Let's Talk Real Estate Investing

Most people say they want passive income. Very few understand what it actually takes to build it. In this episode of Let's Talk Real Estate Investing, I sit down with August Biniaz, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital and LinkedIn Top Voice, to discuss how investors can build wealth through commercial real estate, multifamily investing, and build-to-rent communities. With more t...

Most real estate investors think they have a deal problem. The truth is they have a capital problem. No matter how good the opportunity is, if you don't have access to funding, you'll eventually miss deals, lose momentum, and struggle to scale. In this episode of Let's Talk Real Estate Investing, I sit down with private capital expert Mitch Messer to discuss how successful investors build relation...

Real estate investing doesn't have to keep you tied to one city, one desk, or one country. In this episode of Let's Talk Real Estate Investing, Mitch Messer shares how he and his wife Monique built a $6 million portfolio, lost it all in the 2007 crash, and rebuilt everything through relationships, a powerful network, and private capital, all while living as full time digital nomads. Mitch is recor...

Real estate investing discipline is the single biggest factor that separates seasoned operators from new investors who keep losing deals. In this interview, Navy veteran and multifamily investor Ann Jenga breaks down why chasing the highest returns is the fastest way to lose money in real estate investing, and what disciplined operators do instead. You'll learn how to evaluate deals without emotio...

Most people believe you need thousands of dollars to start investing in real estate. That belief is keeping them stuck. In this episode, I sit down with real estate investor and mentor Rob Lamontagne, who went from zero properties to financial independence in just 10 years... using creative financing and other people's money. No massive savings. No waiting. No excuses. We break down exactly how he...

Dreaming of living in Portugal? Wondering what it’s really like to move, build a life, and invest in real estate there? In this episode of Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing, I sit down with António Barbosa, a U.S.-born investor and long-time Portugal resident, who shares what it’s actually like to live and thrive in one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations. From visas and residency requiremen...

Ready to attract more capital partners and grow your real estate investing business? This episode of Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing is packed with real, raw, and actionable tips for new and aspiring investors who want to build AUTHORITY through social media — even if you're terrified to hit record. Debbie Balfour sits down with Vancouver-based realtor, investor, and content creator Cameron Manni...

Real Estate Investors — are you still playing by the old rules? It’s time to WAKE UP. In this episode, Russell Coltess reveals why the passive investing model is BROKEN… and what smart investors are doing instead. 🎯 Discover how BuildShare is creating a hands-on path for investors to become builders, not just spectators. 👀 Inside this episode: • Why the “set-it-and-forget-it” strategy is failing...

In this episode, mortgage + real estate pro Kyle Green breaks down how investors can survive 2026 interest rates, handle brutal renewals, and still build long-term wealth in real estate. If you’re an investor staring down higher payments, negative cash flow, or short-term rental rule changes… this conversation could save your portfolio. Who is Kyle Green? - 19+ years as a mortgage broker working a...

Most people don’t fail at real estate… They stall. They overthink. They analyze. They wait for the “perfect” deal. And they never buy their first property. In this episode of Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing, I sit down with Christopher Stevens — full-time real estate investor, author of Turnkey Real Estate Investing: Overcome Analysis Paralysis — to break down one of the simplest ways to get star...

Raising capital for real estate deals? Before you take on investor money… watch this. Note: The host has no involvement in, and no access to, any legal proceedings, financial records, or operational details beyond what was discussed publicly during this recorded conversation. In this episode of Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing, we unpack what happens when experienced developers face rising interes...

What if ONE house could cash flow like a small apartment building? And what if the same strategy works in both Canada and the U.S. — but with completely different rules, risks, and returns? In this episode of Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing, I sit down with Rodrigo Araujo, co-living real estate expert and former Canadian public servant turned full-time U.S. investor, to break down one of the fast...

If you’ve ever wondered how rent to own really works, and whether it’s a legitimate path to homeownership; this episode breaks it down step-by-step. In this powerful conversation with Tammy Cairns, founder of Next Step Rent to Own, we explore how rent to own creates a bridge between renting and traditional mortgage financing. This strategy helps families with bruised credit, divorce, bankruptcy, o...

If you are evaluating real estate deals based only on projected ROI in 2026, you are asking the wrong question. In this episode of Let's Talk Real Estate Investing, Debbie Balfour sits down with Denise Evans to break down real estate risk management in 2026 and why protecting capital matters more than chasing high returns. With shifting Canadian housing policies, CMHC program changes, interest rat...

Most real estate investors start with flips or small residential properties. Few make the shift to building long-term wealth through multifamily investing. In this episode of Let’s Talk Real Estate Investing, I sit down with Yiannis Tsantilas to talk about his transition from flipping houses in Ontario to owning and stabilizing a six-unit multifamily property in New Brunswick,  a deal that nearly...