After being downsized in 2009, he became a full-time real estate investor and his portfolio grew to over $120 million in no more than 12 years. 

His name is Andrew Brennan and he is an award winning real estate investor, who offers hands-off investment opportunities through joint ventures.

A real inspiration for many investors out there, Andrew is also the author of  the book “The Ultimate Wealth Strategy: Your Complete Guide to Buying, Fixing, Refinancing, and Renting Real Estate.”

In this episode of the Savvy REI Show, Jose and Khadija have the pleasure to sit down with Andrew and talk about his incredible journey to success and some of the secret strategies that helped him get to where he is today.

You will find out more about who Andrew is and what a day in his life looks like.

You will also discover how Andrew got started in the real estate investment business, and when he bought his first property.

He will talk about his transition from single-family properties to multifamily acquisitions as well as about the biggest deal of his career and how he achieved it.

He will also share his key secret to finding the best deals and be able to compete with some of the larger players out there.

You will learn how Andrew started using the joint venture structure and the strategies he uses to raise capital.

In addition, you will learn how Andrew keeps himself motivated and positive and much more.

Join Jose, Khadija, and Andrew for an insightful and inspiring discussion filled with invaluable real estate advice.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• How did Andrew get started in the real estate investment business, and when did he buy his first property
• How Andrew started using the joint venture structure and the strategies he uses to  raise capital
• What is the size of Andrew’s portfolio today and what are his goals for the future
• The key secret to finding the best deals and being able to compete with some of the larger players out there
• How Andrew has kept everything in-house and how this has been beneficial to his company
• And so much more...

Resources:

Andrew’s Linkedin

Andrew’s Email: [email protected]

Palmtreecapital.ca

BRENNAN PROPERTY INVESTMENTS

Marcin Drozdz is an active investor with a several hundred unit real estate portfolio who has sourced 9 figures of private investment capital for several business ventures, including large US multi-family syndications.

Furthermore, he is a mentor who enjoys inspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, as well as people beginning to explore the concept of living life on their own terms. Marcin also hosts a podcast called "The Game", in which he interviews some of the most renowned minds in business, sports, and life.

In this episode of the Savvy REI Show Jose and Khadija will have an inspiring conversation with Marcin Drozdz who will share his story as well as some invaluable real estate secrets and advice.

You will find out a little bit about Marcin’s background and how he got into Real Estate 15 plus years ago.

You will learn when and how he bought his first property and how he managed to grow and develop his business.

Marcin will share details about his experience working for a private equity firm in his 20s and the lessons he took from it.

He will also talk about what he is doing right now and what made him decide to go to the US.

He will reveal the ways he structures his deals and how he raises capital for them.

He will also share the mindset shift you need to make in order to achieve your true potential in business and much more.

Join Jose, Khadija, and Marcin for an insightful conversation about raising capital and thriving in real estate! 

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Marcin’s background and how he got into Real Estate 15 plus years ago
• What are the opportunities in the US multifamily space?
• What are LP and GP structures and what are they made for?
• Marcin’s thoughts on the inflation and what is currently going on in the economy 
• Key secrets to raising capital for Real Estate
• The mindset shift you need to make to achieve your true potential in business
• And so much more...

Resources:

Marcindrozdz.com 

Marcin’s Instagram

Marcin’s Youtube Channel 

Podcast: The Game with Marcin Drozdz

Books: 

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That The Poor And Middle Class Do Not

The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

Are you looking for some expert Joint Venture advice? Having troubles finding your next deal, or not understanding how joint ventures work? If the answer is “Yes”, you are in the right place. 

In this episode of the Savvy REI Show Jose and Khadija will have an insightful conversation full of invaluable information and tips with Mandy Braham aka The Joint Venture Queen, an inspiring investor, focused on changing the way housing is done worldwide. 

You will find out a little bit about Mandy’s background and what got her started in the real estate investment space.

You will learn how she decided to specialise in joint ventures and how this changed her investing journey.

She will also share some important JV tips and strategies, as well as what she looks for when choosing a partner.

You will find out what Mandy is working on right now, what her portfolio looks like and what are her plans for the future.

Mandy will also share how she manages to maintain motivation and a positive mindset, as well as what it means to think like a strategic investor.

Join Jose, Khadija, and Mandy for a fruitful conversation on joint ventures and how to thrive in real estate! 

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• A little bit about Mandy’s background and what got her started in the real estate investment space
• How Mandy and her husband manage to separate business from personal life and have healthy boundaries
• How did Mandy decide to specialize in joint ventures and how this changed her investing journey?
• How does Mandy choose her partners for joint ventures?
• How does Mandy manage to maintain motivation and a positive mindset?
• And so much more...

Resources:

Mandy’s Website

Mandy’s Instagram

Mandy’s Facebook

The 7-Figure Canadian Real Estate Investing Facebook Group

If you ever thought that the opportunity in real estate is over, today's episode is sure to convince you otherwise. Charles Wah and Steve Ford, two young investors, passionate about infill development projects, are living proof that you can always find opportunities out there.

In this episode of the Savvy REI Show  Jose and Khadija will have an insightful conversation with Charles and Steve about infill development and the business they’ve built together. 

You will find out who Charles and Steve are, how they met and how they got into real estate together.

You will learn about how they founded  Gateway Group and what their company specialized in.

Steve and Charles will talk about the difference between infill versus production development and the reasons why the infill strategy is so effective in today's economic environment.

They will also share some of the challenges they had to face with their business, how they manage to overcome them and maintain motivation and a positive mindset.

You will discover how Steve and Charles structure their deals, what are their current projects as well as their plans for the future.

Join Jose, Khadija, Charles and Steve for another empowering real estate conversation!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• How Charles and Steve founded Gateway Group and what is this company specialized in 
• The difference between infill versus production development
• The reasons why the infill strategy is so effective in today's economic environment
• What are Steve and Charles current projects and their plans for the future?
• How do Charles and Steve manage to maintain motivation and a positive mindset?
• And so much more...

Resources:

Gatewaygroup.ca 

Infilldevelopments.com  

Gateway Group on Instagram

Infill Developments on Instagram

Charles’ Instagram

Steve’s Instagram

Ryan Carr is well known for his expertise in finding the highest and best use for properties in the Greater Toronto Area. He's definitely an out of the box thinker, who specializes in helping homeowners get out of tough situations. 

His company, R.W. Carr Investments, has completed dozens of transactions involving debt, timing, maintenance, repairs, or family nuances.

Ryan is also involved in speaking engagements, mentorship programs, partner opportunities he is going to publish and the author of the book  “The Highest and Best Use” that is going to be published soon.

In this episode, Jose and Khadija sit down with Ryan Carr for a conversation full of wisdom about his role in his growing organization, how he focuses on the highest and best use, even when he is using his time, and how he has continued to creatively grow in an ever-competitive and changing real estate market.

You will find out how Ryan got into real estate and when did he buy his first property as well as how a day in his life looks like today.

You will discover what is Ryan’s role in his growing organization and the most important thing that helped Ryan’s business take off/

Ryan will share the biggest struggle he had to face over the course of the last 10 years and how he managed to overcome it.

He will also reveal how his portfolio looks today and how he finds his deals.

In addition, he will talk about his plans and goals for the future as well as his soon-to-be-published book.

Join Jose, Khadija, and Ryan for a fascinating conversation about finding the highest and best use for properties and much more.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• How to continue to creatively grow in an ever-competitive and changing real estate market. 
• How did Ryan get into real estate and when did he buy his first property?
• The most important thing that helped Ryan’s business take off
• How Ryan's portfolio looks today and how does he find his deals
• Ryan’s goals for his business for the next years
• More details about Ryan’s book and how it will make a difference
• And so much more...

Resources:

RWCarrInvestment.com 

R.W. Carr Investment on Facebook

R.W. Carr Investment on Instagram

TheHighestandBestUse.com/ 

The Highestand Best Use on Instagram

Wondering what's going on with our economy behind the scenes, how the inflation is affecting real estate and so on? Well, you will certainly get some insightful answers from today’s guest.

Felix Vortsman is the Founder of Cloud9Life.ca, Real Estate Sales Representative, Professional Real Estate Investor, Coach and Financial Planner. His firm offers several innovative and effective financial, wealth and retirement planning solutions with a primary focus on cash flowing properties and other investments in real estate that offer superior returns with lower risk than the vast majority of other investments available today.

In this episode, Jose and Khadija sit down with Felix for an inspiring conversation about  his journey to success, the challenges and opportunities of today's economic climate, and the possibilities he sees for the future.

You'll learn more about who Felix Vortsman is and what a day in his life looks like as well as how he decided to become a real estate investor.

He will reveal the motivating factor that made him decide to leave a corporate life and get started in real estate and how he made that transition.

You will find out how Felix bought his first condo after graduating from university and what happened with that property.

Felix will talk about how to achieve freedom of time and what it takes to get there and he will also reveal some important real estate strategies that lead to his success.

Will will find out Felix’s opinion on how much real estate prices are likely to rise and what effect this will have on investors.

Felix will talk about the importance of owning hard assets in hyperinflationary situations and he will reveal his  perspective on the future of the GTA real estate market

Join Jose, Khadija, and Felix for a fascinating conversation filled with insightful information on what's going on behind the scenes in our economy and how it affects real estate investors.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The motivating factor that made Felix leave a corporate life and get started in real estate and how he made that transition
• Felix’s perspective on the future of the GTA real estate market
• The new investment opportunities in 2022 and beyond
• Investing in real estate vs investing in NFTs and Bitcoin
• The importance of owning hard assets in hyperinflationary situations
• And so much more...

Resources:

Felix’s Facebook

Felix’s Linkedin

Cloud9Life.ca

What does it really take to be a success in the real estate investing space?

Investing in real estate is a capital-intensive business, but thriving in the industry really comes down to ensuring investors are comfortable enough to invest with you.

In this episode of the Savvy REI Show, Jose and Khadija chat with Kasey Wong, Principal, Property Operations of Cacoeli Asset Management.

You'll learn about Kasey's background and the path that led him into the property management/real estate investing space.

You'll discover some of the realities of being a real estate investor/landlord, and why some of them are not always positive.

You'll learn how the industry has changed and evolved over the last decade, as well as the surprising growth the space experienced during the COVID pandemic.

You'll discover some of the challenges of encouraging investors to get on board in order to create the capital needed to thrive in the industry.

You'll also learn how Kasey balances his work and home life and why he believes success requires the willingness to hustle harder on your own business than you do working for an employer.

Join Jose, Khadija and Kasey as they guide you through the intricacies of the real estate investing space!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Kasey's background in the real estate investing space and the (sometimes negative) realities of being a real estate investor/landlord.
• How the industry has changed over the last decade, specifically in the multi-family space.
• The challenges of encouraging investors to get on board and create the capital needed to thrive in the industry.
• How Kasey balances his work and home life and why you have to work harder on your own business than you do at your 9-5 job.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Cacoeli Website

Could you imagine owning an embassy?

For most of us, such an idea seems fanciful, but it's a reality for Nick Legault, founder and CEO of Building Investments Inc. As part of a career that began with a condo purchase in 2008, Nick was able to purchase his first commercial property in downtown Ottawa - a property that ended up being leased to the Embassy!

In this episode of the Savvy REI Show, Jose and Khadija sit down with Nick for a wide ranging discussion about how he got started, and where he's headed in the future.

You'll learn how a single book, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki started him on his journey of real estate investing.

You'll discover the benefits of keeping your focus long term, and prioritizing high quality properties to maximize investments.

You'll learn exactly how Nick was able to purchase the building, and the unique benefits that come with having an embassy as a tenant.

You'll also learn why creating high security for investors and building solid relationships can overcome less than ideal sales skills.

Join Jose, Khadija and Nick as they explore the world of real estate investing in an constantly changing market.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• How Nick's journey began in high school with the book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki.
• The benefits of thinking long-term with your investments.
• How Nick managed to purchase a commercial building that is now occupied by an Embassy!
• Why he believes his success is built on solid relationships and creating high security for investors.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Nick's Website (Building Investments Inc.)

Nick's LinkedIn

Nick's Twitter

The ROI should get you the ROL, the return on lifestyle. In other words, the most important thing to invest in is a life worth living. 

Paul D'Abruzzo believes this and this is one of his key secrets to his success.

Paul D'Abruzzo is the leader of the Expert Investor Team, an Industry Leading Investor-Focused Realtor & Sales Team, a regular industry Speaker & Goals-Oriented Coach. He specializes in the Acquisition and Sale of Investment & Development Grade Property in Southern Ontario.

In this episode of the Savvy REI Show, Jose and Khadija chat with Paul about success and challenges in real estate, the mindset that helps him thrive both professionally and personally and some of the most important strategies he uses in his business.

You will find out the story of Paul’s first rental property and how his portfolio looks today.

You will discover some of Paul’s most important investment strategies and key secrets to his success. 

Join Jose, Khadija, and Paul for an enlightening discussion packed with invaluable real estate insights.

You will also find out the story of Paul’s first large scale land development project and the challenges he had to overcome.

Paul will also discuss how he motivates himself to keep growing and who are some of the mentors who helped him succeed.

Join Jose, Khadija, and Paul for an enlightening discussion packed with invaluable real estate insights.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• What are Paul’s most important investment strategies?
• The story of Paul’s first rental property and what does his portfolio looks like today?
• The story of Paul’s first large scale land development project and the challenges he had to overcome
• Finding the investors and doing the pre-sale for a land development project
• And so much more...

Resources:

Paul’s Instagram

Paul’s Linkedin

Paul’s Website

Expert Investor Academy Youtube Channel

The advice that most of the real investors would give to someone who asks for guidance today is to be conservative, to do what they are good at and stay within their lane.

This is not the case of Mathew Frederick, a successful investor with an incredibly refreshing vision and a different perspective: You have to be bold, you have to be brave, you have to take some risks in order to make a real difference.

In this episode of the Savvy REI Show, Jose and Khadija sit down with Mathew for a fascinating conversation about his journey to success, some of his strategies and methods, his vision for the next few years and much more.

You'll learn how being a minority with a tough childhood motivated Mathew to become who he is today and some important lessons he learned from his parents.

You will also find out how he started his own business at 16 years old and managed to save money to buy his first property at 19.

You'll discover what type of real estate assets Mathew prefers and what are the reasons behind these options.

He will reveal important tips on how to build and manage your teams and some great strategies to build strong relationships with investors.

He will also talk about the importance of giving back by mentoring other people, what keeps him motivated and what he is hoping to accomplish in the future.

Join Jose, Khadija and Mathew for a priceless conversation full of wisdom and valuable advice from one of the top real estate investors. 

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Mathew’s military background, how he got into real estate and the story of his first property
• What type of real estate assets does Mathew prefers and why
• How to build and manage your teams as a real estate investor?
• The best tip to build solid relationships with investors
• Giving back and sharing his wisdom by mentoring other people