Dalia Barsoum is a seasoned mortgage broker with over 20 years of experience in wealth management strategy and real estate. She is the founder of Streetwise Mortgages and author of Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want.   On this Episode, We Discuss:  Obtaining financing in the United States and what is required  Obtaining financing for Western and Eastern Canada investments  Private commercial loans and their relationship with CMHC  Tips and pointers on entering the housing market as a new investor You can reach out to ..read more

Mark Gonneau ventured into real estate investing at 24 years old and now currently owns 264 units in his portfolio of 42 properties. He explores the avenue of boutique hotels and embraces the use technology to reduce expenses and increase income. On this episode, we discuss: Leaving his previous career to go into real estate investing full time  What to look for in a business partner  Mark's boutique hotel business and private REIT  Use of technology to improve the net operating income of the hotels You can reach out to Mark by visiting https://thearmchairinvestor.ca/ Download ..read more

Nick Van Dyk is a real estate investor based out of Brantford, Ontario. He attended school in Hamilton, Ontario for civil engineering and later on started investing in local real estate. As of a few year ago, Nick cross-borders and began looking into the US market for investment opportunities. On this episode, we discuss:  Starting off investing in single family homes, duplexes, and triplexes  Exploring commercial real estate in Texas  Experience with short term rentals in Florida  Investing in the US market as a Canadian You can reach out to Nick by visiting https://www ..read more

Erwin Szeto is the founder of the iWIN Real Estate, a team of veteran real estate investors, who coach investors from the Greater Toronto area how to to achieve wealth. He built his portfolio by focusing on bungalow to duplex conversions and now is exploring investment opportunities in the US Market.   On this Episode, we Discuss:  Investing Opportunities in the US market Major manufacturing companies and their influence on real estate Erwin's plans for his current Ontario properties  Risks and factors that will impact the success of entering the US market You can reach out to ..read more

Cindy Wennerstrom, an experienced real estate investor and property consultant, offers renovation and cashflow strategies to her clients through ORO Properties. Beginning at a young age, Cindy successfully grew her cashflow and expanded her portfolio over the years. Leveraging her expertise in renovations, she crafted a stunning custom home in Mississauga, ON. On this Episode, we Discuss:  - What investing in real estate has been able to do for her lifestyle - The challenges of building her custom home - How she negotiated cash for keys when selling her property - How she built her cashfl ..read more

Daniel Foch is a real estate broker, working in the real estate industry for over 15 years. Daniel and his team have transacted over $250M in real estate across a variety of asset classes. Daniel was an active instructor, contributor and researcher in the University of Guelph’s Real Estate Faculty. He hosts The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast. On this episode, we discuss:   The latest real estate news headlines like: Inflation in the US and its impact on the Canadian economy Recent OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions) regulation changes Upcoming opportunitie ..read more

Jose Jafferji is responsible for acquisitions, business strategy & growth, risk management and investor relations. Jose’s key focus is enhancing financial and operational performance to meet investment return targets using various strategies like short term rentals and multifamily apartment buildings. On this episode, we discuss:   Buying his first Hamilton apartment building in 2019 Buying another similar building within 6 months Refinancing 2 buildings through CMHC Attending US investing conferences to learn about the syndication model Buying first apartment complex as a syndication ..read more

Michael Lombardi shares how his experience in other fields helped him get into real estate investments. His journey in real estate investment began in Toronto in 2016 with a triplex house hack, progressing through a series of moves including an accidental BRRR in Brantford and multiple conversion projects in Welland. Adding value through intentional renovations has been central to his strategy. The influence of his family, particularly his mother, a career property manager, has been invaluable. Michael’s real estate endeavours have been punctuated by both learning curves and small wins, with a ..read more

Many yearn to have a successful real estate portfolio, but only some truly understand the mechanisms behind it. Today, we focus on an inspiring story of creative financing and strategic investing with Myuren Chanthirakumar, a commercial appraiser and steadfast real estate investor, who shares his journey to owning an impressive portfolio of 14 properties and over 40 doors. In this episode, you'll be able to:  Understand the value of building and financing Understand lender requirements and strategies for building cash reserves Rapid growth in property acquisition Leveraging properties fo ..read more

Despite your best efforts to navigate the complexities of the landlord-tenant relationship in Ontario, you may find yourself stuck in a cycle of ineffective communication and costly legal battles. Your attempts to enforce lease agreements and resolve conflicts may be met with resistance, leading to a breakdown in trust and an unsustainable rental business. Advocacy has always been my passion, and now I advocate for landlords to ensure fair and equitable landlord-tenant relationships. - Glenn Gosling Joining us on this week's episode is Glenn Gosling, a paralegal at Caveat LLP with a wealt ..read more