30 Minutes to Wealth

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan sit down with Tyson George, a real estate investor whose journey kickstarted at just 15 years old! 

You might remember Tyson from his last appearance on the show four years ago, when he shared his story on how he used his earnings from flipping furniture on Kijiji to purchase his very first investment property – all while juggling high school.

Tyson returns to give us an update on how his investing journey has evolved and reveal his new project in the works – a development project in the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao that's becoming a tourist hotspot.

Tune in as Tyson shares his process of investing abroad, profit projections, how he mitigates risk, and explains why he chose to invest internationally. 

This is an inspiring episode for anyone looking to get started in real estate – especially young investors!

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with investor and developer, Dane Buttenaar to discuss creating success in smaller markets.

Dane was born and raised in Southampton, Ontario. After graduating university and starting his own landscaping business he began investing in duplex and triplex conversions and thereafter into land development. He and his wife also completed a motel conversion in the area known as The Beach Motel and he is now currently working on a development of 455 residential units.

In this episode, Dane also shares his story on how he got started in real estate development, completed an outstanding beach motel and capitalized on the growing real estate base in the Southampton area he knows and loves. 

This episode demonstrates how an investor can build a thriving business in smaller communities by thoroughly understanding the market and building key connections with local professionals.

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with Danielle Chiasson, Founder & CEO of Strategic Success Consulting Inc., a real estate coaching business.

Danielle Chiasson is an active entrepreneur known for her work in the field of real estate investing in residential redevelopment and rental housing. Focused in Ontario, her many projects have ranged in scope from light clean-ups to full renovations, as well as legal duplex, triplex conversions, and multi-unit flips. 

In this episode, Danielle talks to us about how investors can optimize their investments by picking a strategy that is best suited to individual needs, capabilities and interests. We also cover the power of mindset, networking and coaching in getting ahead with your real estate endeavours. This is an episode packed with knowledge for new investors and can help you determine where, when and how to start in real estate!

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan welcome contractor, developer and real estate investor, Jason Thom on the show to discuss the generational wealth created in his family business.

Jason's incredible journey began at the age of 10, working in his family construction business, eventually leading to owning an impressive portfolio of 12 industrial income properties in Bruce County, Ontario. Seeking the perfect exit strategy for their family retirement plan, Jason was introduced to Carmen Campagnaro, co-founder of District REIT, a real estate investment trust. District REIT seamlessly acquired all their properties, enabling Jason and his family to reinvest their equity and enjoy incredible returns and passive income while retaining indirect ownership in the properties they hold close to their hearts. 

It's a remarkable win-win solution showcasing the rewards of hard work, generational wealth, the power of passive investing, and the importance of smart timing when exiting an investment strategy. Tune in now and be inspired!

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with power couple Sam and Lia, to discuss their successful journey in entrepreneurship and their path from active to passive real estate investors. 

Sam's 19-year ownership of the iconic music venue, The Cadillac Lounge in Toronto, is a testament to his resilience, creativity, and passion. Lia's background as a publicist complemented their joint efforts in accelerating the growth of their ventures. From selling The Cadillac Lounge to investing in passive opportunities, they now focus on passion projects, family, and living primarily off the passive income generated through years of equity appreciation.

This episode demonstrates that there are countless ways to acquire wealth, and proves that saying ‘yes’ to opportunities and thinking outside the box are essential keys to achieving success!

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan welcome real estate investor Mat Piche on the show to discuss how to scale your portfolio using none of your own money.

Originally a carpenter working on renovations for real estate investors, Mat obtained his realtor license and built his investing business by partnering with clients. As his business expanded, Mat has bought and sold over 100 properties with partners, using none of his own money. Through social media alone, he has raised over $60 million for these deals!

Mat talks to us about his current investing strategies, how he is focused on building a long term portfolio of rentals in the United States, while maintaining his flipping business here in Canada. Mat shares all the details on how he finds off market deals, renovates properties, raises capital through social media, and impressively scales his business once he finds a market he’s confident in.

Be sure to watch this episode if you are looking for creative strategies on how to grow your real estate business and branch into new markets!

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan welcome Judi Pare to the show to discuss the power of perseverance.

Judi is an impressive real estate investor and developer with numerous projects underway in the Greater Toronto Area. She shares her story of overcoming many obstacles to achieve the success she has created today.

Starting her real estate career as a single mother, Judi weathered the storms of homelessness and bankruptcy, hitting rock bottom along the way.

She shares her experiences and valuable advice on how she succeeded despite adversity. This includes working two jobs to save money, engaging in sandwich-leasing to pay rent, and utilizing alternative lenders to obtain financing.

This episode is a fantastic resource for new investors, single parents, and anyone seeking inspiration to accomplish their dreams with the proper mindset and determination.

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with Ryan Pineda, real estate investor, entrepreneur and social media influencer, to discuss how to be successful in real estate while prioritizing a balanced personal lifestyle.

Ryan emphasizes how investors should pick and focus on one specific investing strategy to excel in that market before branching into new niches. 

Ryan's inspiring journey started with flipping couches and progressed to flipping houses by maxing out credit cards and utilizing his $10,000 in savings. After initial success, he expanded his business to flipping hundreds of homes, acquiring numerous rentals, and launching multi-million dollar businesses. Now with over a million followers on social media, Ryan teaches others how to build wealth and freedom.

Be sure not to miss this episode that covers many important topics that investors should consider when picking an investment strategy and living a life of wealth and balance!

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with Jeff Hood, Senior US Tax Manager at RLB accounting firm, to talk about investing in the United States.

With many Canadian investors looking into the USA for diversified and lucrative real estate investment opportunities, we welcome Jeff on the show to give a mini crash course on the different ownership and taxation structures investors should consider. Jeff explains that this is not a one-size fits all strategy and the importance of speaking to a tax advisor/accountant before getting started. By effectively structuring your property ownership structure, you can cater to your specific needs as an investor and reduce taxation.

If you are considering or currently investing in the United States, this is an information-packed episode offering guidance and a ton of knowledge in the cross-border tax space. Set yourself up properly so that you can be optimally positioned for success!

In this episode, real estate investor Carstin Hao joins us to discuss the topic of Airbnb Arbitrage. Airbnb Arbitrage, or Rental Arbitrage, is the process of renting properties from the long-term rental market and subsequently subletting them in the short-term rental marketplace through platforms such as Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway. 

Carstin shares with us the many advantages to rental arbitrage, how he picks his markets, mitigates risk, creates an economy of scale, and how he has built a portfolio of 60 units and counting, using this model in the United States. 

This is a fascinating episode packed with knowledge. If you are looking for an investment with a low cost of entry and significant return potential, Airbnb arbitrage may be the strategy for you!