RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast

By Mayu Thava & Austin YehBusiness Entrepreneurship Investing

RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast episodes

June 21, 2024Ep. 159: Breaking Down Commercial Real Estate with Zac Willms
Zac Willms has been a commercial realtor with 6 years of experience with a passion for investment properties and a vast knowledge of real estate. He’s been investing in real estate since he was 22 years old. He invests in a multitude of different asset classes with most recent focus being on Glamping resorts and short term rentals in Tulum Mexico. When he is not doing real estate you will typically find him travelling, in the gym, or talking about crypto.

In todays episode we talk about:
Entering the Short-Term Rental Market : Acquisition of a campground and development into a glamping business
International Investment : Integration of travel passion with real estate investment
Regulatory and Financing Changes: Rise of syndications: emphasis on long-term holding and conservative investment approaches
Seller Expectations and Buyers Strategies
Construction cost and financing: Impact of CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) on financing
Segments of Purpose-Built Rentals and challenges on mid-size developments
Marketing Strategies
and much more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacwillms/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zac.willms
Tiktok and Linkedin: @zacwillms

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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you with information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
1 hr 1 min
June 14, 2024Ep 158: Building up your income streams with Eric Coulombe
Eric Coulombe, born and raised in the Greater Sudbury Area, began his real estate investment journey in 2018 at the age of 20 while working full-time. He focused on building a rental portfolio of small multi-family properties. In 2023, Eric left his blue-collar job to fully dedicate himself to his property management business, wholesaling, and expanding his real estate portfolio. Additionally, Eric is the co-host of the Sudbury Real Estate Investor Meet-Up.

In todays episode we talk about:
Building his Property Management Company
Transition from a blue-collar job to focusing entirely on real estate
Lessons learned from buying multifamily properties
Tips for finding quality tenants

and much more!

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instagram https://www.instagram.com/ericcoulombe/

facebook
https://www.facebook.com/eric.coulombe2/

Property management
https://procareassetmanagement.ca/
instagram https://www.instagram.com/procareassetmanagement/https://www.facebook.com/share/eBSL2obgZvqw2uBs/

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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you with information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
41 min
June 07, 2024Ep. 157: Strategic Approaches to Multi-family Acquisitions and Development Success with Adriana Ostapenko
Adriana is a multifaceted individual who effortlessly balances the roles of household CEO and successful entrepreneur. She manages a bustling family life while overseeing multiple thriving businesses and an expanding real estate portfolio. Despite humble beginnings, Adriana's journey exemplifies resilience and determination, proving that with hard work, anyone can achieve greatness. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Adriana engages as a speaker, coach, and podcaster, dedicated to inspiring and empowering women to create their ideal lives. Her mission is to equip women with the tools and motivation to pursue their dreams and defy societal limitations.

In todays episode we talk about:
Key strategies for overcoming capital barriers in real estate investment.
The importance of creativity, strategic partnerships, and responsible financial management in achieving success in real estate ventures.
the transition from single-family to fourplex investments, focusing on areas with potential for density and conversions.
The Long-Term Benefits of Systemization and Strategic Partnerships in Real Estate Investment
Challenges and opportunities in multifamily real estate investment

And much more!

Follow Adriana's social media on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adrianaostapenko9429
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriana.ostapenko/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdrianaOstapenko
Website: https://www.facebook.com/AdrianaOstapenko

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Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you with information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
1 hr
May 31, 2024Ep. 156: Ask Me Anything; Commercial and Residential Insurance with Samuel Castillo
In today's episode, we delved into the critical yet often overlooked topic of Commercial and Residential Insurance, essential knowledge for everyone in the real estate community. This episode is a recording of our LIVE Ask Me Anything panel from the RISE Network Facebook group.
We were joined by our expert guest, Samuel Castillo, a seasoned real estate investor and Insurance Advisor with 14 years of experience. Samuel not only invests in multi-family real estate but also helps both residential and commercial clients secure the best comprehensive protection for their real estate portfolios through tailored insurance plans.

We addressed a range of insightful questions from our audience, including:
What is property insurance?
What is commercial insurance?
What are premiums, deductibles, and coverage limits in an insurance policy?
What type of insurance is best for covering both rental properties and a primary residence?
How do I navigate insurance when adding a property to my portfolio?
And many more!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelcastilloandassociates/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Cooperators-Samuel-Castillo-Associates-Inc-100064077123860/
Website: https://www.cooperators.ca/local/samuel-castillo-associates/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=lpm&utm_campaign=co-operators

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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
1 hr 4 min
May 24, 2024 Ep. 155: A Transparent Ecosystem with Openroom CEO Weiting Bollu
Openroom is transforming the rental market by creating a transparent and connected ecosystem. Openroom enables informed rental decisions through access to tenancy court orders and empower small housing providers to operate compliant, respectful rental businesses. Sharing more information will encourage providers to meet the growing housing demand.

Weiting Bollu, Co-Founder and CEO of Openroom, founded the company after experiencing significant losses due to non-paying tenants, which fueled her mission to create a transparent rental ecosystem. With a background in software product management across education, telecommunications, insurance, and artificial intelligence, Weiting advises venture-backed founders and actively contributes to community leadership, including serving on the Rotary District 7070 Board.

In todays episode we talk about:

•⁠ ⁠Building a transparent rental ecosystem
•⁠ ⁠Personal non-payment of rent stories
•⁠ ⁠LTB Statistics
•⁠ ⁠Building a business from the ground up
•⁠ ⁠Challenges in the Ontario rental space

And much more!

Follow Openroom's social media on:
Openroom Website: www.openroom.ca
Instagram: @openroomhq - https://www.instagram.com/openroomhq/
Titkok: @openroomhq - https://www.tiktok.com/@openroomhq?lang=en
Openroom Email: [email protected]
Weiting’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weitingbollu/

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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
54 min
May 10, 2024Ep. 154: Ask Me Anything: Investing in the USA with Erwin Szeto
Erwin Szeto, who is a veteran in the Canadian Real Estate game as both an accomplished investor, successful realtor, and overall thriving entrepreneur.
Erwin has recently shifted his portfolio focus from Ontario to the US due to cash-flow, more fair tenant/landlord laws, and greater affordability and upside potential.
This is a recorded LIVE Question and Answer show with Austin Yeh on the RISE Network Group where participants are commenting or messaging their messages on Instagram and Facebook for the Investing in the USA expert, Erwin Szeto.
The “Ask Me Anything” Program is scheduled every end of Tuesday of the month with different real estate expert guests.
🎧In this episode Erwin Szeto discussed about the following:
Reasons for Shifting from Canadian to U.S. Real Estate Investing
The advantages of U.S. real estate investing for Canadians
Overview of Erwin's investment philosophy
Key Markets for Investment
Investment Tactics and Financing
Challenges and Risk Management
Exploring Tax Implications of U.S. Real Estate Investment for Canadian Investors
Legal Structures for U.S. Real Estate Investment
Setting Up U.S. Entities for Canadian Investors: An Examination of Due Diligence and Key Considerations
Understanding Foreign Exchange Risk in Cross-Country Real Estate Investing
and much more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erwinszeto/
Website: https://erwinszeto.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErwinSzetoOfficial/

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Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
1 hr 6 min
May 03, 2024Ep. 153: Multi-family development & Conversions with Henry Rojas
Henry Matthew Silva Rojas, the firm owner of ROJAS Empire of Design has worked on projects from 2 Unit conversions to 100+ apartment unit buildings. Helping Real Estate Investors gain the most value of their lot from Zoning to Building Permits. As of Today, they have completed OVER 500+ Investment units in Ontario.
In this episode, our conversation delves into:
Building a Real Estate Empire: Transitioning from Custom Home Design to Multifamily Development
Navigating the Complexities of Real Estate Development and Multifamily Conversions
Site plan approval challenges
Challenges and Opportunities in Church Conversion Projects
and much more!

Follow Henry's social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rojasempire/
Website: https://www.rojasempire.ca/
Direct email: [email protected]

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Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
58 min
April 26, 2024Ep. 152: From Engineering to Real Estate: Construction, Flipping, and Multifamily Investments
Ara Poladian is a multifaceted entrepreneur balancing family life with a thriving career in real estate and construction. With four young children to inspire and provide for, he seamlessly navigates the fast-paced world of real estate. As a seasoned real estate investor and licensed realtor, Ara Poladian possesses a wealth of knowledge about market trends, property valuation, and investment strategies. His keen insights and strategic approach empower clients to make informed decisions and achieve their real estate goals. At the helm of his construction company, Ara Poladian orchestrates the art of flipping houses with precision and finesse. From renovation projects to full-scale transformations, he leads his team in revitalizing properties and maximizing their potential for resale. With a passion for real estate, a flair for construction, and a heart devoted to his family and community, Ara Poladian exemplifies the true spirit of entrepreneurship and leadership in every aspect of his life.

In this episode, we discussed:
The Path from Engineering to Real Estate Entrepreneurship
His Journey Through Construction and Flipping
Exploring the Business Ventures: From Duplex Conversions to Multifamily
The strategy of building transparent relationships with wholesalers to secure profitable deals
How Engineering Background Solves Real Estate Problems
Strategies for Multifamily Real Estate Investments
The Role of Construction in Multifamily Investments
Building a Commercial Real Estate Business
and much more!

Follow Ara's social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poladianconstruction/
Website: http://www.poladianconstruction.ca/
email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-716-4599

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Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
56 min
April 19, 2024Ep. 151: Ask me Anything : LandLord-Tenant Legal Expert
In this episode, we're joined by Andrew Choubeta, a distinguished Partner and paralegal at Caveat LLP, who brings extensive expertise to the realm of real estate and investment properties.

Widely acknowledged for his adept handling of complex landlord and tenant matters, Andrew distinguishes himself with exceptional knowledge in the field. He is dedicated to exceeding client expectations by thoroughly understanding their unique needs and delivering satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail.

This is a recorded LIVE Question and Answer show with Austin Yeh on the RISE Network Group where participants are commenting or messaging their questions on Instagram and Facebook for the multifamily real estate expert, Andrew James.

The "Ask Me Anything" Program is scheduled every end of Tuesday of the month with different real estate expert guests.

In this episode, we discussed:
Understanding Landlord-Tenant Dynamics
Challenges and issues faced by Landlords, implications and lesson learned
Understanding Tenant Data Access and Legal Implications
The Complexities of Landlord-Tenant Dynamics: Insights from a Legal Perspective
Significance of discussing extreme scenarios in landlord-tenant relations
and much more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_choubeta/
Website: https://caveat.legal/

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Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
1 hr 4 min
April 12, 2024Ep. 150: Investing in Infill Developments in Secondary Ontario Markets
Dan is a real estate investor mainly focusing on infill development and land severances. His background in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning give him a strong foundation and many relevant skills to take on these types of projects. Dan has severed over a dozen properties, flipped land, built new multi-family buildings from the ground up and regularly helps other investors get their infill projects approved as well. Dan also owns and operates, Water Bill Solutions a company that provides water submetering systems to multi-family investors helping increase the NOI on their properties.
In this episode, we discussed:
Insights into the evolving landscape of real estate development and the role of proactive engagement with municipal authorities in achieving project goals.
Insights on navigating development challenges and capitalizing on opportunities.
Emphasis on the importance of due diligence, advocacy, and adaptability in successful development projects.
Importance of strategic financing, market research, and leveraging opportunities in both primary and secondary markets.
and much more!

Follow Dan's social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illes_invest/
Website:https://waterbillsolutions.com/

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Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials

If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.
51 min