The Savvy Investor Podcast

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Vacancies are becoming a growing challenge for many real estate investors, but what if there was another way to fill your units besides signing another long-term lease? In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Josh Wilson, who operates 58 Airbnb properties without owning a single one. Using the Airbnb arbitrage model, Josh leases properties from lan...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Before the episode, most investors ask what property to buy. As they grow, the better question becomes how should I own it? In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with real estate and corporate lawyer Shawn Quigg to unpack one of the most overlooked parts of building a successful real estate business: your corporate structure.  They discuss when it act...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Tenant fraud is becoming a growing challenge for real estate investors, and the consequences can be costly. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with MacKenzie Wilson to discuss how landlords and investors can better protect themselves from fraudulent applications, fake documents, and costly tenant screening mistakes. MacKenzie shares practical insig...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Most investors get into real estate for the same reason: more freedom, more time, and a better life. But somewhere along the way, many end up building portfolios that demand more of them than the jobs they were trying to escape. In this episode, Michael sits down with mindset and performance coach Cary Alan to talk about what happens when success on pape...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Real estate markets move in cycles, and the investors who understand them are often the ones best positioned to succeed. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Calgary real estate experts Natasha Phipps and Andrea Tessier to discuss what happens when the market softens and where opportunities can be found. With inventory rising and competition eas...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode As multifamily deals become harder to find and traditional investing strategies face increasing pressure, many investors are exploring alternative ways to scale their portfolios. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Leo Young, founder of Cornell Communities, to discuss why mobile home parks—more accurately known as manufactured housing communiti...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, Michael Ponte sits down with veteran real estate investor Thomas Beyer — founder of Prestigious Properties and one of the early influential investors in Western Canada’s real estate community. Thomas shares his journey from working at IBM to building a real estate portfolio that has transacted over $230 mill...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Canadian real estate investors are asking one big question right now — is cash flow still possible in 2026? In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, Michael Ponte sits down with Edmonton real estate expert Calvin Hexter to talk about why Edmonton continues to outperform while markets like Toronto and Vancouver struggle with falling rents and declin...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode AI is changing the game for real estate investors — and most people still have no idea how powerful it can really be. In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, Michael Ponte sits down with real estate investor and AI entrepreneur Judith Tait to talk about how investors are using AI tools to save time, scale faster, and run smarter real estate busine...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’ve been searching for multifamily deals in Canada, you already know—it’s getting tough to find numbers that actually work. Tight cap rates, high prices, and deals that fall apart under real analysis. So where are investors looking now? The US. In this Savvy Investor Podcast episode, Michael Ponte sits down with August Biniaz from CPI Capital to br...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Building a successful real estate investing business often comes down to one thing—relationships. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Mario Lamarre to talk about how creating the right environment for connection can unlock opportunities, elevate your credibility, and accelerate your growth as an investor.  From hosting events to building meanin...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If your rental property numbers look good on paper but feel tight in real life, this episode is going to hit home. Michael Ponte breaks down one of the most overlooked profit drains in real estate investing—maintenance. It’s not flashy, but it’s often the reason your cash flow isn’t where you thought it would be. This episode gets into the real reason in...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Most investors spend all their time chasing the right deal—and leave financing as a “figure it out later” step. That’s exactly where things start to break down. In this episode, host Michael Ponte sits down with Jeff Welgan, VP of Investor Lending at BluPrint Home Loans, to talk about how a solid financing strategy can unlock more deals and help you scal...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode This episode of The Savvy Investor Podcast hits close to home for a lot of investors right now. Host Michael Ponte revisits a powerful conversation at a time when the real estate market is shifting fast—rising inventory, softening property values, tighter rents, and shrinking cash flow are putting serious pressure on investors across the board. For some,...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’ve been watching the rental market lately, you already know—things aren’t hitting the same. In this solo episode, host Michael Ponte breaks down what’s really going on as rent prices start to cool off across multiple markets. We’re talking about a shift that’s catching a lot of property owners off guard. Units that used to rent in a weekend? Now s...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If your business feels like it can’t move without you, this episode is going to hit home. In the latest episode, we sit down with Aleks Sydorow, Director of Integrations at Savvy Investor, to talk about what it really takes to build a business that runs smoothly without you being at the center of everything. There comes a point where working harder just...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Thinking about pre-construction real estate investing? This episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast takes a closer look at the risks many investors are facing in today’s shifting market. Host Michael Ponte, founder of Savvy Investor and long-time Canadian real estate investor, is joined by Brandon Hans and Graham Barr of Barr LLP to talk about what’s reall...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Some real estate stories stick with you, and this one definitely does. In this episode, Trixy Castro shares how she went from humble beginnings to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur. With no built-in advantages, she built her path through determination, discipline, and a strong belief in what she was capable of creating. We talk about the min...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you added up every dollar you made in real estate last year… how much of it actually stayed in your pocket after taxes? Not your gross revenue. Not the deal projections. What you actually kept. Most investors spend years learning how to find properties, analyze deals, and raise capital. But when it comes to real estate taxes, many rely on basic tax pr...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Is short-term rental investing still worth it… or has the acquisition boom cooled off? With cities tightening regulations, licenses disappearing, and bylaws changing fast, the question isn’t just “How much can this Airbnb make?” — it’s “Is this market stable enough to invest in?” Joining me is Kenny Bedwell, Founder & CEO of STR Insights, a data-driv...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I start investing in real estate with no money?” — this episode is for you. Wholesaling real estate is one of the most talked-about strategies for beginners. No down payment. No mortgage approvals. No renovations. Just find a deal, lock it up, and assign it to another investor for a profit. On paper, it sounds strai...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode We've hit a big milestone… the 100th Episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast! To celebrate, we went LIVE on our YouTube channel with a special panel episode called: “If I Were To Start All Over Again…" We bring in three veteran investors — Patrick Francey, Danielle Chiasson, and Christian Szpifogel — for an honest conversation about the real jour...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Short-term rentals have changed the real estate investing game — but the rules keep shifting. Airbnb and VRBO can drive bookings, but they’re not something you own. And when your income depends on a platform you can’t control, that’s a risky place to be. The hosts who are winning long-term are treating STRs like a hospitality brand, not just a listing. I...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Taxes are one of those topics every real estate investor complains about, but very few spend enough time planning around. In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, host Michael Ponte continues the conversation on tax strategy — this time with a focus on U.S. real estate investing and cross-border investors who want to do it right from the start. Mic...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Taxes might not be the most exciting part of real estate investing, but they can make or break your long-term returns. In this episode, we’re talking about the side of investing most people avoid until it’s too late — tax planning. We’re joined by our trusted partner, Lisa Elle from Ellements Financial, to break down how real estate investors should actu...