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Episode 12- Pros & Cons of Buying Properties Remotely

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Episode 12 – Ryan Kirk

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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 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 4- How to Choose an Investment Property at an Early Age

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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 Goretti Raposo to discuss market trends in Caledon, Ontario.

 

Today’s Guest:

Goretti Raposo is a successful real estate investor, realtor and business executive. Goretti developed a passion for investment at an early age, while learning about real estate from her father. She currently owns properties in Toronto, Caledon, Huntsville and Muskoka. In this episode of “Where Should I Invest?” Goretti sheds light on the Caledon real estate market.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • Gain valuable insight into the Caledon housing market
  • Learn how the Caledon community is changing and what to expect in coming years
  • Understand current trends and future projections
  • Receive helpful tips for choosing an investment property
  • Discover the advantages and challenges of flipping a house
  • Find out the average returns on flip properties in the Caledon area
  • Receive tips and tricks for investing in a condominium

 

Contact Information:

For more information, contact Goretti Raposo by e-mail at goretti.raposo@century21.ca or by telephone at (416) 988-5808.

Episode 3- Investing in Pre-Construction & Turnkey Properties

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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 Jenn and Mike Richter to discuss pre-construction properties in Milton, Ontario.

 

Today’s Guests:

Jenn and Mike Richter began investing in real estate in order to generate passive income for their young family. Four years later, they are the owners of seven properties. Together, Jenn and Mike are developing a successful business and turning ambition into reality. In this episode of “Where Should I Invest?” Jenn and Mike reveal how they are achieving their goals through real estate investment.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • Discover the benefits of pre-construction and turnkey properties
  • Learn what to expect when purchasing a pre-construction property
  • Receive tips and tricks for handling challenges
  • Learn how to create a team of experts and leverage their skills
  • Discover how the rental landscape is changing in Milton, Ontario
  • Receive helpful tips for entering the market in Milton
  • Learn how you can turn real estate into passive income for your family

 

Contact Information:

For more information, contact Jenn and Mike Richter at doubleeproperties@gmail.com or visit www.doubleeproperties.ca.

Episode 2- Leverage the Skills of Experts to Find Great 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 Manny Munir to discuss market trends and opportunities in Brantford, Ontario.

 

Today’s Guest:

Manny Munir is an investor and realtor who hails from Brantford, Ontario. Manny started investing at an early age, purchasing his first property at just 21  years old. Today, Manny owns 22 properties throughout Brantford, London, Welland and Toronto. In this episode of “Where Should I Invest?” Manny shares valuable tips to help you turn your investment goals into reality.

 

Episode Highlights:

  • Discover the importance of becoming a market expert
  • Explore trends and opportunities in Brantford, Ontario
  • Receive tips to help you find the right property and screen potential tenants
  • Learn how to identify and attract your target market
  • Understand the importance of time management
  • Learn how you can leverage the skills of experts in order to find great deals

 

Contact Information:

For more information, contact Manny Munir: