RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast

Brandon and Carolina from Medalo Properties started investing with a strategy in late 2019 as they purchased their first BRRRR project in Hamilton. They have grown their portfolio to 26 units since then. They specialize in multi-family unit conversions and flips, and they’re focused on building generational wealth and relationships while educating and helping others build multiple streams of income, protect their financial future and increase the quality of their lives.   In this episode we discussed: Different markets cycles since 2019 and how their investment strategies changed Pain points during the rapid growth of their portfolio. How they divide their business work as a couple Financial strategies, challenges, and solutions that they encountered when scaling up their portfolio and much more   Follow Medalo Properties social media on: Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/medaloproperties/ 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 

Dave Knight is a full-time first responder with a deep understanding and experience in multi-family, multi-family conversions, flipping, and student rentals and is now focusing on short-term rentals in the US. His podcast First Responders Wealth Network REI Podcast is a testament to his passion for helping others learn how to build wealth in real estate and create time, freedom, and security. Dave also offers to coach, and an online education program titled Real Estate Investing Bootcamp which can be found at 911wealthnetwork.com   In this episode we discussed: How he manages his full-time job as a police officer with the demands of real estate investing. His strategies in the Hamilton-Niagara region including conversions, student rentals and recently flipping. What led him to invest in the U.S., and how he got started down south. How he funded the property in the US and what are the financing strategies for the property as a dual citizen. and much more   Follow Dave Knight's social media on: Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/daveknighter/ and on his website at: 911WealthNetwork.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

Haron is a licensed Ontario Land Surveyor for 9 years, a Realtor for 7 years, and an investor for 7 years. He started his investment journey with a single-family home in Oshawa in 2015 to build a retirement fund for his parents. Since then, Haron has aggressively scaled his portfolio in Windsor and most recently Cornwall where he has acquired a multi-family building, all while working full-time and investing long-distance.  Currently, Haron owns 15 properties and 36 rental units and is highly motivated to continue scaling up his portfolio in the multi-family space. In this episode we discussed: What Licensed Land Surveyor is and how it impact real estate investing Cash-flow and analysis in Cornwall Building a long-distance power team Opportunities to invest in Cornwall Multi-family deal analysis and much more Follow Haron Afzalzada’s social media on: Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/nestinvestmentsinc/ And: https://www.instagram.com/nrddproperties/ 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

Jashan Mundi, a 24-year-old Investor and Financial Educator on social media who is teaching Canadians how to better manage their finances and investments to build wealth.  In this episode we discussed: His investing journey and how he built his portfolio How he creatively financed his first investment in Canada and the USA Financing properties in the US Why he invested in Ohio and how he evaluated cities in the states The current market in Ohio and much more Follow Jashan Mundi’s social media on: Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jashanmundi/ And Tiktok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjashanmundi 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 

Jack is a retired professional athlete turned serial entrepreneur. Through several ventures and a successful career in software sales, Jack transitioned into real estate where he built up Bernstone Capital. Now he specializes in growing his multi-family portfolio and has large ambitions for the company.  In this episode we discussed: His investing journey and how he built his portfolio The driving factor that gave him the confidence to invest Shifting strategies to focus on housing military families (risks and advantages) How he get tenants for the military family properties Building out multiple streams of revenue and much more Follow Jack Bernstein’s social media on: Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/bernstonecapital/ And Website at: http://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/

Martin and Lyne left their lives behind in Montreal to invest in New Brunswick full-time in March 2021 after witnessing the significant cash flow potential there. With an integrated marketing strategy to source leads, in just over a year, they have done over 40 off-market property acquisitions, focusing on wholesaling, BRRRRs, and JVs. They have now expanded to a team of 16, and have become one of the top producers of off-market opportunities on the east coast, they are working on building a 7-figure wholesale business while leveling up their 40+ door portfolio to multi-family and commercial assets. In this episode we discussed: How they got started in real estate investing What led them in Moncton and the market change since they got there Their real estate investing journey and how they scaled them so fast. Their wholesale business structure and how they find buyers. How they transition their wholesale business to joint ventures What they see in the local market now. Their marketing campaign and much more Follow Martin Mei’s social media on: Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/itsmartinmei/ Follow Lyne Saighi’s social media on: Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/lynesaighi/ Meily Property Solutions instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/meilypropertysolutions/ To get exclusive access to off-market deals in New Brunswick, join their buyers list: https://www.newbrunswickpropertydeals.ca/ 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/

Mandy Branham is an experienced investor who aims to impact housing nationally. She is passionate about changing the trajectory of an average individual's financial future and generational legacy through real estate. Mandy is the recipient of REIN Canada's 2019 JV of the Year, showcasing her emphasis on Value-Based Partnerships as a method of constantly expanding her business on all levels. In this episode we discussed: How she got started in real estate investing What made her transition to joint venture partnership The joint venture process How her business is structured and what it looks like  How her business has grown along the way Strategic advice for 2022 and much more Follow Mandy Brahnam’s social media on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_v_queen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandy.parentbranham Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/solutionsdrivenpropertygroup Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-branham-6348b9a9/ and Website: https://mandybranham.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/

Zeshan is an active real estate investor and business owner specializing in value-add multifamily properties. He was able to leave his full-time job at the age of 28 as a result of his real estate investments in Windsor, Ontario. He has since continued to grow his portfolio while using the BRRRR strategy in larger multi-family real estate properties and creating additional passive streams of income.  In this episode we discussed:   How he got started in real estate investing What made him decide to quit his job in 2019 Why he chose to pursue the multifamily strategy The rezoning process from commercial to residential RE The major challenges with apartment buildings Difference between bigger apartments in Canada and the US Financing and building power teams for commercial properties in the US and much more   Follow Zeshan Choudhry’s social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeshanchoudhry/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zeshan.choudhry.35 Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/Core-Property-Solutions-109090674004814 and Website: https://coreproperties.ca/ 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/

With 32 years of real estate investing, Mathew has experience in residential, commercial, and real estate development across Canada, the USA, and Belize. He started in long-term residential real estate investing before expanding into buy-fix-sell, lease options, commercial buildings, new development projects, self-storage, and modular homes. He has also partnered with developers to build 280 + houses, 3 low-rise condo buildings, and moreover the past 10 years. Mathew focuses on managing his portfolio of commercial assets, business acquisition, and coaching real estate investors.   In this episode we discussed:   How he got started in REI Residentail, commercial and development  Attracting capital and adequately forecasting profitability  How he grew his business   and much more   Follow Mathew Frederick on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rccsol.investor/ Check out his website at: https://www.rccsol.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/    

Sahil is a Wilfrid Laurier University graduate who worked his way as a Financial Analyst on Wall St. transitioned into Real Estate starting with $80k as a Real Estate investor and Investment specialist with buyers and managed a personal portfolio of $25m own 17 properties in Toronto and 32 Doors.   Got his Realtor License in 2014 and in 7 years have sold over $250m Real Estate transactions winning awards - REMAX Diamond Award, Top 30 under 30, Hall Of fame, Platinum awards &C (2015-20), TOP 1% on TREB.   Mentor students every year and also own an $8m Commercial fund co-founded in 2018     In this episode we discussed:   Why he chose to build his portfolio in Toronto How to Invest and add value in Toronto How his team has grown over the years What to look for when investing in Toronto and when to redevelop properties Managing risks and market cycles     and much more   Follow Sahil Jaggi on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/minkrealestate/ 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/