
RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast
Currently working a soul crushing full-time job? Too busy taking care of the family? Don't have enough time or money to start investing? No problem!
Join us on the RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast, where every week we will be interviewing a plethora of guests from all walks of life, facing all types of hurdles and highlighting how they were able to successfully break into the world of real estate investing.
The RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast aims to educate and inspire the everyday individual to take control of their financial future through real estate investing.
Get ready to smash through your limiting beliefs, expand your mind set and truly understand what it takes to become successful in the real estate world!
Latest episodes

Jan 26, 2024 • 52min
Ep. 139: Strategic Real Estate Investing in Alberta
James Knull is a dynamic force in the Real Estate Industry, wearing multiple hats with finesse. As an investor, he boasts an impressive portfolio of nearly 300 rental units and has orchestrated successful joint ventures, bringing partners together for strategic property acquisitions. Renowned as one of Western Canada's top-producing Realtors, James leads the Mogul team, setting industry benchmarks for exceptional service and performance.
In this episode we discussed:
Business Expansions: Presence in both Edmonton and Vancouver with experienced realtors assisting investors nationwide
Notable mention of market peaks and troughs in Alberta
Aggressive growth phase with the acquisition of approximately 20 buildings
Creative Financing in Today's Market
A comparison of Alberta's experiences with potential opportunities in other markets, such as Ontario
Dynamic nature of the Alberta housing market and the growth potential.
Real Estate Strategies in Alberta
and much more!
Follow James' social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mogulrg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MogulRG
Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/mogulrg
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mogulrg
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
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Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
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RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

Jan 19, 2024 • 60min
Ep. 138: Toronto's Real Estate Landscape: Opportunities, Challenges, and the "Wow Factor"
Tom Storey is a prominent Toronto realtor known for his expertise in the local real estate market. With a strong presence in both traditional and digital media, including channels like CTV, Global News, and CP24, Tom has earned a reputation as a trusted source of real estate insights and advice. As the leader of one of the top real estate teams in Toronto, Tom brings a unique approach to the industry.
In this episode we discussed:
Toronto's current real estate market and future opportunities
Emphasis on the "wow factor" in real estate investment, including unique features that distinguish properties and create demand
Evaluation of the current condo market, acknowledging saturation with investors and high vacancy rates.
Challenges faced by condo investors, including the 40% premium in pre-construction prices
Market Trends - Freehold Properties
Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth
Key Elements for Content Success
The importance of thinking long-term in content creation and business strategy
and much more!
Follow Tom’s social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestoreyteam
Website: https://storeyteam.ca/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomStorey
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

Jan 12, 2024 • 52min
Ep. 137: Transitioning to Multi-family Investing & Investing in Multiple Active Businesses
Jack is a retired professional snowboarder, who transitioned into a full-time real estate investor overseeing a diverse real estate portfolio surpassing $10 million in assets under management. Thriving as a multifaceted realtor specializing in multi-family properties, Jack also pursues several other entrepreneurial ventures.
In this episode we discussed:
Overview of five or six active income businesses
Transition to Multifamily Investment and Broker Role
Joining Mike's team at Keller Williams and forming a partnership
Lessons learned from sizing up offers on 20-25 unit buildings
Exploring the true cost of bridge financing and understanding the capital-intensive nature of multifamily
Highlighting the importance of considering factors such as long-term CapEx and tenant profiles
Differentiation in underwriting between larger investors and residential investors
Exploration of VTB strategies, exit plans, and the prevalence of strong VTB offers
and much more!
Follow Jack Daniel’s social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernstonecapital/
Website: www.bernstonecapital.com
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

Jan 5, 2024 • 1h
Ep. 136: Unveiling Synergies: Navigating Corporate Success and Real Estate Entrepreneurship
Dynamic real estate investors and entrepreneurs, Kevin Gov and Amy Ho, harness their experience from full-time positions in tech and operations to enrich their real estate journey. They co-founded a technology focused bookkeeping company, REI Techies, to revolutionize the way real estate investors complete bookkeeping. Kevin and Amy are unlocking the potential of data analytics to transform bookkeeping into meaningful insights into investor's portfolios. In tandem with this venture, they have diligently built an impressive portfolio. Starting with the conversion of single-family homes, they have progressed to an 8plex investment, with a continued ambition to venture into larger-scale conversions in the future.
In this episode we discussed:
Finding synergies between your corporate job and real estate entrepreneurship
Shifting from Ottawa to Cornwall investing
The ups and downs of the duplex conversion strategy
Importance of Bookkeeping for Investors
Integration of Active Business, Real Estate, and Software
and much more!
Follow Kevin and Amy's social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncommonestate/
Amy: https://www.instagram.com/amyho_/
Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/kevingov_/
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

Dec 15, 2023 • 54min
Ep. 135: Capital Raising and Shifting Strategies
Danielle Unsworth comes from humble beginnings as a refugee child escaping from Cambodia with her parents and sister. She saw the struggles that her parents went through as new immigrants and was determined to find a way to achieve financial security. She started investing in real estate at 24 years old when she bought her first property. Since then, she has purchased multiple properties using the buy and hold strategy.
In 2019, she hired a coach to help build a legal secondary suite and started using the BRRRR strategy to quickly grow her portfolio. She is currently investing in multifamily properties across Canada and working with joint venture partners to scale her portfolio. She currently holds over 100 units with various partners across Canada, the USA and Turks and Caicos. She is also passionate about providing women with the knowledge and confidence to start investing in real estate. She is co-founder of the Women Investors Network Canada and she enjoys coaching beginners on how to buy their first rental property.
In this episode we discussed:
From Refugee to Real Estate Investor
Capital raising, joint ventures, and the shift in investment strategies
Dedication to helping others, especially women, learn about real estate opportunities
Effective use of social media and storytelling to share the journey
Utilizing CMHC Financing on the purchase.
Transitioning to larger projects, such as apartment buildings, through effective capital raising
False Expectations in Capital Raising
Anticipation of Future Updates and Insights on Infinite Banking Concept
and much more!
Follow Danielle's social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.unsworth/
Website: https://www.danielleunsworth.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/danielle.unsworth.realestate.investor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNCTLsU7eUWJ3RG-oGDOyyQ
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.
Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

Dec 8, 2023 • 56min
Ep. 134: Monetizing Real Estate for Cash Flow & Building Real Estate Businesses
Ping Hsu, a seasoned real estate investor and broker specializing in value-add projects and multiplexes in southern Ontario.
Ping started his investing journey in 2010 while he was an engineering student. In 2015, Ping partnered with another entrepreneur Andrew Parashis to expand their investments. They founded multiple companies under their primary business, Elite Real Estate Network, which includes a real estate sales team, investment group, property management with 800+ units, and an educational program specifically for house flippers, wholesalers, and landlords.
As a co-host of Property Hustlers on YouTube, Ping shares real estate knowledge and invites experts to discuss Canadian market trends. His goal is to help families achieve financial goals through real estate investing and foster a supportive community of like-minded investors.
In this episode we discussed:
How to monetize as a real estate investor & difference between real estate business and real estate investment
Importance of developing capital raising skill
Ways to find profitable deals
U.S. real estate investments and financing strategies
and much more!
Follow Ping's social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ping_realestate/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ping.realestate/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ping_realestate
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PropertyHustlers
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Dec 1, 2023 • 55min
Ep. 133: Strategies Today in Flipping, Brrrr’ing and Scaling a Property Management Business
Andrew is a seasoned real estate investor based in Hamilton. With over 18 years of experience, Andrew has a strong background in construction, flipping, investing, property management and more as he specializes in transforming distressed properties into high-quality rentals. Alongside his partner, Ping, Andrew also operates an asset & property management company with a diverse portfolio of 800+ tenants in Hamilton and southern Ontario.
In this episode we discussed:
What type of properties to flip in todays market
Landlording and managing rental properties easily
Cost effective value add to investment properties
Real estate entrepreneurship vs real estate investing.
and much more!
Follow Andrew's social media on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.parashis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parashis.sa/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PropertyHustlers
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep. 132: Real Estate Tenant Legalities: LTB & Investor Insights
Andrew, an esteemed Partner at Caveat LLP, brings profound expertise to the realm of real estate and investment properties. Renowned for his adept handling of intricate landlord and tenant matters, he is distinguished by his exceptional knowledge in the field. Andrew is dedicated to exceeding client expectations by thoroughly understanding their unique needs and delivering satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail.
Outside of his professional commitments, Andrew derives joy from quality time with his family and the companionship of his cherished cat, Fintrack.
In this episode we discussed:
Andrew’s background as an investor and involvement in landlord-tenant boards in Hamilton, Ontario.
The challenges of evictions, particularly the N12 application for property sale.
The causes of the current state of real estate law, including investor negligence and lack of engagement.
Common Mistakes in Negotiations
and much more!
Connect with Andrew at: https://caveat.legal/
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
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Nov 17, 2023 • 32min
Ep. 131: Unlocking the World of Joint Ventureships: Navigating the Good and the Bad
Join Austin in today's solo episode as he delves into the core principles of Joint Ventureships, covering their definition, structural intricacies, the application of social media for leveraging JVs, and the inherent risks associated with such collaborative ventures.
For those contemplating entry into the realm of joint ventureships, this episode is essential listening!
In this episode we discussed:
Unpacking the concept of OPM (Other People's Money).
Defining the essence of joint ventures and their transformative impact on business.
Examining the role of branding within the context of JVs and its potential to elevate partnerships.
Unleashing the power of social media as a strategic tool for maximizing the benefits of Joint Ventureships.
Delving into the various risks involved when venturing into collaborative partnerships.
Tune in for an insightful discussion that goes beyond the surface, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of Joint Ventureships. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a curious listener, this episode is packed with essential information.
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
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Nov 10, 2023 • 57min
Ep. 130: Synergy Between Travel Hacking and Real Estate: Credit Card Mastery
Tommy is a seasoned real estate investor and passionate world traveller. He recently completed a 7-month trip around the world with his wife using miles and points to elevate their travel experience. From flying business and first class around the world to staying at the most luxurious resorts and hotels across the globe, Tommy hopes to inspire others and share his insight on maximizing points as a real estate investor to unlock these aspirational travel experiences.
In this episode we discussed:
Tommy’s real estate investing journey during COVID
How they got into travel hacking Combining real estate and travel hacking for the desired lifestyle
Accumulating Points through Real Estate
Leveraging Credit Card Points
Recommended Credit Cards for Real Estate Investors
The value of collecting and smartly redeeming credit card reward points to enhance travel experiences and lifestyle.
and a lot more!
Follow Tommy's social media on:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/borntwoexplore/
https://www.instagram.com/elainetommyinvests/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@borntwoexplore
Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/
Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/
Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent
Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/
RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:
https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101
RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials
If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca
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