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Making it Happen FAST – 32 Properties in 32 Months

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Erika Spencer and husband Jay, now both realtors and investors, discovered an interest in real estate investing and made their first moves in 2015, with rent to own properties and then family rentals. They scaled fast, leveraging joint ventures and completing 32 property investments in 32 months!

Guest: Erika Spencer, Real Estate Investor / Realtor

Erika Spencer and husband Jay, now both realtors and investors, discovered an interest in real estate investing and made their first moves in 2015, with rent to own properties and then family rentals. They scaled fast, leveraging joint ventures and completing 32 property investments in 32 months!

Their portfolio now consists of 26 properties with 90% of them being brick bungalows with basement apartments or the capacity to develop them and rather than rapid growth they tend to advocate their coaching clients to build more steadily.

Their investing journey started in St. Catharines and as the Niagara Region has boomed they have tried to stay ahead of the growth curve by looking beyond, investing in Welland, Port Colbourne and also Hamilton.

Erika was nominated as Rising Star of the Year by the Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine in 2017.  Her focus is now currently building a 4-plex on a severed lot which was possible after buying a bakery.  She is looking to get involved more in small and then larger multi-family investments and likely seeing herself getting involved in private lending.

With so many lessons learned in her real estate career to date, Erika has found her experience, knowledge and just do it motto has attracted newer real estate investors who she now coaches and helps find their own journey to success. You will learn about: – Scaling your business fast and the downsides – Lessons learned and mistakes made along the way – Structuring your JV deals and finding a good JV partner – Setting up corporations, pros and cons – From Bakery to a 4-Plex!

Get in touch with Erika: Email: erika@rockstarbrokerage.com Niagara REI MeetUp https://www.meetup.com/St-Catharines-Real-Estate-Investment-Club/

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending > Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings > Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788

From Retirement Panic to HGTV Star & Retiring 20 Years Early

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Monica Mayorga is a successful real estate investor since 2011 investing in multiple markets for profit by implementing strategies such as re-purposed dwellings, long flips, the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance and repeat), joint venture partnerships and student rentals.

Guest: Monica Mayorga, Real Estate Investor & Retirement Specialist Monica Mayorga is a successful real estate investor since 2011 investing in multiple markets for profit by implementing strategies such as re-purposed dwellings, long flips, the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance and repeat), joint venture partnerships and student rentals.

Monica was previously employed with an international pharmaceutical company as a Pension and Benefits Specialist. When a financial tool was introduced to help the staff determine if their retirement plans were on track, Monica decided to explore it first before introducing it to staff. According to the financial calculator, Monica and husband Raphael were not saving enough to retire the way they wanted. In fact, she would have to continue working part-time during their retirement years.

The terrifying news caused Monica to hit what she calls “her panic button”. She immediately contacted her husband and sold him on the idea to create wealth through real estate investing. Although her husband was on board, he was skeptical and even added a challenge that he wanted their first investment to be a small multi-family property, a triplex.

Together they found a rundown triplex in Toronto in an upcoming neighbourhood that was underperforming. Funds were tight and the entire building needed renovations. That’s when Monica wrote to Scott McGillivray, host of HGTV Income Property, asking for help on their first project. Low and behold help was graciously provided, not only with renovations but also with knowledge on what it takes to be a great landlord and the business of real estate investing.

Monica’s first experience gave her the tools to transition from working countless hours in a corporate job to retiring 20 years earlier and becoming a Retirement Specialist travelling the world. You will learn about: – Investment strategy tips and refinancing – Project cost, numbers and processes – Scaling up your business – Private financing

Get in touch with Monica: E-mail: monica.buildingitright@gmail.com

Juggling Properties and Roles as a Busy Investor

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Brian Fitzgerald is a firefighter, real estate agent as well as a real estate investor for the last 6 years in the Hamilton & Niagara area.

Guest: Brian Fitzgerald, Real Estate Investor & Realtor

Brian Fitzgerald is a firefighter, real estate agent as well as a real estate investor for the last 6 years in the Hamilton & Niagara area. Brians start in investing began when he decided to tackle a couple of flips on the Hamilton Mountain. Having only been a handyman, Brian jumped in headfirst and learned many valuable lessons along the way and came out with vast experiences in the renovation and contracting world – he also came out with much less hair after the experiences. Since then Brian has focused his strategy to more Buy & Hold investments, with current plans to jump back into the renovations and getting his hands dirty with the BRRRR strategy. His experience with home buying, renovations, dealing with contractors, and being a landlord himself are also a large benefit to the investor clients he serves as a Realtor. His easy-going approach with clients and his knowledge of renovation practices and expenses make him an absolute asset to any investor that he works with.

When it comes to the management side of his properties, Brian’s biggest asset is his ability to find the best tenants and put them into his A+ properties. His property management company, Fitzgerald PM, also serves many of his investor clients that choose to be hands-off with their real estate investments. His portfolio currently consists of duplexes, single-family rentals as well as a recreational property on the water which makes Brian a really experienced and well-rounded investor as well as Realtor. You will learn about: – The pros and cons of making deals – How to find off-market deals – Managing time when having more than one job role – Managing your portfolio

Books Mentioned: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money…It’s About Being the Best You Can Be! by Book by Dave Jenks, Gary W. Keller, and Jay Papasan

How to Win Friends and Influence People Paperback by Dale Carnegie

Get in touch with Brian: Website: www.brianfitzgerald.ca / www.fitzgeraldpm.ca E-mail: brian@brianfitzgerald.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomethatfitz/ Instagram: @thehomethatfitz The ‘Real Estate Investors Lounge’ Podcast: @reilpodcast

From Troubled Teen to Flipping Master

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Michael Green is a successful house flipper, is the host of The Flip Factor podcast and has completed over 1100 deals. But at one point in time, this success was just a teenage boy’s dream. At the age of fifteen, prompted by late-night infomercials, Michael bought the book No Money Down by Carlton Sheets, which planted the seed of eventually becoming a house flipper.

Guest: Michael Green, Real Estate Investor, Speaker & Entrepreneur

Michael Green is a successful house flipper, is the host of The Flip Factor podcast and has completed over 1100 deals. But at one point in time, this success was just a teenage boy’s dream. At the age of fifteen, prompted by late-night infomercials, Michael bought the book No Money Down by Carlton Sheets, which planted the seed of eventually becoming a house flipper.

But the road to success wasn’t always easy. Growing up next to the projects in Baltimore, Michael found himself getting into trouble, and his relationship with his dad was built on breaking the law.

At 17, Michael found himself thrown into a paddy wagon with handcuffs around his wrists. Faced with a four-year jail sentence and a cold, uncomfortable prison cell, with terrible food, scratchy blankets and no freedom, Michael had a lot of time to think. He thought about how if his life up to that point were a house, it would be a broken-down, boarded-up house. His negative patterns and limiting beliefs had eaten away at his foundation like hungry termites. Michael could either continue these patterns and let his life crumble around him, or he could step up and fix it.

So he got to work on his first flip – himself

He started out as a flooring installer and in 2008 he was doing a job for a gentleman flipping houses named Jason Shara. Sensing his curiosity and interest in the industry, he invited Michael to a free meeting for house flippers. At this meeting, Michael was introduced to his first mentor. After just a few months of studying under his mentor, he made his first deal flipping a house for $16,000 without a single penny of his money.

For the next year, he continued doing flips and made a total of $106,459 and in 2009 he was able to leave his full-time job and has been flipping houses ever since

Michael believes that the key to success in the house flipping industry is being open to investing in personal growth and seeing the potential in something that’s a little broken-down and rough around the edges, even if others may have given up on it. This includes seeing the potential in oneself.

After learning this, Michael has scaled two houses flipping businesses and flipped over 1100 houses in the last ten years and achieved the success he’d never believed was possible. He finds the most rewarding part of his career to be helping others make profound changes from the inside out and achieving financial freedom. When he’s not flipping houses or giving back, Michael can be found travelling, attempting to surf, and most recently, learning how to hike. You will learn about: – Financing tips and differences – Building your power team – Analyzing deals and the key numbers to look for – Tips on scaling up your business – Closing deals insights

Get in touch with Michael: Website: https://www.theflipfactor.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflipfactor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflipfactorpodcast/ Email: GREEN905@LIVE.COM Phone: 443-858-3317

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of the following;

Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

Contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis – be sure to mention the podcast when you call.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

An award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate.

Dalia holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association.

She is the author of Canada’s best selling Real Estate Financing Book and an Amazon Best Seller: “Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want”.

Dalia’s lending practice encompasses:

> Strategies: Buy / Hold, Renovations, Construction Financing, Rent to own, and Student Rentals, Flipping, Land development and private lending > Structures: Corporations, Joint Ventures and Personal Holdings > Asset Classes: Residential, multi-residential, Commercial, Mixed-use and Land

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ]

Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Helping a personal record number of families so far this year, I am totally dedicated to offering my “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Niagara, Oakville, Burlington and Hamilton area. I believe in assisting my clients in every endeavour whether buying a new dream home or selling your latest strategic residential business investment.

By upholding a 0% contract cancellation rate I strive to guarantee your satisfaction by utilizing an extensive knowledge of property renovation and vast network of industry contacts. I will facilitate my customer’s every desire while smoothening the real estate transaction when marketing your properties far and wide.

My team of qualified and totally committed real estate agents will get the job done right! By honing my team of agent’s real estate matching skills through continuous education and professional development, I maintain a competitive edge for the individuals and families we work with.  I can safely say that I can ensure that my customers receive the best price for their home; prices they deserve.  More importantly, I listen to all my client’s wishes to only deliver those properties that match their needs.

With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results in successfully helping clients, I have offered the ultimate customer service strategies, met all key goals and deadlines for clients, and negotiated for my clients real winning results.  My team of agents have all committed to doing the same.

So here is my promise to you:

“ I guarantee an awesome experience while locating and negotiating the best real estate deal for you, and then I can confidently coordinate your whole moving experience to ensure a stress-free real estate transition. I do this by truly listening to my client’s needs and dreams to help those dreams come true.  This is my promise to you!”

Call me today at (905) 592-4220 for a free strategy session to discuss your heartfelt real estate needs.”

Elevation

Realty Network

Direct: 905-407-4289

Office: 905-844-7788

Email: admin@elevationrealty.ca

Achieving Goals & Success by Living Below Your Means

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After graduating as an Occupational Therapist, Evelyn Lamarsh began researching all the different ways to make money and settled on real estate. 2 years later, at age 26, she bought her first two rental properties and then bought a house for herself.

Guest: Evelyn Lamarsh, Real Estate Investor

After graduating as an Occupational Therapist, Evelyn Lamarsh began researching all the different ways to make money and settled on real estate. 2 years later, at age 26, she bought her first two rental properties and then bought a house for herself.

She didn’t get to live there very long though, because her neighbour, Mike, fell in love with the Girl Next Door and they were married in no time!  She made the big move next door and her house became another rental.

Fast forward a few years with a steady focus of adding one property at a time in their market of Hamilton they now have 10 properties, all buy and holds. 5 are student rentals and 5 are single-family homes, one of which they have recently switched to an Air BnB.

Eveyln’s love of her vocation means she will return to her community mental health support role in the fall from maternity leave, not from a need for the paycheque but because she loves helping others. However, their success has meant Mike has been able to retire, at the age of 30, from the tough, dirty life as an auto mechanic and switch those trade skills repairing or upgrading almost everything that their properties need.

Evelyn and Mike are at the moment taking a break from collecting homes and make more time for cycling, canoeing and chilling in their boat as well as parents to two very young children. You will learn about: – How remaining focused help you hit your goals – Why taking an investing break is possible and can make sense – Making the right money choices – Using property cash flow to treat yourself, like getting a 32-foot boat! – Tips for starter investors in their mid-20’s

Get in touch with Evelyn: Email: EvelynLaMarsh@gmail.com

From Refugee to Real Estate Mogul

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Tahani Aburaneh is one of Canada’s top real estate moguls and the founder of four companies. She is also an international Motivational speaker and bestselling author of Real Estate Riches (published by Wiley and Sons). She is a shining female star in a heavily male-dominated industry.

Guest:  Tahani Aburaneh, Real Estate Investor & Realtor

Tahani Aburaneh is one of Canada’s top real estate moguls and the founder of four companies. She is also an international Motivational speaker and bestselling author of Real Estate Riches (published by Wiley and Sons). She is a shining female star in a heavily male-dominated industry. From a large family of 9 children, living in a refugee camp to entering into an arranged marriage bringing her to Canada and then divorce with two young kids, Tahani’s more-than-humble beginnings, are both heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time. Tahani is now trailblazing a legacy project, the first of its kind in North America called: F.I.R.E www.FemalesInRealEstate.com  –  a highly specialized application-based mentorship and mastermind program.  In addition to a free Facebook community for women. F.I.R.E is a wider movement designed for women who want to build financial independence through real estate. Tahani believes every woman deserves the right to feel financially secure and she is on a mission to champion and help as many women as possible. You will learn about: – Facing multiple adversities and persisting to succeed – Challenges of entrepreneurship and why it’s not for everyone – Empowering women to live financially independent through real estate – Making deals and common mistakes to avoid in land development – Importance of getting a coach or mentor

Get in touch with Tahani: Website: https://www.tahani.ca Email: info@tahani.ca Females in Real Estate(FIRE): https://www.facebook.com/groups/953421031472329/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tahaniinternational.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tahaniinternational/

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages. contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance  President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ] Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.

Scaling to 200+ Doors in One Year

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Dylan Suitor is an entrepreneur to the core! He first got involved in real estate investing when his mum helped him buy a student rental property that he lived in and managed whilst at University. The real estate investing bug had bitten him and he went on to invest in some new builds, a flip then a multi-family conversion.

Guest:  Dylan Suitor, Real Estate Investor & Realtor

Dylan Suitor is an entrepreneur to the core! He first got involved in real estate investing when his mum helped him buy a student rental property that he lived in and managed whilst at University. The real estate investing bug had bitten him and he went on to invest in some new builds, a flip then a multi-family conversion.

Two years ago Dylan met his mentor and now business partner who supported and showed him the way to really scale up his portfolio significantly to now over 70 properties. Last year he added 66 properties with 215 doors. His growth is based on legally maximizing each building that local by-laws allow.

One of the principal reasons he attributes his success is to investing in himself, mindset and being willing to make adjustments along the way. With more than a decade of continuously improving performance and results, he offers the ultimate customer service in meeting all key goals and deadlines for his clients and negotiating real winning results. Dylan is totally dedicated to offering his “Industry Best” expertise in residential real estate for clients in the Toronto, Oakville, Burlington and Milton areas. Whether buying a new dream home or selling their latest strategic residential business investment Dylan believes in helping his clients every step of the way.

You will learn about: – Setting goals and scaling up your business – Multi-Family Conversion – How to find a power team – Time Management insights – Tips on closing deals

Event Link: https://realestategrowthsummit.ca

Use coupon code SarahLarbi to get $50 off!

Book Mentioned: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan, Dave Jenks

Get in touch with Dylan: Direct Email: dylansuitor@gmail.com Business Email: dylan@elevationrealty.ca / info@elevationrealty.ca Website: https://www.elevationrealty.ca Phone Number: 905-592-4220

“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages. contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis.

DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance  President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages

Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want 

Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP

Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP)

Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine

Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ] Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.

From Student Real Estate Investor to Retired Millionnaire by Age 25

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Michael Rosehart is a 25-year-old early retired, self-made millionaire (Canada’s Youngest!), with a young family, who unlocked financial independence at the age of 24 through Real Estate investing and extreme frugality. In fact, he has never paid to live anywhere since age 18.
Guest:  Mike Rosehart, Real Estate Investor & Realtor Michael Rosehart is a 25-year-old early retired, self-made millionaire (Canada’s Youngest!), with a young family, who unlocked financial independence at the age of 24 through Real Estate investing and extreme frugality. In fact, he has never paid to live anywhere since age 18. Initially involved in stock trading, after applying to 7 banks one took a leap of faith and he bought his first property at the age of 19 (early in 2012), while still in university studying business finance. He has worked on most types of real estate investment projects and by 2017 had scaled up to build a property portfolio that cash-flowed over $12,000 per month (net) in London, Ontario, Canada. He sold a number of houses when he retired and then established a property management company, a construction company and currently has 55 buildings and overall has worked on 70 major projects. Mike worked in a variety of jobs from Analyst, Senior Consulting Analyst, and then finally as a Manager in a new division he helped start, within the Research & Advisory practice, at one of the world’s fastest-growing mid-sized IT Research & Advisory firms. He has also held roles previously in government, financial services & banking, education (university), and in accounting at KPMG. Mike is obsessed with all things personal finance. He works to share what worked for him, what didn’t and to help others on all things Real-Estate, personal finance, and trying to manage that all with a young family. Mike is now on a mission to help educate others on how to unlock financial independence for themselves! You will learn about: – House hacking and saving money tips – Benefits of investing early in life – Banks and Cities rules, regulations and bylaws – Joint Venture insights and when to sell Get in touch with Mike: Website: www.25andfree.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCe56q2OeCxBHreMzwiK82Ig Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikerosehart/
“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages. contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis. DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance  President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want  Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP) Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ] Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.

Property Management Horror Stories, Lessons and Tips

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Eric Blenkarn is a Property Manager and Real Estate Investor. A serial entrepreneur from his early teens, after an initial career in construction, it was following his own frustration with a property management company who was looking after one of his properties, that he knew how he wanted to run his own management company.
Guest: Eric Blenkarn, Real Estate Investor Eric Blenkarn is a Property Manager and Real Estate Investor. A serial entrepreneur from his early teens, after an initial career in construction, it was following his own frustration with a property management company who was looking after one of his properties, that he knew how he wanted to run his own management company. Although he recalls many horror stories (including finding a cat in a freezer!) and refers to property management as a ‘thankless and tough job’ he has positioned his own company Eco Property Management as a stand out provider in the space. He is still able to take time for vacations and follow other business interests by leveraging technology to run his business from anywhere. His clients and tenants can request service via an app all connected to his service teams and providers. He also recruited a former social worker contact to come work for him as a property manager who keeps a presence on the ground when he is travelling. His first property was a house he bought for his impending marriage but had some time to rent it out for a while, planning to move in once married. However, he ended up living in a different city and kept it as an investment property. His own portfolio now consists of around 14 properties which tend to be in constant flux, usually selling to make more investments, e.g. sell one buy two, focused in Hamilton and Brantford. Most are buy and hold or BRRR properties. Although unusually he does have a women’s shelter as one property where he works with not-for-profits as his clients who look to place short-term tenants and they also maintain the property. You will learn about: – Property Management horror stories – How to deal with property and tenant issues – Property manager insider tips on screening tenants – What to look for when hiring property managers Get in touch with Eric: Mat’s Website:https://www.ecopropertymanagement.ca E-Mail:info@ecoproperties.ca Book Featured: More Than Cashflow: The Real Risks & Rewards of Profitable Real Estate Investingby Julie Broad
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Mat Piche is a real estate investor specializing in the Kitchener-Waterloo region and through his regular eating of a whole food plant-based diet has also become known as  “The Fruitful Investor” with which he has built his brand.
Guest: Mat Piche, Real Estate Investor and Realtor Mat Piche is a real estate investor specializing in the Kitchener-Waterloo region and through his regular eating of a whole food plant-based diet has also become known as  “The Fruitful Investor” with which he has built his brand. Coming from a long line of carpenters, Mat has always had an interest in building and renovations- you could even say it is in his ‘blood.’ Combine this with his passion for real estate investing and his desire to achieve financial freedom for both himself and his clients and together you have one motivated real estate agent! As a child, Mat’s family struggled financially like many others and early on, he knew that there was more to life than just ‘living to get by.’ After graduating from high school, he began his carpentry apprenticeship with a small renovations company, working alongside two senior employees who soon became his mentors. With help from his mentors, Mat soon became a skilled carpenter in residential renovations. Nearing the end of his apprenticeship, Mat began to question his future as a company-employed carpenter. While he loved the work, he found himself caught up in the never-ending ‘rat-race’ they call life-. As a 20-year-old, this is something he had never envisioned for himself and he delved into a journey of self-reflection and analysis. While for some this type of self-reflection comes later in life, for Mat this type-A mentality was nothing new. Mat took control of his life for the first time and bought his first investment property on his 22nd birthday. This purchase marked a major turning point in his life, giving him the confidence he needed to quit his job and start his own renovation company strictly for other investors. Mat’s innovative renovation methods for saving client’s money set him apart from his competitors and earned him the respect of many local investors, allowing him to build strong relationships and connections with them. Going from broke carpenter at 20 years old to now owning 23 properties by the age of 30, his own portfolio did mostly comprise of single family homes but more recently he has been expanding into multiplex units, student housing and flips. Scaling his business accelerated by working with joint venture partners, all of whom he has attracted through his YouTube channel and social media activity. Mat is now focused on helping more people also create freedom in their lives by owning quality investment properties by specializing and educates and helps them through his podcast, videos, coaching and The Fruitful Investing Academy. His real estate investing life has enabled him to have the freedom to follow his passion for travelling and eating fruit around the world. You will learn about: – Real Estate Strategy and financing tips – Working with a Joint Venture partner – Benefits of focusing and specialization Get in touch with Mat: Mat’s Website: http://www.kwpropertypro.com/ E-Mail:homes@kwpropertypro.com The Fruitful Investing Academy: https://fruitful-investing-academy.teachable.com/ The Fruitful Investing Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-fruitful-investing-podcast/id1451460493 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/TheFruitfulInvestor Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/matpiche/ Book Featured: Real Estate Investing in Canada: Creating Wealth with the ACRE Systemby Don R. Campbell
“Where Should I Invest” is brought to you in part through the sponsorship and support of Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages. contact her to book a FREE Goals Analysis. DALIA BARSOUM, MBA Finance  President and Principal Broker, Streetwise Mortgages Best selling Author: Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want  Winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Award: CMP Top 75 Brokers in Canada ( 2017 and 2018): Canadian Mortgage Professionals Magazine ( CMP) Mortgage Broker of the year (2017, 2015): Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine Direct: 416-985-4698 | www.streetwisemortgages.com | Toll Free & Fax: 1-800-208-6255 ] Mail:  53 Berry Trail, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 2T4 | License # 12900.