REI Hot Seat

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E139 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines, David Hulshof, and Jacob Campagnaro dive deep into the analysis of a ten-unit turnkey townhome deal in Cambridge, Ontario.  The trio begins by examining the property's valuation challenges, emphasizing how traditional metrics like pr...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E138 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines, David Hulshof, and Jacob Campagnaro do a deep-dive deal analysis on a 23-unit power of sale multifamily building in St. Thomas, Ontario.  They walk through the nuances of underwriting this type of distressed property, which is fully reno...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E137 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines, Jacob Campanaro, and David Hulshoff dive deep into analyzing a 12-plex building deal in Waterloo while engaging in their signature candid banter.  They begin by exploring the paradox of rising vacancies in Ontario despite housing shortag...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E136 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines and Jacob Campanaro do a deep dive into the fundamentals of commercial and industrial real estate investing, with a focus on terminology, lease structures, and investor analysis techniques. The episode responds to growing audience interes...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-formIn episode E135 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines and Brad McCrae break down a unique investment opportunity in Hamilton—a historic heritage property that once belonged to a former mayor. The building features standout architecture, tall ceilings, and spacious units, offering immediate ca...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E134 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines, David Hulshof, and Jacob Campagnaro conduct a deep dive into an eight-unit townhouse investment opportunity in Minto, Ontario.  They emphasize the importance of realistic underwriting in today’s market, highlighting that cash-on-cash ret...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E133 of the REI Hot Seat , Andrew Hines and David Hulshof present a deep-dive into a 27-unit, three-building portfolio in Cobalt, Ontario, spotlighting a rare investment opportunity in a town undergoing economic revival.  The centerpiece of the discussion is the town’s strateg...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E132 of the REI Hot Seat , Andrew Hines is joined by David Hulshof and Jacob Campanaro for an in-depth analysis of a 17-unit apartment building in Goderich, Ontario.  The trio dives deep into the numbers, evaluating the building's current and projected performance using a...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E131 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines and Jacob Campagnaro dive into the growing appeal of industrial real estate as an alternative to multifamily investing—especially for those frustrated with Ontario’s landlord-tenant regulations.  Unlike residential properties, commercial...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E130 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines, Brad McCrae, and David Hulshof dive into a compelling off-market 15-unit deal in Port Dover, Ontario.  The property, geared toward a senior demographic, offers immediate cash flow and strong long-term upside, with tenants already preparing to va...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E129 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines and Jacob Campagnaro explore a unique mixed-use value-add opportunity in Simcoe, Ontario.  They highlight a downtown building currently consisting of five fully renovated and leased residential units upstairs, two street-facing commercial units,...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E128 of the REI Hot Seat Andrew Hines shares a concise, high-level guide to buying multifamily real estate in Ontario and across Canada.  He breaks down the key differences between residential and commercial financing, emphasizing the advantages of scaling with commercial loans and CM...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E127 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines is joined by Jacob Campanaro and Brad McRae to break down a purpose-built sixplex investment opportunity in Hamilton, Ontario.  The building features three recently renovated units ready to rent at market rates and three legacy tenants with signi...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E126 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines shares a solo update from Florida, focusing on a recent small land flip his team completed in Inverness, Florida.  He emphasizes the value of “singles”—smaller, low-effort deals that can still yield solid profits.  In this case, they purchased a...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-formIn E125 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines breaks down a recent Florida land flip where he and his partner bought and sold a property within minutes, earning $67K through a double close. Andrew shares lessons learned about handling inherited properties, minimizing risk through transactiona...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E124 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines and Jacob Campagnaro return with another live deal analysis episode, focusing on how to quickly evaluate whether a real estate listing passes the “sniff test.”  They emphasize the importance of providing feedback to realtors when analyzing deals,...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In episode E123 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines, Brad McCrae, and David Hulshoff discuss how fear-driven decision-making is impacting real estate investing, particularly regarding concerns over incoming U.S. tariffs.  The discussion highlights how even experienced investors with large...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form E122 of the REI Hot Seat with Andrew Hines and Jacob Campagnaro covers a broad discussion on tariffs, market trends, and investment strategies. Andrew begins by analyzing the impact of U.S. tariff threats under Trump, explaining how the mere discussion of tariffs has already influenced N...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E121 of REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines is joined by Brad McCrae to discuss a nine-unit residential building investment opportunity in Port Colborne, Ontario. The building, originally mixed-use but converted to fully residential years ago, offers a compelling value-add opportunity with sev...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E120 of REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines is joined by Brad McCrae and Jacob Campagnaro to discuss a quick and efficient approach to analyzing multifamily real estate deals.  They highlight common pricing mistakes made by agents unfamiliar with multifamily properties and the "broken tel...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E119 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines and David Hulshof analyze an on-market nine-unit apartment deal in Hamilton, discussing its financials, debt structure, and value-add potential.  They emphasize the importance of cap rates, financing strategies, and structuring deals wisely to ma...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E118 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines and David Hulshof analyze a unique off-market 12-townhome multifamily deal in Walkerton.  They discuss the financial structure, highlighting an assumable CMHC-backed 50-year loan with 95% loan-to-value, minimizing upfront capital requirements.  T...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E117 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines is joined by Brad McCrae and David Hulshof for an in-depth discussion on the pros and cons of owning real estate through a corporation versus personal ownership.  They highlight key benefits of corporate ownership, including liability protection,...

Become an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E116 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines is joined by Brad McCrae and David Hulshof to analyze an on-market 12-unit multifamily property in Wasaga Beach.  The team explores the potential of the property, emphasizing its cash flow, development opportunities, and creative financing strate...

asdfBecome an REI Hot Seat Insider: ⁠https://submit.jotform.com/info_Admin_info831/rei-hotseat-insider-sign-up-form In E115 of the REI Hot Seat, Andrew Hines and David Hulshof analyze an 11-unit off-market multifamily property in Kitchener, Ontario, discussing its potential as a hybrid investment with a mix of turnkey stability and value-add opportunities.  They delve into the property's financial...