Well Off Podcast

Canadian real estate investors, this is for you! The Well Off Podcast is for those that want to learn how to invest in real estate or scale their portfolio in Ontario and in other provinces in Canada. We discuss wealth, business and relationships. Inspirational and positive content to help you on your journey to becoming "well off". Presented by Georges El Masri, an Ontario real estate investor and realtor.

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Episodes

E118 - Building A Wholesaling Business with Friends with Sal and Luca

Luca and Sal started investing in real estate when they were in university each purchasing a condo in Toronto. They are now building their real estate business full time with a focus on acquiring distressed properties throughout Southern Ontario to wholesale, flip or add to their rental portfolio. On this episode, we discuss: Starting their wholesale business in 2019 Growing their business through google ads and direct marketing Starting a construction business to compliment their wholesaling Wh...

Aug 08, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 118

E117 - Selective Wholesaling, 20 Unit Building Acquisition With Paul Punnoose

Paul Punnoose is a coach, student rental, multi-unit, wholesale and flip investor. His latest acquisition includes a 20 unit building which he purchased with a VTB (vendor take back mortgage). On this episode, we discuss: How he got started in real estate investing His wholesaling strategy - dealing with sellers in today’s market Setting seller expectations during a decline Not taking on overpriced properties Breaking down the numbers on his 20 unit building acquisition You can reach out to Paul...

Aug 01, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 117

E116 - Separating Gas Meters on Triplex and Shifting Investment Focus with Matt and Laura Hawkins

Matt and Laura have been investors for almost 20 years and got their start in a short term rental cottage and later moved to student rentals and more recently, multi family. They’ve taken on large construction projects and provide higher end rental products to their tenants. On this episode, we discuss: Managing a construction business and rental portfolio with 3 young kids Costs associated with separating gas meters on a recent triplex project Why they’re shifting their focus to multi unit inve...

Jul 21, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 116

E115 - Duplexes, Vacation Rentals, Florida Market with Brian Gordon

Brian Gordon is a Real Estate Investor, educator and mentor. Currently, his investment properties include duplexes and vacation rentals. Brian has over 22 years of education and experience in real estate investments, appraisals and property restorations. On this episode, we discuss:. Starting out with duplexes and shifting to vacation rentals Why having clear goals is very important at the beginning of your investment journey How he’s able to invest while working full time Numbers breakdown of a...

Jul 15, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 115

E114 - Basement Conversions, FYI Solutions And Garden Suites With Guy Solomon

Guy is the founder and president of Penguin Basement. Penguin builds, all types of spaces including a "Finish it Yourself" (FIY), personal use basement and Accessory Dwelling Units/Basement Apartments. Growing to serve all markets from London to Ottawa. On this episode, we discuss: Basement conversions Productive building - systems to renovate quickly Creating a walkout separate entrance Permits - all-in-one vs individual E-gress windows - criteria and procedure Finish it yourself solution for b...

Jul 08, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 114

E113 - Dairy, Cortisol, Caffein and Marijuana with Holistic Nutritionist Eileen Fauster Part 2/2

Eileen Fauster is a registered Acupuncturist, Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Essential Balance Holistic Health, located in Woodbridge. She helps clients with a variety of health concerns: fertility and hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, food sensitivities, anxiety/depression, joint pain, migraines and chronic health issues. This is part two of two and on this episode, we discuss: Dairy and milk - why it’s so hard for the body to digest Cortisol - what spikes it and its relation to stre...

Jul 01, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 113

E112 - Fatty Liver, Processed Foods, Preservatives with Holistic Nutritionist Eileen Fauster Part 1/2

Eileen Fauster is a registered Acupuncturist, Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Essential Balance Holistic Health, located in Woodbridge. She helps clients with a variety of health concerns: fertility and hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, food sensitivities, anxiety/depression, joint pain, migraines and chronic health issues. This is part one of two and on this episode, we discuss: Fatty liver (alcohol, processed foods, fast food) The relationship between the gull bladder and the liver A...

Jun 22, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 112

E111 - Running 3 Businesses While Investing in Real Estate with Ian Poulin

Ian Poulin is a young investor, construction company owner and realtor. He does it all while working a full time job at Volkswagen. On this episode, we discuss: How he juggles having a FT job and running 2 additional businesses How he grew his construction business as a side hustle Important things to note when hiring trades Setting standards and making sure his construction sites stay clean Creating systems to make sure trades work in an efficient sequence Some of the tools he uses to manage hi...

Jun 15, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 111

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