Cashflow Queens

Today I have Rachel on the podcast! She has been in the industry for a number of years and founded Clover Properties. She talks about her own experiences as well as how she has helped a number of first time home buyers through the rent to own strategy! This is great episode if your looking to get into the market or even become an investor!  ________________________________________________

About the podcast:

Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:

Rachel Oliver is a multi award-winning real estate investor and entrepreneur known as the ‘Cashflow Queen’. She is considered Canada’s leading expert on the Rent-to-Own investing strategy and has been featured in Financial Post, Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine, CBC, CTV and co-hosted the Mothers of Real Estate TV show. For 15 years Rachel has been trailblazing the Rent-to-Own path to homeownership for millennials and first-time buyers. At the same time creating above average cashflow opportunities for investors who don’t want the hassles of “tenants and toilets”. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Rachel co-authored an Amazon best-selling book Rent-to-Own Essential Guide for Homebuyers. Rachel is also the co-founder of Clover Properties, a leading Rent-to-Own company serving Ontario and Alberta. 

In this episode we discuss:

00:37 How Rachel got into the rent to own strategy

1:30 Rachel’s home owner experience

2:56 Going form corporate to real estate investing

4:33 Is rent to own passive

5:08 Benefits of rent to own

6:30 How to achieve mortgage readiness 

8:00 Who is the typical client

10:08 How does the process work

12:27 Matching rent to own buyers with families/investors

13:12 The minimum eligibility requirements 

14:18 How long is a typical closing

15:15 Whats in it for the investor 

17:15 How the investor makes money

19:17 Determining the appreciated value

20:07 Dealing with appraisal issues

21:25 How can you become an investor with Clover Properties

22:00 What happens if the tenant cannot close

23:26 Getting involved as a realtor or mortgage agent

25:25 What would you recommend to new buyers getting in todays market

27:25 Clover Properties socials

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Today I have Emily on the podcast! She is a well known real estate investor and shares her experiences regarding scaling fast and why she got into real estate investing in the first place!

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About the podcast:

Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:

Emily is a real estate investor based in Toronto, and has focused on the Hamilton and Niagara markets doing BRRRR projects. She is also a mom of two busy kids, and works full time in Human Resources as a Project Manager. She loves keeping busy and always needs a project to work on! Her super supportive husband is her biggest cheerleader and is always game for her 'crazy' ideas! Her 'why' for investing is to create time and financial freedom. For Emily, real estate investing serves as a means to support her goals, while at the same time is something she loves to do!

In this episode we discuss:

00:38 Emily’s intro

1:50 Getting into real estate investing as a 9-5er 

3:55 Exiting the 9-5 & Emily’s favourite parts of REI

4:32 Is REI really passive?

5:25 What tips do you have on sourcing deals?

6:45 Emily’s favourite market

7:52 Emily’s favourite strategy 

8:50 Starting with the BRRRR

9:37 Learning as a new investor

10:45 Emily’s current portfolio & scaling fast

11:40 Learning from each property

13:10 Adding value to investment properties 

14:05 Digging into Emily’s portfolio & duplex conversions

16:16 The JV strategy 

18:15 Buy & hold in this market 

19:29 Doing a detached ADU 

22:57 Scaling to more units

23:45 Trying out different properties 

25:13 Different teams for different strategies 

28:08 The importance of outsourcing 

28:48 Branding & marketing 

32:33 Emily’s future goals

34:00 Recommendations for new investors in this market 

35:52 Emily’s ‘why’

36:46 Emily’s socials

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Today I have Veronica on the podcast! She is a seasoned mortgage agent with her own powerful personal story. 

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About the podcast:

Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:

Veronica is a seasoned mortgage agent with her own personal story to ownership! Through her ups and downs and different avenues she was able to purchase her first home in Downtown, Toronto! Through this turbulent time she figured she really wanted to help others do the same and get creative with strategies. She talks a lot about different mortgage products offered as well as her own personal story to ownership!  

In this episode we discuss:

00:33 Veronica’s story

1:50 Being a landlord in Toronto

2:22 Tenants in Toronto

3:03 Vetting tenants

3:57 Becoming a mortgage agent & Private mortgages 

6:10 From serving to real estate

6:40 Getting creative with mortgages

7:50 Other ways to prove income 

8:20 Moving from private to A or B lending

9:29 Differences between lenders

10:30 How much downpayment do you need?

10:46 Mortgage insurance

12:00 Co-signers

13:30 Using rentals towards your mortgage

15:00 Purchase plus program

17:30 Extended amortization 

19:30 Refinancing 

22:20 Differences between commercial and residential 

24:22 Veronica’s future goals

26:00 Recommendations to new mortgage agents

26:50 Veronica’s socials

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Today I have Alla, Bina & Maggie on the podcast, the ladies who created Fempower! They talk about their journey to creating Fempower as well as their individual investing journeys.

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About the podcast:

Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guests:

Fempower is made up of these 3 ladies - Alla, Bina & Maggie. They have created a beautiful environment for women to get together and talk about all things real estate as well as personal! They formed Fempower during Covid and have since created a really powerful networking group. They pride themselves on being both fun and educational. They also have their own personal investing journeys and experiences and that’s what we really dig into today! They were a pleasure to have on the podcast!

In this episode we discuss:

00:37 How Fempower came to be

2:38 Goals for Fempower

3:44 Doing Fempower together & connecting with other women

4:22 Future goals

5:13 Maggie’s Investing journey

7:00 Maggie’s journey starting at 23

7:45 Maggie’s favourite strategy

8:24 Maggie’s favourite market

9:05 Bina’s story & Creative strategies

12:07 Bina’s favourite market & Vacation properties

13:12 Buying cottages in Ontario 

13:57 Starting in Downtown, Toronto

14:40 Buying condos

15:47 What do you look for in investment properties?

16:47 What would you recommend to new investors?

19:30 Mindset recommendations

24:00 Socials

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Today I have Samantha on the podcast, she is a mortgage agent who focuses mostly on first time home buyers. She gives great advice on how to get creative with financing!      
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About the podcast:
Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:
Samantha Simmons is a licensed Mortgage Agent in Ontario with a robust background in Corporate Finance, Bankruptcy, and strategic problem-solving. Samantha aids families in achieving homeownership goals through creative financing and proper planning. Besides professional achievements, she excels as a Single Mother to three exceptional children! Samantha’s mission extends to educating individuals about the home buying process, emphasizing its attainability despite its challenges, a testament to her dedication and belief in the value of owning a home.
 
In this episode we discuss:

00:40 About Samantha
2:22 Clients she works with
3:50 Creating a plan to qualify 
5:15 Qualifying for a mortgage
5:35 Different lenders
6:55 Different programs by different lenders
7:30 HELOCs 
8:35 Qualifying with your job
9:58 Down payments
10:34 Self-employed & A lenders
11:30 Write offs 
13:40 Your first investment property
16:00 Income needed to qualify
16:30 Debt ratios
18:20 Co-signers
20:05 Refinancing
21:16 Samatha’s future goals
23:20 Recommend for new mortgage agents 
24:10 First deal & mindset
25:05 Samantha’s socials

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Welcome to the Female Investor Podcast, where we feature successful female real estate investors in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our guests share their experiences and insights on navigating the local real estate market, building their portfolios, and overcoming challenges as women in a male-dominated industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, our podcast provides valuable tips and inspiration to help you succeed. Join us each week for engaging conversations with some of the most dynamic and accomplished women in the Toronto real estate community. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of The Cashflow Queens Podcast!

Today I have Kaur on the podcast, she is the founder of Kaur Construction and she has a wealth of knowledge in all things construction! We also discuss the differences between residential and commercial real estate.

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About the podcast:

Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:

Kaur is a seasoned real estate investor that was introduced to the real estate world with her extensive experience in both residential and ICI (institutional, commercial, and industrial) sectors of the construction industry. She leveraged her construction management company to venture into real estate investing, starting with renovation and flip projects for friends and family. By venturing into the investment side of the industry Kaur began acquiring her own investment properties and is now focused on gaining impactful mentorship and scaling up to larger partnerships with like-minded investors in developments, multi-family residential, and commercial investments.

 
In this episode we discuss:

00:49 Kaurs intro

1:52 Kaurs construction background

2:30 7 doors & 1 commercial property

2:50 Why real estate?

4:30 Working with different clients in construction

6:20 Project management & construction management 

8:33 Working with the city

9:25 Commercial VS. Residential

10:33 From commercial to residential 

11:04 The importance of a mentor

13:30 Kaurs first property & student rentals

14:50 Managing student rentals

17:20 Fourplex renos & managing utilities

19:00 Fourplex cashflow

19:52 Multi-use properties

22:22 Commercial mortgages & creative financing

23:23 Are commercial tenants less risky?

27:17 What would you recommend to a new investor?

29:50 Reflecting on the journey

32:00 Kaurs socials

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Welcome to the Female Investor Podcast, where we feature successful female real estate investors in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our guests share their experiences and insights on navigating the local real estate market, building their portfolios, and overcoming challenges as women in a male-dominated industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, our podcast provides valuable tips and inspiration to help you succeed. Join us each week for engaging conversations with some of the most dynamic and accomplished women in the Toronto real estate community. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of The Cashflow Queens Podcast!

Today I have Mandy on the podcast, she is THE JV Queen and is a true wealth of knowledge! She has amazing energy and a ton of experience in this industry!
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About the podcast:
Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:
Mandy is an inspired investor with a global vision to positively impact housing in the world. As a coach, inspirational speaker and mentor, Mandy is passionate about changing the trajectory of every person’s financial future with real estate as the vehicle for generational wealth. Mandy is a female leader in her industry holding her role with confidence in an industry that is rapidly gaining popularity with self created real estate entrepreneurs.
 
In this episode we discuss:

0:44 Mandy’s Story 
1:30 Why JV?
1:45 How Mandy started
2:16 Using JV’s to scale
3:35 Why did Mandy start investing?
4:05 How do you attract partners?
5:45 JV agreements
6:55 Decide on a strategy!
8:47 How to pick a strategy 
10:12 What properties do you like?
11:35 Larger multifamily pro’s and con’s
12:53 Favourite market
13:50 Difference between passive & active investors
15:50 The truth about cashflow 
17:00 Property management break down
18:46 Cashflow Vs. Appreciation 
19:45 Having hard conversations with your partners
20:35 Having the right mindset in this industry
22:28 Networth Vs. Cashflow
23:25 Future plans
24:30 An abundance mindset
25:30 No doesn’t mean no
26:50 Where to meet JV’s
28:20 Mandy’s socials

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Welcome to the Female Investor Podcast, where we feature successful female real estate investors in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our guests share their experiences and insights on navigating the local real estate market, building their portfolios, and overcoming challenges as women in a male-dominated industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, our podcast provides valuable tips and inspiration to help you succeed. Join us each week for engaging conversations with some of the most dynamic and accomplished women in the Toronto real estate community. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of The Cashflow Queens Podcast!

Today I have Jacqueline on the podcast, she is a flipper and DIY’er and she has focused on Southern Ontario over the past 8 years and shares how much she has learned! She is an inspiration to other woman and a great podcast guest!

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About the podcast:

Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:

Jacqueline Marshall is a former Dental Hygienist turned full time investor who self manages her portfolio doing the majority of her DIYs. She has built her portfolio and completed many flips in Southern Ontario. 

As her passion and knowledge for REI has expanded so has her goals. She aspires to inspire other women to pursue their passions by sharing details of her own REI journey.  She recently got selected to present at the annual Bigger Pockets conference this coming October. When Jacqueline is not  DIY’ing or not busy being a successful landlady you can find her at the gym, hot yoga or snuggling with her fur babies.

In this episode we discuss:

0:46 Jacqueline’s Story

3:51 Jacqueline’s first lipstick flip

4:30 Having the right team

4:58 Jacqueline’s scope of work

5:46 Learning one step at a time

6:30 What to look for in a lipstick flip

7:18 What to look for in a flip 

7:46 Things to attract good tenants

8:20 Sourcing great materials

9:13 Designs that make a big difference & tips for finding discounts

11:29 The steps of flipping when closing on a property

13:17 How long to do a flip

13:56 How long to learn DIY & flipping

14:47 Flipping horror stories

16:15 Tax implications of flipping

17:40 Main power team

19:10 Self mangling & vetting tenants 

23:15 Open to JV’ing?

23:55 Vetting your team

26:21 Favourite Market

27:12 The Windsor Market

28:42 How long to be in a flip & deal analysis

30:05 Healthy budget for lipstick flip

30:52 Recommend to new investor

32:19 Reflecting on the journey

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Today I have Aarin on the podcast, she is the founder of Niraa Properties and she talks about how she scaled to 6 doors in 2 years and what it took to get there!  
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About the podcast:
Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:
Aarin started young and accidentally rent hacked in university which helped to accelerate paying off her student loan. After that, she was hooked! Her and her partner really started learning more about REI and attending more events. In 2019, they went to their first REI meeting (The REIT Club) and then COVID hit and they were on their our own again watching what they could on YouTube, IG and as many ZOOM meetings as possible. They decided to take action fast and purchase their first property in June of 2020 on the Hamilton Mountain. They converted this property into a duplex and then decided to house hack and from there they continued their journey to 6 doors in 2 years! It was a pleasure having Aarin on the podcast and learning through her story!
 
In this episode we discuss:

0:37 Aarin’s Journey
1:40 Rent hacking
2:00 The BRRRR & Refinancing
2:45 Aarin’s total doors
3:20 Favourite market
3:50 Tenant quality/ issues
5:15 Keeping a positive mindset
7:15 Remedying property issues
8:08 Duplex conversions
9:34 Having a power team & a good GC
12:28 Niraa Properties & How it started
13:33 Favourite strategies
14:50 Trying short term rentals
15:37 Starting out in 2020 
17:32 6 doors in 2 years
18:00 Future goals
19:05 Dealing with the LTB
21:50 Analyzing deals 
23:05 What would you recommend to new investors
24:10 Reflecting on the journey
24:48 Socials

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Today I have Carolina on the podcast, she is one half of the Medalo Properties brand and she is an amazing guest with a ton of experience - she has scaled to about 25 doors and she talks about her experience and how she got here!
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About the podcast:
Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group!

About the Guest:
Brandon and Carolina began their professional lives working in sales and public accounting for over 12 years, navigating the pressures of rising sales targets, tight timelines, countless late nights and missed vacations for bonuses as a way to secure their families financial future. Fuelled by the commitment to be the generational change for their families, they began their real estate investing journey in 2015, without a strategy or education. From there, they bought their primary residence in 2017, until a family medical situation opened their eyes to the vulnerability of their financial situation and they realized, there has to be a better way. They levelled up their investing in 2019 with their first duplex conversion and flip, sold their primary residence, began house hacking and utilizing any free time from their jobs to take up any real estate opportunities they could. In 2021, after the birth of their first child, Teo, they shifted from investing as a business on the side, to building Medalo Properties full time, a wealth generator, a life changer. This meant hiring coaches and investing in growing their knowledge, along with hiring 3 support staff. Since then, Brandon and Carolina have invested in multiple markets and executed on several strategies including flips, multi-family conversions and BRRRRs across more than 25 units. Their biggest current focus is now to help others become more financially literate and maximize their financial potential!


In this episode we discuss:

0:44 Carolina’s intro  
2:32 Starting with a condo
3:10 Appreciation vs cashflow 
3:55 Investing in multifamilies
4:35 Getting a mentor
6:15 Tips for how to find the right deal
7:51 Best source of deals
8:20 How to analyze deals 
10:05 What metrics to focus on
11:15 Is breaking even okay in this market?
12:55 Key players to have on your team
14:35 Should you incorporate? 
16:00 LTB & tenant issues
17:25 House hacking
18:33 Duplex conversions
19:30 Short term rental strategy
20:46 Favourite strategy? 
22:02 Favourite market?
24:00 Medalo properties and how it started
25:15 Coaching students
26:40 Modalo properties & support staff
28:35 What would you recomend to new investors
29:51 Reflecting on the journey

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