Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada Beyond the Desk: Living with Intention
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Jun 20, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Amy Brooke, a former CPA who became a full-time real estate investor, shares her transformative journey. She reflects on buying her first property at 19 and the lessons learned from over-leveraging and market uncertainties. Amy discusses her focus on lifestyle-aligned investing, which includes spending part of the year in Spain. She also explores various strategies like BRRRR and property conversions, emphasizing the importance of defining personal success in a competitive market.
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Early Buy At 19 Sparked A Lifetime Habit
- Amy bought her first house at 19 in the UK and kept acquiring properties frequently over the years.
- Early experiences with refurbishments and moving often shaped her practical renovation skills and risk tolerance.
Gut Renovation Taught Hard Lessons
- Amy recounts buying multiple properties quickly and learning contractor lessons from a gut renovation in the early 2000s.
- Those early mistakes informed caution around deals and contractor selection later in her career.
Close And Refinance Before Scaling
- Avoid buying many properties at once without closing and refinancing each before moving on.
- Do one deal at a time to secure refinancing and protect personal finances from over-leverage.
