The REITE Club - Real Estate Investing for Canadians

Guest:  Cam Rowland, Real Estate Investor & Coach Cam was held back by fear. He feared what others would think, what if he lost money? Taking action turned everything around. He found some investor partners, hired a coach and the rest is history. Cam is passionate about helping people acquire a home through his rent-to-own contracts. He’s also very involved in CAROP. In this intervi...

Guest:  Natasha Phipps, Realtor & Real Estate Investor Calgary’s economy is diversifying after years of ups and downs. And, it’s now a seller’s market in some areas. Natasha has been a realtor for over 12 years and her focus is now on out-of-province investors that are looking for turn-key, cash-flowing properties. She recommends investors keep a close eye on market vari...

Guest:  Michael Arthur, Realtor & Real Estate Investor Michael is a realtor from Ottawa, Ontario. He shared his story on how he wanted to build multiple streams of income. His suggestions for investors are: Invest where the jobs are and where transit is located. Have a monthly cash flow goal when analyzing properties. Get a mentor, a coach, join a club or group. His focus is on Buy &...

Guest:  James Burchill, Bestselling Author & Coursepreneur. People want the solution, the magic pill… How can you distill from pain points to a solution? How about teaching to adults? James shares his many years of experience creating his “Coursepreneur” approach. Find a problem that someone wants to solve and record your solution to create a source of passive income. Ja...

Guest: Marcin Drozdz, Real Estate Investor & Coach SPECIAL REITE CLUB OFFER: Marcin is extending a special invitation to REITE Club members and listeners to attend a full day of training with him and fellow experts that have raised millions of dollars to create solid deals. How to Raise Capital for Real Estate – 1 Day Event – Don’t miss out! Join us on May 15th for an incredi...

Guest: Ryan Carson, Lawyer & Founder of Carson Law Real estate investors always ask, when should I incorporate? What needs to be included in a corporation? How can I get the advice I need to set myself up for success? In this episode, you will learn the ins and outs of incorporating for a successful real estate business. Ryan also discusses family trusts and other company setups. Make sure you...

Guest:  Erik Doyle, Realtor & Real Estate Investor Erik started with a flip he bought from a wholesaler. Unfortunately, he found out it was flea-infested and that it would take 3-4 months to clean-up the property. He learned how carrying costs and hard money is expensive. However, thanks to his network and his power team he found that hard money can help you scale and if well managed can...

Guest:  Robby Clark, Entrepreneur & Real Estate Builder Resilience is of utmost importance to Robby’s success. He’s had major success and then lost everything but that’s when he grew the most. He invests in Northern Ontario and other flat markets where you can force appreciation & drive value. Robby also explained the importance of delegating to the right team. Don&#...

Guest: Robert Hogue, Senior Economist RBC Listen to the full episode at https://www.thereiteclub.com/podcast In this episode, Laurel was able to ask questions gathered from the REITE Club community about what the economy could look like in the next few months and years. As benchmark prices have risen for housing, the fear of missing out has grown even more causing an overheated market. Policies co...

Guest: Robert Hogue, Senior Economist RBC The ownership market and rental markets have changed tremendously during the pandemic. Canadians have been saving more than ever and those on the higher end of the economic scale are faring much better than before while those on the lower end are suffering much more. Affordability and pricing increases are happening all over the country. It used to be only...

Guest: Brian Hogben, Mortgage Broker and Owner at Mission 35 Mortgages Investor-focused mortgage agents should be living and applying what they preach. Mission 35 was founded after Brian paid off his mortgage before the age of 35. He now applies his wealth of knowledge to his own portfolio as well as his clients’. Brian also discusses the advantages of working with smaller credit unions and...

Guest:  Jonathan Margel, Real Estate Investor and Co-Founder/CEO at Building Stack Jonathan grew up in a family of real estate investors – his family-owned multi-family, commercial, industrial and mixed-use properties. Through this experience came the idea of developing Building Stack. He saw firsthand all the pain points and after managing over 2,000 doors at once he got together with a par...

Guest:  Mel & Dave Dupuis, Real Estate Investors & Mentors Mel & Dave were small-time investors until they read ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’! Then, they got into creative financing which led them to buy 12 properties in 12 months with no partners and none of their own money. There are so many tax benefits for the sellers when doing seller financing. They go on for months not bu...

Guest:  Jared Henderson, Real Estate Investor Jared shares how he overcame his initial fear of having empty units. He actually began investing and inherited tenants which lead to many issues. He’s now learned how to be successful in multiple markets and building power teams. His main strategy is to look for cash flow first and then increase the potential. Jared also explored how his mindset...

Guest: Alex & Kaely Pal, Realtors & Real Estate Investors “Doing what you love will help you get through the challenges.” This amazing power couple shares how they’ve used exit strategies to improve their cashflow. How working together as a couple is amazing for their lifestyle. They discuss the fact they’ve added 16 properties to their portfolio in 2020. They also...

Guest: Pip Stehlik, MBA & International Sales and Investment Trainer Naysayers are your biggest barrier to your success and this can include yourself! Pip explains how he went from earning 35k per year to being an international sales trainer and a very successful real estate investor. He goes on to explain how investing in yourself is crucial and will help you grow. Pip also briefly discussed...

Guest:  Daniel Patton, Mortgage Agent & Investor Specialist How to scale quickly! The pros and cons of buying under a corporate name or your personal name. How to build a team that will help you grow to achieve your investment goals. Private lending versus the big banks, what you need to consider and how to borrow in a smart way. Focus on relationships more than deals. In this episode you...

Guest:  Scott Royal Smith, Esquire (Lawyer) & REI Scott gave us some great tips for Canadians investing in the USA. How about going for a walk or bike ride in the neighbourhood where you’d like to invest? There are so many things to consider, partnering with a local entrepreneur or choosing a turn-key project is the best way to achieve your financial freedom objectives. Liability and ass...

Guest:  Rod Refcio, Lawyer Whether you’re a first-time investor or you’re very seasoned, make sure to look at the profit spread. Plan for the best, expect the worse. Equity is another big factor to consider when analyzing properties. Rod is a modern lawyer that accepts text messages, e-transfers, and other modern conveniences! In 2021 this is still a rare occurrence. In this episo...

Guest:  Jon Tenbrinke, Contractor & Owner Jon started his company in August 2017 and has been extremely successful ever since. Black Jack Contracting has completed hundreds of secondary suite additions and loves working with investors since there are no husbands and wives fighting over tile selection! In this episode you will learn about: When to call your contractor What to look out for when...

Guest:  Angela Sutcliffe, Business Consultant Mindset! The stories we tell ourselves, we bring in our lives… we make them a solid fact and don’t move forward. I can’t get started, I don’t have any money, I don’t know what to do, whom to talk to, what is the first step, what will people think?  In this episode you will learn about: How your mindset can trap you Myths,...

Guest:Tim Tsai  –  Real Estate Investor, Mentor & Coach Anyone can turn around a bad situation. Tim has survived 3 heart attacks at a very young age and chose to change his lifestyle completely. He reinvented himself and is now helping others do the same through his coaching.  By helping enough people, you end up helping yourself! As an investor, focus less on the vehicle and more on the...

Guest:  Mark Baltazar, Real Estate Investor 30 months does not seem like a long time in investing but when you have perseverance and focus you can do extraordinary things. For example in that time, this week’s podcast guest Mark Baltazar, Real Estate Investor, has been able to grow his portfolio to $7.6 million in apartment buildings, has hosted a course, started a podcast and retired f...

Guest:  Dylan Suitor, Real Estate Investor & Realtor This week’s podcast guest Dylan Suitor, Real Estate Investor & Realtor, has always been exposed to real estate through his mother who was a mortgage broker. However, since becoming a serious real estate investor in 2018, Dylan has been able to scale to over 350 doors. He has done everything from flips, student rentals, Airbnbs...

Guest:  Adrian Panozzo, Real Estate Investor Would you ever leave a six-figure job with a nice pension and benefits? Well this week’s podcast guest Adrian Panozzo, Real Estate Investor, was able to replace his income and left his job as a police officer earlier than expected. Initially, the plan was to make some passive income through real estate investing to subsidize his pension. What...