Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Guest: Josh Stevenson, Real Estate Investor Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest This week’s podcast guest is Josh Stevenson, Real Estate Investor. Josh started out about 14 years ago and was slowly acquiring properties at the beginning. He eventually partnered with his friend Brent and they put their resources together and really grew their business in northern Ontario. They invested their capital, equity, and skillsets. They still self-manage even though they now own more than 90 doors. They are slowly adding to their team (Josh’s wife, etc.). They built it all without private lenders or JV partners. They did some no-money-down deals with credit unions, vendor takebacks, and more! Josh also shared some amazing tips on how to work with credit unions, using collateral mortgages, and getting creative with loans and lenders. This has helped him grow and scale by using liens and other ways to build trust with lenders. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of staying ahead of the market “explosions”Structuring no money down dealsHow to find the right partnerSelf-managing a large portfolio remotelyCollaborating with tenants as “anchor persons”Using collateral wisely to scale upMore creative tips and tricks of the trade! Get in touch with Josh:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investnorth.ca/Website:https://www.investnorth.caThis episode has been brought to you in part by;Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design Build – https://www.whiteelmdesignbuild.com/ Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties – https://www.completepropertiesinc.com/The post How Creative Lending Led a Teacher to Acquire Over 90 Doors! first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Ava Benesocky, Realtor & Real Estate Investor, Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest This week’s podcast guest is Ava Benesocky, Realtor and Real Estate Investor. Ava started out as a realtor in a small city in Alberta. She eventually had a dream to move to Vancouver but wasn’t ready for big-city realtors! She hit some hurdles but decided to look for opportunities. She kept meeting investors that were hitting a wall due to the high price tag of local investments. That’s when she realized there must be a place where investors could deploy their capital! With CPI, she’s now matching investor capital with active operator investors in the states, pooling together capital to purchase much larger assets. CPI’s focus is on 30-50 million dollar assets with at least 100 doors. The company has been around for a while and now has a constant deal flow. It’s all about creating strong business relationships. CPI brings in the funds to make the deals happen and also sits on the GP to ensure a smooth process. Canadians are very conservative investors in general and still need to learn about how to deploy their capital internationally. CPI is focusing on education first and helping hundreds of Canadians become successful investors. In this episode, you will learn about: How to deploy funds in US assetsGreat way to diversify your portfolioForced appreciation and natural appreciationInvesting in the sunbelt (US states)How to address double taxation for Canadians investing in the USTurn-key solutions for Canadian investors Get in touch with Ava:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cpicapital/Website: https://www.cpicapital.ca/ This episode has been brought to you in part by;Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise MortgagesMeghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah The post Hands-Off Investing in the USA! first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: François & Jennifer Lanthier, Real Estate Investors Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest This week’s podcast guests are François & Jennifer Lanthier, real estate investors located in Ottawa. They are a very creative couple that invests in eastern Ontario, eastern Canada, and now in the US! They’ve done a lot of Joint Ventures which is great but they can be a lot of work. Jennifer is more involved with numbers and François is more of the social media and relationship manager. Their top tip is “no rush, no pressure”! Time is of the essence, it can take a few months or more to cultivate leads and partnerships. François works with a “sales” funnel to match up buildings and investors. Which one comes first; the building or the investors? You need both! Fill your funnel with potential buildings and potential partners to acquire the deal. This couple also focuses on secondary and tertiary markets to find deals. They recommend you build close relationships with realtors and wholesalers, let them know what you’re looking for. Tough conversations with JV partners and much more… tune in to find out all they’ve accomplished in only 19 months. In this episode, you will learn about: Networking for successHow to do JVsHow to pick your partners and lendersMeeting partners on Zoom! Finding money partnersOne-pager documents to attract investorsOffer, don’t ask! Turning on a dime and finding 100k within days Get in touch with François & Jennifer:Instagram: @fl_homes_corpWebsite: https://flhomescorp.wixsite.com/flhomesThis episode has been brought to you in part by;Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc. – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarahThe post JVs, Creatively Managing Remote Investments & Retiring at Age 40! first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Ross Nedaee Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest This week’s podcast guest is Ross Nedaee. Ross has an interesting story… he began with very small payments of only $500 per month and a downpayment of $2,500 on a condo in Toronto. He got his first taste of appreciation with this property and was able to quickly build some equity that he then used to move on to more active projects. Buying discount multi-family properties has helped Ross acquire good properties with some vacant units. This is how he was able to get the best rent and analyzed the properties. He asked for a discount and asks a lot of questions, the worst you can get is a no! Everything can now be done remotely, take advantage of technology.  In this episode, you will learn about: How a preconstruction condo got Ross started!Using a HELOC for successNow doing the BRRRR to scale up and build a portfolioLooking for vacant units to be able to increase rent, etc. Building a team remotelyMultifamily properties to mitigate riskNetworking and Meetups to establish a presenceHouse hacking tricks and tips Get in touch with Ross:Instagram: @ross.nedaee Website: https://linktr.ee/rossnedaee This episode has been brought to you in part by;Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages – https://streetwisemortgages.com/ Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty – https://www.elevationrealty.ca/Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.The post How a Preconstruction Deal Led to a Great Portfolio! first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Marcin Drozdz, real estate investor & coach Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest This week’s podcast guest is Marcin Drozdz. I have known Marcin for a little while and it’s been great to catch up and hear about what he’s doing. He recently pivoted to investing in large multi-family properties in the US. In this interview, Marcin explains why he chose to invest remotely and how he does it. He also explains how the scale of American cities greatly affects investors and creates some massive opportunities. His focus is on distressed properties… Buy deals, fix them, refinance them and do it again. He broke down the numbers for us and spoke about creative financing strategies and how to fund the renovations, find investors, and close the deal. We also discuss landlord and tenant laws in Tennessee. Marcin is providing clean, safe, and affordable housing. He’s focusing on working-class neighbourhoods and creating value for the community and investors. In this episode, you will learn about: What are tertiary and secondary markets in the USUsing a VTB to close on a large dealHow to make distressed properties bankableTaking advantage of local tax breaksWhy Memphis Tennesse?Market fundamentals to look for when looking at value-add propertiesCurb appeal and safety can help you rent a property Get in touch with Marcin:Instagram: @realmarcindrozdz Website: https://www.marcindrozdz.com/ This episode has been brought to you in part by;Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise MortgagesMeghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc. – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/The post Buying Apartments at 20k Per Door! How to Be a Value-Add Player first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Dr. Axel Meierhoefer Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest This week’s podcast guest is Dr. Axel Meierhoefer from San Diego, California. Axel now owns 10 properties in the mid-south and mid-west (USA). It all began in 2011 when he wasn’t able to sell his own house and became a landlord. He then turned to turnkey projects in various areas such as Ohio and more recently Alabama. He buys properties that are renovated by a company and are all set up to cash flow from day one. He also mentors aspiring investors on how to work with turnkey providers and optimize their investment dollars. Mindset is a huge gamechanger and Dr. Meierhoefer has worked a lot on this to create the journey and time and freedom he desires. Listen to the full episode to learn a ton of great nuggets for passive investments.  In this episode, you will learn about:  How the financial crash of 2008 led him to REITurnkey providers in the US offer amazing hands-off investment propertiesThe 1% rule and how it helps him determine what to buyUse nationwide lenders in the USAFinding the ugly duckling in B and C+ neighbourhoodsUsing 70% LTV or more when investingThe 200% rule… How to make deals perform even better! Get in touch with Dr. Axel:Instagram: @idealwealthgrower Website: https://idealwealthgrower.com/ This episode has been brought to you in part by;Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise MortgagesSusan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.The post Retire With Passive Income Through Turnkey Rental Properties first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Darren Cabral, Digital Marketer This special release podcast is very political and uncensored! Tune in for some opinions and a great debate. Sarah and Darren have done some research and they expressed their views. Some of the political parties are currently proposing various programs to try to remediate the housing crisis. Unfortunately, some of the proposals could make things far worse for regular buyers and investors. Transparency and beneficial ownership, as well as privacy issues, could come up. Make sure to do your due diligence before voting!  In this episode, you will learn about: Current political parties’ platformsWhat could happen after September 20thHow each party is addressing real estateEverything is vague! Make some educated guessesThe PPC’s viewpointCurrent issues in the world of real estateHow rules could affect investors and the market in generalPrivacy issues with proposed new rules and regulations  Get in touch with Darren:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/darrencabral/Website: https://www.suitssocial.com/The post The Upcoming Federal Election & How REI Could be Impacted… first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Krista Mashore, coach, realtor, and real estate investor Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest This week’s podcast guest is Krista Mashore. Krista is a realtor and marketing expert. She shared some amazing tips on how to develop a massive audience through video and social media. One of her top tips is that you need to be considered a solution by your potential buyers and or clients. Pick the platform you’re the most comfortable with! Entertain, excite and educate. You will need to pay to optimize your audience and get attention. Creating content is great but you need people to see it. Start by building trust and making yourself known, then you can start pushing for “conversion”. Tune in for proven and tested marketing tips to help you grow your network. In this episode, you will learn about: Awesome marketing tips to attract more properties and investorsCreating a lot of content and exposing it to the masses for exposureGoing from being a teacher to becoming a realtor, then coach and investorHow to do something different and service-drivenStarted using video before all others didHow to stand out from the competitionNow coaching other agents and investors or entrepreneurs to grow their following Get in touch with Krista:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamashore/ Website: https://kristamashore.com/ This episode has been brought to you in part by;Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty – https://www.elevationrealty.ca/ Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc. – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarahThe post How Content Creation Can Help You Scale Your REI Business first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Taylor Seers and Jeremy Ivany. This week’s podcast guests are Taylor Seers and Jeremy Ivany. This amazing young couple started at only 20 years old. They’re now a few years older and are thriving in the world of real estate investing. They’ve harnessed creative financing by borrowing from friends and family to grow their portfolios. It all began when Jeremy lived in Western Canada and was renting a room from a 21-year-old investor. He quickly started to calculate how much money this investor was making and realized the potential. They now do some Joint Ventures, Vendor takebacks, working with credit unions and much more!  In this episode, you will learn about:  Started with their very first house at only 20 years oldThey’re now 23 & 24 and have over 15 propertiesThey scaled up quickly by doing the BRRRR model and buying in the right marketsInspired by podcasts and various meetupsFocusing on Chatham, Ontario areaHow to raise the value of the propertyFinding capital for renovation moneyIdentifying the right type of properties Get in touch with Jeremy and Taylor:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyivany/https://www.instagram.com/tayljean/Website: https://www.tayjayrealestate.com/ This episode has been brought to you in part by;Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages: https://streetwisemortgages.com/ Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build: https://www.whiteelmdesignbuild.com/Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.The post The True Entrepreneurial Mindset! How To Scale Quickly… first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Parker Mott, Wholesaler & Real Estate Investor This week’s podcast guest is Parker Mott. Parker’s journey began in the USA. He then came back to Canada bringing all the ideas he learned down south and began applying them here. Wholesaling was a newer concept and he had to learn the ropes. Canada has much stronger privacy laws and there are much fewer foreclosures. He managed to turn it into a profitable business by creating win-win situations for sellers and buyers in very hot markets. He explained the basic concepts of wholesaling and how to go about it. The spread is crucial to create successful transactions. Listen to the episode to learn more! In this episode, you will learn about:  How he got started in the world of wholesaling in CanadaIf you’re willing to work for something you’ll be successfulGet to know people and learn how to assess properties & marketsNetworking is the key to successYour network is your net worthWhat is wholesalingHow to overcome challenges  Get in touch with Parker:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mottmachine10x/Website:  https://www.cashhousebuyer.ca/ This episode has been brought to you in part by;Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc. Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise MortgagesMeghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarahThe post Wholesaling to Create Win-Win Deals in Canada first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.