Episodes

Dean Curtis has over 20 years of investing experience in Ontario. He has chosen over the last 7 years to specialize in the growing investment area of short term vacation rentals. Guest: Dean Curtis, Real Estate Investor On this special edition of the Where Should I Invest? Podcast, Dean Curtis and Sarah Larbi have an unscripted, sharing of opinions chat over coffee/pop on the current state of affairs for real estate investors that manage short term rentals, cottages and airbnbs. Various topics...

Dave Knight is a full-time Police Officer who outside the workplace has been able to grow a multi-million dollar rental income portfolio. Guest: Dave Knight, Real Estate Investor & Police Officer On this special edition of the Where Should I Invest? Podcast, Dave Knight and Sarah Larbi have an unscripted, sharing of opinions chat over wine on the current state of affairs for real estate investors that are dealing with social isolation during the COVID 19 pandemic. Various topics and opinions a...

Alfonso Cuadra is a dynamic leader that’s passionate about sharing his story and inspiring others to create the life they want and to never give up on their dreams. He truly is in the business of changing lives and has a special gift in his ability to connect with people and move them forward. Guest: Alfonso Cuadra, Real Estate Investor, Speaker & Author On this special edition of the Where Should I Invest? Podcast, Alfonso Cuadra shares his opinions and deciphers myths on where real estate in...

With nearly 30 years of experience in real estate, there is not a strategy that Mathew Frederick has not executed; in fact, it is believed that he may be the only Canadian to have done so. Guest: Mathew Frederick, Real Estate Investor and Mentor On this special edition of the Where Should I Invest? Podcast, Mathew Frederick shares his opinions and predictions on the current market and where things might be headed for real estate investors due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Various topics and opinio...

Gary Hibbert is a full-time Real Estate investor, educator and licensed Real Estate agent, achieving various Realtor awards. He purchased his first investment property in 2008 and through hard work and dedication left the corporate world to become a full-time entrepreneur in 2014. Guest: Gary Hibbert, Real Estate Investor, Realtor, and Podcast Host On this special edition of the Where Should I Invest? Podcast, Gary Hibbert and Sarah Larbi have an unscripted, sharing of opinions chat over wine ...

Addressing Landlord Issues & Concerns During a Crisis Guest: Kayla Andrade, Real Estate Investor & Landlord Advocate On this special edition of the Where Should I Invest? Podcast, Kayla Andrade answers your burning questions on being a landlord through the COVID-19 pandemic. She addresses: Why this crisis has made things worse for landlords/investors, Concerns leading up to April 1st, What you can do leading up to April 1st Provides other helpful insights. This crisis is really supporting...

Jorge Contreras is a real estate investor out of Los Angeles, CA. At the young age of 7 he began selling drugs with his father. His father passed away from alcohol when Jorge was 12 years young. Jorge grew up in a challenging environment surrounded by drugs, his alcoholic father, domestic violence towards his mom and much more. His life began to change when he attracted his first mentor Mr. Parcel who told Jorge that he didn’t have to follow the patterns and that he could change his life and the...

Beka Shea has a fascinating story. Before she became an entrepreneur with a large team flipping and wholesaling deals, Beka was in the Navy as a mechanical engineer. She had a great job but felt the travel was a lot with small kids. When her 3rd daughter was born in 2013, she decided to spend less time traveling and more time at home. She bought her first rehab, which was a hoarder house that was essentially gutted, and she was hooked. Guest: Beka Shea, Real Estate Investor Beka Shea has a fas...

Aun Japanwala is one of Toronto’s leading insurance professionals with over 5 years of experience in the commercial and residential insurance industry. He has made it his mission to ensure that clients receive the highest levels of service and support. His focus is to provide an affordable coverage that will meet the required needs of current and future clients. Guest: Aun Japanwala,Insurance Broker CIP, CRM & CAIB Aun Japanwala is one of Toronto’s leading insurance professionals with over 5 y...

Andrew Hines is a real estate investor and podcast host. He graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business in 2008 and began his real estate investing career in 2011 after a brief two year teaching contract at Western University where he taught Business Administration. Guest: Andrew Hines, Real Estate Investor & Podcast Host Andrew Hines is a real estate investor and podcast host. He graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business in 2008 and began his real estate investing career in 20...

Shane Melanson is the host of The Investing Advantage and the founder of Melanson Developments, a commercial real estate development and investment firm in Calgary AB. Shane has authored 2 books- Club Syndication, How the Wealthy Raise Money and Invest in Commercial Real Estate and his 2nd book, Evolve, Your 90 Day Growth Plan. Guest: Shane Melanson, Real Estate Investor & Podcast Host Shane Melanson is the host of The Investing Advantage and the founder of Melanson Developments, a commercial ...

Lane Kawaoka began investing in 2009 in Seattle by buying his first property right after college. After discovering the difference between ‘Cashflow Investing’ and ‘Appreciation Investing (gambling/speculating) he moved his portfolio into 11 single-family rentals in Birmingham, Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Pennsylvania. Guest: Lane Kawaoka, Engineer and Real Estate Investor Lane Kawaoka began investing in 2009 in Seattle by buying his first property right after college. After discovering the dif...

Dalia Barsoum is an award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, spanning: Wealth Management, Lending, Strategy and Real Estate. She holds an MBA in Finance from Dalhousie University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Association. Guest: Dalia Barsoum, Real Estate Investor & Mortgage Broker Dalia Barsoum is an award-winning Mortgage Broker, Real Estate investor and financial advisor with over...

After his first child was born in 2005, Jay Gabrani jumped into the world of real estate investing. Despite several challenges along the way, he built a multiple seven-figure real estate portfolio. That portfolio helped him take a multi-year sabbatical to deal with a heartbreaking personal tragedy when his wife passed away in 2014. Guest: Jay Gabrani, Wealth Hacker & Speaker After his first child was born in 2005, Jay Gabrani jumped into the world of real estate investing. Despite several chal...

With nearly 30 years of experience in real estate, there is not a strategy that Mathew Frederick has not executed; in fact, it is believed that he may be the only Canadian to have done so. Guest: Mathew Frederick, Real Estate Investor and Mentor With nearly 30 years of experience in real estate, there is not a strategy that Mathew Frederick has not executed; in fact, it is believed that he may be the only Canadian to have done so. Everything from starting in residential income properties then...

Gary Hibbert is a full-time Real Estate investor, educator and licensed Real Estate agent, achieving various Realtor awards. He purchased his first investment property in 2008 and through hard work and dedication left the corporate world to become a full-time entrepreneur in 2014. Guest: Gary Hibbert, Real Estate Investor, Realtor, and Podcast Host Gary Hibbert is a full-time Real Estate investor, educator and licensed Real Estate agent, achieving various Realtor awards. He purchased his first...

George El Masri has been a Realtor since 2013 and has recently made the switch to Keller Williams Signature. He has been a real estate investor since 2017 and currently has a couple of properties in Hamilton, Ontario using the Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR) method and has a dream of having a big portfolio. Guest: George El Masri, Real Estate Investor, Realtor, and Podcast Host George El Masri has been a Realtor since 2013 and has recently made the switch to Keller Williams Sign...

Seth Ferguson is recognized as a real estate industry leader. With 12 years of high-performance experience behind him, he has excelled in building businesses in real estate sales and real estate investing. His current focus is on the expansion of his residential real estate sales team based in Milton, Ontario and his real estate investment company. Guest: Seth Ferguson, Real Estate Investor, Realtor, Author and Podcast Host Seth Ferguson is recognized as a real estate industry leader. With 12 ...

Dave and Melanie Dupuis are the Power Investor Couple, experienced, successful, self-taught real estate investors. When they first met, their shared passion for real estate investing, a vision of financial freedom and an understanding of what it would take to get there got this duo set on the road to success. Guest: Dave and Mel Dupuis, Real Estate Investors, and Mentors Dave and Melanie Dupuis are the Power Investor Couple, experienced, successful, self-taught real estate investors. When they...

Harry James has been dispensing advice for real life since 1984 and is a serial entrepreneur. He is also a businessman, a strategic consultant and a motivator. Harry has built one of Canada’s premier independent financial planning boutiques and sold it for an unprecedented price. Guest: Harry James, Real Estate Investor, and Entrepreneur Harry James has been dispensing advice for real life since 1984 and is a serial entrepreneur. He is also a businessman, a strategic consultant and a motivator...

Zachary Beach has been fully active in real estate investing for over 4 years. Before he was in real estate, he was a bartender and personal trainer, and continues to prove daily that you can come from any background and be successful in the industry. He has completed over 100 deals, has mentored & coached students, and continues to help complete 12-15 new deals per month. Guest: Zachary Beach, Real Estate Investor, Coach and Mentor Zachary Beach has been fully active in real estate investing ...

Ruben Furtado specializes in residential real estate focusing in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga and the GTA. He brings a new perspective, unlike any other realtor. With over 20 years of experience in successful real estate investing, he has leveraged his unique strategies to set new highs in sale prices and has helped many of his customers meet and exceed their real estate goals in a warm, calm, nurturing and professional setting. Guest: Ruben Furtado, Real Estate Investor, Mentor an...

David Toupin, partner and co-founder of Obsidian Capital, brings several years of multifamily and commercial real estate experience with involvement in the acquisition and ownership of hundreds of apartment units and commercial assets. Guest: David Toupin, Real Estate Investor David Toupin, partner and co-founder of Obsidian Capital, brings several years of multifamily and commercial real estate experience with involvement in the acquisition and ownership of hundreds of apartment units and com...

Oliver Manalese started investing in real estate when he was 18 years old. At the time, he was in University and worked at a car manufacturing plant but quickly noticed that no one was living a life he wanted to replicate so he knew something had to change. Oliver then discovered the Rent To Own (RTO) strategy. Guest: Oliver Manalese, Real Estate Investor & Performance Coach Oliver Manalese started investing in real estate when he was 18 years old. At the time, he was in University and worked ...