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From Troubled Teen to Flipping Master



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

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Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages.

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

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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

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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!”

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Episode 25 – Financing & Pitfalls of Student Rentals & Lessons on Flips



In this episode of Where Should I Invest the Podcast, We interview Dan Warren & Shawn Allen and talk about Real Estate Investing.  Dan Warren is a student rental investor in London, Ontario. He started investing in 2012, 3 years later he quit his job and focused on real estate full time.

Shawn Allen is a full-time Real Estate flipper, Shawn focuses on buying, renovating and selling. He also does rentals and currently is also doing property management and land development.

In this Episode we’ll talk about. . .

  • Property Financing (joint ventures, private money, etc.)
  • Pitfalls, cost, tips and insights on flipping Properties
  • Student Rental Properties and the risk of doing it
  • And more about Dan and Shawn’s portfolio.

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Find out more about Dan Warren and Shawn Allen

Real Estate Investing Club http://onreia.com

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKTMwcGzTfSLP9Y7lDr_2Q

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/danwarrenvegan/

https://www.instagram.com/shawnallen_flippingontario/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dan.warren.946

https://www.facebook.com/shawn.allen.98837

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“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

Episode 24 – Identify Your Goals & Up Your Negotiating Skills



In this episode of Where Should I Invest the Podcast, We interview Lee Strauss and talk about Real Estate Investing.  Lee is an Investor, Speaker, Coach and at the same time works as a firefighter.  He started with Real Estate at the age of 21, a straight rental property.  Lee has an innate desire to drive forward and keep developing his knowledge, skills and success.

He’s currently continuing to build his real-estate portfolio through utilizing new strategies and looking for more opportunities.

In this Episode, Lee and Sarah will talk about. . .

– Buy, Fix and Hold

– Flipping Properties

– Negotiating Tips and Strategies

– Tips on analyzing properties

– Identifying your Real Estate goals

And more about Lee’s portfolio.

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Get more about Lee Strauss at:

www.straussinvestments.com

Email him at:

lee@rockstarbrokerage.com

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/strauss_investments/

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“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

Episode 23- What to Look for & What to Avoid With Basement Conversions



In this episode of Where Should I Invest the Podcast, we interview Ken Bekendam from my favourite investment city of Brantford Ontario. Ken Bekendam is a full-time Real Estate Investor and expert in basement conversions.
Listen and learn about. . .
– How to successfully complete a basement conversion
– What to look for and pitfalls to avoid
– What the numbers look like
– How to get permits and approvals
– Hear about how Ken was able to grow his portfolio
And so much more. . .

To get a hold of Ken, reach out to him directly on Facebook by searching Ken Bekendam or meet him in person at the next REITE Club meeting as he is a regular attendee.

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Episode 22- How to Find Off-Market Deals



In this episode of Where Should I Invest, Sarah featured Kory MacKinnon and his journey in Real Estate Investing. Kory MacKinnon is a successful Real Estate Investor with over decade of experience. He started with a 6-plex property back in
2005 and today managing 20+ properties / 60+ rental units. In this episode, he will share his experience on how he was mentored by his landlord and walk us through how he transitioned himself from having a corporate job to doing Real Estate full time. Also he bought a house for only $5k, WHAT!? Hear about it here and more….
Listen to learn about. . .
– Finding off market deals
-Different real estate investing methods
– The BRRR method
– Multifamily properties
– and so much more!
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Episode 21- What You Need to Know About the BRRR Method & Why it Works



Matt and Kellan live and invest in London Ontario.

Matt McKeever is a full time Real Estate Entrepreneur who quit the rat race at 31 and Kellan Paniccia is a real estate investor who achieved financial independence through real estate.  Both are successful millennials that are giving back to the community by hosting monthly real estate clubs and sharing their knowledge through many avenues such as on social media and a youtube show.

Episode Highlights:

  • Learn about the BRRR Strategy (Sarah’s Favorite)
  • Hear about the 1% rule for Cashflow in Real Estate Investing
  • Finding Off-Market Houses
  • Tips on where to get leads and deals.
  • Listing Properties; Kijiji Vs Multi Listing Service

Contact Information:

For more information;

  • Matt McKeever: YouTube, www.YouTube.com/MattMcKeever, www.instagram.com/mattmckeever85
  • Kellan: Instagram, www.instagram.com/kellan.pan

Episode 20- Where to Look for Good Flip Properties



Danielle started with Real Estate Investing at a young age specializing in flipping houses. She is now a successful real estate investor flipping properties. Hear her story on this podcast!

Danielle will also be speaking at the next SO REIT event on June 19th 2018 at 7pm at the Burlington Holiday Inn. If you are interested in hearing more from her register on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-reit-club-june-19th-real-estate-investing-event-tickets-42856605260

Episode Highlights:

  • What you want to know about flipping properties
  • Marketing for deals
  • Where to look for good flip opportunities
  • Risks and Downsides to consider

Contact Information:

Website: www.perfectpropertyinc.com

Email: info@propertyinc.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PerfectPropertyInc  and https://www.facebook.com/DaniChiasson


Episode 12- Pros & Cons of Buying Properties Remotely



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



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



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.

Book promotion: https://stefanaarnio.com/book
flipped over 100+ properties! Hear how he has done it on this podcast!