This week's podcast guest is Aquilas Dapaah

She is a co-founder of Winc Canada, REI, land developer, luxury short-term rental, and fit coach. 

Upon graduating from law school as a trained negotiator and six figure debt, Aqui decided to take control of her financial situation. 

Determined not to let anyone else make decisions for her without being an informed participant at the table, she began learning more about personal finance, and building wealth through podcasts, books and other resources. 

And, paid off her debt in two and half years!

After house hacking with friends/family members, she married someone who had property investments, they then scaled up their portfolio by investing in single family homes before moving onto multifamily units so they could have multiple sources of income within each project. 

They are now working on a luxury apartment in Tulum, Mexico.

In this week’s podcast episode, she dives deep into the value of establishing a family trust, lessons learned from constructing luxury apartments in Tulum, differences between construction in Mexico and Canada as well as the importance of keeping your real estate portfolio steady!

This week's podcast guest is Andrew Choubeta

A paralegal at Caveat LLP, a boutique law office specializing in civil litigation and landlord/tenant matters for real estate investors. With over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Andrew is a go-to expert for investors and provides invaluable advice on protecting their investments.

He has always been passionate about working in real estate, and his small legal office specializes in civil litigation for investors. With rising interest rates and a backlog due to COVID, Andrew has been helping investors understand the complex timelines of their cases and the importance of having proper legal advice. 

Andrew advises to never try to take on a legal case without the help of a professional and to be aware of the Residential Tenancies Act, as it is essential for short-term rentals. He has seen first-hand the catastrophic consequences of not understanding the law and wants to help others protect their investments.

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• How the post-COVID interest rate has caused stress for real estate investors.
• How the Landlord and Tenant Board is integrating a scheduling system, night court, and a new application system.
• How short-term rentals are different from long-term rentals, and the legal steps to protect your investment.

Get in Touch with Andrew:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1sM9aZqR7wdSv-kUa5yjbg

Website: https://www.caveatlegal.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaveatLegal

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaveatLegal

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Mid-Term Rentals - www.midtermrentalproperties.com 

David Edey is a certified executive advisor and has been part of the financial planning industry for over 35 years. He recently wrote a book called Executor Help which helps families settle an estate, pick an executor, and avoid family fights.

His story began with a costly court battle to settle his parents' estate, and soon became a mission to help others avoid such heartache. When the pandemic hit, David decided to put his knowledge to good use and wrote a book about settling an estate, picking an executor, and avoiding family fights. 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• How to protect your family from the chaos of settling an estate without a will.
• What to consider when selecting a guardian for your young children.
• How to plan for digital assets and the importance of a ‘bright red envelope’ for executors.

Get in Touch with David:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.davidedey.com/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidEEdey 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prepareyourexecutorprotectyourfamily 

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/

Investor of Mid Term Rental of www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

Inspire Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/ 

This week's podcast guest is Patrick Gulka.

Patrick became a Certified Inspector through the Inspect4U Home Inspector Training Program. They set a Canada-wide standard of excellence for home inspectors. Inspect4u does training of home inspectors in Alberta and B.C., where inspectors are governed by provincial standards and testing. Those same standards are applied to all Inspect4u graduates, Canada-wide, to ensure their home inspectors are properly trained.

Patrick is a member of InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors), which is the largest association of home inspectors and the best resource for any active inspector. As a member of InterNACHI, he has the most up-to-date information on the newest advances in residential construction and renovation. In 2019, Patrick achieved the rank of Certified Master Inspector, this is the highest rank a Certified Professional Inspector can achieve. 

Patrick is also a seasoned Real estate investor with experience and a diverse portfolio that allows him to add Investor insights along with his inspection services.

This week’s episode, Patrick explains what benefits does investing in real estate have over other types of investments, the pitfalls you should watch out for when buying a cottage rural property, factors you should take into account while buying a duplex and how it can be a profitable investment, when should a pre-construction property be inspected as well as the regulations apply to short-term rentals! 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• What can real estate investing offer you that other investments cannot?
• What pitfalls should you look out for when purchasing a property in cottage country?
• What should you consider when investing in a duplex and how can it be an advantageous investment?
• When to get an inspection for your pre-construction property?
• What are the rules for short-term rentals?

Get in Touch with Patrick Gulka:

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patrick-gulka-7773a3b2

Website: https://rock-solidhomeinspections.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockSolidHomeInspection 

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 289-755-2411

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Guest Midterm Rentals of 

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/

Mid-Term Rentals - www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

This week's podcast guest is Nancy Moussa. 

Real estate investor, entrepreneur, and leader of the Women Investors Network of Canada GTA chapter. She and her husband started investing in 2015 and have since grown their portfolio to 21 doors. 

Nancy is also the co-founder of Oak Suite Living, an Airbnb Arbitrage company that helps investors rent out their properties without the hassle of being a landlord.

In this episode, you will learn how she and her husband grew their real estate portfolio to 21 doors, what is airbnb arbitrage and how it worked to the advantage of real estate investors as well as her role in the Women Investors Network of Canada. 

Tune in now https://bit.ly/WSIILatestEpisodes

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• How she and her husband grew their real estate portfolio to 21 doors
• What Airbnb Arbitrage is and how it works to the advantage of real estate investors
• Purchasing properties outside of Ontario (such as Alberta and Dominican Republic)
• The Women Investor Network of Canada and how it empowers and supports women in taking control of their financial future. 

Get in Touch with Nancy Moussa

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

Website: http://www.oaksuiteliving.com/ 

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oaksuiteliving/ 

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of  www.jamilrahemtula.com 

Andrew Choubata of https://www.caveatlegal.com/

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com 

This week's podcast guest is Matt and Laura Hawkins

They were determined to make a success of their real estate investments, despite the odds being stacked against them. Through hard work, networking, and a shift in mindset, the couple found success in the real estate market. 

With the help of their construction knowledge, the support of the real estate community, and the understanding of their own limitations, Matt and Laura have achieved their goals of scaling their investments and creating a passive and stress-free income stream. Through their shared experiences and ambitions, they have become an example of what is possible with real estate.

After almost 20 years of experience and three kids, they now own a construction company and are transitioning into multifamily investments in Lindsay, Peterborough, as well as Hamilton. 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• What strategies have Matt and Laura employed to make real estate a completely passive income stream
• How they find they trade people in different cities
• How have podcasts and networking helped them become more successful in real estate
• How have them managed to scale their real estate investments with only three young children

Get in Touch with Matt and Laura:

Investment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidney_investments/

Hawkins Contracting: https://www.instagram.com/hawkinscontracting/

Website: hawkinscontracting.ca

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com 

Elizabeth Kelly of www.ekconsulting.ca

Mid-Term Rentals - www.sarahlarbi.com/mid-term-rentals

This week's podcast guest is Patrick Banc.

Patrick Banc began his career as a real estate investor at the age of 22. Today, he is currently investing in Florida and London using private lending.

In this episode, Patrick talks to us about how he invested in Florida using the leverage of his real estate portfolio, how to invest in the USA as well as building interpersonal connections and social media to assemble a trustworthy team of lenders and investors. 

Tune in now https://bit.ly/WSIILatestEpisodes

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• How he leveraged his real estate investments to invest in Florida
• What it takes to invest in real estate in the USA (including qualifying for a mortgage and dealing with licensing restrictions)
• The power of relationships and social media to find a reliable lenders and build a successful team of investors 

Get in Touch with Patrick Banc:

Instagram: @investorpatrickbanc/

Email: [email protected]

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of www.jamilrahemtula.com 

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/ 

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com 

This week's podcast guest is Carina Guzman.

Ottawa-based real estate investor and land developer. 

Since 2015, Carina has been developing property and investing in real estate, with a focus on transit-oriented infill and subdivision projects.

Carina used her real estate investments as a springboard for her land development business, breaking the norm by daring to create an innovative ‘attainable housing’ subdivision in Calabogie, Ontario. 

In this episode, Carina explored the subdivision construction. She talks to us about building modular homes in a manufacturing facility as well as self-funding possibilities for building them. 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• The unique approach to developing a subdivision
• Discover how modular homes can be constructed in a manufacturing facility
• Self-funding options for building and financing modular homes

Get in Touch with Carina Guzman:

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

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: Carina Guzman - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/carina-guzm%C3%A1n-04647996 

Facebook: Carina Guzman - https://www.facebook.com/carina.guzman.946 

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Rahemtula of www.jamilrahemtula.com 

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/ 

Mid-Term Rentals of www.midtermrentalproperties.com 

This week's podcast guest is Cory Froc.

Cory has built a reliable, multi-million dollar real estate portfolio over the last 15 years.

He specializes in turning commercial spaces and single-family homes into multi-unit residential buildings in Ontario, Canada. 

With his passion, vision and real estate investing knowledge, he has worked with numerous joint ventures partners to assist them in achieving their financial and retirement goals. 

In this week’s episode, Cory Froc discusses the advantages of converting a commercial space into a residence conversion, how to comprehend a conversion project’s timeframe, the necessity of being ready for all possible outcomes, and how finding a mentor helped him expand his business. 

Tune in now by clicking this link  https://blubrry.com/insightstoinvesting/

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Advantages of converting a commercial to residential conversion
• How to comprehend a conversion project’s timeline
• Becoming the expert or partnering with the expert
• The necessity of being ready for all possible circumstances
• How finding a mentor helped him advance his business

Get in Touch with Cory Froc

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://coryfroc.com/ 

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

Facebook: Cory Froc Real Estate Investments: https://www.facebook.com/coryfrocinvestments 

Youtube: Cory Froc: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3B-NlqMABFLk_9HvQweJA 

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of Jamil Rahemtula

Maynada Media of https://maynadamedia.ca/ 

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com 

This week's podcast guest is Alfonso Cuadra.

Alfonso is an Award Winning Real Estate Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Author of the 2012 book From the Ground Up! 

He has also appeared in numerous publications, including Reader's Digest, the New York Times, Ottawa Sun, Vancouver Sun, and Rogers TV. 

Alfonso was born in El Salvador during the civil war, his mother, the head of the newspaper, was detained for informing the public about the corrupt leadership of the country at the time. 

After fleeing to Canada, and being raised in poverty, at the age of 17 years old, he started a small company that quickly grew to multiple locations across Canada. 

Currently, he is the President/CEO of The Cuadra Group of Companies. He is a strong expert in business, real estate development management, and investment. 

Alfonso is committed to teaching others how to overcome their challenges and achieve greatness. 

In this episode, Alfonso offers guidance for investors who don't want to scale through a JV, tips for creating a vacation-free lifestyle, and techniques you may use to become financially independent.

Tune in to listen to this episode by clicking the link in the bio!

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Investing tips for those who don't wish to scale through a JV
• Establishing a life that doesn’t require vacations 
• Strategies he used to achieve financial freedom

Get in Touch with Alfonso Cuadra

Instagram: www.instagram.com/alfonsocuadra 

Website: www.alfonsocuadra.ca 

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlfonsoCuadra13 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/alfonso2k8?app=desktop 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALFONSO13 

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

Jamil Realty Tip of www.jamilrahemtula.com 

Sell Rent Stay at www.sellrentstay.com 

Midterm Rentals at www.midtermrentalproperties.com