Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Helen Christopher is the podcast guest for this week. A former teacher and current real estate investor who purchased Brooklyn (now known as Camp Brooklyn) two years ago. She specializes in renovating and building resorts and also runs events such as weddings, work retreats, and family getaways. Helen Christopher and her family sold their house to purchase Camp Brooklyn and began living on the property in a tiny 400 sq ft nurse’s office. She began renovating and investing what they could to make it more guest friendly. After seeing the property while attending a wedding, they fell in love with the 60 acres of usable land and the nostalgic buildings. With the help of her father in the construction business, they began transforming the property into a resort. Through podcasts and YouTube, she learned about the short-term rental business and now offers a variety of lodging and packages, including weddings. Despite the long hours and lack of balance, Helen is passionate about her dream and continues building the resort. In this episode, you will learn about: How a family of five lives in a 400-square-foot nurse’s office and invests in renovations How a couple purchased an old summer camp facility and renovated it to host weddings and retreats How a former teacher is running a successful event and short-term rental business without a commercial kitchen and with limited zoning regulations. Get in Touch with Helen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookledgeny/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookledgeny Website: https://www.brookledgeny.com/ Email: brookledge518@gmail.com This episode has been brought to you in part by: Andrew Choubata: https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book Wyse Construction: https://wyseconstruction.ca/ Mid-Term Rentals – www.midtermrentalproperties.com Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/coaching-mentorshipThe post Resort Renovations: From Nothing to a 200-Guest Venue first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Sarah Larbi is a real estate investor and landlord with 10 years of experience. She specializes in tenant screening and finding and offers a course on the five steps of tenant screening. In this episode, you will learn about: What are the five steps for tenant screening and tenant finding? What are the best ways to advertise and post rental properties? How can landlords effectively screen tenants and reduce the risk of renting to bad tenants? Get in Touch with Sarah: Instagram: @investorsarahlarbi Website: www.sarahlarbi.com This episode has been brought to you in part by: Wyse Construction https://wyseconstruction.ca/ US Properties https://www.usproperties.ca/ Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/ Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/coaching-mentorship The post Tenant Screening 101: Sarah’s 5 Step Guide to Finding the Right Tenant first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Mark and Kirsten Krikke are the podcast guests for this week. Real estate investors and authors of the book “You, Me, and Airbnb”. They started their journey together 10 years ago when they bought their family home and have since expanded their portfolio to include short-term and mid-term rentals in the US. In this episode, you will learn about: Investing in Real Estate from an Everyday’s Person Perspective Leveraging Short-term and Mid-term Rentals for Cash Flow Real Estate Investment Strategies Get in Touch with Mark and Kirsten: Instagram: @joyhill.property Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyhillpm/ Website: https://joyhill.ca/ Email: mkrikke@joyhill.ca This episode has been brought to you in part by: Jamil Rahemtula: https://jamilrahemtula.com/ Wyse Construction: https://wyseconstruction.ca/ Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/ Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/ The post Taking Real Estate Investing to the US first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Cam Wolfe is the podcast guest for this week. Cam had always had an interest in real estate and wanted to find a way to make it a part of his life. With a commitment to hard work, mindset and goal-setting, he and his wife took a chance and bought their first property, renting out the bottom half. Despite the challenges, he persevered and eventually found mentorship with Sarah. With this newfound guidance, he became successful in the real estate world, learning important lessons along the way of the value of coaching and finding balance in his life. In this episode, you will learn about: How Cam Wolfe and his wife supplement their income and transition to a different city through real estate Breaking your life into smaller steps How to stay motivated when life gets in the way The value of coaching and hiring a mentor What strategies did Cam use to stay motivated and persevere in his health and wellness journey Get in Touch with Cam Wolfe Email: crcwolfe@gmail.com This episode has been brought to you in part by: Wyse Construction – https://wyseconstruction.ca/ Sell Rent Stay – www.sellrentstay.com Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/ The post Climbing the Investor Ladder first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Sarah Larbi is a real estate investor who has been pivoting some of her rentals to the Midterm rental strategy. Her new company Midterm Rental Inc. specializes in providing guests with an all-inclusive, furnished rental experience tailored to their needs. If you are interested in learning more about this strategy, this episode is perfect for you! Implementing this rental strategy will allow you to receive the greater cash flow, attract working professionals and mitigate wear and tear on your property. In this episode, you will learn about: Discover why midterm rentals are becoming Sarah’s new favorite rental strategy Explore the advantages of the midterm rental strategy Ability to increase the rent with market demand and seasons How to use midterm rentals to build direct bookings Find out why tenant profiles for midterm rentals are comprised mainly of working professionals Get in touch with Sarah Larbi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorsarahlarbi/ Website: https://sarahlarbi.com/ This episode has been brought to you in part by: Andrea Choubeta of https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book Wyse Construction of  https://wyseconstruction.ca/ Midterm Rental of www.midtermrentalproperties.comThe post 7 Reasons Why Midterm Rental is my Favorite Strategy first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

I’ve recorded a solo episode this week! In this episode, I am revealing how to become a successful REI investor in 2023. I am going to provide you with 7 key principles that will help you have a successful investment journey. These insights are about assembling your power team, educating yourself while taking action along the way, adjusting to the market cycles, limiting the risk, planning for the long term, learning the strategy, and keeping a positive mindset. In this episode, you will learn about: Why you need to have a real estate investing lawyer If you intend to self-manage, you should consider hiring a property manager Why 95% success in real estate is all mindset Adapting to market cycles is essential Why it’s crucial to understand your numbers Get in touch with Sarah Larbi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investorsarahlarbi/ Website: https://sarahlarbi.com/ This episode has been brought to you in part by: US Properties of https://www.usproperties.ca/ Wyse Construction of www.wyseconstruction.ca Midterm Rental of www.midtermrentalproperties.comThe post 7 Key Insights to Being a Successful REI Investor first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Cory Sperle is the podcast guest for this week. He has been investing for the past 23 years, concentrating on multifamily buildings in Saskatoon and Alberta with projects totaling over $30 million. Having gone through several cycles of the real estate market’s ups and downs, he has become a true specialist in evaluating and financing investments. In this episode, you will learn about how the pandemic has changed the real estate investing climate in Alberta, the distinction between buying multifamily properties in Ontario and Alberta as well as assessing opportunities in the market. In this episode, you will learn about: How the pandemic has shifted the landscape of real estate investing in Alberta The difference between the strategies for buying and managing multifamily properties in Ontario and Alberta How to evaluate and take advantage of opportunities in the multifamily market including MLI Select Get in touch with Cory Sperle: Facebook: Altyn Equities – https://www.facebook.com/altynequities/ Website: www.altynequities.com Email: csperle@altynequities.com This episode has been brought to you in part by: Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com Wyse Construction of https://wyseconstruction.ca/ Midterm Rental of https://sarahlarbi.com/midtermprogram/ The post Evaluating Multifamily Buildings first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Aisha Govani is the podcast guest for this week. Co-Founder of Mid Term Rental Properties, Aisha, together with Sarah Larbi and Lee Pollock assists real estate investors in successfully implementing the mid-term rental strategy on their properties. Mid Term Rental Properties Inc focuses on guest allocation as their key to finding success in this strategy. They create sustainable relationships in industries that regularly require the use of furnished executive rentals for month-to-month stays. Mid Term Rental Properties has created an online portal where you can upload your property and get access to their database of guests for your mid-term rental. In this episode, Aisha and Sarah discuss the value of implementing the mid-term rental strategy, what types of properties are more effective, and which should be avoided. They also share the items you should have in your rental, the challenges you may face while hiring cleaners, and how to proceed if your broker is unwilling to give you the information you require. In this episode, you will learn about: What is a mid-term rental strategy Which property types are more effective and which ones to avoid Essential items you must retain in your rental property What to remember when setting up your mid-term rental power team What to do if your broker is unable to provide you with the information you need Get in Touch with Midterm Rental Properties: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yup and follow them / Website: https://midtermrentalproperties.com/ Email: info@midtermrentalproperties.com Get in Touch with Aisha Govani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aishagovani_investor/ Website: https://aishagovani.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisha-g-84718316?originalSubdomain=ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aishagovani2012 Email: aisha@aishagovani.com This episode has been brought to you in part by: Sell Rent Stay of http://www.sellrentstay.com/ Wyse Construction – www.wyseconstruction.ca Mid-Term Rentals – www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals The post Mid Term Rental Properties Inc. first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Danielle Cardinal is the podcast guest for this week. Danielle, a Francophone from Northern Ontario who now resides in Ottawa, spends the majority of her time at the skatepark or perfecting her REI techniques. She purchased her first home in 2015, refinanced it in late 2021, and used it as a “real asset” to purchase her first REI property off the market in February 2022. In this episode, Danielle takes us through the ins and outs of purchasing a real estate investment, identifying qualifying contractors, and the one thing you can include in your property listing to increase your return on investment. In this episode, you will learn about: Her journey in real estate and how she got started Behind the Scene of what having a real estate investment is really like How to find the right contractor Duration and timelines of how long a renovation project can take from beginning to end The one item you should add to your property listing which will boost your return on investment Get in Touch with Danielle Cardinal Danielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollerskatesandrealestate/ Danielle’s email: rollerskatesandrealestate@gmail.com This episode has been brought to you in part by: Andrew Choubeta of https://www.caveatllp.com/ Wyse Construction – www.wyseconstruction.ca Mid-Term Rentals – www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentalsThe post What to Anticipate when Purchasing a Cottage in a Rural Area first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

This week’s podcast guest is Harry James. He’s an entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience, and as a result of his achievements and failures, he has created a life resume that has impacted many individuals. His motto is live real, be real. A philosophy that invites you to pause for a moment and consider whether or not you are in the right frame of mind to perform at your peak. In addition, he has managed real estate ventures totaling more than $100 million and has experience in the restaurant, financial, and quarry industries. He attributes his success to all of his failures along the way. In this episode, you will learn about: What’s going on in the real estate market The significance of having a second exit plan Ways to lower your risk when purchasing a property What deals to seek out in the current market Properties to avoid buying in the next 12 – 18 months Get in Touch with Harry James Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harryjameslivereal Email: info@harryjamesenterprises.com Website: https://www.liverealbereal.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Vb_7i3R_Gzp0dNtpoKJnQ This episode has been brought to you in part by: USProperties.ca of https://www.usproperties.ca/ Wyse Construction – www.wyseconstruction.ca Mid-Term Rentals – www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals The post How to Mitigate Risk when Buying Real Estate first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.