way The challenges most people face when starting to invest in real estate, and how to overcome them Comparing investments in Stocks, mutual funds and real estate How to find properties that others don't know about And much, much more! Winter Ng and Sophia Lee immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1992. They were physiotherapists that worked in senior homes and nursing homes. They save a high percentage of their income and invested in the stock market and mutual fund as their retirement plan. However the 2000 and 2009 market crashes made them lost their faith in stock market investment. They started looking into real estate investment since 2010. After joining REIN and learned from the experts, they bought their first investment property in 2011. They became members of Durham REI and continued to purchase 2-3 properties per year focusing on legal 2-unit houses in Durham. The passive income generated by these properties allow them to retire comfortably now. You can learn more about Winter & Sophia by connecting with them here

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Elizabeth Milder & Cole Skelly: How to create cashflow & equity in markets where there is no cashflow The systems needed in your real estate investment business to help you thrive How to overcome challenges during renovations The importance of adding square footage to properties & how to do it And much, much more! Expansion Properties is owned and operated by the dynamic duo of Cole Skelly and Elizabeth Milder. They are both highly motivated entrepreneurs, and are committed to improving their community through their ventures. Expansion Properties began its journey when Cole was 20 years old and invested in his first property. Things really started to skyrocket when Cole and Elizabeth joined forces, and began to tackle real estate investing together. After many properties and lessons learned, Expansion Properties was formed. The initial investments were single family homes that were suited to help cover mortgage costs. However, Expansion Properties has now evolved into a full-scale property development company. Their past two projects have been 3+ units. Expansion Properties now works with a team of experts that allow for more extensive projects. As a couple, Cole and Elizabeth have been able to build off of each others strengths, and have used their diverse skill sets to grow their portfolio to 10 units (and counting). You can learn more about Cole, Elizabeth, and Expansion Properties by clicking here Other ways to connect with Elizabeth and Cole: @expansionproperties @queensofexpansion cole at expansionproperties.com elizabeth at expansionproperties.com

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Manny Cabral: How to get started with real estate properly The mindset needed for finding and buying great properties How to select and hire the right contractor for you renovations How to buy great cashflowing properties How to live life on your terms A live walkthrough of a current renovation project And much, much more! Manny is the President and CEO of Primo Investment Properties which is a Canadian family owned and operated real estate investment company. They specialize in the acquisition and conversion of multi-family cash flowing real estate. Specifically in the areas of Hamilton and Barrie. Manny works with investors who want all the rewards of owning physical cash flowing real estate, but who don't want any of the hassles that go along with it. You can learn more about Manny and his company Primo Reno here Also check out his son's podcast Obscurity to Authority

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Mandy Branham: How to structure Joint Venture deals How to find Joint Venture partners What can go wrong with Joint Ventures and how to avoid issues How to buy multiple properties each year with JV partners Why everyone should have some joint ventures in their portfolios And much, much more! Mandy Branham is a community leader in providing clean, safe, appropriate housing. She has recently shared the stage at the Canadian Real Estate Wealth Forum teaching about Joint Venture Relationships. She has been featured on the LifeStyle Housing Pod Cast speaking on Becoming a Market Expert. She is an avid promoter of the value of Real Estate as part of a diversified Investment Portfolio. Mandy is an innovator who is always looking for ways to add value to others with a smile on her face and gratitude in her heart. You can learn more about Mandy at MandyBranham.com

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Lukas Wywrot: Which criteria to look for when analyzing a development deal The major challenges to watch out for when doing larger development deals How to analyze the numbers for development deals How to finance development deals Where to start if you want to be a developer How to select locations for development sites And much, much more! Lukas Wywrot is the president of Lifestyle Real Estate Investments, Lifestyle Custom Homes and LCH Developments. He is a professional engineer and a certified project manager. He previously worked in the private industry as a project manager where he was part of the team that managed projects up to 100M in value. With the skills he gained in the private industry, he started his own custom home building company and then a successful real estate development company. Currently he has projects under his belt ranging from 1 million up to 50 million dollars in value. Lukas firmly believes in building a high-quality product that offers unique user experiences. Luke is passionate about innovative engineering and construction techniques and modern building design. You can contact Lukas directly here

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Sarah Coupland: How to develop a great mindset for managing tenants How to train your tenants to be great When and how to hire property management for your investment properties When to fire a property management company How to become a "Happy Landlord" And much, much more! Sarah has been investing in real estate in the Northumberland area of Ontario for 10 years, gaining experience in many different strategies. She has completed many apartment renovations and flips, and is currently focused on growing a portfolio of multi-unit properties. Sarah specializes in creative financing, working with JV partners, and property management. Sarah's company, TAG Property Management, manages approximately 200 units in the Cobourg area offering full management services as well as tenant placement and deal consultation to investors. New in 2018, Sarah has created “The Happy Landlord”, which provides property management coaching for self managing investors. You can contact Sarah directly here

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Matt Scalena and Adam Scalena: What makes Vancouver's real estate market unique How to win as a real estate investor in higher priced markets like Vancouver How to approach today's real estate market as a millennial Why they got into podcasting and how its supported their business Matt & Adam's number one take away after interviewing so many investors and industry experts And much, much more! Adam and Matt are Award winning passionate Realtors at the top of their game. The brothers enjoy helping people buy and sell property in Downtown Vancouver and surrounding areas. Their marketing experience and real estate backgrounds give them the competitive edge to help their clients reach their real estate goals. You can find out more about them on their website vancouverrealestatepodcast.com or you can reach Adam directly here or at 778-866-4574 and Matt directly here or at 778-847-2854

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Zahra Marani: The 3 biggest mistakes condo investors make and how to avoid them How to complete assignment deals with condos What to watch out for when buying assignment deals How to put together assignment (wholesale) deals What to watch out for when buying property if you are a non resident And much, much more! Zahra Marani is the founder of Marani Law. Zahra is focussed on advising her clients in real estate and Commercial Law, and provides practical advice to help her clients grow their portfolios and their businesses. Zahra has also developed a niche practice in advising private investor clients who are involved with private mortgages in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. You can reach Zahra here or contact her office at 647-351-7795

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Chris Seepe: How to properly analyze a multifamily investment property What you should do immediately after purchasing a multifamily investment property What is a Break Even Ratio (BER) and why it matters How to calculate NOI How to calculate cash on cash returns How to properly calculate a cap rate and what it truly means How to calculate Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) for commercial properties And much, much more! You can learn more about Chris and get some great resources by contacting him at (416) 525-1558 Email [email protected]; website: www.aztechrealty.com You can also download his free guide for landlords in Ontario at landlordingbook.com

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Mr. Cashflow: How to quit your job and get into real estate full time How to buy multiple properties each year even when the banks won't finance you anymore How to manage multiple 6 figure construction projects at once How and why to build a great power team The pros and cons of getting your real estate license when you're an investor And much, much more! Adrian aka Mr Cashflow has been involved in real estate for 6 years buying properties in the GTA, mostly in Hamilton. Since then he’s been able to retire from his job, and now focusses fully on real estate. He is a realtor and a business partner with Sandy MacKay, and together they’re working on multiple business ventures in Real estate including a property management business, investment firm, construction, and the realtor business. Click here to contact Mr. Cashflow directly with any of your real estate questions.

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Nicole Edmonds: How to quickly replace your full time income with investment property cashflow. The advantages/disadvantages of investing at a young age. The mindset needed to succeed in real estate and attract money. How to select the best market to invest in. Where to find the best cashflowing income properties. And much, much more! Nicole Edmonds is a real estate investor from the Muskoka area who has personally invested in 15 real estate deals over the past 3.5 years and has now supplemented her full-time income with her income from real estate. A year after graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a Biology degree, she began investing in real estate after realizing the rat race wasn’t for her. She strongly believes that to make money in real estate, you must first become well educated. She focuses on purchasing cash flowing multi-unit properties with joint venture partners and other non-traditional strategies. You can learn more and get in contact with Nicole at InvestWithNicole.com

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Sve Pavic: How to get started in real estate investing with very little money What "House-Hacking" is and how you can do it How to create higher cash flowing rental properties How to buy properties using none of your own money And much, much more! Sve Pavic is a full time entrepreneur and investor who is passionate about creating passive cashflow for life and living the freedom lifestyle. He invests in multiple forms of business such as real estate, ecommerce, affiliate marketing, digital products and more. Sve shares his knowledge and lessons learned on his blog and podcast at www.journey2financialfreedom.com. He also helps others to achieve financial freedom through entrepreneurship so they can quit their 9-5 job, be passionate about their work, and live the freedom life. Like Sve's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/journey2financialfreedom/ You can also email Sve directly here

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Natasha Cultraro: How to create your business vision Challenges to overcome while starting a business in real estate The mindset needed to be successful in real estate and in business How to maintain a life while starting a business How to better manage your rental properties And much, much more! Natasha Cultraro is a real estate investor and owner of Investor’s Choice Property Management. She has over 10 years of real estate investing experience and managing residential properties. For all of your property management needs you can visit ICPMpros.com You can get in touch with Natasha at: [email protected] or 416-877-8045

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Mr Refi: How to identify great deals and take action on them Why the Buy Fix Refinance and Rent strategy is so great How to get a most out of a refinance on your property Why or why not to purchase properties with illegal rental units Which renovations add the most value to rental properties How to best manage your real estate power team And much, much more! Mr Refi has mastered the Buy Fis Refinance and Rent strategy focussing the majority of his efforts in the Hamilton Ontario market. He has primarily used this strategy to grow his portfolio from zero to 40+ units in less than 2 years, all while keeping his regular day job. You can get in touch with Mr Refi at: [email protected]

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Aun Japanwala: How to select the right insurance coverage for your specific property How to ensure you're covered in case you need to make a claim The importance of tenant insurance and how to ensure you're tenants have it When and how to update your insurance policy And much, much more! Aun is one of the GTA’s leading insurance professionals with years of experience in the commercial and residential insurance industry. Aun makes it his mission to ensure his clients receive the highest levels of service and support and that they receive an insurance solution designed specifically to meet their needs. Active in his local community and in many industry professional groups, Aun holds both the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) and the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designations. You can get in touch with Aun at: Theinsurers.ca

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Derik Smits: How to go from 1 property to buying 7 properties in less than 1 year The BFRR strategy and why its so exciting Importance of finding your power team The most important systems when ramping up your investment portfolio How to structure joint venture investments Why real estate is so exciting and how it can 10x your net worth And much, much more! Derik is an active investor building wealth through real estate. After years of having one investment property he decided to ramp up his portfolio in 2016 buying into multi-unit residential housing, flips and RTOs. He identified that strategically investing in duplexes in the Durham area, was the best and safest way for him to create positive cash-flow and passive wealth. From endless offers on the MLS and private sales, he is always looking for more profitable investment opportunities. You can get in touch with Derik at: dsmits at outlook.com 905-767-6932

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Candice Bakx-Friesen: Why Rent To Own is such a great strategy How to put together a Rent To Own deal The Pros and Cons of investing in smaller communities How to take action fast and never miss out on a great opportunity How to avoid "analysis paralysis" The importance of working on your mindset And much, much more! Candice works to inspire families and create lasting improvement in their finances to create legacy and impact generations. Candice has been a real estate investor since 2001 and is experienced in Vendor take-backs, private mortgages, buy & holds as well as rent to own deals. Candice has been featured in Canadian Real Estate Wealth magazine and has spoken at the Toronto Investor’s Forum in 2016 & 2017. She is passionate about helping people reach their financial dreams. You can learn more about Candice using the links below, and you can also reach to her through Facebook: Candice (at) InvestorSmarts.ca InvestorSmarts.ca

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Rick Harris: The most important factor when accessing the equity in your home Why vacation rentals make so much sense The secret elixir of buying vacation properties The 3 important zoning types for vacation rental real estate The “4 Seasons Properties” How to manage your team when owning recreational and vacation rental properties And much, much more! Rick Harris is an exceptional mentor and coach. Coaching Certifications; REIA, Real Estate Investment Advisor, Mentis Academy; CTDP (Certified Training and Development Professional) from The Institute of Performance and Learning; Master Instruction BMI 300, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; CCP, Certified Coaches Federation. Rick will help you attract investment and investors in actionable investment vacation/recreational and residential real estate business. You can reach out to Rick through the following: [email protected] linkedin.com/in/wrickharris reincanada.com (rein coaching) Canmore Property; Go to HomeAway.com and #3817784 to view the property and see available dates to rent.

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Paul Engelman and Clinton Dochuk: All about Ontario Building Code and how it related to Local Rules How to evaluate a deal and estimate renovation costs How to ensure a smooth renovation project from start to finish How to work with local city inspectors to avoid delays The most important factors to watch out for before a renovation project And much, much more Paul Engelman has been in construction for 18 years, with 3 of those working on television for several construction shows. Paul has worked for several different contractors in various fields, diversifying his knowledge. He has been a general contractor and project manager for ten years, with two of those years specializing in legal accessory apartments. For the last 7 years he has owned Selah Inc., a general contracting firm that specializes in creating legal accessory apartments. Clinton Dochuk has 15 years of experience in construction. Ten years of his experience has been spent designing and installing kitchens and bathrooms. For the past three years, Clinton has been designing and consulting with investors on legal accessory apartments; walking these investors through the construction process from building permits to completion of projects. Get your free eBook at www.selahinc.com/freebook You can contact Paul and Clinton using the following information: Paul 905-424-4810 or paul at selahinc.com Clinton 289-355-4402 or clinton at selahinc.com

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Derek Peever: What it takes to become Joint Venture Partner of the Year with REIN All about his company Super Suites and how he is planning to take it across the Canada How to build and manage furnished rental units How to go from zero to over 100 real estate transactions in under 10 years. And much, much more Derek is a visionary entrepreneur with a clear picture in his mind of what the future holds for his PeeverConn Group of Companies. Derek has an incredible appetite for knowledge in the fields of self-improvement, leadership & management, real estate, business, and has adopted a lifelong learning attitude. With over 100 real estate transactions under his belt since 2006 and five active businesses, Derek continues to oversee strong returns being generated for investors and is effectively managing the assets of his valued group of friends and family. You can learn more about Derek and his companies at peeverconn.com or connect with him at 604-657-9909 or email him here

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Elizabeth Kelly: The advantages and disadvantages of incorporating When you should incorporate Which corporate structure is right for you and why? How to set up your corporate structure Who to speak to about setting up your corporations How to find financing for your new corporations And much, much more! Elizabeth Kelly is a public speaker, mentor, coach, investor and mortgage agent with Mortgage Alliance. You can contact Elizabeth through email here and she also runs a Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ElizabethKellyREGroup/

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Kate Babkova: How to set big goals for 2017 that you actually achieve The "SMART" way to set goals How and where to find joint venture partners How to close the deal with joint venture partners How to overcome objections when "pitching" ideas to potential joint venture partners And much, much more! Kate Bakova is a full time real estate investor focused mainly in the Hamilton area. She mainly uses the buy, fix, refinance, rent strategy to help investors get great returns. Find out more about our Event on January 28th Here

Here's What You'll Learn From Our Guests Sve Pavic, Sean Castelino, Darren Walker and Danielle Oliviera : The biggest challenges they had to overcome during their first ever Buy, Fix, Refi and Rent projects The lessons they all learned tht were most valuable How to find and qualify contractors for your projects What they each would change for their next Buy, Fix, Refi and Rent projects They each will share their #1 tips for other newbie investors that they wish they knew before they got into their projects And much, much more!

Here's What You'll Learn From Chris Shebib: How to manage joint venture partnerships Advantages of being both the money partner and the real estate expert in typical joint venture partnerships How to overcome objections when "pitching" ideas to potential joint venture partners The most important personal characteristics needed to be a great real estate investor Lessons learned from enduring 2 economic down cycles And much, much more! Chris was awarded Joint Venture of the Year for 2016. Holding careers in the past as a licensed carpenter / contractor, software engineer and digital marketer, Chris brings a breadth of experience to what is now a full time real estate investment career. Chris is the Owner/Managing Director at Five Properties Inc. Find out more at FiveProperties.com

Here's What You'll Learn From Dylan Lenz: Top mistakes landlords are making when it comes to tenant relations How to strategically deal with (and avoid) problem tenants Professional tips for new landlords The current state of the rental market throughout Canada Financial strategies to make your first rental a success How to identify exactly who you're renting to, before they move in Dylan is the Founder and CEO of Naborly which is a real estate technology company offering a unique tenant screening process, that is unmatched in the industry. Find out more at Naborly.co

Here's What You'll Learn From Chuck Reynolds: How to live life with an abundance mindset and the effect this can have on your life as an investor How to get out of your comfort zone and live to your true potential How to invest in real estate while saving plenty of time for your family Strategies for adding value to properties The importance of developing yourself and setting clearly defined goals Chuck is an experienced investor and management consultant. Chuck leads associates at Excel Group Development in serving global clients in developing superior leadership effectiveness and team engagement. You can contact Chuck at [email protected] or 416-481-4802.

Here's What You'll Learn From Andy Tran: The benefits of adding secondary suites The difference between legal and non-legal secondary suites Important items to look for when purchasing a house and adding a secondary suite By-laws you must be aware of when attempting to add a legal suite And much, much more! Since 2011 Andy has been the Manager of Education Development for Carson, Dunlop & Associates Ltd., an engineering firm and private college specializing in home inspections. He is also an instructor for Ontario students wishing to become home inspectors. Andy has seen numerous 2nd suites as a home inspector, and advised many homeowners on how to do it correctly. Andy hopes to provide as much information as he can based on his research, experience and training to assist those who have an interest in building it properly. You can learn much more about Andy, and download his FREE E-book - Legal 2nd Suites: A Beginner's Guide by going to SuiteAdditions.com

Here's What You'll Learn From Jeff Woods: How and when to delegate tasks How to trigger exponential growth in your business Jeff's number one strategy needed for scaling your business The type of people to look for when you're hiring How to feel great about giving up control in your business Useful tools that you can use to stay organized and structured And much, much more! Jeff is an award winning real estate investor, entrepreneur, author, business owner, and highly sought after real estate based wealth coach. Jeff's company Woods and Mozzulla Properties was formed in the interest of helping others achieve their goals and dreams through real estate. You can learn much more about Jeff by visiting WamProperties.com

Here's What You'll Learn From Ben Eko-Davis: The difference between Foreclosure and Power of Sale properties The top tools and systems to make your real estate business run smoothly and efficiently Why real estate investing is becoming more popular and how this affects you as an investor Why real estate is a must have asset in your investment portfolio The importance of networking in your real estate career How to hire and train a virtual assistant Why its still OK to have a full time job and the advantages of keeping that job And much, much more! Like most Canadians, Ben found himself unsatisfied with the performance of traditional investments (Mutual Funds, GICs, RRSPs and TFSA). So in 2010 Ben decided to explore his options in Real Estate. After his first few investments he quickly began to see the many benefits and advantages Real Estate Investing can provide. You can learn more about Ben Eko-Davis and his company Truly Invested by clicking here.