The Savvy Investor Podcast

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If financing feels like the thing slowing down your real estate business, this episode is for you. I sat down with Kyle Green from the Green Mortgage Team to talk about what financing really looks like for investors right now and how lenders are evaluating deals in today’s market. This isn’t theory — it’s based on what’s actually happening behind the sce...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Infill and multifamily projects don’t leave much room for error. Land is scarce, construction costs keep climbing, and timelines move fast. In this episode, we talk about the decisions that actually shape long-term performance — the ones made before the first shovel hits the ground. It’s not just about rents or exit value. It’s about how the building run...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Happy New Year and welcome back to the Savvy Investor Podcast. This episode is all about pressing pause, looking at where you’ve been, and setting a clear tone for the year ahead. A fresh year brings motivation, big goals, and that feeling that change is finally possible — but sticking with it is where most people get tripped up. I’m joined by Melanie Ro...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode This episode is a solo one — no guest, no interviews — just a real conversation about something almost every real estate investor runs into at some point: hesitation. Not starting. Waiting a little too long after saying you were going to move. As the year starts to slow down and the noise fades, it creates space to reflect. The inbox calms down, the cale...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’ve spent any time around Canadian real estate investing or personal finance, you’ve probably heard about the Smith Manoeuvre — usually followed by a lot of mixed opinions and half-answers. In this episode, we slow things down and actually explain how this Canadian wealth-building strategy works when it’s set up the right way. I’m joined by Robinso...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode This week’s episode is a must-listen for landlords who are feeling the pinch of today’s shifting rental market. Vacancies are sitting longer, rents are flattening or even dropping in some areas, and competition between landlords is picking up fast. That pressure can lead to rushed decisions — and that’s often where costly mistakes begin. To break down wh...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’ve been wondering whether multifamily is still worth your time in this weird economic moment—rate changes, tighter lending, rising costs—you’re not alone. Investors everywhere are trying to figure out what still pencils in 2025 and what could pay off heading into 2026. That’s why this week’s guest is the perfect person to weigh in. I sat down with...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’ve been feeling that pull to grow your real estate business but something keeps making you hesitate, this episode is going to hit home. Scaling sounds exciting — more deals, more momentum, more freedom — but it also comes with those “am I really ready for this?” moments that every investor eventually faces. This week, I’m sitting down with Adrian...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’ve been watching the short-term rental space over the last few years, you know it’s been anything but predictable. Wild returns pulled everyone in… then city rules tightened, hosts scrambled, and a lot of people started wondering whether Airbnb and STRs were still worth the effort. That’s why this episode is such a good one. I sat down with Charle...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode When the real estate market gets tight and deals start drying up, smart investors start looking for creative ways to stay profitable. In this episode, we sit down with seasoned investor and Savvy Investor Leader Darcy Marler to unpack a strategy most people overlook — land severance investing. Darcy shares how he turned challenging times into major wins...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Ever wondered how everyday investors make the jump from single-family homes to multi-family properties? This week’s episode is one you’ll definitely want to tune into. I sat down with Leasa Stanley from Best Life Investments, and she’s sharing her journey from buying her first single-family rental to owning and managing multi-family properties that gener...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode It seems like everywhere you turn, investors are talking about adding basement suites, garden suites, or converting homes into small multiplexes — and for good reason. With housing affordability and supply top of mind across Canada, local governments are finally opening the door for more homeowners and investors to create additional rental units on exist...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode The real estate market might be cooling in parts of Canada, but in Edmonton? There’s a different story unfolding — and it’s one savvy investors are paying close attention to. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Calvin Hexter, a top investor-focused Realtor and Savvy Investor Trusted Partner, to break down what’s really happening in Edmonton rig...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Tired of scrolling MLS and finding nothing but overpriced listings and bidding wars? This episode is for you. This week, Michael Ponte is flying solo — and he’s pulling back the curtain on one of the most valuable skill sets in real estate investing: how to consistently find off-market deals that most people never even hear about. If you’ve been in the g...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode This week we’re talking about something that’s catching a lot of attention lately: boutique apartment developments — and we’ve got the perfect guest to walk us through it. Fresh off a property tour in Calgary, it’s clear the buzz around real estate development isn’t slowing down. But while the spotlight often lands on massive high-rises or big infill con...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’ve ever thought about getting into infill development or converting commercial properties into residential units, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. We’re talking about the part of the process that most people overlook—but it’s also the part that can completely stall your project if you don’t get it right: zoning, permits, and planning. T...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you're serious about scaling your real estate portfolio, this episode is a must-listen. We’re sitting down with Andrew Perrie — team leader at The Fine Estates Team with Revel Realty and a standout voice from our Savvy Investor Summit — to talk about the one thing most investors overlook when trying to grow: building and leading a high-performing...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode This week on the Savvy Investor Podcast, we're flipping the script. No guest interviews, no roundtables — just a real, straight-up conversation with host Michael Ponte. If you're building a real estate portfolio, chances are you’ve thought a lot about acquisition and growth… but what about your exit? In this solo episode, Michael shares the har...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode When you think of real estate flipping, you're probably picturing HGTV-style house makeovers… but what if you could skip the renos, the headaches, and the heavy lifting—and still pull in serious profits? In this episode, I sit down with Brent Bowers, a real estate investor who's flipping the script by flipping raw land—yes, just dirt—and turnin...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode If you’re a landlord in Ontario right now, you’re feeling the pressure — skyrocketing costs, red tape, and a system that seems stacked against the people actually providing the housing. In this episode, we’re talking about all of it — the tough stuff, the real stories, and what needs to change. Joining me is Kayla Andrade, powerhouse advocate, founder of...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Remember the moment you first thought about buying your first property? For many, that leap of faith feels both exciting and overwhelming. You’ve watched videos, read books, maybe even listened to podcasts like this one—and it all seems doable. Buy a property, build a portfolio, and watch the cash flow roll in, right? Well, Samuel Li shares that it’s not...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Feeling like your real estate business is taking over your life? In this episode, we’re talking with Graham Cochrane—USA Today bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of the Effortless Business™ framework—about what it really means to build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. Graham’s story is powerful. After losing two jo...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode September is almost here, and you know what that means — the college towns are buzzing, moving trucks are everywhere, and thousands of students are settling in for the school year. And guess what? They all need a place to live. In this episode, we’re talking all about student rental investing — and why it might just be the most overlooked (and reliable)...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Real estate is supposed to create freedom — but what happens when your business starts running your life instead? In this episode, we sit down with Carleen Su, a seasoned investor with 20+ years of experience, who built a successful portfolio of buy-and-holds, flips, and housing developments across Western Canada. But her biggest win? Building wealth wit...

Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode What does it really take to go from zero properties to managing 400+ rental units and over $70M in real estate assets—all within just four years? In this week’s episode, we’re sitting down with Hermel Godbout, a former critical care nurse turned full-time real estate investor and business owner. Alongside his wife, Hermel started building his real estate...