Category Archives: Real Estate Investing

Episode 17- Why You Need a Paralegal For Investing

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Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian real estate investing. In this episode, Sarah speaks with her very own paralegal Wenda Allicock.

Today’s Guest:

Wenda worked as a property manager before becoming a successful licensed paralegal specializing in Landlord and Tenant Law. She’s also a real estate investor in Brantford and a landlord.

Episode Highlights:

  • Why work with a Paralegal?
  • Learn about the recent changes you need to be aware of as a Landlord.
  • Learn about the New Standard Lease Agreement.
  • Hear about other important regulations and forms
  • Hear about the potential legalization of marijuana and how can landlords can protect their rights

Contact Information:

For more information, visit  http://www.wendaallicock.com

Wenda can also be contacted directly at (519) 751-8624

Episode 16- The Pros & Cons of Rent to Own Investing

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Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian real estate investing. In this episode, Sarah interviews Alfonso Salemi to discuss Rent to Own strategies.

Today’s Guest:

Alfonso Salemi was working a J.O.B (which stands for Job also known as Just Over Broke) when he realized that he was trading his time for money and spinning his wheels. He then turned to Real Estate Investing and formed JAAG properties with his partner Adam Wissink. Alfonso and Adam now own 50+ properties. The majority being rent to own. However they also have success in regular rentals as well as short term cottage rentals.

Episode Highlights

  • Rent to own tips and strategies
  • How to find joint venture partners and use their money
  • Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of Rent-To-Own vs other types of real estate investing
  • And much more!

Contact Information:

For more information, visit www.jaagproperties.com or send an email to Alfonso at alfonso@jaagproperties.com

Episode 15- The Canadian Real Estate Investing Landscape – 25 years of research and analysis

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Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian real estate investment. In this episode, Sarah speaks with Don Campbell on current real estate trends, top Canadian markets to invest in, and much more! You do not want to miss this one!

Don R. Campbell is a Canadian-based real estate investor, researcher, the best-selling Canadian real estate author in history, author of 8 best sellers and a real estate investment educator. He is the Senior Analyst with the Real Estate Investment Network which has entered its 25th year of providing unbiased research and analysis on Canadian real estate markets.

Don made his first investment in residential real estate in BC’s Fraser Valley back in 1985 and hasn’t looked back since. His portfolio now includes Light Industrial, Residential, Commercial and Agricultural properties across Western Canada.

Don shares his strategies and economic research and he can speak in detail on any market in the country and is not afraid to tell the truth about where the market is headed. Don is a trusted on-air expert in media and his research and systems have allowed him to accurately forecast trends, markets and demographic shifts long before they become mainstream, thus giving his clients a unique, long-term advantage and perspective. He has become the go-to for many media outlets who are looking for unbiased analysis of any real estate market across the country.

 

Connect with Don Campbell:

www.donrcampbell.com

FB: Thereinman

Twitter @donrcampbell

Episode 14- The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make

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 Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian real estate investment. In this episode, Sarah speaks with Laurel Simmons to discuss “finding your WHY” and the importance of having a WHY.

 

Today’s Guest:

Laurel Simmons bought her first investment rental property in the early 80s when she really didn’t know what she was doing. Fast-forward to today, and along with her husband, Daniel St-Jean, she is a partner in two real estate investment companies – one specializes in rent-to-own properties and the other in buy-and-hold single-family rentals. She also works with the founding members of the Southern Ontario Real Estate Investment Training Club to help make sure club’s events are they best they can possibly be.

Laurel has spent over three decades working in the consulting world both with hi-tech and government organizations. She’s traveled the world as a consultant, speaker and trainer and finally she’s travelling to where she wants to go WHEN she wants to go and for as LONG she wants to go without in any way having to worry about her clients.

As much as real estate investing has brought significant freedom to Laurel and her husband, real estate investing is NOT Laurel’s passion. Her passion is wine and travel – in 2014, she and Daniel moved from Ottawa, Ontario to Niagara-on-the-Lake where she studied full time learning the ins and outs of being a wine-maker and viticulturist at Niagara College. After that she began dragging her husband Daniel to taste different wines in places all around the world (and she’s never heard ONE complaint from him!)

Now as Laurel and Daniel spend more time exploring all the wonders of the world, Laurel has begun looking at a question that has presented itself to her many, many times… and that question is “Why?”… a question that is especially relevant for real estate investors.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • Why is it important for people and investors uncover their WHY?
  • Learn about some of the biggest mistakes Laurel see’s real estate investors make when it comes to defining their strategy?
  • Why is figuring out your why going to change your life?
  • What are some specific tips for people who might have trouble figuring out their why?

 

 

Contact Information:

www.Sasreig.com

www.moremoneymoretimeforlife.com

Laurel’s email to get free 1 on 1 coaching interview with Laurel:

Laurelrsimmons@gmail.com

Episode 13- Advantages of Commercial & Multi-Family Real Estate Investing

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Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Real Estate Investing. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Courtenay Hindemit and Ryan DeLaurentis to talk about multifamily investing

Today’s Guests:

Ryan & Courtenay are real estate investors focusing on commercial & multi-family real estate in Ontario. Their company, DCI properties, focuses primarily on cash flow first investing. They purchase most of their properties with JV partners who are looking to supplement their income, prepare for retirement, or just want a hands off real estate investment with above average returns. On the flip side, DCI takes care of finding the deal, completing due diligence, managing renovations, improving income, decreasing expenses, and oversee day-to-day building operations. The cities they currently invest in include London, Niagara region, and Kingston Ontario.

Episode Highlights:

  • Learn about multifamily investing
  • Hear about their purchases and how they have found their multifamily real estate deals
  • Learn the pros and cons of buying and managing multifamily properties
  • Learn about the due diligence process and what do do once you have a deal under contract
  • Receive tips and tricks to help you find great deals and MUCH MORE!

 

Want to contact Courtenay and Ryan? Find them through the following avenues:

Website: www.dciproperties.ca

Email: ryan@dciproperties.ca & courtenay@dciproperties.ca

Phone: 416.556.9221

 

Episode 12- Pros & Cons of Buying Properties Remotely

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Episode 12 – Ryan Kirk

Show Notes

Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian real estate investment. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Ryan Kirk who is a Canadian real estate investor buying properties in Canada while living in Morocco.

Today’s Guest:

Ryan Kirk invests from a distance all the way from Morocco! Ryan buys properties and converts them into duplex’s in Hamilton Ontario. He has been able to successfully set up a team of local experts to renovate and manage his properties all while living overseas.

Episode Highlights:

  • Learn how to purchase real estate deals without being in Canada
  • Hear about how Ryan purchases real estate site unseen
  • Learn the pros and cons of buying and managing properties remotely
  • Gain an understanding of how to do basement conversions and legal duplexes
  • Learn about the steps and permits needed to duplex a house
  • Receive tips and tricks to help you find great tenants
  • Learn about Ryan’s tenant screening process
  • Handling the landlord tenant board remotely to evict a tenant

Want to contact Ryan? Find him through the following avenues: 

Email: gemakiwealth@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemakiRealEstateWealth

Biggerpockets: Ryan Kirk

Linkedin: Ryan Kirk, Casablanca, Franklin Covey

Blogs:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8768-gemaki-real-estate-wealth

Episode 11- The Importance of Pre-Planning Your Real Estate Financing

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Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian Real Estate Investing. In this episode, Sarah sits down with award winning mortgage broker Dalia Barsoum to discuss financing options for investors.

 

Today’s Guest:

 

Dalia Barsoum is an experienced mortgage broker and real estate investor who specializes in helping real estate investors scale their business without hitting the financing wall. Dalia is a well-known mortgage broker in the real estate investor community who focuses on solving complex problems and helping clients achieve their real estate goals. Dalia is also Sarah’s mortgage broker and she has saved Sarah thousands of dollars and has helped scale up her portfolio still with A lenders. Dalia is also a best-selling author who wrote Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want. In this episode of “Where Should I Invest?” Dalia shares her tips and tricks for choosing the best financing options.

 

 

Episode Highlights:

 

  • Discover the importance of planning your financing

  • Learn the difference between banks, trust companies, credit unions and private lenders

  • Learn how to strategically use certain lenders at appropriate times and circumstances

  • Discover the difference between commercial financing and residential financing

  • Learn about down payment requirements, refinancing properties and mortgage rates

  • Understand Canada’s new mortgage rules and how they impact real estate investors

  • Gain an understanding of the January 1, 2018 stress test

  • Learn how to finance flips and properties that need significant renovations

  • Learn about mortgage plus improvement options for financing

  • Receive tips for purchasing recreational properties and raw land

  • Discover financing solutions for the self-employed individuals

  • Learn how you can grow your investment business without hitting the financing wall

 

 

Contact Information:

For more information, visit www.streetwisemortgages.com or send an e-mail to Dalia’s attention at info@streetwisemortgages.com

 

Episode 10- Raising Capital to Complete 100+ Deals

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Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian real estate investment. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Stefan Aarnio to discuss house flipping and strategies for growing a business.

Today’s Guest:

Stefan Aarnio was looking for a way to improve his financial situation when he discovered Real Estate investing. Today, Stefan is a successful investor, author and educator. In less than a decade, he has completed more than 100 deals and built a thriving business. In this episode of “Where Should I Invest?” Stefan shares his thoughts on real estate and success.

Episode Highlights:

• Discover the importance of building your brand and developing a network
• Receive valuable tips for raising money and structuring deals
• Learn how you can build a team of experts to help you manage your time effectively and grow your business
• Receive tips and tricks for handling difficult deals
• Learn how you can leverage your strengths to reach your goals

Contact Information:

For more information on Stefan Aarnio, visit https://stefanaarnio.com.

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flipped over 100+ properties! Hear how he has done it on this podcast!

Episode 9 – Finding Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing

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Episode 9 – Daniel St-Jean

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Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian real estate investment. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Daniel St-Jean to discuss joint venture agreements and lease-to-own properties.

 

Today’s Guest:

Daniel St-Jean and his wife Laurel discovered real estate investing while looking for alternative sources of income. After completing their first deal in 2010, Daniel and Laurel rapidly grew their investment business. Today, they own 50+ properties and have found financial freedom through real estate. 43 of those being rent to own properties where they were able to use other people’s money (OPM)! In this episode of “Where Should I Invest?” Daniel shares his formula for success.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • Discover the benefits of joint venture agreements
  • Learn how you can find money to start pursuing your investment goals and how you can use other people’s money to create financial freedom
  • Learn how you can go from 1 to over 50 investment properties in less than 10 years without running out of money
  • Gain an understanding of the lease-to-own strategy
  • Receive tips and tricks to help you find great tenant-buyers
  • Understand the importance of building a strong network
  • Discover the benefits of creativity and thinking outside the box
  • Receive tips for handling unexpected challenges

 

Contact Information:

For more information on Daniel St-Jean, check out http://sasreig.com.

 

 

Episode 8 – The Benefits & Challenges of Student Rentals

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Are you a real estate investor looking to sharpen your skills? Or a newbie looking for your first investment? You’ve come to the right place! Join host Sarah Larbi for a journey into the world of Canadian real estate investment. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Erwin Szeto (a.k.a. Mr. Hamilton) to discuss student rentals and investment opportunities in Hamilton, Ontario.

Today’s Guest:

Erwin Szeto left a career in business to focus on real estate investment. Today, Erwin is a successful realtor and investor with properties throughout Southern Ontario. In this episode of “Where Should I Invest?” Erwin shares his thoughts on investment and overcoming “analysis paralysis”.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • Learn how to calculate cash flow on a potential investment property
  • Gain insight into the Hamilton, Ontario market
  • Understand the benefits and challenges of purchasing a student rental
  • Discover the importance of effective networking
  • Learn how to overcome “analysis paralysis” and take action
  • Receive tips and tricks for creating balance in your life
  • Discover how you can create financial security for your children through real estate investment

 

Contact Information:

For more information, visit www.haltonrei.ca and http://realestatetaxtips.ca. Don’t forget to check out Erwin’s podcast, “The Truth About Real Estate Investing… for Canadians”.

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