In this interview we speak with Kayla Andrade, founder of Ontario Landlords Watch, landlord advocate, and ambassador of the Landlord Credit Bureau. Over the years, Ontario Landlords Watch has built a solid foundation of supporters through their services involving the rental housing market, the Residential Tenancies Act and the landlord and tenant board legislation. This strong team has evolved to fight not only for the rights of landlords but also for the plight of good tenants and the heavily b...
Sep 16, 2021•53 min•Ep. 40
In this interview, we speak with Alfonso Cuadra, a real estate investor with more than 21 years of experience. After escaping to Canada from El Salvador as a refugee, Alfonso started a small company that quickly grew to multiple locations across Canada at a young age. However, nothing lasts forever - he was soon in deep debt. With a passion to share his story and inspire others, Cuadra is now the President and CEO of The Cuadra Group of Companies and owns a multimillion-dollar real estate portfo...
Aug 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 39
In this interview we speak with Quentin D’Souza, an award-winning real estate investor and a trusted authority investing in Ontario’s Durham Region. As the owner of Appleridge Homes, Quentin uses the Buy, Fix, Refinance, and Rent strategy on long-term rental properties while creating win/win relationships with joint-venture (JV) partners. In this episode, we uncover: Quentin’s movement from one- to four-unit properties into apartment buildings, including challenges and opportunities Why having t...
Aug 05, 2021•51 min•Ep. 38
In this interview, Darcy White, a real estate investor and multifamily specialist, lays it all out on the line and details how he and his team were able to grow a 237-unit portfolio in Windsor when everyone around him thought he would fail! With 21 years of experience and a $65+ million portfolio, Darcy shares key insights that you will be able to learn from and apply to your real estate business. In this episode, we discussed: Darcy’s latest exit of 237 residential units in Windsor, Ontario aft...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 37
Scaling up a business at a fast speed requires you to be dedicated, have remarkable time management skills, and most importantly, have the correct mindset. In this interview, we speak with Jason Yarusi, founder of Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm with over 800 units under management. Operating in the United States, Jason and his wife have scaled up to over $75 million in assets across multiple markets. In this episode, we uncover: An overview of Jason’s latest 93-unit deal in Murfr...
Jun 03, 2021•40 min•Ep. 36
Real estate investing can be a lucrative way to produce income and create generational wealth. However, the thought of buying an investment property may seem far-fetched for most. In this interview we speak with Melanie and Dave Dupuis, also known as Investor Mel and Dave, two innovative real estate investors who have solely acquired over 200 apartments in just a few short years. By using other people’s money (OPM), they have impressively maintained 100% ownership of their properties, keeping 10...
May 20, 2021•44 min•Ep. 35
Investing in apartment buildings is a game of patience; it should be part of a long-term strategy to create generational wealth. With the competitive demand of multifamily investing, it is necessary to stay well-connected and network with others also investing in real estate, no matter the location. In this interview, we speak with Mark Loeffler, a successful real estate sales representative, and award-winning investor. If you’re looking to learn about different income streams, including multifa...
May 06, 2021•30 min•Ep. 34
For many people, calling all the shots or becoming your own boss is the ultimate career goal. Entrepreneurship is difficult, but with hard work, it can be one of the most rewarding opportunities you can achieve in your life. In this interview we speak with Adrian Pannozzo, a successful entrepreneur and full-time real estate investor. If you’re looking to learn more on how you can get started investing in real estate, this episode is for you! As a retired police officer of 21 years, Adrian Pannoz...
Apr 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 33
The pandemic has strongly influenced the way we do things, including how we invest in real estate. With the world continuously changing, we have to shape our investing strategies as real estate investors. In this interview we speak with Frank O’Brien, real estate editor of Western Investor. If you’re looking to learn about Western Canada’s current real estate market, this episode is for you! Vancouver-based Frank O'Brien is the editor of Western Investor, Western Canada's biggest commercial real...
Mar 25, 2021•40 min•Ep. 32
With 350,000 residential rental units represented by its members, the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) advocates for the rental housing industry. In this episode we discuss the impact of the current rental freeze on landlords and developers, the longtime supply issue being faced by the industry and its root causes. Not only do we discuss some of the issues the industry is facing, but more importantly, we dive into solutions for rental housing providers and developers. In ...
Feb 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 31
When investing in real estate, you need to be familiar with your market in order to succeed. You can learn all about real estate markets from various resources, including association leaders with expertise specialized in markets across the country. In this interview we speak with Kevin Russell, Executive Director of The Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS). If you’re looking to learn more on Nova Scotia’s market, especially Halifax, this episode is for you! Kevin’s 20 p...
Feb 05, 2021•41 min•Ep. 30
Capital raising is an essential part of investing in real estate, especially in multifamily properties. It can either make you or break you. In this interview we speak with Dave Dubeau, Real Estate Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Investor Attraction Expert based in beautiful British Columbia. If you’re looking to learn more on capital raising, this episode is for you! Dubeau began his real estate investing career in 2003 doing 18 deals in 18 months. He later switched his focus to ...
Jan 21, 2021•59 min•Ep. 29
Whether you are an active or passive investor, being able to assess the viability of a project to deliver on your return on investment objectives is a critical skill. Having said that, moving from single-family to commercial investing requires a mind-shift in deal underwriting. In this conversation, Mark Baltazar and Mike Rockall casually discuss some of the more important aspects of deal analysis / underwriting. *Remember to leave us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform! Conne...
Dec 17, 2020•22 min•Ep. 28
Deal flow is an important function in the real estate game. Without a consistent flow of deals to review and bid on, you are left at a standstill. In this episode, hosts Mark Baltazar and Mike Rockall converse about sourcing deals and the best ways to position yourself as a serious buyer to get access to those deals. *Remember to leave us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform! Connect With Us: Peak Multifamily Investments Instagram: @peakmultifamily Facebook: @peakmultifamily Fa...
Dec 11, 2020•18 min•Ep. 27
There are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ markets to invest in. In this episode we discuss the importance of selecting markets that align with your investing objectives using fact-based criteria. Whether you are looking for cash flow, equity growth or both; there is a market for everyone. *Remember to leave us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform! Connect With Us: Peak Multifamily Investments Instagram: @peakmultifamily Facebook: @peakmultifamily Facebook Group: Apartment Building Invest...
Dec 03, 2020•17 min•Ep. 26
There are three layers of your power team that you should consider - your core team, supporting team, and growth team. In this episode we talk about who you need on your team, but more importantly, how you should go about attracting your investing business. *Remember to leave us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform! Connect With Us: Peak Multifamily Investments Instagram: @peakmultifamily Facebook: @peakmultifamily Facebook Group: Apartment Building Investors Network LinkedIn: ...
Nov 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 25
This is often an overlooked step in the acquisition of apartment buildings (or any big, life-changing decision for that matter). We discuss the importance of clarifying your reasons investing - your “WHY” - and clearly setting goals that will drive you to achieve. Tune in as we discuss our own personal experiences with goal setting and clarifying our WHYs. *Remember to leave us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform! Connect With Us: Peak Multifamily Investments Instagram: @peakm...
Nov 19, 2020•30 min•Ep. 24
Investing in real estate can be nerve wracking and intimidating, causing some to delay getting started. With plenty of knowledge and experience, we spoke with Tim Blake, a Commercial Realtor and Real Estate Investor who made his first investment at the age of 18. If you’re interested in learning more on what the journey of investing in real estate could look like, this episode is for you! In 2017, Blake began investing in the commercial asset class after buying office units in Grande Prairie, Al...
Nov 05, 2020•50 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, we look into what the transition from single family to multifamily investing looks like in Western Canada. If you’re interested in getting started investing in apartment buildings but aren’t sure how to, this episode is for you! With over 15 years of experience, hosts Mark and Mike interview James Knull - Owner and Realtor at Mogul Realty Group - to highlight what his experience has been like investing in over 250 units across 14 different properties. James is also a passionate ...
Oct 22, 2020•53 min•Ep. 22
In this episode Mark and Mike dig into the renovation process of apartment buildings. If your strategy is to renovate units in your apartment building to achieve higher rents, this episode is a must-listen. Hosts Mark and Mike interview Mark Yataco - an experienced contractor in the commercial residential industry - to showcase the details one should consider when undertaking project requiring apartment building upgrades. With 20 years of experience in the renovation industry, Mark Yataco has bu...
Oct 08, 2020•56 min•Ep. 21
With years of experience in the marketing world, Cliff Ford is a Sales Representative with Skyview Realty, a brokerage firm that specializes in the sale of multi-unit residential buildings throughout Ontario. In the past 13 years with Skyview, Cliff has been involved in the sale of over 200 apartment buildings. Wearing many hats with Skyview, Cliff has gained significant experience in every aspect of the apartment building sale process from marketing and research to acquisitions and sales negoti...
Sep 24, 2020•58 min•Ep. 20
Leveraging the power of joint venture partnership models has helped Michael Ponte scale a successful real estate investment business with over $30 million in assets. With significant success investing in both commercial and residential real estate in British Columbia, Alberta and Halifax, Michael Ponte is the President and Founder of Prosperity Real Estate Investments, currently holding and managing a portfolio of over 175 units in several markets throughout Canada. Prosperity Real Estate Invest...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 19
In this episode we cover an investor’s journey from the corporate world to full-time real estate investor and the role that apartment buildings play in his portfolio. Martin Kuev is an active real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Through decades of work experience in senior corporate positions as well as real estate investing, Martin believes in a transparent and value added business approach. Along with his business partner, Chris Shebib, Martin has co-founded Venture Property ...
Aug 27, 2020•56 min•Ep. 18
Having started with a single condo rental in 1997 and scaling to a $125,000,000 portfolio of over 1000 units, Thomas Beyer shares his story of the ups and downs of building an empire. The moral of the story - it takes time, persistence and calculated risks. From single family to apartment buildings, new developments and mobile home parks - this episode is chalked full of actionable insights. In this episode we unveiled: Why apartment buildings are at the core of a successful growth strategy Why ...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 17
Hayder Kadhim and Wasan Dorias - a husband and wife duo - first met while pursuing an education in engineering. With industrial engineering degrees, they developed an interest in real estate, and later, began pursuing a profession in it. In this episode we talk to Hayder about what he is doing to ensure they achieve their goal of acquiring their first apartment building. In November 2017, Hayder and Wasan attended their first real estate workshop in hopes of networking with other like-minded ind...
Jul 24, 2020•54 min•Ep. 16
Jamie and Leslie Collard - a husband and wife team - first began investing in real estate in February 2017 by purchasing a single family home. From then on, they have primarily focused on investing in commercial real estate, currently holding 73 units. With the mission to provide quality housing for quality tenants, Jamie and Leslie possess great knowledge in the Ontario real estate investing market. In this episode we discussed: How to leverage private lending + investing through registered fun...
Jul 09, 2020•51 min•Ep. 15
Properties in smaller cities come with lower upfront costs while yielding high cap rates. Investing in smaller markets offers many benefits including the opportunity to be part of a close knit community and having direct impact on your surroundings. As an experienced investor for 15 years, Elizabeth Kelly has a passion for helping people achieve their financial dreams through real estate. Approaching 400 units, she has a full-time focus in property management and real estate investment in Kirkla...
Jun 24, 2020•54 min•Ep. 14
Investing in apartment buildings is a game of patience; it should be part of a long term strategy to create generational wealth. With the competitive demand of multifamily investing, it is necessary to stay well-connected and network with others also investing in real estate. It’s important to remember that people will always want to work with those they know, like, and trust. With extensive experience as a sales representative in all facets of real estate, our guest - Mark Loeffler - has been a...
Jun 10, 2020•48 min•Ep. 13
Successful real estate entrepreneur, apartment building investor and prominent YouTube channel host - Matt McKeever - connected with us to share why and how he is growing a portfolio of apartment buildings. Tune in to this episode for some clear action steps to grow your portfolio! In this episode, we talked about many things, including: Why networking is still one of the most important ways to source off-market apartment building deals Ways to work with tenants to help expedite turnover in valu...
May 27, 2020•39 min•Ep. 12
Due diligence is a critical piece of the apartment building investment puzzle. Miss a step - and it could cost you thousands, if not millions! In this episode, full-time real estate investor, Mark Gonneau, talks to us about how he started his investing career and provides some great tips for investors during the due diligence process. In the past 15 years, Mark has invested in various real estate properties - from town homes to an 18-unit building in Hamilton, Ontario - gaining essential skills ...
May 21, 2020•45 min•Ep. 11
