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Breakthrough Real Estate Investing Podcast

Rob Break & Quentin DSouzabreakthroughreipodcast.ca
We put this show on to inspire you and help you breakthrough to the life that you want to live through the power of real estate investing.
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Episodes

Episode #233 - Building the Missing Middle with Dave Knight

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Dave: How Ontario’s “missing middle” housing market is creating new opportunities for investors. Key strategies to maximize property potential through lot severances and favorable development loopholes. How to navigate financing challenges, interest rate fluctuations, and MLI Select benefits. Practical tips for raising capital, staying compliant with securities laws, and managing projects effectively. The Missing Middle Conference and how you can be...

Aug 15, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 233

Episode 232 - Landlords vs. a Broken System with Kayla Andrade

Here's what you will learn in our interview with Kayla... The realities of Ontario’s rental housing crisis and landlord challenges. How the broken landlord-tenant board system impacts property owners and how to fight back Effective strategies for screening tenants and reducing risks. The effects of government policies and municipal rental licensing on landlords. and much much more... Kayla Andrade is a dedicated advocate, landlord consultant, and ambassador for Landlord Credit Bureau and FrontLo...

Aug 04, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 232

Episode 231 - The Art of Profitable Development with Darren Voros

Here's What You Will Learn in Out Interview with Darren... - Why the sweet spot of the "missing middle" is key for his development strategy. - Navigating zoning hurdles and city regulations. - How you can access his Ground Breaker developement course - His exciting 6 villa project in Costa Rica - and much much more... With over 20 years of experience in real-estate investing, and 250+ doors in his portfolio, Darren is passionate about sharing the knowledge he’s gained as an investor, trainer, an...

Jul 15, 202554 minEp. 231

Ep 230 - Strategies for Succeeding in Today's Real Estate Market

Here’s What you will learn in this episode… Market cycles, lending cycles, and the current challenges and opportunities faced by investors. The importance of cash flow How to prepare for and make your first property investment Practical tip for new investors And much much more… https://durhamrei.com Quentindsouza.com www.mantaraylodgecr.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085049670721 Point Break Homes Costa Rica Quentin D’Souza is a multiple award winning Real Estate Investor, and a ...

Jul 05, 202537 minEp. 230

Episode #229- Mastering The Art of House Flipping with Manny Cabral

Here’s What You Will Learn in Our Interview With Manny: How to find and evaluate potential deals How Manny gets financing for all of his projects The pitfalls to look out for when flipping How to build successful relationships with your tradespeople Manny’s Number 1 tip for new flippers! And much much more Emanuel Cabral is a Real Estate Investor & Renovation Expert with over 35 years of construction experience and a background as a skilled carpenter, Emanuel has built a thriving house flipp...

Jun 16, 202552 minEp. 229

Episode #228 - Overcoming Commercial Financing Challenges with Mike Peters

Here’s What You’ll Learn in Our Interview With Mike…. The pitfalls to avoid in your lending application The benefits of working with smaller credit unions The growing trend of Canadian investors moving their focus to the US And much much more… Mike has a Masters Degree from University of Waterloo in Economic Development. He as worked for several municipalities and what was Union gas as Economic Developer, his specialty being assisting all business types to diversify and expand. Through business ...

Jun 05, 202550 minEp. 228

Episode #227: Investing to fit your life goals with Dave Bethune and Lisa Huie

Here’s what you’ll learn in our interview with Dave & Lisa…. - From their first turnkey property to expanding their portfolio with different strategies including renovating and converting single-family homes into legal multi-units. - Their recent purchase of a vacation home and Airbnb in Costa Rica, detailing the unique challenges and benefits of international investing. - Learn about the importance of adapting strategies to your fit life goals, and help plan for the future. - And much much ...

May 15, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 227

Episode #226: Building a Truly Free Lifestyle Through Real Estate with Michael Dominguez

Here’s What You Will Learn in our Interview with Michael… How he got started and built his portfolio every year for over 10 years. His unique approach to successful investing. How Michael achieved financial freedom and the roadmap to helping you do it too! Scooby Dooby Doo And much much more In this episode, we sit down with Michael Dominguez, an accomplished investor, former realtor, and author. Michael shares his journey in real estate, from starting as a realtor before the 2008 recession to b...

May 01, 202553 minEp. 226

Episode #225: The Young Guns - How Two 20-Somethings Built a Multimillion-Dollar Portfolio With Jude Gomes & Cliantha Fernandes

Here's what you'll learn in our interview with Jude & Cliantha Starting with nothing to owning a 19-unit apartment building before graduating college. Unique investing strategies and big-leap stories that propelled Cliantha and Jude's success. How to turn your passion for real estate into a thriving business, from single-family homes to multiple apartment units. And much much more... In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Jude Gomes and Cliantha Fernandes, two young rea...

Apr 15, 202553 minEp. 225

Episode #224: Tenants, Toilets, Partners and Evolving Strategies. Nuts and Bolts Real Estate Talk with Tom Sullivan

Here is What you will learn in our interview with Tom: Key factors to ensure you place good tenants The big challenges that are Par for the course when you decide to invest in real estate and how to navigate them Things to consider when first starting out Avoiding partnership pitfalls And much much more… Bio: Tom grew up in an average family household in Cambridge Ontario. He followed the traditional golden rule of go to school, obtain a good education and secure a good job. He took education to...

Apr 01, 202559 minEp. 224

Episode #223: Setting Yourself Up for Successful Real Estate Partnerships with Sandy Mackay

Here’s what you will learn in our interview with Sandy: What Sandy has been doing for the past year since leaving the show Overcoming the big challenges in joint venture partnerships Positioning yourself for success in todays market How NOW is the very best time to get started in real estate investing Our take on the US imposed tariffs And much much more Sandy Mackay is a seasoned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and visionary leader dedicated to helping others achieve financial freedom throu...

Mar 15, 202555 minEp. 223

Episode #222: Real Estate Bookkeeping and Tax Strategies with Steve Tsonev

Here’s What you’ll Learn in our Interview With Steve: The biggest tax mistakes real estate investor make and how to avoid them How to effectively track expenses and maximize deductions Strategies you can use to legally reduce your tax burden The best software to stay organized And much much more Bio: Steve serves as the Managing Partner at Finngo Bookkeeping and Tax, where he combines his expertise in finance with his passion for real estate investment. A seasoned investor since 2014, Steve has ...

Mar 01, 202556 minEp. 222

Episode #221: The Real Deal about Investing in Edmonton Alberta with Real Estate Coach Wayne Hillier

Here’s what you will learn in our interview with Wayne Hillier Market indicators to watch for in order to do smart deals Why multiple stream of income is the way to go How to analyze the deal properly Creating the life you want to live and much much more… https://www.reimasters.ca/edmontondeallab https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-morning-show-rei-investment-in/id1474403526 https://youtube.com/@realestateinvestingmasters?si=l6XTNLONBk_kU4qj Wayne Hillier, a seasoned vete...

Feb 15, 202555 minEp. 221

Episode #220: Flipping Houses in Toronto with Deep Singh

Here’s what you will learn in our interview with Deep: How to successfully flip houses in Toronto in today’s market Going above and “Beyond Just Sold” as an investment realtor Why physical health is so important to business and much much more… Direct: (905) 515-7160 Website: godeep.ca Email: info@godeep.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Deep-Singh/pfbid02e7qoMxqAPeUTqgNGZkSRmHr5gGZnPVEZtEx5bpRuMiCXWdkxYrerNLz711izJTGPl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepsinghrealtor/ TikTok: ht...

Feb 01, 202557 minEp. 220

Episode #219: Collectables and Cryptocurrency Charting with Mike Iuliano

Here's what you will learn in our interview with Mike: - How to successfully manage student rental properties - The fascinating world of collectables - how to chart your cryptocurrency roadmap and much much more! When the stock market crashed in 2008, I was determined to change my way of thinking. I spent countless hours doing research, read countless books, analyzed 1000's of charts, and kept adding more tools to my belt. Then I networked with a group of successful investors, who taught me ever...

Jan 15, 202558 minEp. 219

Episode #218: From Driving a Truck to Full Time Freedom in Costa Rica with Rob Break

Here’s what you will learn in our interview with Rob Starting from nothing with real estate wholesaling Adding value in joint ventures to create trust and real win/win partnerships How he moved his family to Costa Rica Running his boutique hotel Manta Ray Lodge and much much more Rob is an entrepreneur in the world of residential investment real estate, with an impressive history of many successful BRRR projects. Rob has coached and advised countless investors through acquisition and renovations...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 218

Episode #217: How to Maximize Your Flip Profits with Cali Braithwaite

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Cali Braithwaite Why Cali invests in New Brunswick while living in Ontario Flipping out of province: How to minimize risk and maximize profit. Why investing in yourself pays off and much much more! About our Guest First and foremost, Cali is a proud husband and father to three amazing kids. His family serves as the primary source of his inspiration. As a professional real estate investor based in Ontario, Canada, his mission is to assist everyday pe...

Dec 15, 202456 min

Episode #216: Success with Garden Suites & Additional Dwelling Units with Kaush Nanubhai

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Kaush Nanubhai How to successfully add garden suites to your portfolio Transitioning from a corporate career to become a full-time real estate investor after building a diverse portfolio of over a dozen properties. Kaush’s experience with various strategies, including student rentals, duplex conversions, Airbnb, and property development. The biggest challenges and how to overcome them and much much more... About our Guest Kaush Nanubhai transitioned...

Dec 01, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 216

Episode #215: Multifamily Investing the Right Way & Canada’s Housing Crisis with Pierre Paul Turgeon

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Pierre Paul Turgeon Challenges in today’s lending landscape and how to navigate it successfully The ABC’s of multifamily investing Letting the numbers tell the story and not your emotions The biggest hurdles in REI and how to overcome them and much much more… About our Guest Pierre-Paul is Canada’s leading authority and insider when investing in apartment buildings because of his unique perspective on this type of investment. He is a former CMHC mul...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 215

Episode #214: From the NHL to Luxury Real Estate Sale and Development with Eddie Lack

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Eddie Lack Eddie’s transition from the NHL to full-time in real estate The best US investments for Canadians Arizona’s Airbnb market Eddie’s new development project and much much more About our Guest Eddie Lack has won a Gold medal for Sweden in the World Hockey Championship, he has played in the NHL for 6 years, and always loved buying and selling Real Estate as investments. In 2018 Injuries forced his body to retire from hockey and pursue becoming...

Nov 02, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 214

Episode #213: The Sky is the Limit! Multifamily Home Runs in Alberta with Mark Loeffler

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Mark Loeffler Why he shifted from investing in Ontario to Alberta. The HUGE difference in doing multifamily in Alberta as compared to Ontario. Gold nugget tips on what is working in today’s market. and much much more….. About our Guest Mark Loeffler, based in Oakville, Canada, is an Investor, Entrepreneur, and Realtor known for his impactful contributions to the real estate field. As the founder of Loeffler & Co Realty Services, and over a decad...

Oct 15, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 213

Episode #212: Insights on short term rentals and the ever changing real estate market with Allan Bell

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Allan Bell How to get approved for creative financing The biggest challenges with STR and how to overcome them Where investors are going for mortgages these day and much much more… Social Media Instagram: @allanbell_mortgages @bowlakehouse Articles mentioned: Risk and Reward As A Real Estate Investor https://durhamrei.com/risk-and-reward-as-a-real-estate-investor/ Do Interest Rates Go Down Faster Than They Go Up? https://durhamrei.com/do-interest-ra...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 212

Episode #211: Investing in the U.S. with Sandro (Canada) Ferreira

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Sandro Ferreira The challenges that come with moving from Brazil to Canada and getting started in REI Expanding to 100+ doors in just one year and how to not make the same mistakes that go along with growing so fast Why investing in the U.S. should be an option every Canadian real estate investor should consider and much much more!! About our Guest Sandro is a Brazilian-Canadian Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Real Estate Investor, Certified Coach, Publ...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 211

Episode #210: Navigating Large Residential Development Projects with Luke Wywrot

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Luke Wywrot Why the GTA has the longest and most expensive development process in all of North America The true profits that developers can expect to make The biggest challenges that developers face in today’s market Converting from condos to low-rise rental units About our Guest Lukas is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) and also received his Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from the US-based Project Management Institute (PMI). Lukas...

Sep 03, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 210

Episode #209: Tiny Homes and the importance of approaching REI with a business mindset with Victoria Cluney

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Victoria Cluney How she got into building tiny homes Key strategies for growing your real estate business The unique challenges and successes of running a motel How to manage all the responsibilities that come with running multiple real estate ventures About our Guest With over 20 years of real estate investing experience, including multifamily properties, a boutique motel and tiny home communities, Victoria is a seasoned expert. Her 23-year Canadia...

Aug 01, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 209

Episode #208: Multifamily Investing Simplified With Chris Davies.

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Chris Davies Overcoming the big challenges you encounter investing in multifamily. How tax law differs in Alberta vs. the rest of Canada. Investing for cashflow vs appreciation. How to Win in the Edmonton Market. and much much more About our Guest Chris Davies is the product of three generations of real estate practitioners and has dedicated his career to continuing as the consummate commercial real estate professional. Born into a family of investo...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 208

Episode #207: Rob Break and Quentin D'Souza Chat

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Rob and Quentin The impact of the huge inventory of newly completed Toronto condos coming to market. Ontario Landlord with $144M debt misappropriation of Investor funds Fatal shooting over $1.2M investor fraud Wealth on all levels. It’s not just financial and Much Much more Additional Links: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/landlords-bankruptcy-protection-ontario-1.7234290 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-shooting-alisa-pogorelo...

Jul 02, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 207

Episode #206: Change your mindset and achieve financial control over your life with Pawel Blazejewicz

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Pawel Blazejewicz Growing a Real Estate portfolio in Ontario and Alberta The big differences between North America and Europe The most important action step you can take and much much more… About our Guests Pawel was born and raised in Poland, where he developed a passion for IT engineering. He spent over 25 years working in the field, specializing in datacenters and cloud solutions. In 2007, after buying his first apartment in Europe, he discovered...

Jun 15, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 206

Episode #205: Successful Multifamily Infill Developments with Aurora de Leon

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Aurora de Leon Embracing the growing opportunities to invest in Edmonton. The advantages the CMHC MLI select program offers for developers and investors, and how you can utilize it in your projects. How multifamily infill developments differ from other real estate investment strategies. And much much more About our Guests Aurora is a real estate investor, developer and a local Edmonton expert reputable for her forte in real estate acquisitions, deve...

Jun 01, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 205

Episode #204: CSA Farming with Glen Young

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Glen Young How Glen shifted from IT to REI to farming Understanding CSA and Its Roots in Real Estate Comparing Farmland to Other Real Estate Investments Advantages and Challenges of Farm Investing How YOU can get your Cold Springs Organics Veggie Box Quentin loves Forest Bathing And much much more… About our Guests Better known as "Farmer Glen" these days, Glen is a former IT professional turned full-time farmer at Cold Springs Organics, located jus...

May 15, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 204
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