Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Industrial Real Estate can provide investors with the opportunity to achieve a good return on their investment and allows them to think outside of the box to expand their portfolio. This week’s podcast guest is Chad Griffith, an industrial real estate broker and this week we discuss triple net leases and what they are. Chad talks about the pros and cons when leasing commercial units and why investors should consider industrial real estate when growing their portfolios. We also discuss the effect of e-commerce on the commercial real estate landscape and how the pandemic had a positive effect. In this episode, you will learn about: Triple net leases Investing in industrial properties. The pros and con’s when leasing commercial units The effect of E-Commerce on the commercial real estate landscape Why investors should add industrial Real Estate to your portfolio Chad has been an industrial real estate broker since 2005. In addition to earning SIOR and CCIM designations, he’s earned a diploma in urban land economics from UBC and an MBA from Thompson Rivers University. He has articles published in Forbes, Western Investor, and Real Estate Magazine Get in touch with: Chad Griffiths Instagram:@chadgriffiths Email: griffithscre@gmail.com This episode has been brought to you in part by: Wyse Construction wyseconstruction.ca US Properties US Properties Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages The post Taking a look at investing in Industrial Properties first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Creative financing is the key for investors in expanding their Real Estate portfolios. There is also an opportunity for passive investors to lend their money and make a great return on their investment. In this week’s podcast, we chat with guest Meghan Chomcut and explore creative financing options to find opportunities to expand your portfolio. We talk about private lending, lender opportunities, tips on retiring and important tips for new investors. Tune in for some great insight. Meghan Chomut started her career in finance by packing her bags and moving to Scotland. One of her favourite things was learning about the tradition of painting the door of your home red once you’ve paid it off. It’s like checking off a box on your to-do list that also involves celebration, announcing to the world and having your community a part of the accomplishment. She founded Porte Rouge, a fee-only advanced financial consulting company, that is rooted in the foundation that finance is a group sport. She and her team offer solutions that bridge the gap for real estate investors in the financial services industry. In this episode, you will learn about: Benefits of private lending Investment opportunities for lenders Things to consider for starting investors Retiring with real estate, what to know Avoiding shiny object syndrome Being Financially Efficient Get in touch with Meghan: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/porterougeco/ Website: http://www.porterouge.co Email meghan@porterouge.coThis episode has been brought to you in part by; Rob Lee of  White Elm Design Build Inc Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages Meghan Chomut CFP – Meghan Chomut The post Scaling with creative financing first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

Learn how to get the biggest return on your investment from Lee Pollock, who is a contractor and avid investor with decades of experience. Lee owns Wyse Construction which focuses on investor clients and knows better than anyone that renovations can make or break your return on investment. In this episode, we learn the process contractors use when providing a quote. Lee also touches upon some foundation issues to keep an eye out for, asbestos and problems that can be found in your basement. Tune in for some real golden nuggets! Lee is the Co-founder and CEO of Wyse Construction Group, which employs 20 full-time skilled construction staff, and 4 full-time admin staff and specializes in working with investors and converting properties into income-generating properties. Lee is also a highly successful real estate investor with over 20 residential investment properties and 4 commercial properties in JV partnerships which translates to over 80 doors. In his downtime, Lee loves spending time with his wife, two children and his Harleys! In this episode, you will learn about: The Importance of Working In-house Steps for Providing Quotes to Clients Tips on Adressessing Problems found on Properties Foundations Issues, Asbestos, Basement Renovations Why Lee Started Investing In Real Estate Before Construction Get in touch with Lee: To connect with Lee from Wyse Construction (Text or phone) 416-525-5951 This episode has been brought to you in part by; Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages   The post Investing like a Contractor first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

This week’s podcast guest is Vinny Singh, Real Estate Investor. In this week’s episode, we learn about investing in mix-use properties, and how their return is greater than other strategies. The importance of hiring a mentor before you invest, and how it saves your money and time. How Vinny is using his networking skills to grow his portfolio, and how joint venture partnerships can be beneficial. We also dive into why Vinny focuses on purchasing value add properties and many other great insights! In 2020 when the pandemic hit, Vinny realized his lack of financial freedom with his current job. He then dove into educating himself on financial freedom and Real Estate. He purchased his first single-family home in Mississauga and 5 months later purchased his second property in Brampton. The hurdle Vinny faced was they did not cash flow. He then started to listen to the REITE Club podcast and started to understand real estate investment and cash flow. Vinny then decided to invest in himself and seek out a mentor, to help him on the path to financial freedom. While working with Sarah Larbi as his mentor Vinny was able to find his first BRRRR property in Welland, Ontario. Sarah helped him find the contractor and gave the advice to rent out the garage, that was instant cash coming in while the construction was going on, and helped with his holding cost. His portfolio was maxed out in terms of financing until, after working with Sarah, he was able to secure a lender that would work with him to continue growing his portfolio. Vinny is currently working on ways to scale his portfolio, network, and grow as an investor. In this episode, you will learn about: Investing in mix-use properties Importance of hiring a mentor before investing Why networking can be vital to your portfolio growth Joint venture and financing insights Mixed-use properties Investing in value add properties Get in touch with Vinny Email: vinnys523@hotmail.com Instagram: vinnysinvestor Website: https://vssinvestment.ca/ This episode has been brought to you in part by; Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages Inspire Resort Inspire Beach Resort Jon TenBrinke of Black Jack Contracting Inc Meghan Chomcut CFP Meghan Chomut CFPThe post Why mentoring can be key to growing your portfolio first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

This week’s podcast guests are Neal Andreino and Chandler Haliburton, Podcast Hosts, Real Estate Agents and Real Estate Investors. In this week’s episode, we learn how Neal and Chandler got started in real estate investing and scaled their portfolio and provide their insights on the real estate market in Halifax and why they feel it’s a great place to grow your portfolio. They share with us their thoughts on increasing rates, vacancy rates and rental demands. Tune in for more insight! Neal and Chandler are the hosts of the Master Keys Podcast which covers all things real estate from the first steps as a beginner all the way to expert skills for experienced investors Neal owns and operates roughly 100 units, has land developments underway and has managed to reach the Top 5 realtors in his brokerage. His restoration franchise consistently does 7-figure yearly revenues. For 2021, Neal transacted over 25 million dollars in real estate, completed multiple re-assignment deals, acquired 40 units (18 personally, 22 through JV partnership), made 5-figure investments in Crypto and began the podcast.Chandler first began purchasing for himself, later switching careers into professional sales in order to likewise help clients invest. He is now a repeat award winner for Atlantic Canada, the top producing agent in the most productive brokerage in the city, and transacted over $50m in real estate in 2022. Chandler’s real estate investment company owns and operates over 60 units, with a current focus on new development. He has over 100 units currently approved for development and starting this year, with another 200+ in the pipeline at other sitesIn this episode, you will learn about: What the best opportunities in Halifax are What the future of Investing in Halifax looks like Why Halifax is such an attractive market for current real estate investing Key insights for new investors Their thoughts on increasing rates in upcoming years What did they feel about vacancy rates and rental demands in the last five years Get in touch with Neil and Chandler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterkeyspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Master-Keys-Podcast-110495988057336/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@masterkeyspodcast?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwGbXm4rUWTZ-_6TOkuHfg This episode has been brought to you in part by; Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages Jesse Bobrowski of Calvert Mortgages Inspire Resort Inspire Beach Resort Sue Ore & Susan Corcoran Complete Properties IncThe post Real Estate Investing in Halifax first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

This week’s podcast guest Babar Moghal talks about his choice of Port Colborne as an investment location and which strategy he finds most effective there. Babar also talks about the importance of a power team, particularly those who understand the area you are investing in and are an investor themselves. Barbar and Sarah discuss budgeting for your renovation and why it’s important to manage your expectations and buffer your budget. Babar began his real estate investment journey in Calgary, Alberta and moved to the GTA in 2020 with his wife and son. As a professional engineer with over 17 years in the corporate world as a business development expert, Barbar realized that even with his success in the corporate world, there were limitations but real estate took away that glass ceiling. His portfolio consists of two flips and a very successful BRRRR project. He recently started a wholesaling and flipping business to grow his portfolio and help other investors get off-market deals. Babar is also actively JVing as a money partner for various flip projects. His philosophy in life is Success = Mindset + Action. In this episode, you will learn about: Port Colborne market insights The process when purchasing a property Working with mortgage brokers and investing in experienced contractors Budgeting for a renovation and managing your expectations. The importance of having a Realtor who understands investing Understanding the refinance process Get in touch with Babar: Facebook: Babar Moghal Rei Instagram: bmoghal Website: www.canadianhomeownersolutions.ca Email: bmoghal@gmail.com This episode has been brought to you in part by; Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty Jon TenBrinke of Black Jack Contracting Inc Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages Meghan Chomut CFP – Meghan Chomut   The post Managing your expectations and budget when renovating first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

This week’s podcast guest is Alfonso Salemi, Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor. Alfonso is one of the REITE Club Co-founders. He is a co-founder of JAAG Properties specializing in Rent-to-Home and President of The Canadian Association of Rent-to-Own Professionals (CAROP), the collective voice of Rent-to-Own Professionals across Canada. In this episode, Alfonso shares with us his experience with the Rent-to-Own Business for investors. He reviews how the pandemic affected his Rent-to-Own business and what changes he made to adapt to the market. Alfonso talks about the Client First Strategy and what other strategies he is focusing on when investing. In this episode, you will learn about: How the pandemic affected the Rent to Own Strategy What is the Rent to Own program? How investors and homeowners can get involved in the Rent to Own Program Client first strategy Rent to own market Insights Get in touch with Alfonso: Website: https://www.jaagproperties.com Instagram: alfonso.salemi Email:  alfonso@jaagproperties.com This episode has been brought to you in part by; Voytek Mardula of US Properties Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages Sue Ore and Susan Corcoran of Complete Properties Inc The post Investing with the Rent-to-Own Program first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

This week’s podcast guest is Tim Tsai, Real Estate Investor, Mentor & Coach. In this episode, Tim shares with us tips on how to manage properties remotely, and how to leverage your portfolio. We learn about  Delaware Statuary, Trust ( DST) along with investing in Waikiki Hawaii as a Canadian. Tune in for more insights with Tim! After retiring himself at the age of 30, Tim began to pursue another goal and passion of his – helping others who are committed to achieving financial freedom do the same. With the help of Rich Dad Education in Canada, Tim successfully became financially free 2 years (25 months to be exact) after his first training.  In the past few years, Tim has built cash-flowing portfolios in Canada, the US and the UK, using a variety of strategies – income properties, lease options (both residential and commercial), creative financing, flip, wholesale, infill development, and mobile home parks, etc. Tim has learned the power of connecting people firsthand and helping others reach their goals.  This has been the core concept of his business model.  Today, he is passionate about paying it forward and helping others reach their financial goals and increase their financial education through real estate investing. In this episode, you will learn about: Managing properties remotely How to leverage your real estate Delaware Statuary Trust Investing in Waikiki Hawaii as a Canadian Insights on mindset and health Get in touch with Tim: Facebook Personal Profile: www.facebook.com/theonlytimtsai Facebook Personal Page: www.facebook.com/thetimtsai Instagram: @thetimtsai LinkedIn: timtsai Email:  tim@trustyourtalent.ca This episode has been brought to you in part by; Jesse Bobrowski of Calvert Mortgages White Elm Design White Elm Design Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages Meghan Chomut CFP – Meghan ChomutThe post Building a business by leveraging real estate as the vehicle first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

This week’s podcast guest is Casey Grey In this episode, you will learn about: CMHC financing and multifamily investment insights What is an environmental assessment? Refinancing and knowing your exit strategy What is NOI or Net Operating Income? Construction risks and challenges in 2022 The importance of communication and doing your due diligence on a property.   In this episode, we will learn about Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and multi-family investing. Casey talks about the importance of environmental assessments and the importance of doing your due diligence when purchasing a property. We learn about certain risks and challenges for construction in 2022 and much more, tune in for a great conversation with lots of valuable insights!Casey is the founder of the award-winning sustainable building company, The Conscious Builder, the host of The Conscious Builder Podcast and The Conscious Builder Show on YouTube and the founder of The Conscious Builder Academy, an online course hub for future-focused builders who want to create better businesses. He has written almost 400 blog posts on topics such as marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, personal development, sustainability and more.Casey brings almost two decades of experience to the construction industry and over a decade of experience in running, owning and growing multiple businesses while also staying committed to his wife and son. Casey is on a mission to help people build homes, businesses and lives in a more conscious manner.Get in touch with Casey: Instagram:@the_conscious_builder Website: www.caseygrey.com Email: casey@cgreyconstruction.com This episode has been brought to you in part by; Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty Jon TenBrinke Black Jack Contracting Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages Sue Ore and Susan Corcoran from Complete Properties IncThe post CMHC financing and multifamily investing first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

This week’s podcast guest is Jesse Bobrowski, Vice-President at Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corp. Jesse dissects Mortgage Investment Corporations (MIC) for us and gives us the play-by-play of exactly how they work. Jesse talks about What a MIC is, why you would want to invest in it and the potential of returns in MIC investing. Jesse also shares with us insights and advice when purchasing property in Alberta and his top tips when investing in that province. Tune in for some excellent insight and conversation. Jesse began his REI adventure about 14 years ago after graduating from university and moving to Alberta from Ontario. He met a husband and wife team of private lenders and ended up working with them just as the sub-prime crisis happened. He then learned the ropes and what not to do. Now at Calvert, he focuses on creating solutions for flippers with amazing programs in Ontario and Alberta. Calvert is in essence a private fund where investors buy shares and earn money through the interest and fees that Calvert obtains through its mortgages. In this episode, you will learn about: Buying Property Insights in Alberta What is a Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) Why invest in a MIC? How long is the investing capital tied up in MIC? Average type of potential returns in MIC investing Understanding the risks investing in MIC and what to look at Get in touch with Jesse: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calverthomemortgage_/ Website: chmic.ca Email: jesse@chmic.caThis episode has been brought to you in part by; Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty Voytek Mardula of US Properties Dalia Barsoum of Streetwise Mortgages Meghan Chomut CFP – Meghan Chomut   The post Mortgage Investment Corporations- The who, what, where and why! first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.