The Equity Builders Club Podcast

Join us this week for a conversation with Canadian Real Estate Investor, Kurt Warner. Director of JFK Properties Canada, Kurt went from being fired from his 9-5 job to becoming a professional Real Estate investor.  Kurt’s start in investing wasn’t glamorous. His first project was a flip that made no money!  That didn’t deter him, however. Some years later, with the right partners, Kurt decided to...

This week’s episode features David Pupo, CEO of Florida House Buyers and an expert Realtor in the Central Florida Market.  David explains how he turned the 2008 financial crisis into a goldmine and shares insider tips on investing in distressed properties in Florida. David also introduces us to a game-changing app that can make finding the right real estate professionals easy. He pulls back the cu...

Meet Ray Zhang, one-time car flipper who tried his hand at virtual land flipping. With over 300 successful deals in 4 years from the comfort of his own home, Ray shares his secrets with us in this episode.   With a return of almost 1000% on one of his biggest deals, Ray tells us the ins and outs of his virtual land flipping model, and his comprehensive guide on launching your own successful journe...

In this episode, investor Andrew Lucas tells us how he built his real estate business in Columbia, South Carolina. Never been to South Carolina? Don’t worry – you will want to hear how Andrew built his network! In this episode, he shares how he went from being a hotel manager with NO Real Estate network, to acting as a hub for Real Estate deals in his community.  When Andrew pivoted his career, he...

Capital. Or rather, the lack of capital–is the first thing that prevents people from starting or scaling a real estate business. But what if you could jumpstart your journey with little or no capital? Nathan Payne, CEO of Offer On Homes, figured this out!  Nathan began his career in Real Estate wholesaling — a method where you do not need to spend your own money.  The other method? Nathan then wen...

Most people know that the divorce rate for first marriages is 50%. But did you know that second marriages carry a 67% failure rate? Rates are even WORSE for third marriages. 74% of third marriages end in divorce!  Brad Chandler, real estate investor-turned-life-coach, founded Express Homebuyers USA, a real estate investment company that’s transacted more than 4,000 homes, in 2003.  But Real Estate...

In the era of Instagram feeds, no one talks about lifestyle hits. What are these?  Lifestyle hits are sacrifices we make on the road to success. They’re moments where we choose to forego some short-term gratification in the name of long-term goals.  It’s simply not realistic to believe you can build yourself up as a Real Estate Investor without taking lifestyle hits. That’s the subject of this epi...

As investor and Real Estate visionary, Thierry Joubert aka “Thierry Collect” tells us: “You have only two choices in life. Pay or Collect.” In Thierry’s meteoric rise as an investor, he acquired just over 225 units in Quebec’s secondary markets in a very short time span. In this interview, he asks us to consider how we can set up our lives to collect passive income, instead of paying out money we...

Think realtors can only make money through commissions? Think again! In this interview, our guest, Gary Wilson, tells us how to leverage a realtor’s license while building an investment portfolio. Better yet–did you know that 34% of transactions in Canada are done by investors, while only a very small percentage of Real Estate brokers work with investors effectively? If you’re a broker and you wan...

The real estate market has not yet recovered from the financial crisis; this means that for investors who want to get into real estate without large amounts of cash, Land Flipping can be your best option!  As per our guest, Mark Podolsky, AKA The Land Geek and the author of Dirt Rich , you can create a money machine in real estate without renters, rehabs, rodents or renovations.  Join us on this e...

Can you invest in Real Estate without making expensive mistakes? Our guest on this episode, Jared Henderson doesn’t think so. A Montreal native and investor active in Peterborough, Ontario, Jared has made his share of mistakes over his career. In fact, he believes that many more experienced investors do a disservice when they DON’T talk about what went wrong in their past deals.   It’s unrealistic...

Despite the continued economic uncertainty, Private Equity has consistently outperformed all other asset classes in terms of returns. Private equity investments can be lucrative if you choose wisely, but they can also be risky. Join us on this episode as we feature Avi Krispine, Partner at Claria, as he reveals his recent discovery — a way to earn money while reducing risk through private equity....

Networking is maybe the most important soft skill for real estate investing. Through networking, you can learn from others, gain new partners, find deals and promote your business. Join us in this episode with Dustin Heiner, founder at MasterPassiveIncome.com and a network-building expert, to discover why networking is important for every real estate investor. Don’t miss this!  What we learned fro...

In an effort to fight inflation, the Bank of Canada has hiked interest rates six times this year. Toronto home prices dropped again in September. Prices have fallen 17% from their spring peak as buyers and sellers grow weary of making deals. In this interview, Lambros Demos, Award-winning Real Estate Broker and Best-Selling Author, picks apart what’s happening on the ground. According to Lambros,...

In the past, investors have paid close attention to primary markets, whereas secondary markets were generally under-appreciated. However, due to the effects of the recent economic downturn, the pandemic, and inflation, investors are now taking a renewed interest in the secondary market. How are you going to carve out a portion of the seemingly booming secondary market? We got you covered! Join us...

Some real estate investors overlook secondary markets, but for Griffin, they are a gold mine!  It sounds interesting, doesn't it? Join us in this episode as Griffin Milks, a Personal Finance YouTuber & a Real Estate Investor, shares his incredible journey as a real estate investor — from his first mistake as an investor and how he used it as a lesson to leverage his portfolio.  Furthermore, re...

As a real estate investor, you may have different goals depending on your chosen path. Some investors choose to work solo, while others choose to build a team. Either way, there are pros and cons associated with each path. In this episode, we have Mederic Pomerleau, a real estate investor and a partner of Solution Succès Groupe Immobillier, talk to us about the importance of building a team as a r...

In real estate investing, lack of financial literacy is deadly. Investors who don’t have a fundamental understanding of basic financial concepts like risk tolerance and return expectations are destined to make costly mistakes... or worse, to go bankrupt!  But it's not all doom and gloom — financial literacy is something that can be learned.  In this episode, our guest Jonathan DeYoe, financial adv...

Are you aware that RV parks are among the highest-yielding types of real estate?  With the pandemic coming to an end, people are eager to get away from their homes. In fact, the U.S. RV Camping industry is projected to grow to $12.7 Billion by the end of 2027 and the market size of the campground & RV park sector in Canada was forecast to reach 2.34 billion. Considering this opportunity appear...

It’s hard to overstate the importance of choosing the right property manager. When you’re not around, they will literally make your investment flourish or fail!  While your property manager can be your best friend in the lead-up to signing a contract, it’s what happens once they have the keys that really matters. A poorly chosen property manager can quickly turn into an endless nightmare.  In this...

In Canada, we’re now experiencing a big hurdle for real estate investors — inflation.  The result: a huge hit for new investors as Canada’s average home price remains 4% lower year-over-year. Rising mortgage rates spell a liquidity crisis. As selling and refinancing become more difficult, we’re witnessing access to capital dry up. What can we do to thrive in this environment?  Listen to this episo...

There’s no doubt about it: the Canadian Real Estate market correction has begun. For the last two years, we’ve struggled to find profitable properties in the most intense seller’s market in recent history. Now, as the cycle inverts itself, buyers shall be king for a time. But the challenges are likely to be different. To close deals in the upcoming season, investors will face difficulties accessin...

Our guest this week, Rob Beardsley, says "If you have your sights set on doing something entrepreneurial, you might as well just dive in and make the mistakes now, rather than make the mistakes later.”  Do you want to learn what Multifamily underwriting is all about? Join us in this episode as Rob shares his best practices — from mindset to strategies that will help you become a successful investo...

What if your boss tells you today is your last day at work? Do you have a backup plan? Will you be able to handle the finances? Things can go sideways fast when you lose your JOB! This is what happened to Dustin Heiner, our guest on this week’s show. He realized the importance of real estate investing when he lost his day job. Since then, Dustin has been on a mission to help everyone quit their jo...

“There are going to be tremendous opportunities to buy properties at bargain basement prices soon, but you must educate and learn the fundamentals of how to do it.” -Sam Liebman Being a beginner is hard, especially in real estate investing. You can buy properties at discount prices, rent or sell for a higher price, but this isn’t what happens for everyone.  Know why?  It’s simple. Most people don'...