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Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingHow To Live In 50 Different Countries While Investing - Brian DavisHow To Live In 50 Different Countries While Investing - Brian Davis This week’s guest is Brian Davis, personal finance writer, investor and co-founder of SparkRental.com, a fractional real estate investment company. Over 2 decades in real estate and the finance industries, while also hosting the Live Off Rents podcast, he also contributes to Bigger Pockets. Starting out working for hard lenders, he saw how investment can build wealth and passive income, he started out buying rental properties. He now lives overseas by his own rules and shows others how to achieve this geographic freedom lif...2025-05-0159 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingGrass Roots Fund Raising: The Art of the Deal - Mathew FrederickGrass Roots Fund Raising: The Art of the Deal - Mathew Frederick Previous guest Mathew Frederick (EP 107, 127) joins me again to teach new investors how to look for funding to scale your portfolio massively! Mathew has mentored me and my team, but today teaches you the percentage to allocate to the 5 things you need to know to be successful in your grass roots fundraising. For new investors or people considering investing in real estate, this is a MUST! Plus I share a few quotes to get you motivated this week! Contact...2025-03-201h 00
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingYou Are Enough - Jas TakharYou Are Enough - Jas Takhar This is part 1 of our conversation with Jas, a Toronto native and trailblazing entrepreneur, and the force behind FTGU - From The Ground Up Academy. He empowers professionals with game-changing training, and is the host of the Jas Takhar podcast. We dive into mindset; how we have a shared experience in seeing Tony Robbins; the fear of judgment and how to overcome it; how to be a great event and podcast host; how to treat your employees; how to manage and leverage your CRM effectively; and MUCH more! ...2025-02-0635 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingRenovations, Rent Controls & Essential Tools for Landlords - Kayla AndradeRenovations, Rent Controls & Essential Tools for Landlords - Kayla Andrade This is part 2 of our conversation with Kayla, chatting about rent control and whether it’s effective and what are other provinces doing; what is a renoviction and how are they being handled; we chat about tools that some landlords are using such as Front Lobby, Openroom, LandlordEzy; lease agreements, and MUCH more! Contact Kayla Facebook Page: OntarioLandlordsWatch Facebook Group: 818378618219840 Instagram: ontlandlordswatch Some of the tools that Kayla talks about a...2025-01-2334 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingCutting The Red Tape: Top Challenges Landlords Are Facing Today - Kayla AndradeCutting The Red Tape: Top Challenges Landlords Are Facing Today - Kayla Andrade At the beginning of the year my wife and I plan our goals for the year, and we’ve been doing this since 2009. I’m doing something different with the intro at the start of the year. A couple things I do which you can try is call clients or business partners while driving, and listen to podcasts. I also share the top 10 tips that had a huge influence on my life in 2024. Then we get into the conversation with Kayla, chatting about...2025-01-1040 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingMortgage Market Update From Canada's Top Broker - Dave ButlerMortgage Market Update From Canada's Top Broker - Dave Butler Canada’s #1 rated mortgage broker from 2017 - 2021, frequent radio guest Dave Butler from Better Mortgage Select joins me in studio. Dave’s companies have handled over 26,000 mortgage loans and $9.6 Billion involved, so he’s qualified to talk about the many new changes coming to mortgage rule changes; the new mortgage changes in January 2025, and a recent market update, including rates and amortization periods, and MUCH more! This is part 1 of a 2 part hour-long conversation with Dave. Contact: Web: http://DaveButle...2024-12-0535 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingBank on Yourself: How Infinite Banking Is Changing Wealth In Canada - Darren MitchellBank on Yourself: How Infinite Banking Is Changing Wealth In Canada - Darren Mitchell Darren Mitchell, entrepreneur, real estate investor, financial educator and founder of Control & Compound Financial joins me in studio to discuss his 20 years of experience helping investors and business owners explore the possibilities and potential of Infinite Banking. Traditional financial advice sometimes favours the institutions so Darren switched his focus on wealth building that actually works, both from a capital standpoint as well as tax advantages. Through his book, podcast and seminars Darren teaches the secrets that the wealthy use to reach t...2024-11-2156 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingScaling A Portfolio Through Strategic Renovation & Refinance w/Cory Matthews EP 273Scaling A Portfolio Through Strategic Renovation & Refinance w/Cory Matthews EP 273 Cory Matthews joins me today in studio. He’s a realtor and investor in the Niagara region, and he focuses on finding deals, fixing them up using a very conservative strategy; why he started his real estate journey; the DIY strategy vs. Subbing out the work; working with his partner, and how he divides the work up; what type of interest rate he goes with exclusively; what LTV he prefers not to go higher than; a market update; and MUCH more! Co...2024-10-241h 03
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingThe Real Truth About The Impact Of High Interest Rates w/Leo & Jacqueline Francis EP 272The Real Truth About The Impact Of High Interest Rates w/Leo & Jacqueline Francis EP 272 Leo & Jacqueline Francis are the owners of Francis Five Properties. Jacqueline is a certified self image coach, helping others escape limiting beliefs, and Leo has a dump truck company. They started these before becoming investors, and we chat about transitioning to their real estate journey from 9-5; the stress of holding properties as the interest rates climbed; how they leveraged private money for deals; the unique challenge of working with your spouse; how they are repositioning their businesses for the f...2024-10-1058 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingHow To Become A Social Media Influencer w/Jayden Kennedy #266How To Become A Social Media Influencer w/Jayden Kennedy #266 Jayden Kennedy, real estate broker, former pro athlete, community volunteer and passionate financial literacy advocate joins me in studio to chat about how she got into real estate; overcoming the fear of the camera to succeed in social media; building her audience on Insta, and tips that can help you use social media more effectively; How to create a 6-figure income from social media; how she comes up with content ideas and what to share; emerging trends in social media and MORE! ...2024-07-181h 00
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingInsights From a Contractor Turned Investor: RE Strategies Working Today w/Jeff Lee #263Insights From a Contractor Turned Investor: RE Strategies Working Today w/Jeff Lee #263 Jeff Lee of Complete Contracting Solutions, an investor-focused renovation company, with 20+ years in the contracting industry and personal experience as a real estate investor joins me and Christopher Hummell in studio to discuss what’s working in real estate right now - student rentals, duplex conversions, ADU or garden suites, flipping etc. I also ask Jeff if he was putting his money into something right now, what would it be, and what’s in store for the future. Jeff also talks about the i...2024-06-191h 02
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingFighting Back Against the War on Landlords w/Weiting Bollu #259Fighting Back Against the War on Landlords w/Weiting Bollu #259 Weiting Bollu, co-founder of Openroom.ca began her investment journey with a very costly lesson by losing $35,000 due to a bad tenant, and while this is becoming more of a common theme, things are changing. Openroom is the platform and website she and her husband created to help others avoid certain tenants, and create a transparent rental ecosystem. We discuss exactly what Openroom is; how it works; who uses it; how many visitors it gets each month; what are the common misconceptions; what are the p...2024-05-2353 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingStarting Small, Building Big: The Journey w/Sandy & Kate MacKay #254Starting Small, Building Big: The Journey w/Sandy & Kate MacKay #254 Sandy & Kate MacKay join me in studio for part 1 of a 2 part series to discuss our humble beginnings, they were only able to wholesale as they had $0, and I was trying to figure out our investment club, and we made a ton of mistakes. They have a large portfolio, plus Sandy is a realtor and operating partner at Keller Williams. They also have a property management company, and Kate heads up Found Spaces. In this episode, we chat about their beginnings in wholesaling, the importance o...2024-04-1837 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingPower Of Sale; Closing Disputes & Using VTBs w/Allison McMurter #248Power Of Sale; Closing Disputes & Using VTBs w/Allison McMurter #248 Allison McMurter, part of the trusted legal team of McMurter & Associates joins me and Quinton Cordick in studio to get the down low on Foreclosures & power of sale how they are different; Are appraisals coming in at what’s needed these days; What else is going on in the market; Different disputes on closing or after; Permit searches before closing; Financing and Vendor Take Backs (VTBs) and MUCH MORE! If you have legal questions or questions about mortgages and qualifying, TUNE IN! Co...2024-03-0749 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingHouse Hacking for Real Estate Wealth: A Path To Success w/Michael Lombardi #245#245: Michael Lombardi - House Hacking for Real Estate Wealth: A Path To Success Michael Lombardi was a house hacker before he’d ever heard the term! He realized that by buying a property with rental income, it would cost him less to carry the property than if he’d bought a cheaper property and was the only resident. His journey began in 2016 in Toronto, purchasing a house and adding 3 units to it. He currently owns 7 properties, and he and I discuss how house hacking works, what strategies to use, what to look for in a prope...2024-02-1552 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingIs Your Vision Stronger Than The Economy w/Kory MacKinnon #242#242: Kory MacKinnon - Is Your Vision Stronger Than The Economy? Kory MacKinnon joins me in studio to discuss his predictions for the coming year; Is now a good time to purchase a property; How to start your day; How to handle a bad day; what’s harder - Becoming or staying successful; Repositioning his business in this fast changing market; and MUCH MORE! If you are still on the fence in regards to real estate investing, Kory shares many ideas. TUNE IN! Contact: https://korymackinnon.com Are you lo...2024-01-251h 08
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#239: Simona Zaslavsky - Strategies For Handling Landlord & Tenant Board Issues#239: Simona Zaslavsky - Strategies For Handling Landlord & Tenant Board Issues Simona Zaslavsky from Mayfair Law Group has 15 years as a paralegal, and has been helping landlords and tenants navigate the tricky legal system to ensure their rights are protected. Quinton Cordick joins me for a deep dive into all aspects of the LTB, where we discuss the good, bad and ugly of being a landlord; what are a landlord’s rights; how do you protect yourself; what forms do you need to know about and when to issue them; how much notice do you need to...2023-12-2158 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#235: Frank Taylor - How To Win In The Current Real Estate Market#235: Frank Taylor - How To Win In The Current Real Estate Market Frank Taylor from Frank Taylor Consulting joins Gary for an unscripted chat about the current market - what precipitated this market, where we are and where we might be going. Frank predicted this market in his previous appearance last year, so Gary invited him back to help YOU not just survive, but WIN in this current market. They talk exit strategies; how to repurpose your portfolio; what’s up for the future of AirBnB; the history of rates and why we’re not so ba...2023-11-231h 28
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#234: Chris, Gary & Quinton - Is An Interest Rate Cut Finally Coming? & Market Update#234: Chris, Gary & Quinton - Is An Interest Rate Cut Finally Coming? & Market Update Christopher Hummell and Quinton Cordick join Gary for an unscripted chat about what they are seeing in their interactions with clients, and what’s happening AWAY from the headlines. They give a market update for Toronto, Durham region and Peterborough; what might happen in the next 24 months; what’s going on with private mortgages; is Universal Basic Income coming; will rates be cut soon; an immigration update, and what’s going on in the condo market, and MORE! If you are looking for ans...2023-11-161h 09
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#224: Kathleen Black - How To Transform Uncertainty Into Empowered Leadership#224: Kathleen Black - How To Transform Uncertainty Into Empowered Leadership Previous guest Kathleen Black joins me in this essential-listening podcast, about how to kill doubt, step into your confidence and get stuff done! Globally recognized as a leadership and high performance expert and best selling author, I’ve been in her coaching program for over 3 years. We learn what raft builders are; why it’s important to both reinvent yourself and fire yourself; and is a balanced lifestyle possible or attainable! DO NOT MISS IT! Contact: https://kathleenspeaks.com 2023-09-071h 05
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#223: Gary Hibbert - Smart Goals - How to Set & Achieve Them#223: Gary Hibbert - Smart Goals - How to Set & Achieve Them In this solo episode, I give you a high level, but extremely powerful overview of goal setting, the same goal setting method I use in my one-on-one mentoring. If you’ve never found a way to set goals, or maybe you’ve stopped setting yearly goals altogether, let me give you a refresher on a way to do this. Goal setting does 2 important things - it helps you focus on priorities in your life that you want to make happen, and also helps you DEFLE...2023-08-3118 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingArchive: Rene Masse - Walking Away From Your 9-5 Job With Real Estate#Archive: Rene Masse - Walking Away From Your 9-5 Job With Real Estate Rene Masse has over 20 years of being successful entrepreneur, as a realtor and investor in the Kingston, ON area. On this archive podcast, he and Gary talk about the mindset required to leave your 9-5 job, and that it’s not an overnight thing; his best selling techniques and it’s about selling yourself; his favourite places to invest; how to have a conversation with a potential JV partner, and should you show them the property; should you invest with family or stay...2023-08-2457 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing221: Hart Togman & Rob Dix - How To Succeed As A Landlord With Rent Panda#221: Hart Togman & Rob Dix - How To Succeed As A Landlord With Rent Panda As a landlord, finding tenants can be a time consuming and stressful process. I did it for many years, but the experts at Rent Panda take it to the next level. Everything from listing the property, to screening tenants, to fully managing properties in the future. With their White Glove service, landlords are completely hands-off, perfect for less experienced or new investors. If you want to be more involved they can handle that too! Hart & Rob share some incredible information about re...2023-08-101h 17
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing219: Adrian Pannozzo - From A Police Officer To A Successful Real Estate Investor#219: Adrian Pannozzo - From A Police Officer To A Successful Real Estate Investor Adrian Pannozzo was a police office for 21 years, working his way up to Sergeant. Great pay, job security, but a lot of downside. Adrian wanted to retire but didn’t know what he and his wife would do to supplement their income. How about buying an investment property or two and live off the cashflow? He started with this, but it became addictive, and now he owns over 400 doors as CEO of Executive Properties Capital, a property management firm to support those ren...2023-07-201h 20
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing218: Riley Oickle - Why Your Short Term Rental Isn’t Working#218: Riley Oickle - Why Your Short Term Rental Isn’t Working Have you ever considered a short term rental, even as a different strategy to buy and hold single family? A LOT of people did during the pandemic when everyone wanted to travel within Canada and rates SKYROCKETED! Now that things are back to normal, so are rental rates. Some investors paid too much based on the pandemic rental rates and now they’re bleeding cash. Riley has a variety of investments in multi-family, long, medium and short term rentals and is OVERFLOWING with fantastic infor...2023-07-131h 09
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#212: Gary, Q & Christopher - Market Update, Inflation, BOC, Immigration & Debt#212: Gary, Q & Christopher - Market Update, Inflation, BOC, Immigration & Debt In this episode, Gary, Q & Chris take a deep dive into where we currently are, what are the year-over-year stats and just where we might be headed - 'Recession'?! Why is the market heating up? Multiple offers again? Tune in for how this is impacting your portfolio and what to do in the near future! Here are Gary's final thoughts on this episode: Buy real estate – best hedge against inflation (multiple skills) Don't keep your money in the bank - Cash is trash, cash...2023-06-011h 10
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#210: Danielle Chiasson - Lessons Learned & Navigating The Challenges of 2022#210: Danielle Chiasson - Lessons Learned & Navigating The Challenges of 2022 Danielle Chiasson is a serial entrepreneur known for her work in the field of real estate investing in residential redevelopment and rental housing. Focused in Ontario, her many projects have ranged in scope from light clean-ups to full renovations, as well as legal duplex, triplex conversions, and multi-unit flips. She chats with Gary about her interesting start in real estate investing; why selling is not failing; the big mistakes she and other investors made in 2022; where she thinks the market is heading; having the correct mindset; a...2023-05-181h 16
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#208: Seth Ferguson - How to 10x Your Business & Events#208: Seth Ferguson - How to 10x Your Business & Events Seth Ferguson is the founder of the MultiFamily Conference, host of a real estate TV show, host of his own podcast, AND he held his FIRST event in the middle of the global shutdown! He and Gary discuss WHY you should host your own events and conferences and 10x them AND your business, as he's firm believer that face to face networking is the foundation of real estate. Do these events make money, and if not, WHY do them? He also shares many mistakes he's made so...2023-05-0456 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#206: Victoria Suen - Unlocking The Power Of Design#206: Victoria Suen - Unlocking The Power Of Design Victoria Suen is the founder of Build X Design, an architectural firm specializing in housing densification and high end commercial locations. She is also an investor who purchased her first property at age 19 and since then has invested in duplexes, triplexes and apartment conversions. Gary & Victoria take a deep dive into single family to triplex conversion, and a look at Ontario's Bill 23. Don't forget to visit SmartHomeChoice.ca to check out all the incredible upcoming events happening this year! Gary...2023-04-201h 04
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#197: Craig Dorris - What It Takes To Be a Top Realtor#197: Craig Dorris - What It Takes To Be a Top Realtor On this episode, Gary sits down with Craig Dorris, one of the top agents at Our Neighbourhood Realty. Craig has been with ONR for the last 5 years, prior to this he was a teacher. Gary and Craig discuss making the transition to real estate from teaching; some of the things that differentiate him from other agents, and relationship building. If you are a realtor and want to know what it takes to be successful in today's environment and add some new tools to your tool...2023-02-161h 09
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#195: Casey Combden - The Trifecta of Success- The 3 elements of Every Multi-Millionaire#195: Casey Combden - The Trifecta of Success- The 3 elements of Every Multi-Millionaire On this episode, Gary chats with Casey Combden, founder of Human Potential International. Casey has earned over $30 million so far, and has helped over 500 couples and individuals achieve multimillion dollar success as well as network marketing. Author, lifelong learner, and mentor Casey helps others discover their true potential through the advanced awareness teachings of his certification programs. If YOU are curious about the massive success Casey has helped his clients achieve, this is a must LISTEN! Gary also shares his t...2023-02-021h 23
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#193: Brian Gordon - How Property Assessments Work & The Economy#193: Brian Gordon - How Property Assessments Work & The Economy On this episode, Gary chats with real estate investor Brian Gordon. Brian actually went to school to study real estate assessment with a side order of macroeconomics, and became an expert on the value of properties. Gary and Brian take a look at macroeconomics, inflation and the potential recession! Don't forget, Smart Home Choice is gearing up for growth mindset in 2023 and their in-person events are ramping up! Check out SmartHomeChoice.ca for a list of upcoming events. WHAT...2023-01-191h 05
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingBONUS - Gary Hibbert guests on the More To Life Real Estate Investing PodcastBONUS - Gary Hibbert guests on the More To Life Real Estate Investing Podcast On this episode, Gary was a guest on the More To Life Real Estate Investing Podcast, hosted by Adrian Pannozzo. This conversation is full of actionable advice, elite knowledge about the investing game and super informative for those new to investing or looking to do more! Gary’s story continues to inspire other would-be investors, and his coaching and mentoring help people scale their portfolios and create systems for success. Oh, and Gary’s made a few mistakes and he willingly share...2023-01-0542 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingBONUS: Gary Hibbert guests on the Level Up Podcast#BONUS: Gary Hibbert guests on the Level Up Podcast On this episode, Gary was a guest on the Level UP podcast. This conversation is full of actionable advice, elite knowledge about the investing game and super informative for those new to investing or looking to do more! We touch on how the current real estate market has changed investing and the strategies to take, what to look for in an investment property, and some of the hard and soft numbers to consider when looking at an investment. We also have some great talks o...2022-12-2947 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#190: Alfonso Cuadra - How Leaders Are Born#190: Alfonso Cuadra - How Leaders Are Born On this episode, Gary chats with previous guest Alfonso Cuadra in an unscripted conversation about how leaders are born. Like Alfonso says, he doesn’t just drop nuggets of info on Real Talk, he’s dropping BOMBS! They focus on Alfonso’s interpretation of the current market, as well as mindset. If you’ve never heard an episode with Alfonso, be prepared for the BIG energy he brings, banish your fears, find creative solutions to negative cash flow, as well as dropping those truth bombs! Not to be missed. And don...2022-12-151h 11
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#189: Ryan Carr - HGTV Hoarder House Flipper#189: Ryan Carr - HGTV Hoarder House Flipper On this episode, Gary and Quinton Cordick chat with real estate investor, one of the featured hosts of HGTV's 'Hoarder House Flippers', and podcast host Ryan Carr. This is the 4th appearance for Ryan on Gary's show, and again drops some incredible information about our current market conditions, as well as what it takes to be a successful flipper. If you're not aware of flipping as a strategy or never tried, here's a no-risk/all-benefit way to up your knowledge and see if flipping can help you! 2022-12-081h 04
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#188: Daniel Foch & Nick Hill - A Bird’s Eye View Of The Economy#188: Daniel Foch & Nick Hill - A Bird’s Eye View Of The Economy On this episode, Gary chats with real estate agent Daniel Foch and mortgage agent Nick Hill, hosts of the Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast. They data driven podcast analyses the market and explains what’s happening in layman’s terms. They chat with Gary about whether we are in a better market today than earlier this year, the various markets and where you should invest, and HOW to buy in each of the markets. If you’re unsure if now is a good time to inves...2022-12-011h 16
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#187: Gail Sauer - Waking Up To Your Life#187: Gail Sauer - Waking Up To Your Life On week 4 of Women In Business, Gary chats with naturopathic doctor Gail Sauer. Gary's mantra of 'Health, Wealth and Everything in Between' is on full display in this episode. You CAN'T build a strong business without having a strong foundation of good health. Gail teaches everyone how to reduce stress and enhance focus with her CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) course, allowing you more clarity, better quality of life, and building your mindset for success! Her focus is truly how to help you find YOU! Gary opens up and shares...2022-11-241h 24
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#186: Adriana Ostapenko - Building Businesses & Designing Dreams#186: Adriana Ostapenko - Building Businesses & Designing Dreams On week 3 of Women In Business, Gary chats with multi-family investor Adriana Ostapenko, an exceptionally successful investor. She shares her most costly mistakes, how she learned she doesn’t enjoy everything about real estate so delegates, and what she’s EXCITED for the current market - REALLY?? Yes… Tune in to find out WHY! Gary’s quote for this week: “At this very moment you don’t need anything else to make you happy, it’s simply a choice.” If you are unhappy with life or your progress, let Adriana put you on the p...2022-11-171h 11
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#185: Aleksandra Sydorow & Aisha Govani - Awakening The Inner Power of Women#185: Aleksandra Sydorow & Aisha Govani - Awakening The Inner Power of Women On this episode Gary chats with good friends, investors and business builders Aleksandra Sydorow & Aisha Govani. This powerhouse duo own several businesses each and together, and they are busy investors. They put a priority on work/life balance, and real estate investing offers just that! They play to their strengths and delegate the rest. If you're looking for inspiration on the next challenge for your career, THIS is a must listen! As Gary says, "inspiration doesn't wear you out, physical activity can. So if you're not inspire...2022-11-101h 08
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#184: Sarah Eder - Building A Business During Challenging Times#184: Sarah Eder - Building A Business During Challenging Times On this episode Gary chats with full time investor Sarah Eder of Sarah Eder Investments. October is dedicated to women in business, so all podcasts in November will be about women in business! A former professional athlete, she ‘retired’ from athletics and decided to move into real estate after seeing many other investors owning multiple properties and knew she could too! She made many mistakes and is here to share them with everyone, and also how to NOT repeat them! Plus, THREE amazing tips from Gary on getting your...2022-11-031h 12
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#178: Antoinette & Dwayne Lawrence - What's Required When Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio?#178: Antoinette & Dwayne Lawrence - What's Required When Scaling Your Real Estate Portfolio? On this episode Gary chats with Antoinette & Dwayne Lawrence, Smart Home Choice members for the last 4 years. On this podcast they share their real story of how they joined a Fast Start Class for Beginning Investors and purchased 1 property right away! They didn't do anything for a couple of years and then purchased a few more! Do YOU have 1 or 2 properties and are not sure HOW to continue to grow and scale your real estate business? Don't miss this chat where Dwayne and Antoinette share t...2022-09-221h 14
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingBONUS: Gary Hibbert on the Wine & Real Estate podcasts - Creating Mini Retirements & Designing a Lifestyle of Your ChoiceBONUS: Gary Hibbert on the Wine & Real Estate podcasts - Creating Mini Retirements & Designing a Lifestyle of Your Choice On this episode Gary is interviewed by the hosts on the podcast Wine & Real Estate, on how to create yearly mini retirements and designing a lifestyle of your choice. Gary and his wife Darlene started down the path years ago of transitioning from a 9-5 to a life where THEY had more control of work/life balance, which lead to being semi-retired for 2 months in the winter, and two months every summer! Are YOU interested in b...2022-09-0838 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingBONUS: Gary Hibbert on The Everyday Investor - How To Live A Life By DesignOn this episode Gary is interviewed by Aleks Sydorow & Aisha Govani on their podcast The Everyday Investor Podcast, on how to live a life by design. Gary and his wife Darlene started down the path years ago of transitioning from a 9-5 to a life where THEY had more control of work/life balance, which lead to being semi-retired for 2 months in the winter, and two months every summer! Are YOU interested in designing a life like this, where YOU are in control of your work/life balance? Don’t miss this chat where Gary shares information and tips to...2022-08-1838 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#169: Todd Miller - The "Podcast Expert" Becomes The Real Estate Expert - 7 Doors In 1 Year#169: Todd Miller - The "Podcast Expert" Becomes The Real Estate Expert - 7 Doors In 1 Year On this episode Gary chats with podcast producer and second time real estate investor, Todd Miller. Todd and his wife bought an investment property on their own in 2017, and having no experience or team to support them, decided it wasn't for them, although they made a profit they ended up selling it. Why did they choose to invest again? They met Gary, and using his and his teams strategies purchased 7 doors in 1 year on their own as well as acquiring JV partners...2022-06-291h 08
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#166: Hart Togman - The Perfect Screening Tool For Both Landlords & Tenants#166: Hart Togman - The Perfect Screening Tool For Both Landlords & Tenants On this episode Gary chats with Hart Togman, co-founder of Rent Panda. Hart and his brother started Rent Panda as they were having a hard time finding quality rentals, and on the flipside, found landlords were having trouble finding quality tenants. Rent Panda addresses both needs, and assists both renters and landlords, making it seamless to find/fill a property. Gary and Darlene have used Rent Panda and were very appreciative of the ease of use and the actual online platform. Also to be noted- there’s a...2022-06-091h 08
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#163: Sean & Annasha - From The Corporate World To Entrepreneurs (How To Maximize Your Short Term Rentals)#163: Sean & Annasha - From The Corporate World To Entrepreneurs (How To Maximize Your Short Term Rentals) On this episode Gary chats with good friends Sean & Annasha Martin. Gary and Sean worked together at TD, and both invested independently. After Sean had an investing 'failure' he reconnected with Gary and Smart Home Choice to attend a Fast Start Class. Sean & Annasha have only been investing since 2018 after leaving the corporate world, but have achieved massive success since. If you DON'T like your 9-5 or feel like there's something else, this is the podcast for YOU to help you...2022-05-181h 11
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#161: Luiz Lameiras - What Every Realtor, Buyer & Seller Should KnowOn this episode Gary chats with good friend and business partner, Broker of Record at Our Neighbourhood Realty, Luiz Lameiras. Luiz shares his incomparable wealth of knowledge from his years in the business, and offers some tips and advice that have NEVER been shared on Real Talk With Gary before! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Current market conditions Protecting yourself as a buyer Protecting yourself as a seller Protecting yourself as a realtor Protecting yourself as a real estate investor Multiple representation, what it is, what it looks like and potential rule changes to affect it Open bids and potential...2022-05-051h 10
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#159: Rob Chopra - A Real Story About Real Estate Investing#159: Rob Chopra - A Real Story About Real Estate Investing On this episode Gary chats with Rob Chopra, an investor he met through social media, whose content was so engaging, Gary reached out to interview him. Rob has done big things and made a few mistakes, and it's time to have him on the show to share all those mistakes, to help other investors avoid them! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What was the moment he decided to get into real estate Why Rich Dad Poor Dad training was pivotal to get him started, but why...2022-04-211h 14
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#157 : Rob Break & Sandy MacKay - Breakthrough To The Life You Want To Live#157 : Rob Break & Sandy MacKay - Breakthrough To The Life You Want To Live On this episode Gary chats with friends and hosts of the #1 real estate podcast in Canada “The Breakthrough Real Estate Investing Podcast”, with Rob Break & Sandy MacKay. Gary was one of their first guests many years ago, and they’ve come so far since then! They dive into how they got their starts in real estate investing through wholesaling, how they used to attend Gary’s events when he was starting out, what they’ve learned from interviewing hundreds of investors, why giving back is importa...2022-04-0757 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#156: Dr. Sandra Miranda - Feeling Like You Again#156: Dr. Sandra Miranda - Feeling Like You Again On this episode Gary chats with friend and Ajax-based personal naturopathic doctor, Sandra Miranda. Dr. Miranda has been helping people for over 20 years, including Gary, with many natural remedies as a natural alternative. Gary is not against modern medicine, but when someone like Dr. Miranda can help you with natural methods, why not? This is a deep dive into the body and how to align it for optimum performance! Another informative and enlightening do-not-miss-it podcast! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The services Dr. Miranda offers...2022-03-311h 15
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#155: Dr. Carlos Yu - Master Your Mind, Master Your Life#155: Dr. Carlos Yu - Master Your Mind, Master Your Life On this episode Gary chats with good friend and personal physician, Dr. Carlos Yu. Gary and Dr. Yu both got very vulnerable, opening up to each other, and while this conversation covered many topics, it transcended the traditional doctor/patient interaction. Gary had a few 'aha' moments and some epiphanies and hopes to help others with this new information. Dr. Yu just got back from a lengthy hiatus, and we learn why and what he learned during it, including the Wim Hof cold water therapy. He specializes i...2022-03-231h 27
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#153: Allison McMurter-Hughes -The Hardest Conversation To Have On this episode Gary chats with friend and lawyer Alison McMurter-Hughes about a topic a LOT of people want to avoid - estate planning. Gary & co-host Christopher Hummel have a deep and im#153: Allison McMurter-Hughes - The Hardest Conversation To Have On this episode Gary chats with friend and lawyer Allison McMurter-Hughes about a topic a LOT of people want to avoid - estate planning. Gary & co-host Christopher Hummel have a deep and important discussion about wills, trusts, probates and estate planning in general. If you have ANY assets, especially real estate assets you SHOULD/MUST create a will to ensure a fairly painless and less difficult transfer of assets once you pass. Whether you want your assets sold and the profits dispersed when you pass, or you are willing/t...2022-03-101h 16
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#150: Kory MacKinnon - Why Everyone Needs A Coach#150: Kory MacKinnon - Why Everyone Needs A Coach On this episode Gary chats with friend, fellow coach and investor Kory MacKinnon. Kory is a successful investor with many multi unit properties in his portfolio, and has created a successful coaching business. Kory has brought on additional coaches in his circle to assist with coaching new and existing clients. Gary and Kory focus their discussion on the benefits of coaching, but also on how to find the right market, how to scale your real estate investment business, the value of good debt, and what the 3 S’s are! Tu...2022-02-171h 01
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#147: Michael Hopkins: On A Path To Breaking Up With His 9-5 Job#147: Michael Hopkins: On A Path To Breaking Up With His 9-5 Job On this episode Gary chats with Michael Hopkins, the owner of ELMM Properties. He’s working on his second property at the moment, and has been dealing with floods and asbestos removal, not what any investor wants deal with, but he’s powering through it chasing the perfect BRRRR. Gary and co-host Quinton Cordick chat with Michael about how he got into Real Estate investing and why he chose it; his fears before he started; why he loves his day job but is transitioning into bein...2022-01-271h 09
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingJean Paul: The Similarities Between Comedy & Real Estate Investing#146: Jean Paul: The Similarities Between Comedy & Real Estate Investing On this episode Gary chats with Canadian comedian Jean Paul! He’s played the biggest stages, TV and Just For Laughs, and drops by Gary’s studio for a no-holds-barred convo! Jean Paul shares his upbringing, how stage fright almost derailed his career, bombing and recovering, failures in life, how he moved into Real Estate investing (it was an accident), and MUCH more in this fun and engaging conversation! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How his childhood influenced his future How stage fright almost derailed his career...2022-01-201h 17
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#144: Joey Ragona (From The Archives) - How To Break The Freedom Barrier#144: Joey Ragona (From The Archives) - How To Break The Freedom Barrier On this never-heard-before show from the archives, Gary chats with one of his First mentors, Joey Ragona. On our show this month I had the opportunity to discuss an important topic with a great friend of mine, Joey Ragona. Joey has done wonders for my business and family life. How? He coached Darlene and I for over 2 years and helped us implement strategies, processes and a taught us a proven methodical way of tackling issues and how to efficiently run a fulltime real...2022-01-061h 11
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#139: Samuel Spencer - Reviewing The Perfect BRRRR#139: Samuel Spencer - Reviewing The Perfect BRRRR On this week’s show Gary chats with investor, investment coach and former mentee Samuel Spencer. Only 1 year ago, Samuel spent some time with Gary in his office, learning the fundamentals of investing. A year later, Samuel has transitioned from condo pre-construction investing and the many mistakes he made, to the BRRRR strategy. Gary and Samuel take a DEEP dive into the numbers to understand this purchase that became the perfect BRRRR, from beginning to refinancing. This podcast will help both new investors and seasoned ones who haven’t considered the B...2021-11-181h 06
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#129: Brian Daley - Protecting Your Real Estate Investment For The Long Term#129: Brian Daley - Protecting Your Real Estate Investment For The Long Term On this week’s show Gary chats with good friend and trusted home inspector for SmartHomeChoice, Brian Daley. Gary has personally been using Brian’s/AGHI services for over 10 years. AGHI helps investors make sure they are buying the best property for them, but also protecting their assets for the long term. Brian has personally built several homes and renovated others, so he has a detailed knowledge of the inner workings of properties. During this informative and fun conversation, Brian shares some information that even Gary...2021-09-091h 08
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#125: How It All Started - Christopher Hummel Interviews Gary#125: How It All Started - Christopher Hummel Interviews Gary On this week’s show the tables are turned - Gary is interviewed by Chris Hummell! They dig deep into the past, how SHC started, and where it’s headed in the future! They talked about how Gary and Darlene started the business many years ago, and how Chris and Quinton joined the growing business. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: * How SHC become one of the leading investor clubs * Why Gary left a safe and secure 9-5 for the wilds of entrepreneurship * The types of investing Gary t...2021-08-121h 33
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#124: Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry - The Last 8%#124: The Last 8%: Why Avoiding The Difficult Is Keeping You Stuck w/Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry On this week’s show Gary chats with New York Times bestselling author Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry. He’s consulted with large corporations such as IBM, Sony, Goldman Sachs, has coached Olympic, NBA and NFL athletes! JP also hosts his own podcast called The Last 8%, and Gary highly recommends it. He explains his BIG strategy, his book club and the value of mindfulness! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The power of meditation and how to properly do it How self awareness translates into su...2021-08-0459 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#123: Brian McMurter - Pitfalls & Mistakes Lawyers Can Save You From#123: Pitfalls & Mistakes Lawyers Can Save You From w/Brian McMurter On this week’s show Gary chats with good friend and Gary’s personal real estate lawyer for many years, Brian McMurter. He’s been in the business for 40 years, and June 2021 was his busiest month, EVER! He says everyone he’s ever known AND their children seem to be buying or selling right now! He’s built a solid team of professionals to help assist home buyers and sellers protect their interests and assets, for likely one of the biggest financial transactions of their lives. They had a wide...2021-07-291h 02
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#122: Stefan Aarnio (Archives) - Self Made Confessions#122 (Archives): Self Made Confessions w/Stefan Aarnio In this archive episode, Gary spoke in 2017 with the late Stefan Aarnio, who was a real estate investor with many years of experience. Stefan had flipped thousands of properties, but also had experience with currency investing, is a historical and current currency expert, and award winning entrepreneur & a published author. Stefan always spoke with no filter, and whatever he was thinking usually came out. Stefan’s main motto was ‘Respect The Grind’. What you'll learn How Gary worked through a traumatic life event Bubble in 2017 Market in 2018 Best st...2021-07-2254 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#121: Daniel Patton - Mortgages, The Middle Class & the Life of an Entrepreneur#121: Daniel Patton - Mortgages, The Middle Class & the Life of an Entrepreneur On this week’s show Gary chats with good friend Daniel Patton, cofounder of BM Select mortgage broker. He and his lifelong friend Dave Butler started in the mortgage business before Daniel knew what a mortgage was! Their award winning business has helped thousands of people buy investment properties, while growing the business at a record breaking pace. What has Daniel learned over the years that benefits his clients? WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Daniel and Dave Butler started in the mortgage busi...2021-07-141h 12
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#120: Health & Wellness Under Any Circumstances w/ Dr. Du La, ND#120: Health & Wellness Under Any Circumstances w/ Dr. Du La, ND On this week’s show Gary chats with Dr. Du La, a Toronto-based Naturopathic Doctor registered in Traditional Chinese medicine, where naturopathic care treats the entire person, not just the symptom they are complaining about. Dr. La’s parents instilled in her a hard work ethic, and since she grew up in a family with not much money, her parents got creative in putting healthy food on their table. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why it doesn’t take a lot of money to eat well Why...2021-07-081h 02
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#119: Are You Richer Than You Think w/ Jordan Bress#119: Are You Richer Than You Think w/ Jordan Bress On this week’s show Gary chats with Jordan Bress from Scotiabank, Senior Managers of Sales for Durham Region. Many SmartHomeChoice investors have had their properties mortgaged by Scotia, and with their rental program, they will allow up to 10 properties to be mortgaged, including your primary residence! They talked about corporations and mortgages, ‘drive til you qualify’, his view on the market, and MUCH more! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why you may have to ‘drive til you qualify’ Corporations and mortgages Jordan and Scotiabank’s roadmap view o...2021-07-0156 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#118: Covering All Your Bases With Property Insurance w/ Todd O’Donnell#118: Covering All Your Bases With Property Insurance w/ Todd O’Donnell On this week’s show Gary chats with Todd O’Donnell from Desjardins Insurance. Gary has most of his insurance needs covered by Todd and his team - car, home, investment properties and yet this was the first time they had met face to face! They touched on replacement cost vs. Resale prices; whether you *need* home insurance in Canada, and many more things! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Replacement costs vs. Resale prices, why the difference? What to do when tenants leave with your insu...2021-06-241h 09
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#116: Take Bold Steps, Follow Big Money w/ Todor Yordanov#116: Take Bold Steps, Follow Big Money w/ Todor Yordanov On this week’s show Gary chats with Todor Yordanov, someone Gary looked up to when he first got into investing, and met at the Real Estate Investor Forum. Todor already had his own investor club, but took great interest in what Gary and Darlene were doing. They’ve had many conversations over the years, and his insights into many things make for an educational listen. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why you can “NEVER outsave the real estate market!” What are Todor’s insights into inflation His...2021-06-091h 13
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#115: How The Middle Class Could Lose Everything w/ Marcin Drozdz#115: How The Middle Class Could Lose Everything w/ Marcin Drozdz On this week’s show Gary chats with Marcin Drozdz, an investor Gary first met while still working at TD. Marcin was talking about raising millions of dollars even back then, which piqued Gary’s curiosity. In this podcast, they chatted about raising money as Marcin is an expert at that; the market and where big money is moving; the ‘easy’ method, is inflation here or is it coming soon and more! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What is stagflation, and can it happen in Canada? What...2021-06-0256 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#113: Millionaire Mindset w/ Shawn Rea#113: Millionaire Mindset w/ Shawn Rea On this week’s show Gary chats with Shawn Rea, real estate investor, realtor and father of 3. Shawn shares his journey towards real estate investing; travelling to Belize during COVID, and building many new homes; how he got into house hacking, and finally how relatives and friends questioned his decision to sell his primary residence to finance a duplex! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What Shawn wrote on a piece of paper a few years ago that changed his life The book that also changed his life How friends and famil...2021-05-2056 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#107: H.U.G. Hand Me Up Generational Wealth w/Mathew Frederick#107: H.U.G. Hand Me Up Generational Wealth On this week’s show Gary chats with friend and personal mentor Mathew Frederick. Mathew has over 30 years experience in real estate investing, residential, multi-family, new family and now mentorship for new investors. He’s built 250 homes, 3 x 50 unit condo buildings, restaurants, wellness clinics, building a triplex in Belize, and more! He created a brand strategy called the H.U.G. strategy, that he wanted to share. They also chatted with Joint Ventures, how to find them and how to structure them, EVEN if you don’t have any money.2021-04-081h 03
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#102: Bitcoin, The Greatest Invention of the 21st Century w/Jacob AsparianGary chats this week with Jacob Asparian, real estate broker and investor, as well as President of Bitcoin Capital Ventures, a Bitcoin company that offers consulting services as well as directly investing in companies that bring Bitcoin services directly to the public. He’s been a Bitcoin investor for many years, and enjoys helping others get started with investing in Bitcoin, and his passion for the technology is evident. Listen and learn why Bitcoin can be a valuable hard asset for your investing portfolio! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What is Bitcoin and digital currencies An overview of h...2021-03-0453 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#101: How Building A Real Estate Empire Led To Depression w/Darcy MarlerGary chats this week with Darcy Marler, a real estate investor having success since 2001, and author of 4 books. Darcy has owned 92 properties and 240 doors worth 44m over the years, he’s done flips, land development, new builds, long term rentals, BRRRR before it was called BRRRR, condos, land parcelling, and has now transitioned into mentoring! It made him successful, but also depressed…tune in to find out HOW! This conversation is great for both new investors, and seasoned investors that want to take their portfolio to the next level. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Darcy was able t...2021-02-2455 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#100: How To Overcome a Bad Hand & Fight Back w/Mark SmithGary chats this week with Mark Smith, the host of the 7-2 Mindset Investor Podcast. Mark had the kind of life some people dream of, but it did NOT lead to happiness for him. From $6000 suits to a jail cell, his life took a dramatic turn. After a conversation with his son, it started him on the path to rebuilding, redemption and personal development, which you will hear in this not-to-be-missed podcast, Real Talk With Gary! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Mark came up with the name “7-2 Mindset Investor” Why he’s thriving even during the pand...2021-02-1752 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#99 - Stepping His Way To Success w/Angelo DeTorresGary chats this week with Angelo DeTorres, one of the owners of Steps Dance Studio, and a real estate investor. Why are we talking dance on this show? Health, wealth and everything in between. Dance was introduced into Angelo’s life at a young age, but didn’t turn back to it for 15 years, after an ACL injury cancelled his NBA dreams. His passion for dance was reignited at a chance encounter in Cuba. Angelo had moved from the Philippines to Toronto, and got involved with Steps Dance Studio as a customer as a way to express himself, then ende...2021-02-1048 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#98 - From Subsidized Housing to Multi-Millionaire w/Edna KeepGary starts off the show by answering the question if NOW is a good time to invest; how to invest; and why ‘cash is trash’ and hard assets are the safest place to be RIGHT.NOW. Gary chats this week with Edna Keep, a real estate investor for 13 years with an incredible story. Currently, Edna has 600 doors, and will be adding 84 more soon. She became a single mom at 16, living in subsidized housing, and daughter was in subsidized daycare. Fast forward to today, she is a now multi-millionaire investor, coach and inspires others with her story. Her main...2021-02-0351 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#97: From War-Torn Refugee to Multi-Million $ RE Empire Using $0 w Sve PavicGary chats with Sve Pavic, who has created a multi-million dollar real estate empire using NONE, that’s $0 of his own money - not a penny! Even his first property that he purchased at age 24 after arriving in Canada used other people’s money. Sve also shared his ‘house hacking’ program; how RE investing has created a life of freedom for him; private lending; how to spend your money when renovating a rental property; how student room rentals is his ‘bread and butter’; and is ROI (Return On Investment) or ROT (Return On Time) more important? How can a Yugoslavian...2021-01-2859 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#96 - Transforming Real Estate Investing Into A Business w/Elizabeth KellyGary chats with Elizabeth Kelly, a Kirkland Lake-based investor and property manager company owner Gary met back in 2012 at the Investor Forum, and this chat was a catchup to see how her life has evolved since then. Elizabeth wears many hats, as she also is a coach, consultant, a mortgage agent and is also an owner of a rent-to-own company. She is a former trainer at Rich Dad, Poor Dad, so has a vast knowledge of many investment models as well has having a strong investment and money mindset. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What’s happening in t...2021-01-201h 01
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing#95 - The Mindset Required To Succeed in RE Investing w/Rene MasseGary chats with Rene Masse, a Kingston Ontario based real estate investor, speaker, entrepreneur and contractor who has been crushing the market for years. Gary’s FB post asking for recommendations for the Kingston area came back unanimously mentioning Rene! Gary and Rene chatted about morning routines, how to set your day up for success; the role of positive mindset; the 2 unit conversion process; what the Kingston market looks like right now, after having caught fire in 2018, and more. Rene describes himself as a ‘man with a voice’, who occupies many different roles, including property manager. WHAT YOU’LL...2021-01-1455 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 93 - The Art to Scaling a Real Estate Empire w_Jas TakharGary chats with master content creator Jas Takhar, who Gary calls the Canadian Gary Vee, and he’s built an incredible business called REC Canada. Founded in 2000, REC Canada is a multiple award winning leader in real estate sales and consultation. He has 39 real estate agents working for him, and 10 full time employees. Many new investors don’t take it seriously enough, and that they are building a business. Listen to Jas’ story of success. What you'll learn: * How as a full time investor you NEED to understand what to delegate! * Why you MUST take invest...2020-12-1058 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 92 - A Peek Behind The Curtain with SmartHomeChoice w/Chris Hummell & Quinton CordickGary chats with Chris Hummell and Quinton Cordick, valued members of the SmartHomeChoice team! All three bring different skills and flavours to what they’ve built. Both Quinton and Chris are realtors and investors, they are experts in both the Durham and Peterborough markets. Gary gets the 411 on what it was like for both to leave their 9-5 jobs and be investors full time, because it’s a scary transition as Gary can attest to! They also touched on the biggest mistakes investors make, what it takes to be successful, and what’s happening in both Durham and Peterborough. ...2020-12-031h 08
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 91 - Real Estate Investing at a Distance w/Jared HendersonGary chats with Jared Henderson, a real estate investor from the Montreal area. Sometimes investors get nervous investing outside where they live, but Jared has had great success as an investor since 2012 in Hamilton, Niagara Falls, St. Catherines and numerous properties in the Peterborough since 2017. They talked about how an investor should not do this on their own, but surround themselves with a core team of talented professionals like tradespeople, that you need to help ensure you DON’T fail. He specializes in student rentals, and Gary and he took a deep dive into the future of student rental sp...2020-11-2547 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 90 - Becoming Well Off with Real Estate Investing w/Georges El MasriGary chats with good friend Georges El Masri! Georges is a fellow investor with numerous properties (12 doors), a real estate agent and podcaster with the Well Off podcast! Georges primarily works in the west end of the GTA. Gary was previously a guest on Georges' podcast, and he has an incredible story. Georges' parents had to flee from Lebanon due to civil war in 1989, and they moved to Toronto to start over. Georges learned from his father about being an entrepreneur. Gary and Georges touched on the market, what Georges is personally seeing in freehold properties, condos, etc. They a...2020-11-1852 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 89 - Building An Empire With Butler Mortgages w/Dave ButlerGary chats with good friend, mentor and owner of Butler Mortages, Dave Butler. Butler Mortgages has consistently been the #1 mortgage brokerage across Canada for the past 3 years in a row! Dave also had a huge impact on Gary, and has helped in various ways, including the startup of Smart Home Choice and helping him get started in private lending. What you'll learn: How Butler Mortgage grew to be Canada’s favourite It’s not always about the lowest rate! What will happen to interest rates? Dave’s opinion of current and future market conditions If you are ne...2020-11-121h 08
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 87 - Creative Investing Strategies & Understanding the Edmonton Market w/Wayne HillierGary 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 ventures, then adding secondary suites, then into Agreement for sales, etc, leading to a large toolbox of strategies implemented...2020-10-2855 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 86 - Finding The Unfair Advantage Over Your Competition w/Ryan CarrGary 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 development. Gary and Ryan also discussed the “Napkin Formula”, a technique to quickly analyze a deal very qui...2020-10-221h 11
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 85 - The $39 Million Dollar Woman w/Mandy BranhamGary 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 Mandy, and if you’re a potential investor sitting on the sidelines whether now is a good time...2020-10-151h 10
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 83 - Over 200 Residential Units and Counting w/Mark LoefflerGary 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. He’s purchased rent to owns; fix and flips; and many more real estate approaches. He’s been in...2020-09-3052 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 81 - How To Wholesale In Ontario w/Alex KouramanisGary 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 lead investors, and everyone in fact to clarity and allow you to...2020-09-1658 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 80 (Archives) - Classic Financial Planning Mistakes w/Kathleen van den BergGary 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 traditionally does not fall under the umbrella of financial planning. What you'll learn: * The MOST common mistake most Canadians make with financial planning 2020-09-0944 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 79 - Estate Planning, probate & wills w/Fabio CampanellaGary 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 choose an accountant that is familiar with investing and real estate details In...2020-09-0352 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 78 (Archives) - Accounting Strategies for CDN Real Estate Investors w/George DubeGary 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 the future, and depression is thinking about the past”. Don’t dwell in the past or in the...2020-08-2634 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 76 (ARCHIVES) - Making LIfe Easier with Property Mgmt w/Nicole BridgesGary 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 property manager Get the emotions OUT of the investment Havi...2020-08-1240 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 72 - BONUS - Real Conversation on the Kelly Skar PodcastGary 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 looking at the Andex chart Why credit encourages you to spend more than you...2020-07-1659 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 67 - Proactive Mental Health Strategies w/ Jen CoutoProactive 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 focused She guarantees results Jen has both free and...2020-06-0351 min
Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 56 - Identifying "Suite-Able" Properties, converting single family multi units with Ronald De CoteauRonald De Coteau, the owner of Property Pathways Inc. joins Gary Hibbert in the studio, along with co-host Quinton Cordick for an UNSCRIPTED podcast about real estate investing. What you’ll learn on this Podcast: How Ronald got his start attending real estate clubs learning about buy & hold, fix & flip, and BRRR He bought his first home and rented part of it out, which is a great way to get started, as it likely won’t be your forever home Leveraging the equity in that first property allowed Ronald and his wife to purchase multiple investment prop...2020-02-2655 minReal Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingCreating Wealth with Real Estate and Mindset Gary Hibbert and Dave DubeauSummary Have you ever felt that somebody is in control of your financial freedom or future? Or have you ever had that light bulb moment in your life where you said… “Never again!”? Well, you are not alone, and Gary Hibbert has been through the same difficult times. Gary Hibbert is a fulltime Real Estate investor, licensed (and award winning) Real Estate agent, and educator. In 2008 he purchased his first investment property, and through hard work and dedication left the regimen of the corporate world to become a full-time real estate entrepreneur in 2014. In this...2019-07-1719 minReal Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingFrom the Archives - Real Estate Riches With Tahani AburanehPREVIOUSLY RECORDED On this Podcast you will learn; The importance of never giving up Why your BIGGEST mistake can be your great gifts How to get into Real Estate investing by being creative Why you must always focus on cash flow The importance of taking action Why profits are better than wages BIO Regardless of what she does, Tahani Aburaneh’s determination stems from the clarity in her driving force, which is to make positive transformations (in people, businesses, and land). As Canada’s leading female expert in real estat...2019-06-0551 minReal Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingEpisode 46 - Overcoming Self Doubt With Kathleen BlackIf you’re looking to be inspired or how you too can inspire others then this is a show you will want to tune in to. From Real Estate investing, to one of GTA’s #1 real estate agents, to launching her own successful Coaching and Consulting company, Kathleen is no stranger to failure, perseverance and success. You’ll will want to listen to this Podcast a few times to ensure you get all the great ideas Kathleen shares on this truly life changing episode. What you will learn on this Podcast; Does it help to get y...2019-05-1556 minReal Talk With Gary - Real Estate InvestingFrom the Archives - Afford Anything With Paula PantPREVIOUSLY RECORDED What you will learn on this Podcast How to afford anything and travel the world The importance of paying yourself when operating your properties What’s Air B&B all about and is it a good strategy to add to your portfolio Why you need to make outsourcing a priority and how to do it How to quit your full time job and to start living life to the fullest What’s your most valuable asset and how to get more of it Money doesn’t buy stuff it buys choices How Real Estate invest...2019-04-0550 min