Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Guest: Krista Mashore, coach, realtor, and real estate investor

Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/WSIILatest

This week’s podcast guest is Krista Mashore. Krista is a realtor and marketing expert. She shared some amazing tips on how to develop a massive audience through video and social media. One of her top tips is that you need to be considered a solution by your potential buyers and or clients. Pick the platform you’re the most comfortable with! Entertain, excite and educate. You will need to pay to optimize your audience and get attention. Creating content is great but you need people to see it. Start by building trust and making yourself known, then you can start pushing for “conversion”. Tune in for proven and tested marketing tips to help you grow your network.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Awesome marketing tips to attract more properties and investors
• Creating a lot of content and exposing it to the masses for exposure
• Going from being a teacher to becoming a realtor, then coach and investor
• How to do something different and service-driven
• Started using video before all others did
• How to stand out from the competition
• Now coaching other agents and investors or entrepreneurs to grow their following

Get in touch with Krista:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamashore/

Website: https://kristamashore.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty – https://www.elevationrealty.ca/

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc. – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: Taylor Seers and Jeremy Ivany.

This week’s podcast guests are Taylor Seers and Jeremy Ivany. This amazing young couple started at only 20 years old. They’re now a few years older and are thriving in the world of real estate investing. They’ve harnessed creative financing by borrowing from friends and family to grow their portfolios. It all began when Jeremy lived in Western Canada and was renting a room from a 21-year-old investor. He quickly started to calculate how much money this investor was making and realized the potential. They now do some Joint Ventures, Vendor takebacks, working with credit unions and much more! 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Started with their very first house at only 20 years old
• They’re now 23 & 24 and have over 15 properties
• They scaled up quickly by doing the BRRRR model and buying in the right markets
• Inspired by podcasts and various meetups
• Focusing on Chatham, Ontario area
• How to raise the value of the property
• Finding capital for renovation money
• Identifying the right type of properties

Get in touch with Jeremy and Taylor:
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/jeremyivany/
https://www.instagram.com/tayljean/
Website: https://www.tayjayrealestate.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages: https://streetwisemortgages.com/

Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build: https://www.whiteelmdesignbuild.com/

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

The post The True Entrepreneurial Mindset! How To Scale Quickly… first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Parker Mott, Wholesaler & Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is Parker Mott. Parker’s journey began in the USA. He then came back to Canada bringing all the ideas he learned down south and began applying them here. Wholesaling was a newer concept and he had to learn the ropes. Canada has much stronger privacy laws and there are much fewer foreclosures. He managed to turn it into a profitable business by creating win-win situations for sellers and buyers in very hot markets. He explained the basic concepts of wholesaling and how to go about it. The spread is crucial to create successful transactions. Listen to the episode to learn more!

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• How he got started in the world of wholesaling in Canada
• If you’re willing to work for something you’ll be successful
• Get to know people and learn how to assess properties & markets
• Networking is the key to success
• Your network is your net worth
• What is wholesaling
• How to overcome challenges 

Get in touch with Parker:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mottmachine10x/
Website:  https://www.cashhousebuyer.ca/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

The post Wholesaling to Create Win-Win Deals in Canada first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Dave Seymour, Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is Dave Seymour. Dave immigrated from the UK to Boston in the mid-eighties. Unfortunately, his American dream didn’t go so well. He didn’t have a plan and was drowning in debt. Fast-forward in the future, he now has a tremendously successful real estate investing business. He eventually got into television, radio, and podcasting. One of his first shows was called “Flipping Boston”. He learned a ton by fixing and flipping old properties and running through the numbers. He built a great reputation and excellent exposure. Listen to the full episode to learn more about royalties and how appearing on various media can help you grow your business. 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Fiscal responsibility…
• What inspired Dave to rebuild himself
• Cushy job, cushy pension? 
• Get rewarded for the work you put in…
• Building wealth for your own business
• Implementing what you learn
• How to find the right opportunities for you
• Creating multiple revenue streams

Get in touch with Dave:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/daveseymour343/
Website:  https://www.freedomventure.com/
This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

The post From Broke & Bankrupt to TV Star Flipping Homes in Boston first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Meghan Chomut, CFP, and Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is Meghan Chomut. Meghan discussed the fact that setting up a solid financial foundation is the key to successful investments. Every decision you make has tax implications that must be considered and analyzed carefully. Real estate investing is great but it can also be a big challenge for those that already have financial issues. Goals need to change and be adjusted frequently. She advises people to be picky and to focus on what they want to achieve and the type of property they want to buy. Don’t get caught in the shiny penny syndrome! 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Choosing the right products to protect your investments
• Unbiased financial planning advice
• Hidden fees in investment products
• News vs. reality of investing in real estate
• Do you really need it? 
• Pay for quality rather than just convenience
• Rental properties will not fix your finances…

Get in touch with Meghan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghancfp/
Website: https://www.meghanchomut.com/
This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

The post How to Achieve Your Financial Goals – Set Yourself up for Success! first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Chris Shebib, Realtor, Investor, Speaker, Coach.

This week’s podcast guest is Chris Shebib. He has had 3 careers in contracting, computer science, and psychology. He’s found a lot of parallels between contracting and computer science.

He started with flips due to his contracting background. He eventually moved to California and was a money partner on student rentals in Canada. He also did some rent-to-own deals.

He now focuses on BRRRRs and multi-family projects. Chris now coaches others and helps them build their real estate portfolios. Now is the best time to refinance and leverage capital.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Creating streams of predictable income & invest with that
• Full-time investor since 2015
• Adding secondary dwelling units for profitability
• Garden suites, detached second building on the property
• Density mandates and opportunities surrounding them
• BRRRRing through secondary suites, creating forced appreciation
• Creating cash flow rather than buying it
• ARVs and comprarables

Get in touch with Chris:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.shebib/
Website:https://blueorchardpropertygroup.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages
Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build
Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

The post How Having 3 Careers Led To Real Estate Investing first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Harry James

Hear Sarah and Harry discuss the special fall event that they have planned. A chance to get back in person, hear from some real estate experts, be entertained and enjoy fine food and drinks. 

Sarah Larbi and Harry James Enterprises present “have your cake and eat it too!’ – Health, wealth and time for self!

Wednesday October 6, 2021 6:00pm-10:00pmat the Live Real Factory in Old Markham Village
An evening of dynamic cocktails filled with great food, drinks, comedy, music and real-life advice from certified real estate junkies.

Featuring a comedy performance by one of Canada’s top Comedians (and real estate investor) Jean Paul.

Enjoy an evening of in-depth interviews and Q&A with a panel of real estate junkies who have a combined $150 million in real estate investment experience and over 100 years of combined expertise.

Main website link https://liverealfactory.com

Eventbrite booking link https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too-health-wealth-and-time-for-self-event-tickets-162583592903

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Guest: Kayla Andrade – founder of Ontario Landlords Watch

This week’s podcast guest is Kayla Andrade. She has been a real estate investor since age 18. The turning point was when she was told that if her tenants didn’t pay for their water bills, the amount could then be added to her property tax bills.

It’s now been 10 years since this event and Kayla’s advocacy group has blossomed to multiple meetups and Facebook groups across the province. Bill 184 and the RTA have finally been reviewed and it has changed how landlords are treated and cases are processed in Ontario.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board is finally consulting with advocacy groups
• Bill 184’s impact
• How things have evolved in the past decade
• Digital technology as a benefit
• The LTB is now seeing the tsunami of issues for both landlords and tenants
• Rental stock is mostly owned by small landlords in Ontario
• How can we create more rental properties and alleviate the housing crunch

Get in touch with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontlandlordswatch/
Website: https://ontariolandlordswatch.com/
This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

The post Fighting For Fairness For Small Landlords and Tenants first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Waylon McGill, Real Estate Investor & Wholesaler

This week’s podcast guest is Waylon McGill. He has recently become a real estate investor – in mid-2019. He’s now doing many different things such as wholesaling, small multi-family properties and rental cottages. Waylon now focuses on wholesaling for cash flow. He got hooked when buying a deal from a wholesaler.

He wondered, why couldn’t he do it?

He absorbed all material related to wholesaling. He became obsessed with the subject and quickly became an expert in the area. It fits in with his sales and training background. Waylon learned how to overcome sellers’ excuses with the help of a paralegal. Listen to the episode to find out more about the world of wholesaling!

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Podcasts were essential
• Began networking at the REITE Club
• The power of networking
• Wholesaling essentials
• How to finance short-term rentals
• How to wholesale and leave enough potential profit for the buyer… 
• Average wholesaling fees

Get in touch with Waylon:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/waylon_mcgill/
Website: https://www.ontariopropertydeals.ca/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build
Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

The post How to Get in the Business of Wholesaling first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Guest: Kellan Paniccia, Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is Kellan Paniccia.

Kellan’s story is amazing! He started out with a duplex, living for free. He played his cards right and kept his debt service ratio in check. He mentioned that there is a myth surrounding the financing wall… if you have cash flow positive properties that can help you with approvals. That’s how he avoids equity partners and JV partners by respecting the 50% rule.

Working with RBC and Desjardins has helped him acquire 6 plexes at a residential rate. The first 10 properties he owned personally and just recently incorporated for tax purposes. Kellan also explained how to keep acquiring with no-day jobs and 10+ properties.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Frugal living
• How to get started
• Living for free
• Achieving financial independence
• Keep the momentum going
• Started 5 years ago and now up to 52 units
• The importance of debt service ratio

Get in touch with Kellan:
Instagram: @kellan.james
Website: https://www.kellanjames.ca/
This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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