Creating and Executing an Intentional Real Estate Investing Retirement Plan with Jeff Walters

May 4, 2021April 14, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Welcome to another episode of the RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

In this edition of the show, we’re not sitting down with someone who has been in the real estate investing game for years, has amassed a massive portfolio, or for that matter has any desire to build one.

No, we’re grateful to be joined by Jeff Walters, a man based in Calgary AB who made the decision to start investing in real estate in his 50s with an intentional decision to use real estate to improve his family’s financial retirement plan.

Whether you’re in your 50s like Jeff, or in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, it’s never too early to start having these types of conversations and preparing for your financial future.

In our conversation together, we discuss:

Why Jeff considers his wife and himself “experienced rookies” in real estate investing Flipping properties for income in the ’90s, but not investing in real estate How following the “typical” investing advice led Jeff to a startling financial realization What it was like to be humbled by the results of an investing strategy that wasn’t going to meet retirement expectations Managing the risk of altering your retirement plan in your 50s Why Jeff’s not looking to build a big real estate investing portfolio Breaking down the deals Jeff’s doing to achieve his real estate investing retirement plan How Jeff is going about making his plan happen! What the real estate investments will do to improve his retirement plan Regrets around not being more informed about real estate investing when he was in his 20s Jeff’s advice for people in their 50s looking at retirement: talk to a Certified Financial Planner Understanding good debt vs. bad debt when it comes to taking a mortgage / HELOC out on your home The importance of having conversations with your spouse / partner around money and financial planningOne of the big reasons why we wanted to have Jeff on the show was because of the perspective he brings to real estate investing. The perspective of “using real estate investing to provide what you need to live the lifestyle you want” is a message we at RevNYou believe is critical. Any real estate investor should ingrain in their decision making process for why they’re buying investment real estate this perspective and use it as a guide on their real estate investing journey.

Thank you again to Jeff for coming on the show. If you’d like to connect further with Jeff you can do so here:

info@dsmyyc.com

http://dsmyyc.com/

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Dave Dubeau on Raising Capital and Attracting the Right Partners for YOU

June 24, 2021April 7, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Welcome to the RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

On this episode of the show, capital raising expert Dave Dubeau walks us through his step-by-step process for raising capital and attracting the right kind of partners to your real estate investing business.

Host Doug Meyers and Dave cover a number of items along the way including:

Getting to know Dave – life experiences, language training businesses, and Costa Rica Transitioning back to Canada and the early days of Dave’s real estate investing career – doing 18 deals in 18 months Why Dave succeeded at real estate investing despite starting at zero Why most people fail at real estate investing The difference between “transacting” in real estate for income and “investing” in real estate for wealth Where to start when it comes to raising capital – WHO you should be reaching out to Dave’s step-by-step marketing strategy for reaching, engaging, and educating the right people What it means to “show and tell instead of sell” Developing your investor presentation Why consistency in your marketing is key How to be seen as an expert in the eyes of your perspective investors Why you need to be wary of posting your deals on social mediaThank you Dave for sharing your valuable knowledge on how to raise capital and attract the right partners to your real estate investing business!

For a great value add, Dave is currently providing his Money Partner Formula eBook for free download available at:

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Just plug in your name and your e-mail address and you’ll receive access to start learning more about how Dave’s system works.

You can also connect with Dave and learn more about him online at:

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Lessons Learned, $18,000 Deals, and Small Town Investing with Ryan Lake

April 8, 2021March 31, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Welcome to another episode of the RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

In this edition of the show we sit down with Ryan Lake, a friend and fellow investor in the Real Estate realm currently living in Edmonton, AB.

Ryan Lake has been involved in real estate since he was 20 years old. Now 32, his portfolio has grown to 7 properties with 10 doors in the markets of Edmonton, Regina, and a little-known town of Esterhazy, SK where his favourite deals are being made and show no sign of slowing down.

He has experience with Buy-and-Holds, BRRR’s, Hard Money Loans, Utilizing registered funds from investors, Direct lending his own money, Investing in LP’s and MICs with others, and creative Joint Ventures.

Ryan works full-time as an Advanced Care Paramedic serving Northern Alberta communities. When he has downtime he loves to travel with his girlfriend Sara-Lynn and make friends from across the world with plans to see every country. he also enjoys the odd patio pint with friends, reading books, cooking, green breakfast smoothies, snowboarding, passionate about health and fitness, and yearns to learn Spanish.

In our conversation together, Ryan and host Doug Meyers discuss:

Ryan’s origin story for both where he comes from and real estate Finding his way through jobs and early investments, some of which became costly learning lessons Becoming educated in real estate investing Overcoming the imposter syndrome as it relates to creative real estate investing “The Deal” that brought together years of education and previous experiences Shifting his perspective as an investor to “problem solver” The pros and challenges of investing in small towns including $18,000 deals, cash-flow, lender issues, and knowing the market

Thank you to Ryan for a great conversation and for sharing his experience and knowledge with the show.

If you’d like to connect with Ryan further you can find him here:

http://www.ryanlakerealestate.ca/

ryan@ryanlakerealestate.ca

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Real Estate Investing Fundamentals: Your Real Estate Investing Team

April 8, 2021February 10, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Any activity in life has fundamentals that must be understood and applied, and in real estate investing having a real estate investing team is one of the fundamentals!

In this episode, RevNYou with Real Estate Partner Doug Meyers breaks down the key members of your real estate investing team. From getting a property into your portfolio, to property operations, to running the business, Doug shares the team members that you’ll want to have by your side if you’re an investor growing a rental property portfolio.

The real estate investing team members discussed, and why they’re important, include:

Investor focused mortgage broker Investor focused real estate agent / realtor Investor focused insurance broker Lawyer / legal team Property manager Maintenance / trades people Bookkeeper Investor focused accountant Investor allies.

Was this episode helpful for you?

Got questions about building your real estate investing team?

Looking to get started investing in real estate?

Get in touch with us directly by e-mail to info@revnyou.com to see how we can help you achieve your real estate investing goals.

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Getting in the Game Early with Fellow Millennial Investor Russell Mortlock

April 8, 2021January 27, 2021 by Doug Meyers

What happens when you give a couple of young gun real estate investors a couple of microphones and an hour to chat?

You get THIS EPISODE of the RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

Host Doug Meyers sits down with a fellow millennial investor, Russell Mortlock, of Mortlock Group Investments.

It’s always fun to share the podcast space with other young and hungry, easy to chat to people in the real estate investing space, and Russell is exactly that.

The 26 year old Medicine Hat native was working as a pipe fitter after finishing up a Junior Hockey League career, making a quality income but not falling into the trap of the work hard, play hard lifestyle that many of those around him were partaking in. Instead, he versed himself in financial matters, namely real estate investing, and started saving his way toward his first rental property.

Fast forward 3 short years and Russell has established a solid portfolio for his age and, perhaps more importantly, given himself the opportunity to pursue his passions in real estate by moving to Kelowna, BC to begin a new career as a Realtor and real estate investor.

Our conversation centres predominantly around what it’s like to get in the real estate investing game early and what it’s like to be an investor in your 20s, so if you’re someone in the same boat (or perhaps the parent of a 20-something young adult who’s trying to work things out) this is going to be a great episode to listen to.

Topics include:

Russell’s real estate investing origin story A look at Russell’s portfolio including strategies used and why he chose them. Why you should start investing in real estate as soon as possible. The advantages of being a young investor. The struggles / challenges of being a young investor. What young investors should do to get started if real estate investing is something they want to pursue.

Thank you Russell for coming on the show. Great conversation and we appreciate you sharing your time and energy with our listeners, which is sure to inspire others on a similar path.

Want to connect with Russell? You can find him on social media and online in the following places:

Website: https://www.mortlockgroup.ca/

IG @russellmortlock.realestate

FB: @MortlockGroup https://www.facebook.com/MortlockGroup

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Rent-to-Own Experts Kyle Barth & Dave Shymko of KD Properties on how to invest with RTOs

January 25, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Regina’s Rent-to-Own Experts Kyle Barth and Dave Shymko of KD Properties get us back on the interview train for 2021 with this great conversation focused on the ins and outs of the rent-to-own investing strategy.

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Kyle and Dave found a passion for real estate when they took on their first house renovation project together. They enjoyed working with real estate so much that KD Properties was born.

In our conversation we cover the groundwork and foundations of how they do business in their target market of Regina, SK, and how if you’re interested in the rent-to-own strategy what you need to know in order to execute it effectively.

Educational talking points include:

What IS a rent-to-own? Understanding the 3 groups that are being served in an RTO deal: Buyers, Sellers and Investors Why, and who, is an RTO right for? What are the benefits to each group involved Why KD Properties chose to focus on RTOs over other strategies of real estate investing The risks involved in rent-to-own deals What’s in-store for 2021 for Kyle and Dave!

Thank you to both Kyle and Dave for taking the time to come on the show and share their knowledge with us!

For more on KD Properties and to connect with them online visit:

https://www.kdproperties.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/kd.prop.regina

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Essential Reading for any Real Estate Investor’s Book List

January 25, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Continuing the start of a New Year with another informational, educational episode aimed at provided you with relevant resources that we believe are great reads to consider adding to your 2021 reading list.

Host and RevNYou Partner Doug Meyers presents this ‘lone wolf’ episode as he shares 5 recommended reads for you.

From personal finance foundations and developing an investor mindset , to tactical real estate investing, to the systematization of an operating real estate investing business, Doug’s 5 book recommendations for your 2021 reading list provides personal insights, stories, and reference points for WHY these books should be worth your consideration, as well as what you can expect to learn through reading them.

Doug’s 5 Book Recommendations, listed in an order that’s explained during the show, are as follows:

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! – Robert Kiyosaki More Than Cashflow: Understanding The Real Risks and Rewards of Profitable Real Estate Investing – Julie Broad Real Estate Investing in Canada – Don R. Campbell Real Estate Joint Ventures: The Canadian Investor’s Guide to Raising Money and Getting Deals Done – Russell Westcott & Don R. Campbell Get A Grip: How To Get Everything You Want From Your Entrepreneurial Business – Gino Wickman and Mike Paton

Are there any recommended reads that you have for real estate investors in 2021?

We’d love to hear them! Let us know via e-mail, to info@revnyou.com so we can share with the entire RevNYou community.

Thank you for listening and we look forward to welcoming you to the RevNYou with Real Estate community!

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People, Properties, and Platinum Records with Musician & Real Estate Investor Nick Skalkos

January 25, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Welcome to the final episode of 2020 of the RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

In this edition, RevNYou Partner and host Doug Meyers is sitting down with Musician, Animal Activist, Real Estate Investor, and Keyspire team member Nick Skalkos.

nick.skalkos@gmail.com

@nickskalkos

www.nickskalkos.com

This is a truly unique conversation with an incredibly humble guest. Nick’s real estate investing journey started in 2016 when he joined Canadian real estate educational company Keyspire. It was there that he learned how to invest in real estate and create powerful partnerships and ventures.

Prior to getting into real estate, Nick was a mainstay in the Canadian music scene playing with bands including The Miniatures, Spirits, and The Mounties. He has also recorded on City and Colour’s chart topping album “Little Hell” which garnered platinum record status.

Nick is still very much involved in the music game where he now focuses on songwriting and producing with and for other artists. He is currently working on numerous projects spanning across all genres, including working with Scott McGillivray on his self-titled short album and the theme song to Scott’s new HGTV show “Scott’s Vacation House Rules”.

In four short years Nick has amassed 20 doors in Ontario and New Brunswick using strategies like Buy and Hold, Multi-units, house jacking, BRRRR, J.V. and using private lending, but it’s not as though he seeks to position his portfolio as a selling feature for becoming an investor – in fact, this conversation takes place around a time when, as Nick says he is feeling “a bit deflated” around real estate, the reason which is shared throughout the show.

In this wide-ranging, transparent conversation, Nick and Doug touch on:

Nick’s childhood and origin of becoming a musician How Nick “fell victim” to the HGTV Income Property phenomenon, which led him to real estate investing with his wife Working with Scott McGillivray and Keyspire, and the power of being surrounded by a network of real estate investors An open look at Nick’s real estate investing portfolio and strategies The honest truth around “feeling deflated” with real estate investing, and how to roll with that and keep going Doug shares the story of how Nick was the tipping point for a major change in his life What it means to Nick to “invest where returns are best” Investing outside of your place of residence – BUILD A GREAT TEAM!

A big thank you to Nick for sharing his experiences and stories with us.

We’ll be looking out for his podcast coming in 2021: What You Should Know About Real Estate Investing with Nick Skalkos, Trevor Gaal, and Ben Friegang

Do you have questions you’d like to ask the RevNYou with Real Estate team? Send your questions in to info@revnyou.com and we’ll be sure to answer them on a future show.

Thank you for listening and we look forward to welcoming you to the RevNYou with Real Estate community!

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You Can’t Save Your Way To Wealth with Zeb & Colleen Tsikira – The Tsikira’s!

January 25, 2021 by Doug Meyers

This week, host Doug Meyers is sitting down with none other than Zeb & Colleen Tsikira, the investor-duo also known as The Tsikira’s!

Youtube: The Tsikiras

Website: https://www.thetsikiras.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetsikiras/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTsikiras/

The Tsikira’s are well-established real estate investors and business owners who got their start in entrepreneurship and developing an investor mindset in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Their journey in the past year has taken them from the cold of the Northern tundra, to the heat of Arizona, and over to Dayton and Cleveland, Ohio, where they have continued to expand their real estate investment portfolio.

With COVID-19 having an impact on original travel plans, the couple has returned to their roots in Canada and are now pursuing multi-family investments in and around Edmonton, Alberta.

In addition to the whirlwind of a year of travel, The Tsikira’s have recently released their brand new book “You Can’t Save Your Way to Wealth – How you can build generational wealth through real estate, take care of your immediate family and fund your retirement, even if you’re an immigrant, have no saving and have bad credit” – copies of which can be purchased on Amazon here:

https://bit.ly/thetsikiras

In our conversation we cover many valuable topics including:

Understanding the cashflow quadrant components of E, SE, B, and I How being employed vs. self-employed impacts your ability to qualify for mortgages How the Tsikira’s transitioned from the E / SE quadrants over to the B / I quadrants, and advice on how you can do it too Moving from YK to AZ to pursue continued growth of their portfolio Tales and tribulations of travels in a wild 2020 Reasons for beginning to expand into multi-family investing How letting go has allowed them to manage their business activities much more effectively Discussion around how Zeb & Colleen structure their week to manage everything they have on the go Advice on how to build a real estate investing business Conversation on their new book, You Can’t Save Your Way to Wealth – why now, what’s in it, and the making of it What’s next in 2021

As a cool note as well, host Doug Meyers will be narrating The Tsikira’s audiobook version of their new book! The audiobook should be completed and released either before the end of the year or in early 2021, so be sure to keep an eye out for that.

Thank you to Zeb & Colleen for coming on the show and for sharing their knowledge and experience with our listening audience – we appreciate you both!

Thank you for listening and we look forward to welcoming you to the RevNYou with Real Estate community!

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Growing a Multi-Family Real Estate Investing Business with BV&Co. Founder Ray Vozza

January 25, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Welcome to another edition of The RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

In this episode, host Doug Meyers sits down with Multi-Family investor and Founder of BV&Co., Ray Vozza.

BV&Co. Inc. was founded in 2018 after Ray and wife Jo had their second child. In the words of the founders: ” We built it in order to create a life that would combine two of our goals: help people move towards financial security through real estate and also create a lifestyle for ourselves where we can be more present in our children’s lives. We are real estate investors who build relationships, opportunities and investments for busy people who want to reap the rewards of real estate but don’t have the time. We have a team of experts who focus specifically on real estate investments, including lawyers, accountants and agents.”

No doubt Ray and the team at BV&Co. have hit the ground running since joining a real estate investing network in 2018. They’ve grown their portfolio from 0 to 55 units since getting started and have focused on multi-family properties in the markets of Barrie, Orillia, and Kingston to get there.

After opening up the conversation discussing the origin story of Ray’s real estate investing pursuits, our conversation turns granular on the details of multi-family investing. For anyone who is interested in this asset class, this will be a great episode to take notes on as Ray shares his insights on:

Seeking out mentors in the space Asking for help and taking action with other active investors already executing multi-family investments Deal structuring for multi-family Understanding acquisition costs for apartments and how this differs from residential real estate investments The conditional periods and due diligence required on multi-family investments Differences between residential and multi-family real estate

Thank you to Ray for carving out some time to come on the show!

To find out more about Ray and BV&CO., connect with them in the following places:

Website: www.bvco.ca

E-mail: Info@bvco.ca

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bvco

Do you have questions you’d like to ask the RevNYou with Real Estate team? Send your questions in to info@revnyou.com and we’ll be sure to answer them on a future show.

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Should you put more than 20% down? Do you need a business to start investing? Online inquiries discussed with the RevNYou with Real Estate Partners

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 by Doug Meyers

Questions from the Net – Should you put more than 20% down? Do you need a business to start investing? Should you burn the boats? Online inquiries discussed with the RevNYou with Real Estate Partners.

RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast is back in session with a special discussion-based episode with RevNYou Partners and Real Estate Investors Gary Spencer-Smith and Doug Meyers.

We’ve pulled a few common questions from some of the Facebook groups we’re a part of to share some thorough answers on how we would approach each of these situations.

The questions we use as jumping off points for some deeper discussion include:

Would you put more than 20% down to get a positive cash-flow or find another house for cheaper? Do you need to set up a business in order to start investing in real estate? Should I burn the boats?

Do you have questions you’d like to ask the RevNYou with Real Estate team? Send your questions in to info@revnyou.com and we’ll be sure to answer them on a future show.

Thank you for listening and we look forward to welcoming you to the RevNYou with Real Estate community!

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Practicing The Property Manager Mindset with Gary Spencer-Smith

January 25, 2021November 11, 2020 by Doug Meyers

Practicing The Property Manager Mindset with Gary Spencer-Smith

In this episode, RevNYou with Real Estate Partner and property management expert, Gary Spencer-Smith, shares the tactical tips and techniques that he’s used to manage his portfolio of real estate, as well as the rental properties of many others through the development of his own property management business.

With 6+ years running his property management business, which he’s recently sold, and many more years of being an active real estate investor, Gary has released his new book:

The Property Manager Mindset – Reduce Stress, Save Time, Earn More Money to share his toolkit for succeeding in the property management game.

Tactical talking points include:

Property management is really about people management – properties are straight-forward, people are not Viewing your tenants as clients, and yourself as a rental housing provider (not a landlord) Shifting your mindset from what you tenants do to you vs what you do for your clients Seeing your property management as a business…because it is! Simple shifts to put minor property management headaches in perspective How to avoid nightmare tenants and situations by screening effectively What to do when a tenancy trends in the wrong direction Seeing your property management experiences as opportunities for education and growth Stories and personal experiences from Gary to illustrate the property manager mindset in action

Whether you plan to manage your own properties, end up doing it out of necessity, or are making the jump from DIY property manager to hiring out a 3rd party, this is going to be an incredibly valuable conversation to learn from.

And if you’re interested in buying Gary’s book, The Property Manager Mindset, you can do so on Amazon here:

CANADA: https://www.amazon.ca/Property-Manager-Mindset-Reduce-Stress/dp/1777162106

USA: https://www.amazon.com/Property-Manager-Mindset-Reduce-Stress-ebook/dp/B088D4BP9Z

Thank you for listening to the show and we look forward to welcoming you to our RevNYou with Real Estate Community!

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A Practical Raising Capital Conversation with the RevNYou with Real Estate Partners

January 25, 2021November 4, 2020 by Doug Meyers

A Practical Raising Capital Conversation with the RevNYou with Real Estate Partners

At one point or another, all real estate investors are going to have to raise capital for their deals. It’s not a question of if, but when!

Knowing this, what can we do as real estate investors to become exceptional, ethical raisers of capital within our own networks?

Join RevNYou with Real Estate Education Partners, long-time joint venture expert Gary Spencer-Smith and host Doug Meyers, as we discuss the ever-important subject of Raising Capital on this edition of the show.

Conversation points include:

Why raising capital is about relationships Building trust and integrity People need to know that you’re looking for capital! Sources of capital – both traditional and creative Educated real estate investors can always find the money Takeaway exercises to help you identify where capital potential exists in your network

If you’ve got any questions about this episode, please e-mail us at info@revnyou.com.

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Life, Real Estate, and Creative Financing Strategies with The Real Estate Investor Dad: Wayne Hillier

January 25, 2021October 14, 2020 by Doug Meyers

Welcome back to another edition of The RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

We know, it’s been awhile, and the silence around the mic has been defeaning….but we’re back with a great new show with The Real Estate Investor Dad: Wayne Hillier.

Investing since 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta with his wife Gabrielle and 5 year old daughter, Wayne is the owner of Prairie Home Investments which specializes in investment properties in Edmonton. A creative financing expert, Wayne has used his abilities to help investors and partners get into deals that make sense for everyone.

His newest venture, Murabaha Homes, combines his expertise in creative financing strategies to offer members of the Islamic community financing opportunities that are Sharia compliant.

Wayne is also the Host of the Real Estate Investor Dad Podcast, a show which RevNYou host Doug Meyers recently appeared on!

In this free-flowing conversation, Doug and Wayne discuss:

Wayne’s elevator pitch (and why he’s not a fan) The origin story of why I got into investing Investing in yourself Taking seller financing strategies and building Murabaha Homes, which offer Sharia-compliant zero interest Islamic financing Intentional real estate portfolio building: lifestyle comes first What it means to be a real estate investor dad Initial takes on Wayne’s new life as a full-on entrepreneur in real estateThank you Wayne for coming on the RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

If you want to get in touch with Wayne you can do so via e-mail to prairiehomeinvestments@gmail.com.

If you’re interested in learning more about Murabaha Homes and how to get involved, visit murabahahomes.com.

Wayne’s REI Cabin Retreat and Mentorship Program is November 20-22nd in Alberta Beach, so if you’re interested in that you can send him an e-mail as well.

Connect with Wayne:

Online at Prairiehomeinvestments.com Online at Murabahahomes.com On the social medias @real.estate.investor.dadThank you for listening and we look forward to welcoming you to the RevNYou with Real Estate community!

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Happy Canada Day! Come Together, Canada

January 25, 2021June 30, 2020 by Doug Meyers

A Message For Investing in this Great Country

Happy Canada Day from all of us here at RevNYou With Real Estate!

We hope you celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday with those who matter most to you, and that you take some time to appreciate what Canada means to you.

In this shortened edition, RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast Host Doug Meyers shares a message about coming together, as Canadians, amidst all the uncertainty and the many divisive messages that are being championed within our country (and around the world for that matter) right now.

One thing is for sure – we are all proud to be Canadian here at RevNYou with Real Estate. We are invested in Canada for today, tomorrow, and beyond.

The question is…are you invested in Canada, too?

Happy Canada Day our friends in Real Estate!

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Managing Focus Over Managing Time with Kunal Mohindra

January 25, 2021June 16, 2020 by Doug Meyers

BRRR Strategy Expert, Father, and Full-time Pharmacist

Born and raised in India, Kunal Mohindra is a Pharmacist, who moved to Canada in 2009 as a student and went to Halifax to complete his Masters in Health Informatics. He is currently working on a project to implement a provincial computer system, which will have a massive impact on Healthcare delivery in Alberta.

In addition to his full-time pharmacist role, Kunal is the founder and CEO of Divergent Homes. He has transacted over $7 million in real estate, starting as a fix and flip investor in 2016, and now focusing on helping friends and family unlock the power of real estate by investing in legally suited properties in Edmonton.

Kunal loves to give back and inspire others to invest in Real Estate. He is the host of the Edmonton Real Estate Mastermind, which offers a safe place for investors to bring questions and challenges. You can also find him hosting family friendly Open Houses at his projects to facilitate networking within the real estate community.

In our conversation, Kunal and I discuss a number of topics that I’m sure many of our listeners will relate to:

The inspiration, or in Kunal’s case, the desperation that got him started in real estate The journey of becoming a “seminar junkie” Growing and getting over the “employee mindset”…this was a big roadblock for Kunal Adopting an open mindset toward partnerships and sharing Tips on how to network as an introvert Moving from education mode to action mode Approaching COVID as a time to grow your network Managing focus over managing time Mitigating risks in real estate and lifestyle Choosing your partners is like a marriage – think long-term Reasons to start investing in real estate Kunal’s First 3 Steps to get started in real estate investing

We also dig into the real estate investing strategies that Kunal has specialized in, covering in depth the BRRR strategy, and why he made the transition from house flipper to the BRRR strategy expert to build wealth through real estate.

A passionate husband and a super dad to 2 lovely daughters, Kiara and Inaya, Kunal is committed to creating a life by design and aspires to be an enthusiastic life coach to his kids.

Please enjoy this conversation with award winning real estate investor, Kunal Mohindra.

Connect with Kunal on Facebook:

Kunal Mohindra

Thank you for listening to The RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast – we look forward to welcoming you to the RevnYou with Real Estate community!

The REInvestors Randy Molland & Steve Arneson

June 9, 2020 by Doug Meyers

Raising Money During A Pandemic & Going Big to Give Big

Vancouver Island based Randy Molland and Steve Arneson make up The REInvestors, a real estate investing duo committed to working with investors that are looking to grow their portfolio, have a passive investing approach, and achieve greater returns on their investments.

They also host a monthly community meetup to help educate those looking to learn about real estate as an investment. At these meetups the most experienced professionals in each real estate investing field present their expertise and teach the best ways to successfully create a wealthy lifestyle by investing in cash-flowing real estate.

In this episode, the young, energetic and passionate Randy & Steve provide some incredible insights into:

Investing in your real estate investing education, specifically not being afraid to invest the money into close mentorships Gaining a financial education through real estate Leveraging the experience of mentors & coaches to raise money from joint venture partners Betting on yourself: determine the worst case scenario and if you can handle it, it’s time to go out and do what you want Maturing over time in real estate investing – trusting the process and enjoying the challenge Raising capital in the middle of a pandemic Structuring unique joint-ventures for educational purposes, not just for financial reasons The details of their investment portfolio The start of The REInvestors and what their mission is moving forward Moving on up! Transitioning from single family homes to multi-family to land development investments

The process of self-development has become a major part of Randy and Steve’s lives. They pride themselves on getting high returns but also on helping you get in the right mindset to go along with it.

At the beginning of their career they were told by a mentor, “If you want to make a million dollars, help a million people first”. This led to their “Go Big To Give Big” movement.

Go Big To Give Big is a mission to inspire one million people to go bigger in life and unlock their full potential so that they can create abundance in as many ways as possible to allow them to give back on a larger scale!

The REInvestors are leading this action by hosting a variety of events where proceeds are given to charities, plus they donate their time helping others achieve financial freedom!

If you are interested in creating a for-purpose business, these guys have a community around them to help you network, grow your idea, and increase market share so you too can start Going Big To Give Big!

Thanks to The REInvestors for coming on The RevNYou with Real Estate Podcast!

You can connect with Randy & Steve, the REInvestors at:

info@thereinvestors.ca

www.thereinvestors.ca

FB: The REInvestors Community

Thanks for listening and we look forward to welcoming you to the RevNYou community!

Team Member and Young Gun Investor Karysa Brossoit

May 26, 2020May 20, 2020 by Doug Meyers

In this episode, RevNYou team member and host Doug Meyers interviews a fellow RevNYou Team Member and young-gun real estate investor: Karysa Brossoit.

At the youthful age of 25, Karysa has worked her way into an ownership position in a multi-million dollar portfolio based on Vancouver Island in Port Alberni, with a couple more properties outside of Edmonton as well.

From sports, to painting, to being outdoors, Karysa enjoys everything life has to offer. She credits the power of real estate investing for allowing her to live the lifestyle that she has created and continues to refine. To quote Karysa “The best thing about being a real estate investor is when the weather is beautiful I can head outside, chase the sun and enjoy it, even if it’s a Wednesday!”

Karysa knew right out of high school that she didn’t like the idea of picking a career, working a 9-5 job, with set hours to get paid a set amount of money for the rest of her life. After analyzing the lifestyle associated with a typical career, she realized she didn’t want to work her life away and not have time to do all the things she truly wanted to be doing.

She was observant enough to discover real estate investing through the action of friends and family close to her and decided to dive into it, becoming a skilled renovator, property manager, and investor herself.

It is with that background that we’re excited to interview her for this episode of the podcast, as we discuss:

Karysa’s real estate investing story and how she got started tips for what kinds of renovations are the best return-on-time and money for do-it-yourself renovation investors the importance of continually educating yourself the power of networking pushing through the inevitable ups-and-downs and trying times in real estate insights on developing the mindset of an investor resources for aspiring new real estate investors
Sharing her story in the podcast platform was certainly a step way outside of Karysa’s comfort zone, which itself is a testament to her willingness to push herself to try new things even if they may be a little intimidating. This willingness to push the boundaries of the comfort zone is something we can all take note of and apply in our own lives.

Having created and now experiencing the results and lifestyle she has, we hope you enjoy and learn from this conversation with another successful real estate investor and RevNYou team member: Karysa Brossoit.

Thank you for listening and we look forward to welcoming you to the RevNYou With Real Estate Community!

YXE Real Estate Group Founder Michael Bugg

May 26, 2020May 6, 2020 by Doug Meyers

YXE Real Estate Group Founder Michael Bugg

Using Real Estate to Leave his Full-Time Job & Multi-family Investing

Michael Bugg is a full time Real Estate Investor based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He began buying properties in 2010 while working full time as a Veterinarian. Over the years, as Michael expanded his buy and hold real estate portfolio, he continued to cut down on the amount of time he spent working as a Veterinarian. In July of 2018, he officially hung up his stethoscope to focus full time on real estate investing. One of Michael’s greatest passions is helping others take control of their financial future through real estate investing. He is currently launching several initiatives to help the Veterinary community lead more balanced and purposeful lives. He believes that real estate investing is really just the start of the journey; it’s more about the impact you can have on people’s lives.

In our conversation, Michael and I discuss:

How he got started in real estate investing The early days of building his portfolio while working full-time as veterinarian The day he realized he was DONE working as an employee! How he moved from being a full-time employee to a full-time real estate investor entrepreneur The importance of having a support team in making the jump Hiring and working with a coach, and why it was the right move for him Tactical real estate conversations around multi-family apartment investing What are the similarities, and difference, between multi-family investing and single-family investing Michael’s tips for any real estate investor who wants to grow their knowledge and portfolio Michaels’ risks & rewards that he believes every real estate investor should be aware of

Enjoy this educational, engaging conversation with the genuine founder of YXE Real Estate Group: Michael Bugg.

Connect with Michael in the following ways:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YXERealEstateGroup/

Direct: mike@yxerealestategroup.com

Questions, comments, feedback, or just want to get in touch? Send us an e-mail below.

Thank you for listening and we look forward to welcoming you to the RevNYou With Real Estate Community!

Brad Price Specializing in Joint-Ventures

May 5, 2020March 22, 2019 by Doug Meyers

Brad Price is a Real Estate Investor specializing in Joint Venture Real Estate Acquisitions and Investment Management in the residential sector.

Brad has a number of real estate related businesses which he has either co-founded or founded, including Calgary based Commonwealth Home Ownership, a Canadian real estate investing education company that hosts networking events and provides tools and resources to help real estate investors build profitable portfolios. He is the President & CEO of REIBS Canada, a cloud-based bookkeeping company specifically designed to simplify and automate bookkeeping and accounting processes for real estate investors. Brad also manages BCP Coaching, a One-on-One coaching service for people looking to take that next step towards financial freedom. He highly values positive high-performance habits, a desire to breakdown the status quo, and an unwavering commitment to all of his clients.

In addition to Brad’s real estate related companies, Brad has extensive residential and commercial construction knowledge with over 17 years of experience in the industry. Brad’s most recent projects include two $100 Million commercial construction projects in Calgary and the development of $3.7 Million of residential investment properties in Edmonton. Brad’s next project is a $2.5 Million residential investment development in Calgary, commencing in the spring of 2020.

In our conversation Brad and I discuss:

The inspiration behind his start in real estate investing: “How much do you earn while you’re sleeping?” Educating yourself with the drinking from a fire-hose approach How to decide what real estate investing strategy is right for you Why he loves the joint-venture strategy for building a real estate investment portfolio Understanding what you are an expert in (as an investor) and communicating what your market has to offer Why it’s NOT all about market appreciation (in fact, why you should be hedging against downturns by holding strong cash-flowing assets) The basics of being a successful joint-venture working partner Advanced joint-venture working partner keys Highlighting the operational side of real estate that people often overlook, don’t know about, or just simply struggle with (bookkeeping, reporting, managing, systematizing) Finding joint-venture money partners – how to attract, communicate, and build relationships that lead to successful investments over time What Brad means by “people buy into you before they buy into a deal Telling, not selling, what you do The Joint-Venture Associate Program through Commonwealth Home Ownership Tips for investors looking to get started or take their investments to the next level

I hope you enjoy this comprehensive conversation with Brad Price!

Commonwealth Home Ownership: www.cwho.ca

Connect with Brad:

IG @brad.c.price

brad@cwho.ca

Connect with RevNYou with Real Estate

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Gary Spencer-Smith & The History of RevNYou

May 11, 2020February 20, 2019 by Doug Meyers

Welcome to the first interview episode of The RevNYou With Real Estate Podcast! Thank you for tuning in!

In the show’s inaugural episode, Doug catches up with fellow RevNYou team member and award winning investor Gary Spencer-Smith.

Gary was born in the UK and started investing in his native country during his time in the Royal Navy, He emigrated to Canada after 11 years of service, which saw him travel all over the world before settling on Vancouver Island. Investing on the island for over ten years now, Gary has won awards from Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine and The Real Estate Investment Network for his strategies and success, and been nominated for countless others. Gary enjoys the lifestyle investing in real estate affords him and has a passion for helping others change their financial futures by using real estate as the catalyst. “When I see people finally realize they can totally change their lives, it’s like a light goes on, then they know what is truly possible for their lifestyle and the future of themselves and those around them. That’s why I teach!”

Joint-Venture Investing

After getting to know Gary and his background story, the conversation shifts towards providing listeners with a primer on joint-venture investing before getting into the tips, techniques, strategies, and ways of being that have made Gary such a successful joint-venture working partner in his many years as a real estate investor.

Gary shares his knowledge and experience on:

How to screen your joint-venture partners to work with the right type of people, creating win-win relationships
Identifying opportunities to match with the right joint-venture partners
Communicating with various personalities and different communication styles from your own
Developing, managing, and strengthening relationships with your joint-venture partners for long-lasting success

Investor Resources

As the conversation winds down Gary also shares some great resources for investors looking to get started or for those looking to take their investing journey to the next level!

Resources mentioned in the show:

Julie Broad – More Than Cashflow: Understanding The Real Risks & Rewards of Profitable Real Estate
Robert Kiyosaki – Rich Dad Poor Dad
Don R. Campbell – Secrets of The Canadian Real Estate Cycle
CashFlow Game – https://www.richdad.com/products/cashflow-classic

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