Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing

The Blueprint for Realtor Success w/Melissa Flynn #258   Public speaker and award winning real estate agent Melissa Flynn was the top agent in ONR for 2023, for the number of transactions. I dig deep to discover how she’s reached this level of success, and we talk about the mistakes that she learned from, and all the habits that help her create and elevate her success. We chat about how to build a team around you with different skill sets, and why you eventually can’t do everything on your own; why referrals are her number 1 source of new clients; how she has benefited from personal coaching and mentoring, and how she’s passing that on to her team; how she hires team members; the things she does weekly with her team to keep them motivated, and MORE!   Contact: Web: http://MelissaFlynn.ca     This episode proudly sponsored by Better Mortgage Select - https://bmselect.ca    Better Mortgages Select   Are you looking to create generational wealth and get one step closer to financial freedom? If the answer is YES,

Empowering Investors to Invest with Confidence w/Elizabeth Kelly #257   Elizabeth Kelly was one of the top trainers for Rich Dad Poor Dad Canada for 8 years, helping 1000’s of investors begin their real estate journey. Investing since 2005, she’s open, honest and shares all the mistakes she’s made over the years. We chat about her desire to help others by coaching; how to have 1 or more side hustles and when is the right time to leave your primary job FOR a side hustle; why did so many coaches disappear in the last 4 years; the market; the new renters bill of rights; what’s up with immigration; is rent to own coming back; mistakes to avoid when scaling your business; what are your exit strategies if one or more of your properties is negative cash flowing…and MORE!   Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKellyREI  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkellyconsulting/    This episode proudly sponsored by McMurter & Associates.    They are a real estate and estate law firm who can be

Is The Housing Market Leaving The Next Generation Behind w/Todd Slater #256   Today, I’m joined by Todd Slater, broadcasting not from a studio, but from his impressive workspace. Todd, in addition to hosting a fantastic radio show on 1010 airing Sundays, is the CEO of Simple Investor, a real estate group. With over two decades of experience, Todd founded his company to streamline real estate investment, relieving investors of the headaches of tenant management.   In our conversation, we delve into pressing topics like the current housing crisis, analyzing its root causes and potential solutions. We also explore Todd’s insights on fluctuating interest rates and whether families can still enter the housing market amidst these challenges.   We touch on issues like struggling school systems and their impact on communities, pondering whether they’re the result of systemic flaws or intentional design. Todd shares his investment strategies and the mindset necessary for building a successful business like his.   Cont

ChatGPT, The Future Of Real Estate & Political Divides Pt 2 w/Sandy & Kate MacKay #255   Sandy & Kate MacKay are in the studio with me for the second part of a two-part series, where we delve into their strategies for leveraging and priming ChatGPT, navigating risks as real estate investors, assessing the potential impact of the Federal Renters’ Bill of Rights, making market predictions, and much more! If you're starting small with aspirations of achieving big things, this is the podcast you won't want to miss, so be sure to tune in!   Contact: Instagram Kate @itskatemackay Email kate@foundspaces.ca Instagram Sandy @itssandymackay Email sandy@freedomreps.com    This episode proudly sponsored by Deep Pockets - https://deep-pockets.ca    If you're looking to borrow or invest funds, Deep Pockets should be at the top of your list.  It is a preferred choice for secure lending, and as a borrower you have the option of flexible terms and repayment plans, as Deep Pockets has flexible credit criteria and i

Starting Small, Building Big: The Journey w/Sandy & Kate MacKay #254   Sandy & Kate MacKay join me in studio for part 1 of a 2 part series to discuss our humble beginnings, they were only able to wholesale as they had $0, and I was trying to figure out our investment club, and we made a ton of mistakes. They have a large portfolio, plus Sandy is a realtor and operating partner at Keller Williams. They also have a property management company, and Kate heads up Found Spaces. In this episode, we chat about their beginnings in wholesaling, the importance of having a database, the companies they’ve built, and the failures, how to work with your spouse, plus MUCH MORE! If you starting small with dreams of building big, THIS is the podcast for you so TUNE IN!   Contact: Instagram Kate @itskatemackay Email kate@foundspaces.ca Instagram Sandy @itssandymackay Email sandy@freedomreps.com    This episode proudly sponsored by Mayfair Law Group.   Are you a landlord or tenant in need of legal assistance? Mayfair La

Scaling Your Business: From Chaos To Order w/Adriana Ostapenko #253   Adriana Ostapenko is living proof that you can start with little and build your own empire. We dive in to how she’s built her empire in the multi-family space; the ‘purchase plus’ improvement strategy; The MLI Select CMHC product that she’s taken advantage of; Where’s she’s investing; HOW to scale successfully, plus MUCH MORE! If you are curious about U.S. Investing, and how the environment is more friendly to landlords, THIS is the podcast for you so TUNE IN!   Contact: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adriana.ostapenko/   This episode proudly sponsored by Better Mortgages Select   Are you looking to create generational wealth and get one step closer to financial freedom? If the answer is YES, then Better Mortgage Select is the brokerage for you.  Better Mortgage Select has helped more real estate investors achieve financial freedom than any other mortgage brokerage in Canada.  They are expert financial planning consultants that allow i

U.S. Real Estate Investing For Canadians: A Gateway To Growth w/Nate Atkins & Neil D’Souza #252   Nate Akins is a successful 20-year asset and property manager, and Neil D’Souza is a successful mortgage broker, and parter with Gary in Deep Pockets. We discuss a new partner venture with us plus Thomas Lorini about getting started in investing in real estate in the US. Why now, why the US and more specifically why Cleveland Ohio? We discuss the legal requirements for Canadians wanting to invest; why you should use ax experienced  team; how do you setup your business using a GP/LP and how that works; can you use your RSPs for down payments; what are the landlord/tenant rules down south and how radically they differ from Ontario and Canada; strategies to get IN and exit strategies to get OUT if needed, plus MUCH MORE! If you are curious about U.S. Investing, and how the environment is more friendly to landlords, THIS is the podcast for you so TUNE IN!   Contact: Instagram Neil https://www.instagram.com/neilmo

How Can Spouses Successfully Build a Business Together w/ Lena Guirguis #250   Lena Guirguis is an investor since the age of 21, asset management specialist, mom, wife and has co-founded many successful ventures. How DOES she do it all, and how HAS she done it all? She works with husband, so we look at what it takes to make it work; how opposites attract and how that is GREAT for working with your spouse; what is Stilettos and Hammers; how she’s cash flowing in Cleveland; why she’s created a co-working space and has plans to syndicate it; work/life balance, plus MUCH MORE! If you are thinking about investing or maybe trying some new strategies, THIS is the podcast for you so TUNE IN!   Contact: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lenaguirguis    This episode proudly sponsored by Rent Panda.    Rent Panda helps landlords go from listing to lease without wasted time or headaches along the way. Rent Panda provides the do it yourself landlord an online platform where you can list your property absolutely free. If

Mistakes Made in a HOT Market w/ Dave Butler #249   Dave Butler who is an entrepreneur, mortgage agent and good friend joins me in studio to discuss everything mortgage - what’s happening in the market; what are some of the new programs to help homebuyers and investors; 1st & 2nd mortgages and promissory notes in the news; how to protect yourself; understanding loan to value; the dangers of being over-leveraged; are interest rate cuts coming this year; and what is Dave 100, plus MUCH MORE! If you have questions about mortgages, qualifying, down payments, TUNE IN!   Contact: DaveButler.ca    This episode proudly sponsored by McMurter & Associates.    They are a real estate and estate law firm who can be your partner for every major legal event in your life. If you're planning an estate, selling or buying real estate, they can help with over 30 years of experience. Their objective is to prevent you from worrying about the legal aspect of your transactions. From the first meeting, McMurter will provide y

#248: Power Of Sale; Closing Disputes & Using VTBs - Allison McMurter   Allison McMurter, part of the trusted legal team of McMurter & Associates joins me and Quinton Cordick in studio to get the down low on Foreclosures & power of sale how they are different; Are appraisals coming in at what’s needed these days; What else is going on in the market; Different disputes on closing or after; Permit searches before closing; Financing and Vendor Take Backs (VTBs) and MUCH MORE! If you have legal questions or questions about mortgages and qualifying, TUNE IN!   Contact: McMurter & Associates   This episode proudly sponsored by Mayfair Law Group.   Are you a landlord or tenant in need of legal assistance? Mayfair Law Group has got you covered! Our experienced team specializes in Landlord and Tenant Board services, providing expert guidance and representation for all your Landlord or Tenant legal needs. Contact us today at 416-546-1581 and let us help you navigate the complexities of landlord and tena

#247: Denise & Nicolee - Strategies for Self-Employed Canadians: Making the Most of Your Mortgage   Denise Laframboise & Nicolee Evans are experienced mortgage agents from LaframboiseMortgage.ca, and join me in studio to talk mortgages, especially as a self employed person and why they have difficulty getting qualified; rates; why rates are not always what to focus on; starter homes; house hacking; creative financing and MUCH MORE! IIf you have questions about mortgages and qualifying, TUNE IN!   Contact: http://LaframboiseMortgage.ca    This episode proudly sponsored by Deep Pockets - https://deep-pockets.ca    If you're looking to borrow or invest funds, Deep Pockets should be at the top of your list.  It is a preferred choice for secure lending, and as a borrower you have the option of flexible terms and repayment plans, as Deep Pockets has flexible credit criteria and income approvals.   As an investor, YOU GET TO BE THE BANK, using your cash, your RRSPs, LIRAs or even TFSAs. Earn maximum returns

#246: Jeff Ortiz - From Colombia to Building a Multi-Family Legacy   Jeff Ortiz from Ortiz Equity Group joins me in studio to talk about building and leaving a multi-family legacy! Jeff and his brother John started off with wholesaling, but now typically invests in multi family homes in South and North Carolina, and also Georgia. He walks us through the process of finding B and C class homes, homes that have some room for improvement. They are usually priced right and in areas that have great services and businesses, and just need some TLC to add some value and attract great tenants. We talked about coaching and mentorship and how his business took off with coaching; the economy; his wholesaling experience; his multifamily deals; mindset, and MUCH MORE! If you are curious about multifamily and if you haven’t tried it, TUNE IN!     https://linktr.ee/Ortizequity    This episode proudly sponsored by Better Mortgages Select   Are you looking to create generational wealth and get one step closer to financial freed

#245: Michael Lombardi - House Hacking for Real Estate Wealth: A Path To Success   Michael Lombardi was a house hacker before he’d ever heard the term! He realized that by buying a property with rental income, it would cost him less to carry the property than if he’d bought a cheaper property and was the only resident. His journey began in 2016 in Toronto, purchasing a house and adding 3 units to it. He currently owns 7 properties, and he and I discuss how house hacking works, what strategies to use, what to look for in a property, his mindset and daily activities to stay focused, the current state of the market and multiple offers, and whether interest rates will GO UP, yes go UP, and MUCH MORE! If you are stuck or looking for a new strategy and if you haven’t tried house hacking, TUNE IN!   Instagram: @certaincapital   This episode proudly sponsored by Rent Panda.    Rent Panda helps landlords go from listing to lease without wasted time or headaches along the way. Rent Panda provides the do it yourself lan

#244: Joel Friedland - Raising Money, Going Debt-Free & How to Survive A Mental Crash I hopped on Zoom with investor Joel Friedland, with a 42 year track record of over 2000 industrial leases and over $2 Billion in brokerage volume! He also does syndicated deals with 0 debt which is unheard of approach. We dive in to how he does that, WHY he does that, and how he raises capital for these deals; the 2008 crash and how it lead to a deep depression, and how he was able to get out of that; the Four Agreements; the importance of mental health, and MUCH MORE! If you are stuck or looking for a new strategy, TUNE IN!   Contact: Instagram: @investingwithjoel   This episode proudly sponsored by 1Bitcoin.ca    Do you know what blockchain is? How about the difference between Bitcoin and crypto? After 15 years of explosive growth across the globe, it’s important not to get left behind. We are currently in the mid 90's of the internet when it comes to adoption. Want to learn more? make sure to reach out to a 1Bitcoin.c

#243: Jacob Asparian - Could Bitcoin Replace Traditional Currencies in the Future?   I sit down with Jacob Asparian, real estate investor, broker and also founder and CEO of 1Bitcoin.ca, a platform created to help Canadians access Bitcoin in a safe and convenient manner. He joins Christopher Hummell and myself to discuss what is known about Bitcoin and what is myth, how it differs from cryptocurrency; is Bitcoin an currency or an asset class; do you own it and how is it stored; how volatile is it; are there environment concerns exist; the difference between centralization and de-centralization; how are banks fit in to Bitcoin; and MUCH MORE! If you are interested in Bitcoin or have no knowledge of this technology that will likely never disappear, TUNE IN!   Contact: http://1Bitcoin.ca    This episode proudly sponsored by Mayfair Law Group.   Are you a landlord or tenant in need of legal assistance? Mayfair Law Group has got you covered! Our experienced team specializes in Landlord and Tenant Board services, p

#242: Kory MacKinnon - Is Your Vision Stronger Than The Economy?   Kory MacKinnon joins me in studio to discuss his predictions for the coming year; Is now a good time to purchase a property; How to start your day; How to handle a bad day; what’s harder - Becoming or staying successful; Repositioning his business in this fast changing market; and MUCH MORE! If you are still on the fence in regards to real estate investing, Kory shares many ideas. TUNE IN!   Contact: https://korymackinnon.com    Are you looking to create generational wealth and get one step closer to financial freedom? If the answer is YES, then Better Mortgage Select is the brokerage for you.  Better Mortgage Select has helped more real estate investors achieve financial freedom than any other mortgage brokerage in Canada.  They are expert financial planning consultants that allow investors to grow their portfolio and have a unique way of helping clients navigate through the different banks and lending options available. Contact them today fo

#241: Luc Boiron - The Wholesale Blueprint: Strategies For Success   Luc Boiron joins Gary to talk about his journey and how he landed on Wholesaling. He began his investing career at 18 with duplex conversions, then migrated to flipping and finally settled on wholesaling. He’s transacted over $500 million and he’s flipped over 750 properties! They discuss minor variances and why not to be afraid of them; wholesaling and how it works; why would someone use a wholesaler; what are the most important clauses; how do you get the seller under contract, and SO much more! If you are looking for a new strategy, perhaps wholesaling is it. TUNE IN!   Contact: https://www.instagram.com/lucselfwealth/    This episode proudly sponsored by 1Bitcoin.ca    Do you know what blockchain is? How about the difference between Bitcoin and crypto? After 15 years of explosive growth across the globe, it’s important not to get left behind. We are currently in the mid 90's of the internet when it comes to adoption. Want to learn more?

#240: Gavin McHale - Unlocking Your True Potential for 2024   Gavin McHale is a former elite goaltender who was perhaps destined for the NHL. But he self sabotaged his potential career, then blamed everything else for his failure. He realized his mind wasn’t up to the task with his limiting beliefs, and made MANY mistakes until he found the power of coaching, mentoring and MINDSET! As he says now, he would make fun back then of the person he’s become now, but he’s in a completely different place, with an incredible work/life balance and work satisfaction as a success coach. If you are not living up to your true potential, TUNE IN!   Gavin mentions an app called Opal that allows you to act as a gatekeeper to set which hours you’d like access to any app or website. After those hours are up, you are ‘locked’ out of the apps and websites you choose, so you aren’t tied to your phone during family time or critical office time.   Opal - Find Your Focus   This episode proudly sponsored by McMurter & Associates. 

#239: Simona Zaslavsky - Strategies For Handling Landlord & Tenant Board Issues   Simona Zaslavsky from Mayfair Law Group has 15 years as a paralegal, and has been helping landlords and tenants navigate the tricky legal system to ensure their rights are protected. Quinton Cordick joins me for a deep dive into all aspects of the LTB, where we discuss the good, bad and ugly of being a landlord; what are a landlord’s rights; how do you protect yourself; what forms do you need to know about and when to issue them; how much notice do you need to give tenants for the various forms; how long are evictions taking now; how much can rent increase; why you need to treat investing like a business, and MORE! If you are concerned about your rights as a landlord, TUNE IN!   Contact:  Mayfair Law Group   This episode proudly sponsored by Mayfair Law Group.   Are you a landlord or tenant in need of legal assistance? Mayfair Law Group has got you covered! Our experienced team specializes in Landlord and Tenant Board servic

#238: Mayu Thava - How To Thrive In The Current Real Estate Market   Investor and mortgage agent Mayu Thava joins Christopher Hummell and myself to discuss practical strategies and real world solutions to surviving the current market. Extending amortizations, bringing on money partners, selling properties, debt consolidations, vendor take backs (VTBs), private money, these and more are discussed to help you plan to survive and thrive. Mayu has been investing since he lived with his parents, but got serious in 2019, now with a portfolio of over 50 units. He’s been helping his clients decide what to do with their portfolios now that the market has cooled off and interest rates skyrocketed.  and MORE! If you want to live a truly authentic, take-no-prisoners life, TUNE IN!   Contact:  https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/   This episode proudly sponsored by Deep Pockets - https://deep-pockets.ca    If you're looking to borrow or invest funds, Deep Pockets should be at the top of your list.  It is a preferred choi