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Dylan Suitor is a realtor, real estate agent, investor, and entrepreneur renowned for his exceptional personal growth and development skills. Leveraging his innate ability to spot profitable investment prospects, he has successfully built an impressive real estate portfolio and guided numerous individuals toward similar achievements. With an unwavering commitment to ongoing learning and self-improvement, he consistently ranks among the most highly-rated real estate agents in Oakville and Burlington. Beyond his flourishing real estate enterprise, Dylan finds fulfillment in mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and investors, imparting invaluable knowledge on attaining financial prosperity through prioritizing personal development. In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Valuable knowledge of personal growth and development to drive financial success.
• Process of smoothly transitioning from owning smaller properties to lucrative commercial multifamily investments.
• Various financing alternatives for commercial multifamily properties.
• Challenges and opportunities in the world of Canadian real estate.
• Significance of uncovering off-market opportunities for a thriving investment portfolio.

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Mike Beer is a highly accomplished real estate investor who has triumphed over numerous obstacles in his relentless pursuit of financial independence. Originally from Poland, Mike Beer and his family immigrated to Canada, which eventually led him to uncover his unwavering passion for real estate investment. With a focus on apartment buildings in Ontario, Mike wholeheartedly dedicates himself to empowering his investors to secure a prosperous financial future for their loved ones—an opportunity they genuinely deserve. During our conversation, he generously shares his invaluable insights on striking a delicate balance between freedom and responsibility when entrusted with managing investors' funds, while also recounting his own personal journey towards attaining financial freedom. In this episode 155 of the Well Off podcast, we discuss the following:

• The powerful impact of comprehensive due diligence in real estate investment.
• Harmonizing liberties and responsibilities in managing investors' capital.
• Deal syndication and passive investing opportunities.
• Recognizing the shifting landscape of the real estate sector amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
• Acquiring knowledge on creating lasting wealth for generations with prudent real estate ventures.

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Mark Yataco is a seasoned general contractor and real estate investor based in Toronto who specializes in cost-effective renovations for multi-family properties. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on durability and low-maintenance living spaces, Mark has successfully helped numerous investors achieve their financial goals. Through tailored solutions and strategic product selection, Mark guides investors in making smart decisions that yield maximum returns on their investments. Combining a focus on long-term value and minimizing maintenance costs, Mark's expertise in sales and client service has made him a trusted partner for investors looking to scale their multi-family portfolios. In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Strategies to emphasize wallet-friendly renovations for multi-family properties.
• Value-adding practices that increase your property investment's profitability.
• How to acquire the skill to find credible contractors and craft detailed refurbishment financial plans.
• The value of communication and adaptability in conquering the real estate investing realm.
• How to discern the red flags that protect you from engaging with unsuitable contractor partnerships.

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Kasey Wong started investing in real estate in 2003 with single-family homes and triplexes. Over the years, he transitioned to mid-sized apartment buildings in secondary markets like the Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge Triangle and St. Catharine's. With a background in banking and property management, Kasey has worked for major players like CIBC, TD Asset Management, Brookfield, and Cap REIT. Now, Kasey specializes in creating investment opportunities and raising capital for his real estate ventures. Casey's approachable, friendly demeanour makes him an excellent resource for sharing strategies. In this episode, we discuss the following:

• The immense value of a long-term outlook in securing prosperity in real estate investing.
• His methods to obtain funding and spark interest in investment opportunities.
• Importance of maintaining steady cash flow while sidestepping the perils of acquisition expenses.
• How to bolster your relationships with investors through trust-building techniques and reliable safeguards.
• The need to investigate the merits of zeroing in on multifamily assets and shunning diversification.

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Sam McDadi is a Canadian entrepreneur, real estate broker, and philanthropist. He has a unique and innovative approach to the real estate business. He continues to be one of the top ranking realtors in Canada and has been for many years. He has supported various charitable organizations and initiatives over the years. He's an avid sports fan and can often be seen court side at Raptors games. On this episode, we discuss:

Does Sam's wealth come from selling real estate or owning it?

How Sam started building a real estate investment portfolio

Does Sam still work with clients directly or delegate to his team?

Growing his businesses with partners vs on his own

Why he's passionate about giving back to the community

Sam's projections on the real estate market in 2023

What separates Sam from other people

His marketing strategies

Should you pay down your investment properties or leverage them

You can reach out to Sam by visiting https://mcdadi.com/

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Andrea and her husband John Paul began investing in real estate in 2009. Over the last decade they have grown their portfolio to consist of a variety of investment properties, including straight rentals, rent-to-owns, duplexes, commercial units and more recently pre-construction condos, cottage properties and joint ventures. In addition to these investments they both share a love for home renovations and have taken on extensive projects of their personal homes. Andrea manages their portfolio and is always very hands-on with renovations. On this episode, we discuss:

Working as a bartender in Toronto and Niagara Falls

Buying her first rental property in 2009 and doing a rent-to-own

How she dealt with the tenant from hell in a Hamilton duplex

Breaking down her current portfolio, including a 4000SF commercial unit, 2 cottages and more

Her experience with a pre-construction project in Niagara

You can reach out to Andrea on Instagram @andreamcdonald_homes

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Michael Ponte is the founder and President of Prosperity Real Estate Investments Ltd. He's a real estate investor and entrepreneur who specialize in the acquisition, renovation and appreciation of numerous properties in Alberta.

Since 2001 Michael has built the Prosperity brand into a diversified investment and management company. Prosperity Real Estate Investments currently own over $10 million in cash-flowing real-estate assets primarily in residential and multi-family properties.

On this episode, we discuss:

Exiting his recent New Brunswick deal due to rent control

His recent commercial multi-family acquisitions in Calgary

The coaching and consulting he offers

Breaking down what he does every day

His thoughts on US investing and interest rates going into 2024

You can reach out to Michael by visiting prosperityinvestments.ca

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Mark began his real estate investing career in 2015 focusing on single family rehab projects. He then shifted to commercial multifamily in 2018, growing a portfolio of over $40 million in assets under management to date. Mark is the Co-Founder of Peak Multifamily Investments, a real estate fund management firm dedicated to helping Canadians grow their wealth through apartment building investing. In early 2023, Mark and his business partner completed the establishment of a private REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) to enable eligible Canadians to grow their wealth. On this episode, we discuss:

Hiring a consultant to launch their REIT

A brief explanation of the fees they collect

Breaking down a recent 18 unit acquisition

Why they avoid smaller markets

You can reach out to Mark by visiting www.peakmultifamily.ca

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Monika Jazyk is a Real Estate Investment Specialist and Wealth Builder and Founder of RPI Education. She's a driven entrepreneur who is passionate about helping people build wealth, through real Estate. On this episode, we discuss:

Why RESPs are unproductive

Why Monika sold most of her portfolio in 2020

How she has shifted her investment criteria

Why she's exploring mid term executive rentals

Her Florida development project

You can reach out to Monika by visiting www.rpieducation.com

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Francesco Porretta was licensed as a Real Estate agent in 2008. He actively invests in Real Estate, Stocks and has renovated apartments, completed property conversions and many other renovations for over a decade to increase rental returns. He has recently started investing in Florida with a short term rental strategy. On this episode we discuss:

The beginning of his investment journey in Toronto, ON

Why he started exploring opportunities in Hamilton, ON

Converting his bungalow into a 2-storey by ripping the roof off

How he got into the Florida short term rental market

How he built his real estate sales team

You can reach out to Francesco by visiting porrettagroup.com

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