Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Have you ever fantasized about quitting your day job to pursue real estate investing full time? So did Cole Skelly and Elizabeth Milder – except they have actually done it! Cole and Elizabeth sit down with Adam and Matt to discuss how they went from a single presale condo to managing an enviable real estate portfolio full time. This episode is chock full of useful information, including how to create cash-flowing properties in a red hot real estate market, how to manage finances, tenants, and the trades, how to choose the right renovations, and how to time the market. You don't want to miss this one!     

Don't be a DIY Disaster! This week, HGTV's Star Contractor, Bryan Beaumler, joins Adam & Matt to chart his explosive trajectory from 'on-the-tools' to 'on-the-TV' with several hit shows and counting. We brought in the beloved seasoned veteran to offer renovation pro-tips, what Bryan looks for in an investment, and what pitfalls to avoid along the way. Also learn about Bryan's new app that matches trusted home-service experts with potential customers and why his latest TV project might have you investing in the Bahamas!

The days of camping out overnight for that presale one bedroom are over! In fact, many developers are now offering buyer incentives just to get people through the door. What's changed and how does this impact your investment strategy? Managing Principal of Urban Analytics, Michael Ferreira, sits down with Adam & Matt to highlight key factors for the recent slowdown in new construction sales as well as his recent advice to Vancouver's largest development community. What does all this mean for the value of your home? Tune in to find out!

Moody's Analytics is known for its deep risk expertise when analyzing global markets. What does Moody's Canadian expert economist think of our country's housing markets and Vancouver more specifically? Brendan LaCerda joins Adam & Matt to discuss present risks and future outlooks for Canadian real estate as well as larger global trends that will impact your portfolio. Listen up! 

Developing commercial and multi-family real estate is easier than you think! Founder and President of Hawkeye Wealth, Justin Smith, joins Adam and Matt to discuss huge private equity investing opportunities with top-tier developers in Vancouver and North America. Learn how you can get in on the ground-level in emerging markets with limited risk and maximum returns. Justin also covers the Vancouver real estate market, his strategies for picking winning investments, and pro-tips for aspiring real estate moguls. The ROI on this episode pays huge dividends... time to pony up!

Will the average home price in Greater Vancouver double over the next decade? Dane Eitel thinks so. And if it does, this will not be the first time Dane has successfully forecasted Vancouver’s real estate market. Dane joins Adam & Matt to discuss his methodology and confidently charts not only his prediction of a short-term market collapse but also a market resurgence that will take Vancouver into the stratosphere with major urban centres like New York & Hong Kong.

Celebrity real estate expert and Host of Love It or List It Vancouver Todd Talbot thought he had created his dream home - panoramic ocean views, massive outdoor space with jacuzzi tub, a renovation right out of a magazine. But something was not quite right. Todd sits down with Adam & Matt to detail why he and his family gave it all up for a tiny fixer upper in East Van as well as his broader journey to “right size” his life. Todd is leading the charge to reimagine the dream home and it doesn’t mean dreaming big. Also, pot’s legal and it comes with consequences other than the munchies.   

With big infrastructure comes big investment! Real Estate Mogul and Broker/Owner of Investment Revenue Realty Inc., Cynthia Aasen, joins Adam and Matt to discuss two major markets that need to be on every investor's radar. With over 20 years of real estate experience, Cynthia has built a massive portfolio personally, while designing a proven investor-friendly development company with properties throughout North America. Learn her best investment tips, the metrics she uses to evaluate deals, and her powerful advice for aspiring moguls. Get ready to be inspired!

What does it take to truly find financial independence? Wealth Manager, CBC Financial Columnist, and serial real estate investor, Mark Ting, sits down with Adam & Matt to chart his success and failures in real estate investing throughout the Lower Mainland and abroad. Learn pro tips for knowing your numbers, seeking out gaps in the market, forming lasting joint ventures, and where Mark sees upcoming opportunities. Not to be missed!

Talk about the hot seat! Former Finance Minister Mike de Jong oversaw BC’s economy through an historic time: the incredible run-up on real estate prices, duffel bags of money passing through casinos, a booming economy that was the envy of every province, and the implementation of the Foreign Buyer’s Tax. He now sits down with Adam & Matt to talk about his big wins, his big regrets, and his views on the problems facing the province today. Join us behind the curtain with one of BC’s most influential politicians.