Gary chats with Edmonton-based Wayne Hillier, host of the Real Estate Investor Dad Podcast. He has been an investor with partner and wife Gabrielle since 2013. Gabrielle leads the investment team, while Wayne primarily focusses on the podcast and mentoring, while their 5 year old daughter plays a big part of this business! They have successfully integrated their business and their family life, to ensure that the work/life balance is in check. They started with Buy/Hold, then moved into Joint ven...
Oct 28, 2020•56 min
Gary and guest co-host Christopher Hummel chat in this episode with good friend Ryan Carr, an investor since 2012 and investor coach who has evolved big time since Gary first interviewed him. Ryan always has about 7 or 8 projects going on at any one time, including being in the middle of authoring a new book called, “The Best & Highest Use Playbook”. Ryan understands the market like few do, and knows where to find great opportunities. Ryan is focusing right now on flips, wholesaling and new ...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Gary chats in this episode with good friend Mandy Branham, an investor and CEO of Solutions Driven who has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years and built an incredible investment portfolio. Gary and Mandy discussed the art of creating the life and lifestyle you desire, through investing, joint ventures, attracting money for JV, and that it’s ALL about the mindset and the belief in yourself! They also discussed the current market conditions, where things may be headed according to ...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Gary chats in this episode with Andrew Hines, a real estate investor and fellow podcaster. Gary has learned a lot from Andrew over the years. They talked about what’s happening in the condo market and what changes are taking place; inflation and the printing of money; what that means and where you should be putting your money; why some investors are experiencing some issues; what should you NOT do right now; why there’s no ONE Golden Rule for investors; and Andrew’s predictions of the next 3-6 m...
Oct 07, 2020•56 min
Gary chats in this episode with Mark Loeffler, a real estate representative, author and award-winning investor! Gary and Mark sat down to discuss his almost two-decade journey as an investor, and Gary considers him one of his earliest mentors. Mark was a master at ‘tenant first’ vs. ‘property first’, which Gary explains in the intro. Not only is Mark an investor he’s also a mentor, helping many grow their portfolios. He currently holds over 200 residential units and shows no sign of slowing down...
Sep 30, 2020•53 min
Gary chats in this episode with Susan White Livermore, also known as the Millionaire Mom. Gary and Susan sat down in person to talk about investing, Susan’s role as a coach, and how the pandemic has changed the way we do business. They also touched on Susan’s childhood and the fundamentals she picked up from her parents; her coaching programming from beginning to end; and her transition from the corporate world to self employment. What you'll learn: How her parents involved her and opened financ...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 82
Gary chats in this episode with Alex Kouramanis. Gary and Alex discussed his first property, which was BRRRR (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) and parlayed that into many more properties, and has become a big property wholesaler. He also has launched an online learning platform to teach others his strategies. Alex also talks about how people, who lack credit and $$$ can get into real estate investing! What you'll learn: * Why you should work hard, but also play hard * Why downtime can lea...
Sep 16, 2020•59 min•Ep. 81
Gary chats in this archive episode with financial planner Kathleen Van Den Berg. Gary and Kathleen discussed the classic financial planning mistakes that most Canadians make, and Kathleen believes that there are many aspects of traditional financial planning today that are fundamentally flawed. Kathleen deals with life insurance, wealth insurance, RRSPs, etc. She considers herself a ‘wealth strategist’, as she recommends and helps her clients with investments such as real estate, which tradition...
Sep 09, 2020•45 min
Gary chats in this episode with his friend Fabio Campanella who is an accountant. Gary and Fabio chatted about some things that most people don’t think about, or like to think about but should. Wills, probate, joint ventures and many other factors affect estate planning. There are tax implications to be concerned about as well, not leaving your beneficiaries a large tax bill surprise after you pass. These topics and more are discussed in this engaging episode. What you'll learn: Why you should c...
Sep 02, 2020•53 min
Gary chats in this episode with George Dube of Dube & Cuttini Chartered Accountants LLP. George is a veteran real estate accountant and an investor himself, and after growing up around accountants he decided that was his path. He and Gary chatted about what to look at before selecting an accountant; should you incorporate before purchasing an investment property; and if you do the work yourself, can you write off the ‘sweat equity’. A quote Gary wanted to share: “Anxiety is thinking about th...
Aug 26, 2020•35 min
Gary chats in this episode with Tara Baylis from Our Neighbourhood Realty! This was recorded back in March, and held off releasing this. They dove deep into why she’s become such a top-seller in the Durham region, how lead-gen works, how the Agent Locator works, the power of mindset and more! This podcast may be focused more for real estate agents, but still some worthwhile information for investors. What you'll learn: * Why online lead generation is and can be extremely effective * How to culti...
Aug 19, 2020•49 min
Gary chats in this archive episode with Nicole Bridges from RYIS Properties! This bonus episode has Gary and Nicole chatting about property management, about why some people choose to use a property manager, and some don’t. Nicole has worked with many of Gary’s clients and done great work. This episode is PACKED with tips and practical advice to make your investments stressless! What you'll learn: Should you get a property manager or do this on your own What to look for when searching for a prop...
Aug 12, 2020•40 min
Gary chats this episode with his good friend Alfonso Salemi from JAAG Properties. They talked about how Alfonso got started; the mindset required to do this; and what rent to own is all about. What you'll learn: What book prompted his start in real estate How he transitioned from active to passive income Why his original income goal was only $25,000 Why he started taking courses to increase his knowledge He didn’t have a lot of $$$ when he started in real estate What his first deal was like, and...
Aug 05, 2020•51 min
Gary is chatting in this archive episode with Erik Mitchell, about his start in real estate investing. Erik isn't your typical RE investor, as he has a background in business, became a licensed mortgage agent, taught himself about the challenges in investing, and also now educates others on the possibilities with investing! He and his brother now have a portfolio of over 64 units, so this is a podcast you DON'T want to miss! What you will learn on this Podcast: How to get started in Real Estate ...
Jul 30, 2020•54 min
Gary chatted with Bradley Watson, host of #1 podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts for Toronto Real Estate! They had a wide ranging convo on various topics such as can you buy cash flow properties in Toronto; the effect of immigration has impacted the market; the stimulus packages provided by the CDN government, and what happens when they stop, much more! What you'll learn: • Can you buy cash flow properties in Toronto; • The effect of immigration has impacted the market • The stimulus ...
Jul 22, 2020•48 min
Gary guests on Real Conversation with Kelly Skar! This bonus episode features Gary on the other side of the mic, and they chatted about mindset, motivation, an overview of real estate fundamentals, and how you can innovate during a time of crisis! What you'll learn: How you can design your own life…what you want to earn, how much vacation time you want? etc. Finding and understanding your ‘why’ Understanding real estate fundamentals How Gary’s financial situation pushed him into real estate, but...
Jul 16, 2020•59 min
The Real Estate Empresses are Sarah Larbi, Gabrielle Campbell, Jenn Richter, Jessica-Ann Buchta. This podcast was recorded in May, & while they were speculating about what might happen in the market due to the current situation, a lot of it has come true. They discussed how they have shifted their investments since the pandemic began; also about whether a second wave would happen & its effects; censorship; the narrative that the mainstream media is telling; how to pandemic proof your lif...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Randy Gill on Finding Your Awesome! They talked about mindset, gratitude and giving back to the community. Gary provides 3 ideas and tips that he uses to help him life! What you'll learn: * Why now is a GREAT time to examine your life and make changes! * What was the moment that crystallized his desire to do more for underprivileged kids * Their opportunity gives hope and opportunity to those that are lacking in both * How many communities are impacted by their work in their 10 year journey * Ho...
Jun 24, 2020•39 min
Gary chatted with his good friend Aslan Mirkalami, an author and The Result Doctor! They talked about a wide range of topics… What you'll learn: Why every belief we have is a lie How you become like the people you are in close proximity to Why people that become wealthy all share a certain set of beliefs - e.g. they don’t believe money is evil, or you don’t have to be an evil person to be wealthy They don’t have beliefs like “I’m not worthy of money…”, “Money doesn’t grow on trees”, “Money is th...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Gary chatted with investor Glen Sutherland, a Canadian investing in the USA. He started with buy/hold investments early on in Canada What you'll learn: How Glen migrated from buying one investment property for his retirement to multiple units How the ‘Bank Of Grandma’ played in to his early success - family members can be a great source of cash for your investment journey Proactive strategies for dealing with tenants and rent, if they are struggling or lost their job, especially during a pandemi...
Jun 10, 2020•43 min
Proactive Mental Health Strategies Gary chatted with Jen Couto, a trainer who has a passion for movement! She also helps women discover their best selves, and also worked in the mental health space. This journey also helped Jen deal with her own depression, self esteem issues What you'll learn: How she migrated from an in person trainer to online training, and why she feels that yields better results How she has created and fosters an online community for her clients In person training is very f...
Jun 03, 2020•51 min
Gary answers some questions that have been sent to him on Instagram first, then welcomed Matt McKeever, a young investor who quit his job at age 31, effectively retiring and living life as an investor full time. He started with rentals for students, and moved up to multi unit rental spaces. He and Gary had a robust chat on many topics, especially balancing the need for cash in an investment property vs. the time you devote to your investments! What you'll learn: * EXPECT to make mistakes when yo...
May 27, 2020•52 min
Gary welcomed Aziz Velji, teacher of human potential and author of “CALM BRAIN, POWERFUL MIND: Abolish Stress to Unleash Your True Potential”. CALM BRAIN, POWERFUL MIND is a comprehensive and seminal self-help book about how a person can eliminate stress from their lives in order to access the inherent power of their mind, and live a happy, healthy, and creative life. Gary and Aziz had a great chat about beliefs, thoughts, actions, mindfulness, meditation and the ability for change! What you'll ...
May 20, 2020•55 min
Gary welcomed Howard Tavroges, a paralegal who has represented both tenants and landlords at the Ontario Tenant Review board, but now exclusively represents landlords. Tenants are not paying rent, banding together for support. Since these are difficult times, Gary picked Howard’s brain about the legality of this current situation, and how landlords should proceed. Landlords aren’t powerless, however there must be a process followed to ensure a happy and legal outcome. What you'll learn Why tenan...
May 13, 2020•39 min
Gary welcomed Kathryn "RaRa" Asaro Mayers & Colleen Lindberg, founders of WYSIWYG into the studio for a really fun and engaging chat about WYSIWYG. WYSIWYG "What You See Is What You Get" is the easiest explanation we could come up with for the name of our PROJECT. The results KOLBE A Index and KOLBE F (Financial MO) Index provide are clear & concise. You will know exactly how you do things according to your connate abilities. Kolbe A index measures your instinctive way of doing things an...
May 06, 2020•56 min
In this episode, Gary speaks with his personal MD, Dr. Carlos Yu. Dr. Yu specializes in getting people OFF their medications, responsibly, by replacing the effects of the meds through meditation classes, nutrition, etc. Their discussion delves into social contagions, and what they do to the lungs, social media hygiene, exercise, etc. and they do a LIVE 2 minute meditation! What you'll learn Is the fear spreading faster than the virus itself The benefits of social media hygiene How to balance alo...
Apr 29, 2020•48 min
In this episode, Gary was a guest on Sarah Larbi’s podcast, a real estate investor, speaker, podcaster and mentor with many years of experience. They had a wide-ranging discussion on many topics, such as investing, currency, and how business will need to innovate and change to survive this pandemic for the future. What you'll learn Gary’s opinions on money, and the historical significance of investing The significance of WW1 and investing the significance of gold on currencies Why countries alig...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, Gary speaks with Stefan Aarnio, a real estate investor with many years of experience. Stefan has flipped thousands of properties, but also has experience with currency investing, and is a historical and current currency expert. What you'll learn History lesson, what the past can teach investors about future economic patterns The history of money - what former currencies still exist, and do they have relative value Should people be looking at gold and silver as an alternative or ...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
One of the things I’ve learned over the years is to surround yourself with the best in the industry and Daniel Patton is just that! A partner of Smart Home Choice, Daniel has been a mortgage agent for over 18+ years with a personal ranking of 17th across Canada for 2019 with Butler Mortgages (who recently ranked #1)... now that’s impressive! On this Podcast we discuss the current market conditions, the major changes the Bank of Canada has introduced and is now the right time to refinance? and so...
Apr 08, 2020•52 min
In this episode, Gary speaks with Natasha Cultraro, a real estate investor and property manager with over 10 years of experience. She has experience with duplex conversion, single family buy and hold, and rent to own strategies. She shares her personal journey from transitioning from a full time 9-5 job to full time entrepreneurship, while starting two businesses! What you'll learn in this episode: * Mistakes investors make when selecting a pm company, and it’s not price for value! * How a prope...
Mar 25, 2020•48 min
