Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

By Sarah LarbiBusiness Entrepreneurship Investing

Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada episodes

April 21, 2023Unlocking Your Real Estate Success
Derek Conorton is a seasoned real estate investor, who has dedicated over two decades to honing his skills, focusing on mindset and education.
His journey began with the study of Tony Robbins’ thinking strategies and effective communication techniques. ?
Derek’s passion for real estate investment was ignited after reading the influential book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, which became a pivotal point in his life.
Through years of dedication, he has successfully navigated the ups and downs of the industry and is now sharing his invaluable insights with fellow investors.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Adapting to the ever-changing real estate market conditions for optimum investment success
Mastering innovative financing methods like vendor take-back mortgages to boost your real estate portfolio
Elevating your investing skills through continuous learning, mentorship, and community involvement.
Harnessing the power of a growth-oriented mindset to drive lasting success in the real estate industry
Overcoming financial limitations by uncovering value and establishing strategic partnerships in the investment world.
Key Moments in this Episode:
00:00:02 – Introduction,
00:02:03 – Derek’s Real Estate Journey,
00:11:48 – The Bankruptcy,
00:23:21 – Current Real Estate Ventures,
00:35:50 – Advice for Real Estate Investors,
00:14:45 – Derek’s Turning Point,
00:18:12 – Finding Deals Off the Beaten Path,
00:22:18 – Creative Financing,
00:27:10 – Understanding Your Market,
00:28:55 – Derek’s Current Strategy,
00:29:17 – Investing Strategies,
00:30:01 – Expanding Investment,
00:31:10 – The Resort Project,
00:38:36 – Overcoming Adversity,
00:43:28 – Real Estate Market Shift,
00:43:56 – Investing with $50,000,
00:44:53 – Contact Information,
00:45:15 – Final Words of Advice,
Get in Touch with Derek:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derek_conorton
Consciousness Workshops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindasatool/
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
US Properties: https://www.usproperties.ca/
Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/
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59 min
April 14, 2023Mastering Mindset for Real Estate Success
Melanie Robinson is the podcast guest for this week. A successful real estate investor who has taken her passion for mindset and turned it into a driving force behind her accomplishments.
With a background in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Melanie has been able to overcome challenges and navigate the ever-changing world of real estate. Her journey began in 2017, when she shifted her focus from flipping properties in British Columbia to building a portfolio of over 80 doors in New Brunswick.
Melanie’s expertise in mindset coaching, paired with her firsthand experience in the industry, allows her to provide valuable guidance to fellow investors facing obstacles and seeking long-term success.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Mastering the art of overcoming mindset challenges using Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Unlocking the potential of positive thinking and visualization for achieving success in real estate investing
Steering through the complexities of regulations and cash flow issues in the ever-changing market.
Amplifying your productivity by incorporating morning routines and efficient time management techniques
Elevating your personal growth by surrounding yourself with a network of like-minded, supportive individuals
Key Moments in this Episode:
00:00:00 – Introduction,
00:00:45 – Melanie’s Real Estate Investing Journey,
00:03:38 – Importance of Mindset in Real Estate Investing,
00:08:11 – Overcoming Obstacles in Real Estate Investing,
00:11:12 – Coping with Challenges in the Current Real Estate Climate,
00:13:33 – Managing Mindset During Real Estate Investment,
00:14:30 – Morning Routines for Success,
00:18:14 – Balancing Work and Personal Life,
00:23:50 – Dealing with Unsupportive Family Members,
00:26:18 – Favorite Real Estate Investing Books,
00:26:44 – Favorite Podcast,
00:27:07 – Hobbies and Interests,
00:27:27 – Starting Over,
00:27:43 – Investing Advice,
Get in Touch with Melanie:
Website: https://melanierobinson.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.robinson.543
Instagram: @melanie___robinson
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Jamil Rahemtula: https://jamilrahemtula.com/
Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/
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42 min
April 07, 2023The Path to Your Brand Identity
Paul Copcutt is a brand and marketing strategist and coach who loves to help people identify what makes them unique and show them how to leverage and communicate that for professional and personal success. He specifically works with real estate investors and related professionals who want to stand out from the crowd and attract the right business opportunities.

In this episode, you will learn about:
How to leverage fractional marketing to reach the right people and optimize ROI
Strategies for capturing leads, such as email capture, to maintain control of our brand
Tips on becoming a go-to expert in real estate investing by curating quality content and leveraging social media
Get in Touch with Paul:
Website: www.paulcopcutt.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulcopcutt
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/paulcopcutt
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV4g4R9026ObZBMyC0cuPtw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcopcutt/
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Inspire Beach Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/
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52 min
March 31, 2023Turning Regulation Into Revenue
Tony Miller is the podcast guest for this week. Real estate investor, private lender, and Founder of the Ottawa Small Landlords Association.
Tony is the founder of The Ottawa Small Landlord Association. He has been investing for many years actively and now is more passively lending his money and changed his strategy to private money lending. Ottawa’s rental housing regulations have become increasingly difficult to navigate, with costly taxes, bylaws, restrictions, and more.
Tony uses his knowledge and passion to help small landlords navigate the ever-changing rules and regulations in Ottawa and beyond, he has been an advocate for creating incentives for investment in the city.
In this episode, you will learn about:
How is Tony Miller’s real estate business changing, and what are some of the challenges he has faced?
What are the impacts of Ottawa’s rental housing property management bylaw, and how is it impacting small landlords?
What other real estate opportunities exist outside of Ontario, such as in the US, Central America, or Africa?
Get in Touch with Tony:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peacetowerproperties/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tony-miller-46901434
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Andrew Choubeta: https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book
Inspire Beach Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/
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53 min
March 24, 2023Real Estate Investment Strategies: A Look at Alberta’s Diversified Market
James Knull’s presence in the Real Estate Industry is truly multifaceted.
As an investor himself, James has acquired almost 300 rental units in his portfolio and has architected several large joint ventures bringing partners together to acquire great properties.
As a Realtor James is one of Western Canada’s top-producing agents. As a leader of the Mogul team, he has grown and expanded into multiple cities and consistently sets the industry standard for exceptional service and performance.
Within the real estate world, James organizes and hosts Mogul Mastermind, one of the most popular Real Estate Investing meetup groups in Western Canada. He’s passionate about creating a place where investors can learn, network, and share opportunities.
He recently purchased an Airbnb in Gastown, Vancouver, and was analyzing properties in Whistler for their nightly rental potential.
With Alberta being the most landlord-friendly province in Canada, he was able to quickly solve any problem tenant situation and capitalize on the benefits of residential and commercial financing.
Through his experience, James was able to connect East Canadians to the Alberta market and create opportunities for a more diverse economy. With the new window of opportunity, James was able to take advantage of the MLI Select Program, creating a profitable and advantageous investment for himself.
As a guy, James loves spending quality time with friends and family breaking bread over a great meal, and going on adventures to the mountains in every season of the year.
James exemplifies the Mogul philosophy of Work Hard, Play Hard, and Live Well and inspires those around him to do the same.

In this episode, you will learn about:
How Alberta repurposed its oil infrastructure into manufacturing infrastructure to diversify its economy in the midst of an oil crisis.
How the movie industry has been moving from Vancouver to Alberta due to limited availability of warehouse space in Vancouver.
How to take advantage of the MLI Select Program to build or acquire small multifamily properties.

Get in Touch with James:
Instagram: @mogulrg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MogulRG
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-knull-93864511/
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
US Properties: https://www.usproperties.ca/
Inspire Beach Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
Join Sarah’s coaching and mentoring program The REI Academy https://sarahlarbi.com/reiacademy/
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41 min
March 17, 2023Navigating Landlord & Tenant Regulations in 2023
Kayla Andrade is the podcast guest for this week.
Advocate for landlords and investors in Ontario, working to improve the landlord and tenant board system and streamline applications for non-payment of rent.
She is an expert in rent reporting and tenant screening and works to ensure access to justice for both landlords and tenants.
Kayla Andrade learned that the Landlord and Tenant Board was making updates to the applications that can be filed through the portal. This included applications for rent collection, co-op applications, and applications for property owners who want to move into their own units.
However, the Landlord and Tenant Board was already falling apart before the pandemic and with the influx of applications due to the financial burden of the pandemic, the backlog is expected to take over another year to address.
She is advocating for a streamlined approach to non-payment of rent applications, as well as tenant screening and rent reporting to protect landlords and ensure tenants are held accountable. With the help of initiatives and solutions, Kayla hopes that access to justice can be provided for landlords and tenants alike.

In this episode, you will learn about:
What are the implications of new updates to the Landlord and Tenant Board?
How is the increasing cost of inflation impacting rental units?
How can landlords best protect themselves in an increasingly tenant-friendly environment?

Get in Touch with Kayla:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-andrade-b4855648/?originalSubdomain=ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kayla.Andrade.olw
Get in Touch with Ontario Landlords Watch Members:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/818378618219840
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontlandlordswatch/
Website: https://ontariolandlordswatch.com/
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Jamil Rahemtula: https://jamilrahemtula.com/
Inspire Beach Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – www.midtermrentalproperties.com
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
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56 min
March 10, 2023Unlocking Capital with Private & CMHC Lending Strategies
Dalia Barsoum is the podcast guest for this week.
Founder of Streetwise Mortgages, a boutique brokerage that works primarily with real estate investors across Canada. She has funded over $1 billion in mortgage volume and helps investors scale their residential and multifamily portfolios.
After finding out that qualifying had become tougher due to rising interest rates and the stress test, she began to look for new programs to make deals work. She discovered net worth programs, self-employed programs, extended amortizations, and exceptions that could help investors.
She also saw an increase in private lending, with higher returns and scarcity around construction financing. Finally, she learned about the MLI Select program offered by CMHC, which offered an increased loan to values, reduced insurance premiums, better rates, and extended amortizations–all of which could help investors.
Dalia’s methods allowed her clients to make their deals work and their money work for them.
In this episode, you will learn about:
What new programs are available to real estate investors to help them qualify and make deals work?
What are the benefits of the new CMHC MLI Select Program for investors?
How can bridge financing help investors close a deal, even if they don’t qualify for 95% loan to value?
Get in Touch with Dalia:
Instagram: @streetwise_investor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/streetwisemortgages
Website: www.streetwisemortgages.com
Email: [email protected]
Join her newsletter: https://streetwisemortgages.com/rate-calculator/
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Inspire Beach Resort: https://inspirebeachresort.com/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/programs/
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40 min
March 03, 2023Resort Renovations: From Nothing to a 200-Guest Venue
Helen Christopher is the podcast guest for this week.
A former teacher and current real estate investor who purchased Brooklyn (now known as Camp Brooklyn) two years ago.
She specializes in renovating and building resorts and also runs events such as weddings, work retreats, and family getaways.
Helen Christopher and her family sold their house to purchase Camp Brooklyn and began living on the property in a tiny 400 sq ft nurse’s office. She began renovating and investing what they could to make it more guest friendly.
After seeing the property while attending a wedding, they fell in love with the 60 acres of usable land and the nostalgic buildings. With the help of her father in the construction business, they began transforming the property into a resort.
Through podcasts and YouTube, she learned about the short-term rental business and now offers a variety of lodging and packages, including weddings. Despite the long hours and lack of balance, Helen is passionate about her dream and continues building the resort.
In this episode, you will learn about:
How a family of five lives in a 400-square-foot nurse’s office and invests in renovations
How a couple purchased an old summer camp facility and renovated it to host weddings and retreats
How a former teacher is running a successful event and short-term rental business without a commercial kitchen and with limited zoning regulations.

Get in Touch with Helen:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookledgeny/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookledgeny
Website: https://www.brookledgeny.com/
Email: [email protected]
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Andrew Choubata: https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book
Wyse Construction: https://wyseconstruction.ca/
Mid-Term Rentals – www.midtermrentalproperties.com
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/coaching-mentorship
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40 min
February 24, 2023Tenant Screening 101: Sarah’s 5 Step Guide to Finding the Right Tenant
Sarah Larbi is a real estate investor and landlord with 10 years of experience. She specializes in tenant screening and finding and offers a course on the five steps of tenant screening.
In this episode, you will learn about:
What are the five steps for tenant screening and tenant finding?
What are the best ways to advertise and post rental properties?
How can landlords effectively screen tenants and reduce the risk of renting to bad tenants?
Get in Touch with Sarah:
Instagram: @investorsarahlarbi
Website: www.sarahlarbi.com
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Wyse Construction https://wyseconstruction.ca/
US Properties https://www.usproperties.ca/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/coaching-mentorship
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37 min
February 13, 2023Taking Real Estate Investing to the US
Mark and Kirsten Krikke are the podcast guests for this week.
Real estate investors and authors of the book “You, Me, and Airbnb”.
They started their journey together 10 years ago when they bought their family home and have since expanded their portfolio to include short-term and mid-term rentals in the US.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Investing in Real Estate from an Everyday’s Person Perspective
Leveraging Short-term and Mid-term Rentals for Cash Flow
Real Estate Investment Strategies
Get in Touch with Mark and Kirsten:
Instagram: @joyhill.property
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyhillpm/
Website: https://joyhill.ca/
Email: [email protected]
This episode has been brought to you in part by:
Jamil Rahemtula: https://jamilrahemtula.com/
Wyse Construction: https://wyseconstruction.ca/
Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/
Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email [email protected]
Check out my latest coaching and mentorship programs https://sarahlarbi.com/
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46 min