Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Glen Young

About our Guests

Better known as "Farmer Glen" these days, Glen is a former IT professional turned full-time farmer at Cold Springs Organics, located just east of Toronto. Passionate about combating climate change and improving food systems, Glen shifted his career towards sustainable farming. Under his stewardship, Cold Springs Organics has grown from scratch to a modest 80-member CSA that represents a vital community resource, emphasizing organic practices and carbon farming. His journey includes transitioning from residential/commercial real estate to farmland investing, aiming to demonstrate that small farms are not only viable but essential for sustainable futures. Glen's real-world experiences offer invaluable insights into both the pitfalls and successes of farm investment and management. As a dedicated family man and community connector, Glen's mission extends beyond farming to fostering a new generation of farmers through mentorship and advocacy. Join us to learn how you can invest in farmland wisely and sustainably, turning green fields into gold while securing a healthier planet.

Social Media 

Website: https://coldspringsorganics.com/

Investing in Farmland Ebook: https://realestate.coldspringsorganics.com/farmland

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Drew Knox

About our Guests

Drew Knox is a father of three, a realtor and a real estate investor for over 13 years. He is the co-owner of Rustic Cannabis and an Airbnb Arbitrage Operator in the U.S. & Mexico.

Social Media 

Instagram: @drew_knox

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Matt and Laura Hawkins

About our Guests

Matt and Laura are serial entrepreneurs who started investing in real estate in 2004 at the age of 19. They own a thriving construction company in Stouffville called Hawkins Contracting and are addicted to real estate. Their real estate portfolio currently contains a mix of student rentals in Guelph and Peterborough and duplexes and triplexes in Lindsay, Peterborough and Hamilton. They love digging into the numbers, are skilled in managing large renovations and like most busy investors, are constantly searching for the highest and best use of their time. Recently, they have settled into a pattern of purchasing tired bungalows for duplex/triplex conversions, sometimes with garage conversions to garden suites and larger student rentals. They are about to get started on two newly built garden suites in Peterborough and have multiple projects on the go and are always on the look for their next deal. Matt and Laura self-manage almost all of their properties (with the help of some key contacts!) and love to connect with other investors and talk all things real estate. Matt and Laura have 3 young kids, who love to stay active and be outdoors and mountain bike at any chance they can get!

Social Media 

Instagram: Sidney_investments

Instagram: Hawkinscontracting

Additional Resources:

Renters Bill of Rights

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Ehren Laycock

About our Guest 

Ehren is co-founder of the Findlay Mortgage Team and CMHC correspondent. Since 2020, Ehren and Co. have pushed the boundaries of the multifamily space, allowing for institutional-level products to be more accessible for the average investor. Ehren’s understanding of debt structuring provides investors with an ease of moving between capital stacks with ease. Having worked with independent investors to REITs, he fully understands the complexity of different structures and nuances that come with real estate investing.

Social Media 

Instagram: The Findlay Mortgage Team - @FMTmortgages

Ehren Work - @multifamily.mortgages

Ehren personal – @Laycock22

Youtube: The Findlay Mortgage Team

Website: www.findlaymortgage.com

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Diana Lizarazo 

About our Guest 

Diana is a Knowledgeable and experienced Real Estate Investor in Southern Ontario, with several BRRR's, flips, and private lends under her belt, resources, and events.

As an avid networker, Diana has leveraged her extensive network to position herself as a valuable resource for aspiring investors by providing her community with a broad scope of valuable information from experts in the field.

Diana's vision is to support real estate investors on their journey to success by continuing to deliver valuable content, tools, resources, and events.

Social Media 

Facebook: diana.lizarazorocha

Facebook Group: groups/canadarei

Instagram: @investorgirldiana

LinkedIn: investorgirldiana

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Dan Hogenbirk

About our Guest 

Daniel started working in construction at an early age. Working in landscaping young, taught him to work hard and persevere through difficult challenges. The year after completing his undergraduate degree, the sale of his parent's company fell through, and he was presented with the opportunity to purchase the company with his brother-in-law.

Daniel and his brother-in-law were presented with some immediate challenges with the business. Several divisions were identified as operating at a loss, and increasing industry pressure in snow plowing/removal made this an increasingly challenging endeavour. Looking for potential solutions, Daniel discovered the potential in interior construction and real estate investing. In 2018, they invested in several duplex conversions to start training their team in the process of interior renovations. By 2022, they grew their real estate company enough to divest the poorly performing divisions and permanently get out of the snow industry. In 2024, Daniel is a licensed builder focusing on building his business around the new opportunities presented by policy changes encouraging intensification in existing neighbourhoods. Daniel’s Business, North Lakes Developments & Construction builds properties for themselves, Joint Venture partners, and clients. Daniel continues to live in one of the apartments he constructed to this day, allowing him to keep his costs down to re-invest into the company and to achieve financial freedom at an early age.

Social Media 

Instagram: @danhogenbirk

Instagram: @northlakesdevelopments

Website:https://northlakesdevelopments.ca/

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with George Wang

George is a real estate investor, investor-focused Realtor, and financial independence advocate based in the Belleville Ontario area. Growing up, George studied hard, went to university, and landed himself a six-figure job as a pharmacist He started investing in the Belleville market with a focus on smaller multi-family properties and quickly took on more and more complex projects. Within 3 years of investing, he acquired 15 units that generated enough cash flow to exceed his pharmacist income and allowed him to retire by the age of 31, earning himself the nickname "Cash Flow George".

Linktree: cashflowgeorge

Instagram: @cashflowgeorge

Website: https://georgewang.ca/

Here’s What You’ll Learn In This Special Episode

Join us for a special milestone celebration as the Breakthrough Real Estate Investment podcast commemorates 10 years on the airwaves! This episode is not only a celebration of a decade of real estate insights but also bids a fond farewell to our co-host, Sandy, who has decided to embark on new and exciting ventures.

As we reminisce about the good times and the invaluable lessons learned over the years, it's a bittersweet moment saying goodbye to Sandy. His contribution to the show has been immeasurable, and he will be dearly missed.

To make this episode even more memorable, we've invited some long-time friends of the show to join us. They'll share their reflections on the journey, update us on their latest endeavors, and provide insights into how they set ambitious goals each year.

Returning to our roots, the episode revisits the foundational topic of goal-setting, drawing inspiration from the very first show where Sandy and the host outlined essential tips for achieving success. It's a fitting tribute to Sandy's legacy on the podcast.

Whether you're a seasoned listener or joining us for the first time, this episode is a must-listen, filled with nostalgia, wisdom, and inspiration. Tune in as we celebrate a decade of breakthroughs and bid a heartfelt farewell to Sandy, while setting our sights on an even brighter future in the world of real estate investment.

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Danielle Chiasson

Danielle Chiasson is a serial entrepreneur in residential redevelopment and rental housing in Ontario. With a wide range of projects, from light clean-ups to full renovations and legal conversions, Danielle has demonstrated her expertise.

As a general contractor, she manages trades and staff, handles finances, and continually educates herself and others. Additionally, Danielle is a passionate coach, sharing her knowledge through speaking engagements and online platforms to help investors reach their financial goals.

Despite her busy schedule as a proud mother of three, she remains dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship and empowering others in business and real estate through the monthly networking events she hosts.

Instagram: @danielle.chiasson

Podcast: Let's Get Real Estate Podcast

Free Resources:

https://www.strategicsuccessconsulting.com/

https://msha.ke/daniellechiasson/

This episode is sponsored by Ascendant Financial https://www.ascendantfinancial.ca/

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with David & Anuja Pereira

Anuja and David Pereira bought their first triplex in 2013. It was a money pit. But a profitable money pit and they caught the bug of real estate investing. They’ve grown their personal portfolio to include other self-managed properties including single-family homes, condos and a Rent-to-Own investment.

The COVID lockdown provided an opportunity to reassess their priorities and they pivoted to working together to help others through real estate.

Anuja became a full-time real estate agent with a focus on helping investors, teachers and downsizing seniors. She co-hosts Beyond the Bell: Lifestyle Design for Canadian Teachers, a podcast educating teachers on lifestyle freedom today and after the bell.

David launched a Rent To Own business (www.RentToGrowHomes.com) with a focus on Eastern Ontario. He helps responsible renters with good incomes earn home ownership. His business model offers a targeted 20% annualized return to his passive investors.

They share an office in their Mississauga home and have learned to avoid annoying each other (most of the time).

Anjua-

Instagram: 

https://instagram.com/the_real_estate_teacher?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==

Email: [email protected]

David- 

Instagram: 

https://instagram.com/davidpereira55?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://renttogrowhomes.com/

This episode is sponsored by Ascendant Financial https://www.ascendantfinancial.ca/