Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Matt and Laura Hawkins Getting started in real estate investing at just 19 years old. When it’s worth it to build a Garden Suite? What Freedoms can 20 years as a real estate investor offers? and much much more… About our Guests Matt and Laura are serial entrepreneurs who started investing in real estate in 2004 at the age of 19. They own a thriving construction company in Stouffville called Hawkins Contracting and are addicted to real estate. Their real estate portfolio currently contains a mix of student rentals in Guelph and Peterborough and d ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Diana Lizarazo  Adapting your house-flipping strategies to make the most out of any market The in’s and out’s of private lending New tools to help connect you to the right Power Team and much more… About our Guest  Diana is a Knowledgeable and experienced Real Estate Investor in Southern Ontario, with several BRRR's, flips, and private lends under her belt, resources, and events. As an avid networker, Diana has leveraged her extensive network to position herself as a valuable resource for aspiring investors by providing her commun ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Dan Hogenbirk Insider secrets for finding opportunities other investors missed. Increasing the density from a single-family home to fourplex, sixplex and small apartment buildings. Creating cash flow in areas where you normally can’t find cash flow. Challenges that come with small development and how to overcome them. About our Guest  Daniel started working in construction at an early age. Working in landscaping young, taught him to work hard and persevere through difficult challenges. The year after completing his undergraduate degree ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with George Wang How he went from being a pharmacist to a full-time investor and then a realtor within a short time. Achieving financial independence through real estate investing. Why real estate investing is a great option for health care professionals in particular. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, especially in the beginning when funds are tight. George is a real estate investor, investor-focused Realtor, and financial independence advocate based in the Belleville Ontario area. Growing up, George studied hard, went to university, and ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn In This Special Episode The real estate investing strategies that are working in 2024 What’s the future for mortgages and home prices in Canada? How to plan out your year for investing? The keys to building wealth for the long term. Join us for a special milestone celebration as the Breakthrough Real Estate Investment podcast commemorates 10 years on the airwaves! This episode is not only a celebration of a decade of real estate insights but also bids a fond farewell to our co-host, Sandy, who has decided to embark on new and exciting ventures. As we reminisce about ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Danielle Chiasson How to grow your business through others Who to hire to grow your real estate investing business Investing in big expensive investment programs Why Strategic Success Consulting Danielle Chiasson is a serial entrepreneur in residential redevelopment and rental housing in Ontario. With a wide range of projects, from light clean-ups to full renovations and legal conversions, Danielle has demonstrated her expertise. As a general contractor, she manages trades and staff, handles finances, and continually educates herself and ot ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with David & Anuja Pereira How to get over the initial hurdles of investing in real estate. Why the “safe” path isn’t always the way to go. How to prioritize your relationship while growing a real estate business. How to educate yourself, your partners and your tenants to create a lasting business. Anuja and David Pereira bought their first triplex in 2013. It was a money pit. But a profitable money pit and they caught the bug of real estate investing. They’ve grown their personal portfolio to include other self-managed properties including ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Cody Yeh  How to invest safely in stocks in 2023 and beyond. How to utilize social media as an investor to build authority. How to achieve F.I.R.E and what to do next. Become a wealth builder even after achieving F.I.R.E. As the founder of SAY YEH TO F.I.R.E. and the co-host of the Wealth Busters, Cody helps people achieve financial freedom and retire early through stock options trading and real estate investing. With over 4.5 years of experience as a real estate investor and a joint-venture partner, and over 8 years of experience as a stoc ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Mark Baltazar & Mike Rockall The pros and cons of apartment building investing. Why Ontario is still an amazing opportunity for investors. How to invest registered funds into real estate projects to earn a higher return. How to add value to multi-family apartment buildings to increase income and decrease expenses. With over 20 years of combined real estate investing experience, Mark and Mike have transacted over $300 million in real estate, with holdings of nearly $40 million. Mike and Mark have developed a network of top professionals ..read more

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Dan McMullen How to go from cushy salary to investor and more! Designing a lifestyle for your perfect life, beyond your salaried career Borrowing confidence to invest in real estate How to invest in real estate wisely while keeping your full-time career Dan McMullen lives in Brooklin Ontario with his wife and 3 kids. He is a High School physics teacher in Markham Ontario. He started his real estate journey 3 years ago investing in the Peterborough Area. Dan’s main strategy is long-term buy & hold with a focus on student rentals & duplexe ..read more