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Building the Development Dream: Creating Successful Housing Solutions

Jul 18, 2025

Babar Moghal, a skilled real estate developer focused on scalable rental communities and senior housing in Alberta, shares his transformative journey from small BRRRRs to large multifamily projects. He discusses the importance of strategic pivots in the evolving market, the advantages of Alberta’s landlord-friendly policies, and the dynamics of building strong partnerships. Babar also emphasizes community impact and the essential roles in a development team, providing valuable insights for aspiring investors and developers alike.

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ANECDOTE

Church Conversion To Senior Housing

Babar bought a former Catholic Church building in St. John and converted it into a 25-unit senior residence next to the hospital.
He partnered with the hospital and used CMHC construction financing to complete the project and begin moving seniors in.

ADVICE

Invest In Education And Partners

Invest in education and macroeconomic knowledge to reduce risk and make better forward-looking development decisions.
Attract partners who complement your strengths and build credibility through track record before scaling up.

ADVICE

Play High-Level GP; Use Local Operators

Lead acquisitions, deal structuring, financing and capital raises while bringing in local partners for operations and execution.
Keep a high-level oversight role and partner with operationally focused locals for detail work.

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In this episode of Where Should I Invest, Sarah and Kelly sat down with Babar Moghal, a returning guest whose real estate journey has gone from small multifamily BRRRRs to major development projects, including senior housing and large-scale multifamily across Alberta.

Babar walks us through how he leapt from investor to developer, covering deal structuring, capital raising, partnerships, and how he’s navigating today’s challenging market environment. If you’ve been wondering how to scale or what it takes to move into bigger deals, this conversation is packed with real-world insight.

What You’ll Learn:

How Babar transitioned from small BRRRRs to multifamily and land development
The key elements of the GP/LP structure and why it matters
Why Alberta is a strong market for landlord-friendly, cash-flow development
How to raise capital, manage out-of-province builds, and structure smart partnerships
The biggest challenges in development and how to build the right team
Babar’s approach to building community-focused projects that make a real impact
The role of education, mentorship, and staying grounded when scaling up.

Babar Moghal is a real estate developer and investor focused on creating scalable rental communities and senior housing in landlord-friendly Alberta. Over the last several years, he’s grown from operating smaller BRRRR strategies to leading large multifamily developments, managing construction projects, and raising capital through structured GP/LP partnerships.

Known for his strong focus on team-building and strategic vision, Babar also serves as a mentor for new investors looking to scale. He brings practical experience, community-minded goals, and an honest, investor-first approach to every project he touches.

Got questions about scaling into development? Reach out to Sarah or Babar, this episode is your blueprint for going bigger, smarter, and more impactfully.Contact Babar Moghal here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babar.moghal.rei#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmoghal/
Website: www.canadianhomeownersolutions.caThis episode has been brought to you in part by:

Dalia Barsoum, Streetwise Mortgages – https://streetwisemortgages.com

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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 sarah@sarahlarbi.com

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