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The Investor Mel & Dave Show4 Reasons You Should Start Investing in Real Estate Now4 Reasons Why Real Estate Always Wins Over Stocks, Crypto & More! 🏡💰Ever wondered why real estate investing consistently outperforms stocks, crypto, and MLMs? In this video, we break down the 4 biggest reasons why real estate wins—and why it could be the game-changer you've been looking for!💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video:✔️ How reoccurring income (cash flow) creates financial stability✔️ The power of refinancing to grow your portfolio✔️ Huge tax advantages real estate investors benefit from✔️ Why real estate is a tangible, appreci...2025-03-2016 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowReal Estate Game: What I Wish I Had Been Told When I StartedSo many new real estate investors focus only on monthly cash flow… but there’s a LOT more to it that I wish I had been told when I started in Real Estate.💰 While I love cash flow (yes, merch lovers—you know!), it’s just the tip of the iceberg.That’s why I created this video to walk you through ALL the phases of your real estate investing journey.In this video, you’ll discover:📌 Why Mel and I use creative financing but then exit it ASAP.📌 How to boost your “building b...2025-02-1623 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowRich vs. Poor Mindset: Are You Holding Yourself Back from Real Estate Success?Rich vs. Poor Mindset: Are You Holding Yourself Back from Real Estate Success?Do you have a rich mindset or a poor mindset? Your mindset might be holding you back from achieving real estate success. In this video, I’ll walk you through the 10 key mindset shifts that successful investors make to build wealth and freedom.Mel and I have built a portfolio of over 260 rental units across 5 countries, and it all started by changing how we think. These mindset shifts for real estate success helped us quit our jobs, grow our portfolio, and make ou...2025-01-2515 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowThe Real Deals Show #29 - Rachel and Tee🎥 Welcome to The Real Deals Show!Join us in today's episode as we welcome esteemed Action Family™ members Rachel and Tee.Rachel and Tee have seamlessly combined their engineering backgrounds with a thriving real estate journey. Rachel, with a Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, and Tee, a seasoned structural engineer, have built an impressive portfolio while excelling in their respective careers. Their story is one of strategic investment, sustainable building practices, and outstanding results.👉 Curious how Rachel and Tee transitioned from managing rental properties to leading award-winning developments?▶️ Tune in to learn...2024-08-2334 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowAgreement For Sale Deal: Closed With Less Than $30k!Welcome to the Investor Mel & Dave Show! 🎥In this video, we'll show you a property we bought for under $30,000! 🏡Yes, you read that right! Keep watching to learn how you can do it too!We'll take you on a tour of our new building in Edmonton, Alberta, highlighting both the great features and the challenges we face as investors.From the kitchen to the garage, we'll guide you through how we handle real estate deals, including minor repairs and negotiations. Plus, we'll share tips on what to look for during property tours...2024-08-1010 minThe Investor Mel & Dave Show5 Key Differences Canadians Must Know Before Investing in US Real Estate!🎥 Welcome to The Investor Dave Show!In today’s episode, we’re exploring a hot topic: the top 5 differences Canadians need to know when investing in the US! 🌎My wife Mel and I have navigated these differences ourselves, investing in multiple countries and seeing firsthand how these nuances can impact your real estate ventures.We’ll break down the crucial differences between Canadian and US real estate investing that you need to be aware of. Plus, stick around for a bonus tip at the end of the video that could change the way you approach...2024-07-2708 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow He Went From Househacking To Owning 39 Units In One Year!🎥 Welcome to The Real Deals Show!Join us on today's episode as we welcome a valued Action Family™ member, Craig Rosenberger!He's a dynamic force in real estate investing and a dedicated professional in the utility sector.We're thrilled to share Craig's incredible journey in real estate. Since 2014, he has skillfully balanced a thriving career as a Journeyman High Voltage Powerline Technician with his passion for real estate. Craig's story is a testament to hard work, strategic thinking, and impressive results.👉 Want to know how Craig manages a seven-figure real est...2024-07-2234 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowTop 3 Reasons For Canadians To Buy In The US!🎥 Welcome to The Investor Dave Show!In today’s episode, we're diving into an exciting topic: Canadians investing in the US! ✈️My wife Mel and I have purchased over 264 units in five countries, and we’ve seen why Canadians are flocking to the US for real estate opportunities.We're here to share those reasons with you. 😉We’ll uncover the top three reasons why Canadians are investing in the US. Plus, stay tuned for a bonus tip at the end of the video that you won’t want to miss!We hope this v...2024-07-2106 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowRaising Private Money Like A Pro: $2m In Just A Few Months!🎥Welcome to The Investor Mel & Dave Show!Join us on today’s episode as we welcome Jay Conner, an amazing real estate investor and friend! We're super excited to share his inspiring story of going from struggling with bank loans to mastering the art of securing private money. We can certainly relate to it. 😊Like many of us, Jay started his real estate journey, facing the headaches of big down payments, high fees, and strict bank rules. He felt stuck and stressed, knowing there had to be a better way…After diving int...2024-07-1838 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHe's Leveraging Other People's Money, Investing Overseas And Fast-Tracking Retirement!🎥 Welcome to The Real Deals Show!Join us on today’s episode as we welcome Tyler, an inspiring member of the Action Family™ since January 2022!We're super excited to share Tyler's remarkable journey in real estate. He started with one property and has since made impressive strides towards financial freedom. Tyler's story is full of unexpected twists, smart strategies, and incredible results.👉 Want to know how Tyler is achieving financial freedom and his strategies for success?▶️ Then tune in to discover the secrets behind his impressive real estate journey…Don't miss it!2024-07-1228 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowCashflow And Appreciation: How This Investor And Tv Show Host Is Getting The Best Of Both Worlds.🎥 Welcome to The Investor Mel & Dave Show!Join us today as we welcome Jamil Damji, an internationally renowned real estate investor and entrepreneur!Jamil’s inspiring journey has transformed the real estate landscape. As the co-founder of Keyglee, operating in 118 markets, and the visionary behind Astroflipping, the largest community of real estate wholesalers, Jamil empowers others to create generational wealth. His success also landed him as the host of A&E’s "Triple Digit Flip".👉 Want to know how he built a massive, successful empire and empowered thousands along the way?▶️ Then tune in to dis...2024-07-0442 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowWhat NOT TO DO When Using Creative FinancingWelcome to the Investor Dave Show!🎉Today, we're diving into a topic close to our hearts.You've probably heard about the magic of creative financing, but let's not forget the importance of having a solid exit strategy.😉We'll also chat about why it's crucial to keep your assets stable and well-maintained... After all, real estate's a marathon, not a sprint! 🏃♀️Oh, and let's bust the myth that interest rates will always stay low and property prices will keep soaring. Trust me, it's not always the case.I'll share some insights from our experi...2024-04-2507 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowDave Reacts: Looking Rich or Being Rich? Check Your Mindset!Welcome to Dave Reacts! 🎉In this video, join me as I dive into the world of real estate agents' social media posts, offering my candid opinions and insights.Mel and I often receive messages asking for our take on various real estate content, so I decided to address them here on YouTube for everyone to benefit from.😉Discover the truth about wealth, the mindset shift you need to succeed, and why acting rich isn't the same as being rich.🤑 Plus, get an exclusive look at my critical analysis of today's real estate market—crypto and stocks...2024-04-1807 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowDave Reacts: Is Being A Real Estate Agent One Of The Hardest Jobs?Welcome to Dave Reacts!🎉Today, I'm exploring real estate agent social media posts and sharing my honest take and insights.With over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, I'm here to share valuable feedback and lessons from my journey.In this discussion, I'll debunk common myths about the real estate industry and emphasize the hard work needed for success. From dealing with commission-based income to the importance of ongoing training and diverse income streams... I'll cover it all. 🔥Find out why I chose to join eXp Realty and the Wolf P...2024-04-1208 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowDave Reacts: Debt, Real Estate & Wealth BuildingWelcome to Dave Reacts!🎉Join me as I react to various real estate videos circulating on social media in today's episode. Mel and I often receive DMs asking for our take on these videos, so we decided to create this segment here on YouTube.🏡We'll dive into topics such as why buying a house may not always be the best investment, the three primary ways to make money in real estate, and strategies for effectively leveraging Other People's Money (OPM). Throughout the video, I'll share insights from industry experts like Robert Kiyosaki, and Pace Morby, offeri...2024-04-0510 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowDave Reacts: TikTok Financial AdvicesWelcome to The Investor Dave Show!🎉Today, we're delving into some intriguing personal finance and real estate investing topics.We frequently receive questions and comments about various financial strategies, inspiring me to create this new segment on our channel: Dave Reacts!In this video, I'll be discussing some of Dave Ramsey's debt elimination and wealth-building approaches.While we respect Ramsey's emphasis on financial discipline and debt elimination, we'll also explore some nuances that we believe are worth considering.Ramsey's philosophy advocates for a debt-free lifestyle, which has undoubtedly proven effective for man...2024-03-2808 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowRefinance vs. Home Equity Line Of Credit Which One Should You Use?Welcome to 'The Investor Dave' show!🎉Today, we're tackling the age-old question: Refinance or Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)?While I've covered each option separately before, this time, we're going head-to-head to help you make the best decision. We'll delve into key factors like loan-to-value ratios, penalties, interest rates, and timing of payments.🤑💰By comparing these aspects, you'll gain clarity on which option best suits your financial goals. Stick around until the end for valuable insights and practical tips to navigate this crucial decision-making process, plus an exciting bonus!🔥✅Thanks for tak...2024-03-2209 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHome Equity Line Of Credit: How Does It Work!Welcome to "The Investor Dave" show! 🎉 In this episode, we'll uncover the impactful potential of the Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) for real estate investors.Join us as we break down the appreciation of a $500,000 duplex over five years, and explore the ins and outs of how HELOC works in this context—a strategy that can level up your real estate investment game! 🏡 💰👉 Discover how HELOC works and its benefits! In this video, you'll learn about leveraging equity and accessing funds for renovations, down payments, or other investments while maintaining your existing mortgage. 💰Whether you're a...2024-03-0709 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowRefinance Explained: How To Build Wealth!Welcome to "The Investor Dave" show! 🎉 In this episode, we're diving into the powerful strategy of refinancing multifamily properties. 🏡Join me as I explain the process and show you how to use this fantastic strategy to build wealth through real estate! 💰Refinancing isn't just about getting a new loan – it's unlocking the potential to earn a six-figure income from your property, ensuring a steady cash flow every month! 💸Mel and I have successfully done it multiple times, and so have hundreds of members from our Action Family™! 🔔✅Thanks for taking the time to stop by. If y...2024-02-2910 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowInvesting in Paradise: Discover this Amazing Opportunity in Punta Cana!Welcome to the Investor Mel and Dave Show! In this episode, Alba and Kathy from our Action Family™ are thrilled to introduce a fantastic investment opportunity in the beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. 🌞🌴 Punta Cana is a top tourist destination with some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean… An absolute paradise! 🏖️Plus, investing in a place with easy access, an international airport, and exciting developments on the horizon is definitely a smart move. Why did we invest in not only one but two units last year? It's all about the numbers! With a unique l...2023-10-201h 18The Investor Mel & Dave ShowPromissory Notes: The Secret Sauce in Real Estate InvestingWelcome to the Investor Dave Show! In this episode, we'll explore the incredible potential of promissory notes in real estate investing. These contractual agreements offer a flexible way to secure funds for various aspects of your real estate deals, from deposits and closing costs to renovations and carrying costs.💸🏡 Mel and I have used them successfully to raise millions throughout our journey. 💰 And here's the key: clear terms and a solid exit strategy are musts, as timely payments are crucial to avoid potential legal issues!! We'll cover all this in the video, along with our top tips and insig...2023-10-1307 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowThe Best Tool To Discover Off-Market Deals: Privy!Welcome to a new episode of the Investor Mel and Dave Show! 😄🔍 Tired of sifting through countless listings? We have a solution for you…Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Benson Juarez and his platform, Privy. 🚀 Privy is a game-changing software that simplifies the process of discovering both on and off-market deals across the US. It allows you to perform quick comparable analysis, and identify precise market rents for specific neighborhoods, among other awesome things! 💡What truly sets Privy apart is its direct connection to the MLS, ensuring you receive the most accurate...2023-10-061h 05The Investor Mel & Dave ShowAre Investors Getting Cashflow From Short-Term Rentals? - The Investor Dave ShowLooking to invest in short-term rentals? Hold on! 🚫🏨 Before you make any decisions, make sure to watch this video first. We’ll dive into some important factors that often go overlooked or aren't discussed when it comes to short-term rentals. 💡While short-term rentals may seem like a great cash flow opportunity, it's important to be aware of the potential challenges and considerations involved. 🔍💼 Tune in now and ensure you're prepared for your short-term rental journey! 🏡😊 See you in the video!_____________________________________________✨Thanks for taking the time to stop by our channel. If you enjoy our content here, you’ll love...2023-07-2106 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowAsset based lending vs DCSR lending - The Investor Dave ShowAre you struggling to grow your portfolio due to banks rejecting your loan applications based on TDSR and TDI ratios? 🏦🚫 In this video, we talk about the reasons behind those "no" responses and introduce you to a game-changing solution: asset/equity-based lending! 💼💰 Discover the benefits of asset/equity-based lending and how it can help you scale your real estate investments. 🚀 Mel and I personally utilized this strategy, acquiring over 240 units across five countries (Canada, US, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica) in just a few years! 🔥 Don't miss out on this episode that can unlock new possibilities for your real esta...2023-06-2408 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow to Use Private Lending to Scale Your Portfolio - Women of Action ShowWelcome to the new episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action Show! Prepare to be inspired as we introduce you to Nancy, one of our extraordinary students. 🤩 A lifelong entrepreneur with an unwavering passion for real estate, Nancy's journey is remarkable. ✨ Having spent most of her career in the construction industry, she took her real estate interest to soaring heights in 2019, and since 2021, she's been a full-time investor, propelling her success to new horizons! 🚀🏡Through a diverse range of strategies, including flipping, buy and hold, private lending, and private borrowing, Nancy and her husband Dave have constructed a...2023-06-0939 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowAirbnb: Rental Arbitrage vs. Long-Term Ownership - Investor Dave ShowHello and welcome back to the Investor Dave Show! Are you curious about the concept of real estate arbitrage? 🏡 Wondering about the difference between owning assets long-term versus leasing them? Look no further! In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of engaging in Arbitrage versus owning the asset, considering crucial factors such as financing, maintenance, and market appreciation to help you make better-informed investment decisions. 💪💸 We'll also cover how creative financing can be used in both scenarios. 🚀 Share your thoughts in the comments below and let us know which option works best for you! See you in the video! 2023-05-2617 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowUsing Creative Financing to Buy Properties in Dominican Republic! - The Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, I will be chatting with Jesse and Sara, a power couple who are self-employed in the fitness industry and who are also real estate investors! They will share their experiences and insights regarding getting into real estate and investing in a foreign market, specifically the beautiful Dominican Republic.🌴Once they started being interested in real estate, they quickly began to purchase properties, researching their local markets and leveraging the best deals to build a portfolio of rental properties. More specifically looking for deals for short-term cash flo...2023-03-3142 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowTips and Tricks on how to calculate your ARV - The Investor Dave ShowHello, and welcome back to the Investor Dave Show. Did you know that an increment in the rent increases the value of your property at the same time!? 📈 This time, I will explain a quick way to calculate how much the appreciation on your buildings grows after increasing the rents at different cap rates.🏘️ So, if you’re wondering, how much more is my building worth if I increase the rent by this much?... 💸Listen to this episode!Watch this YouTube video to learn more about how to calculate the NOI (Net Operating Income): 👉https://youtu.be/HLYNl1BDfdY2023-03-2407 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowShould you rent to people with pets? - The Investor Dave ShowHello and welcome back to the Investor Dave Show. 🏘️Allowing or not allowing pets in your rental properties, is a common dilemma many landlords deal with. 🐈🐕 We can understand the concerns you may have, as we know that pets can cause damage to properties. Regardless, all of our rentals are pet-friendly! 🤩 Do you want to know why? In this video, I discuss the main benefits of having pet-friendly rental properties and why we recommend that you do the same! 😉 ✅Thanks for taking the time to stop by If you enjoy my content here, you’ll love the unique tips Mel and I...2023-03-1008 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowWhat are the Top Renovations We Do To Increase Our Profit Rents? - The Investor Dave ShowHello and welcome back to the Investor Dave Show. 🏘️ Do you have a rental property and are you wondering which upgrades can give you the best ROI? 🛠️In this video, I’m going to share with you some easy and quick renovation tips that will rapidly increase the value of your investment property, and the best part is… You don’t have to spend that much to do it so!! 🙌 ✅If you enjoy our content here, you’ll love the unique tips we share on our various social media platforms..., so make sure to give us a follow. 🔥Follo...2023-02-2412 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowImportant Things People Miss When Looking at Deals! - The Investor Dave ShowHello and welcome back to the Investor Dave Show. Learning how to properly analyze a deal is the most important step when getting into Real Estate. 🏘️ It goes beyond looking at numbers and having a clear exit strategy. In this video, I’m going to show you other factors you need to look for to find the right deals for you. 🙌 🔥Thanks for taking the time to stop by! If you enjoy my content here, you’ll love the unique tips that Mel and I share on our various social media platforms..., so make sure to give us a follow.2023-02-0305 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow I was able to quit my job by buying properties with creative financing! - The Real Deals ShowWelcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, Mel and I will be chatting with Daryl Babineau. He joined our Action Family™ in November 2021 because he was determined to completely change his life. In less than a year, he accomplished his goals! 🤯 Prior to joining our program Daryl was a contractor for the past 18 years but wanted to create real financial and time freedom so he could spend more time with his family. However, he realized that investing the traditional way wouldn’t get him to achieve his goals fast enough. That’s why he decided to join our Action...2023-01-1534 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowThings You Should Know When Refinancing!! - The Investor Dave ShowHello and welcome to the Investor Dave Show. Refinancing means that you replace an existing mortgage of a real estate asset with a new one. Typically you do this to get a lower interest rate or to pull some equity out of the property. But do you know that sometimes you need to get Independent Legal Advice (ILA)? Listen to this episode to learn when and why you need to get ILA in some refinances! ✅Thanks for taking the time to stop by. If you enjoy my content here, you’ll love the unique tips that Mel and I...2023-01-0904 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowMassive refinances in 2023? Only if you know how to buy the right building! - The Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, I will be chatting with Yishi. He and his wife Vivian are entrepreneurs in the design, remodel and building industry since 2014. They started investing in real estate at the beginning of Covid after they had to shut down their business because the clients preferred not having anyone in and out of their houses. This left them thinking… What happens if this shutdown remains for a year? 🤔 They knew they needed a source of passive income they could fall back on to support them. That’s when they started looking...2022-12-2320 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowTop Reasons to Invest in Florida as a Real Estate Investor! - The Investor Dave ShowHello and welcome back to the Investor Dave Show. Have you ever considered investing in “The Sunshine State”? 🌅 Aside from the nice Florida weather, the world-class entertainment parks and all the tourism options nearby, this market has lots of potential for rental property investments.🏘️ In this video, I will tell you the main reasons why we decided to invest in the Florida market… 😎 And why many investors are also doing the same!! ✅Thanks for taking the time to stop by. If you enjoy my content here, you’ll love the unique tips that Mel and I share on our various social...2022-12-1607 minThe Investor Mel & Dave Show5 Benefits of growing your portfolio FAST without joint venture partners - The Investor Dave ShowHello and welcome back to the Investor Dave Show. A lot of people wonder…🤔 “Why don’t you buy properties with joint venture partners? Sure, you don’t own 100% of the property, but at least it’s a good start, right?” Well, here are the top 5 reasons why we prefer to 100% solely own our properties... And why we show our students to do the same. 😎 Which of the 5 reasons resonated with you the most? 🔥 ✅Thanks for taking the time to stop by. If you enjoy my content here, you’ll love the unique tips that Mel and I share on our various so...2022-12-0207 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowThe Crucial Mindset to Becoming a Successful Real Estate Investor - The Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, I’m chatting with Lisa & Troy who live in beautiful Vancouver, BC with their daughter Sonoma. They have been active real estate investors for over 10 years, starting as “accidental landlords” with their first rental and since then, have expanded their portfolio and knowledge. They have experience investing in 3 different provinces and have done everything from house hacking to short-term rentals, rent-to-own, and now focus on multifamily residential properties. Together, they currently solely own 65 rental doors and are continuing to grow and expand their portfolio. 🤯That’s amazing!In this...2022-11-1839 minThe Investor Mel & Dave Show0 to $2.2M+ Real Estate Portfolio in 1.5 Years as an Immigrant Using Creative Financing Strategies!Hello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, Mel and I will be chatting with Suman and Sukanya. They are a lovely couple who joined our Action Family™ mentoring program in November 2020 immediately after they got their Canadian Permanent Residence status. In only two years, they went from $0 to a $2.2 million+ portfolio using creative financing strategies. Can you believe it!? 🤯That’s so amazing!In this video, they share their journey and how the guidance, support, and networking in the Action Family™ has been crucial in their success. 🙌 In Suman’s words: “I always believed that yo...2022-11-0350 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowReal Estate Investing during Recession - Here's what you need to know!Hello and welcome back to this special transmission of the Investor Dave Show, directly from my boat on the lake. I’m here to talk about the recession and why it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should not be acquiring properties during these times. If you’re looking to build wealth through real estate investing, these are the points you need to focus on to reduce your risk during a recession. See you in the video! ✅Thanks for taking the time to stop by. If you enjoy my content here, you’ll love the unique tips that Mel an...2022-10-1409 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow Five Real Estate Properties Can Change Your Life! - The Investor Dave ShowHello and welcome back to the Investor Dave Show. I know that not everyone wants to own hundreds of units and deal with lots of tenants, so in this video, I’m going to show you how you can utilize just five properties to get enough cash flow to live for the rest of your life. I'll explain my three ways of doing so... See you in the video. ✅Thanks for taking the time to stop by. If you enjoy my content here, you’ll love the unique tips that Mel and I share on our various social...2022-09-3022 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowBuying 10 Units in 3 Months and Quitting Your Corporate Job with Real Estate Investing! - The Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, Mel and I will be chatting with Jennifer and Seth. They are a couple from British Columbia who joined our Action Family™ mentoring program in January 2020. With the knowledge acquired coupled with the action they took, they were able to purchase 10 units in less than 3 months! They did this using OPM (Other People’s Money). They purchased a duplex in March, a 4-plex in April and another 4-plex in May of that same year. That’s awesome! 🙌 And that’s not all… Less than a year later, with that new inco...2022-09-1626 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowInvest where we're investing? New Development Opportunity in Dominican Republic! - Women of ActionWe’ve NEVER done this before… but for the first time ever we are giving you the opportunity to invest in the exact same development project that we are investing in.After my interview with these two Women of Action, I was so impressed that I asked the ladies to stay online with me as I wanted to know more. I even called in Dave as I saw this huge investment opportunity! And after running our numbers, stress testing the deal like we always do… We spoke with the developers… and decided to not only purchase one but two...2022-09-0243 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowMaking your first million with creative financing! - The Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, Mel and I will be chatting with Dan. He’s been a realtor for 13 years and has been an active investor for five. He joined our Action Family™ Mentoring Program in April 2021, just right after he founded his company. Since then, they have completed various projects: a duplex conversion, several flips, and right now they are working on converting their first multi-unit building from a 5-plex into 8 units!! So great! In this episode, he talks about his journey as a Real Estate Investor and he tells us how...2022-08-1231 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow To Buy Your First Property With a Vendor Take Back! NO Money Down and No Joint Venture Partners!Hello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I am speaking with Mimie Tuastomban. Mimie joined our Action Family™ in February 2021. She has a sales background and was self-employed: she owned and managed her own sales and distribution company for 10 years! But when the pandemic hit in 2020, her business had a nosedive due to the lockdown. As she said: ”The pandemic was a wake-up call that I needed to find something new”, so she started looking for income alternatives. During those lockdown days, she found us online a...2022-07-2936 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowFrom Renting to Owning 20 Units in Less Than 4 Months with No Money and No Joint Venture Partner!Hello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel & Dave Real Deals Show! In this episode, we are speaking with Sarah Lagrosa and she will be sharing how she bought 20 rental units in less than four months! Sarah has been an emergency nurse for seven years and her husband Jose is an engineer. When the pandemic started, her husband realized he was no longer motivated to work a 9-5 job and decided he needed a change. Although it came as a shock to Sarah, she supported his decision and his attempt to start online businesses and...2022-07-0837 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow to Grow your Portfolio with Only One Hour a Day and a Promissory Note - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I am speaking with Naomi Bandara. She started her real estate investing journey with the Action Family Mentoring Program in October 2021 and now owns 14 units (4 properties)!Naomi was born in Sri Lanka and migrated to Canada 16 years ago. She currently works as a Sr. Sales Development Rep for a US based car wash manufacturing company in Nova Scotia with her husband Sangeve who’s a contractor. They also have three dogs. Her goal is to build passive income to be able...2022-06-2428 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowMaster Flipper made $34,000 a month from a flipping project and flipped 19 properties in a year! - Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, Mel and Dave will be chatting with Vinod Krishnan. Vinod is an immigrant from India and joined our Action Family mentoring program in July 2020 - with no investment property of his own.Within 3 weeks into the program, Vinod closed on his first duplex. One month after that, he closed on his second duplex! After closing on these two buy-and-hold properties, Vinod decided to pivot… He became a flipper! He wanted to bring in immediate capital, and his initial goal was to flip 3 properties in one...2022-06-1730 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowBiggerPockets Co-Host... From Rookie to Full-Time Real Estate Investor - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I’m speaking with Ashley Kehr co-host of the Bigger Pockets Real Estate Rookie podcast. Today’s show is jammed packed with tips for newbie investors including property management, househacking, mindset and much much more. Ashley Kehr lives near Buffalo, NY on a Dairy Farm with her husband and three boys. She is the co-host of the Real Estate Rookie Podcast. She helps newbies figure out actionable steps to get their first deal. She was a beginner not too long ago and...2022-06-1027 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow to use a HELOC to Buy Real Estate - 2 properties in 1 day! - Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, Mel and Dave will be chatting with Pawel Blazejewicz and Ewa Adam. They were born in Poland, migrated to Ireland and then moved to Canada 5 years ago. They are a family of 4, with a 7 year old son and a newborn baby boy. Once they started to discover the beauty of this country and they started to check out the possibilities it offers and they were blown away. They had to work for years to save for a down payment. Then they finally managed to get their...2022-06-0326 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow to use Owner Financing to Grow Your Portfolio FAST! (VTBs) - Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this episode, Mel and I will be chatting with Myuren. He joined our Action Family Mentoring Program in May 2020 and had a single-family investment property. But after joining our program he fast-forwarded his growth and now solely owns 33 residential units for a total of 10 properties in Ontario!These properties were funded using a mix of Vendor Take Backs (VTBs), unsecured/secured private money, and the sale proceeds from selling his #firstinvestmentproperty. The best part, he achieved all of this within 16 months! He had concerns before joining t...2022-05-2733 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow to Retire Through Real Estate Investing - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I'm speaking with Patricia and her mom Adela. They immigrated from Venezuela in 1998, but when they realized that Adela wouldn’t have enough money to retire, they joined the Investor Mel & Dave – Action Family mentoring program and bought 14 units in less than a year using none of their own money! The best part… Patricia was able to retire her mom.Their advice to you? 👉 “Invest in a good mentorship program, like Mel and Dave’s. Because it had absolutely every...2022-05-2027 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowFirst Year Real Estate Investors Building Income Producing Portfolio Fast - Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the Real Deals Show! In this podcast, Mel and Dave will be chatting with Karan and Kunal Malhotra, brothers who came from India to pursue their education but got bit by the real estate bug. The brothers are part of our Action Family mentoring program, and their main goal is to build enough wealth so they can have their parents retire in Canada. They currently have three properties, 1 single family dwelling, 1 triplex, 1 fourplex and currently firming up on a duplex, set to close soon. The best part of all of this, is that they purchased...2022-02-2130 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowWhy Real Estate Will Continue To Go Up!Hello and welcome back to our Podcast. Today, we will be chatting about our views on why real estate will continue to grow and how it's a necessity in our every day needs. There will be a Q and A session at the end so make sure to stay right till the end!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for taking the time to stop by our podcast. If you enjoy our content here, you'll love the unique tips we share on my Instagram page, so make sure to give me a follow. Username: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave.) And...2022-02-1434 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowStarting Over in Canada as a Real Estate Investor - Real Deals ShowHello, and welcome to the first episode of a new series called “The Real Deals Show”! In this episode, Dave and Mel are speaking with Zoe Ferril-Rhoden and Ted Rhoden, a couple that migrated from Jamaica to Canada in 2017. They are located in the GTA and are living proof that Real Estate Investing is doable in a “hot market” and that anyone can start investing in real estate, no matter their situation. Today’s show is jammed-packed with great information. We discuss their journey that took them from renting to now owning 20 doors!!A bit about Zoe and Ted…2022-02-0742 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowCrypto VS Real EstateHello and welcome back to our Podcast. Today, we will be chatting about the similarities and differences of Crypto Investing and Real Estate Investing. There will be a Q and A session at the end so make sure to stay right till the end!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for taking the time to stop by our podcast. If you enjoy our content here, you'll love the unique tips we share on my Instagram page, so make sure to give me a follow. Username: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave.) And if you’re interested in fast-forwarding your real estate gr...2022-01-3139 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowDon't Listen to Your ParentsHello and welcome back to our Podcast. Today, we will be chatting about why you shouldn't Listen to Your Parents, before you click away, let me explain. There will be a Q and A session at the end so make sure to stay right till the end!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for taking the time to stop by our podcast. If you enjoy our content here, you'll love the unique tips we share on my Instagram page, so make sure to give me a follow. Username: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave.) And if you’re interested in fast-forwarding yo...2022-01-2435 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowInflation and REI LiveHello and welcome back to our Podcast. Today, we will be chatting about how Inflation is affect you, your wallet, and Real Estate Investing. There’s a Q and A session at the end so make sure to stay… right till the end!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for taking the time to stop by our podcast. If you enjoy our content here, you'll love the unique tips we share on my Instagram page, so make sure to give me a follow. Username: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave.) And if you’re interested in fast-forwarding your real estate growth, join o...2022-01-1719 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowOur Thoughts on Robert KiyosakiHello and welcome back to our Podcast. Today, we will be chatting about our thoughts on Robert Kiyosaki, and whether or not we agree with what he believes. There’s a Q and A session at the end so make sure to stay… right till the end!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for taking the time to stop by our podcast. If you enjoy our content here, you'll love the unique tips we share on my Instagram page, so make sure to give me a follow. Username: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave.) And if you’re interested in fast-forwarding your r...2022-01-1031 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowOur Thoughts on Dave Ramsey - Live on YouTubeHello and welcome back to our Podcast. Today, we will be chatting about our thoughts on Dave Ramsey, and whether or not we agree with what he believes. There’s a Q and A session at the end so make sure to stay right till the end!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for taking the time to stop by our podcast. If you enjoy our content here, you'll love the unique tips we share on my Instagram page, so make sure to give me a follow. Username: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave.) And if you’re interested in fast-forwarding your...2022-01-0431 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowRookie Mistakes - Live on YouTubeHello and welcome back. Today, we will be chatting about Rookie Mistakes that people make and how best to avoid them. There’s a Q and A session at the end so make sure to stay right till the end!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for taking the time to stop by our channel. If you enjoy our content here, you'll love the unique tips I share on my Instagram page, so make sure to give me a follow. Username: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave.) And if you’re interested in fast-forwarding your real estate growth, join our A...2021-12-2135 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow to Buy Properties Online… Tips From a Successful Real Estate Investor - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I’m speaking with Michala Vander Ploeg. She is a Canadian real estate investor who focuses on multi-family investments. She started investing when her husband suddenly became unable to work.This forced them to look for alternative income sources and that’s where real estate came in. They started with a triplex and were able to scale and build their portfolio using creative financing. She now owns 13 doors with a 14th under contract in the US. With a busy home life wi...2021-11-1529 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow to grow your CANADIAN REAL ESTATE portfolio even when the unexpected happens - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I’m speaking with Sandra Falkins who shares her struggles and roadblocks, and how despite it all she was able to become a successful real estate investor. Sandra is living proof that if you decide not to make excuses, you can get through anything. Get ready to be learn and be inspired… you don’t want to miss this episode!A bit about Sandra… she started in real estate about 7-8 years ago, with a small rental house, and throughout the years...2021-11-0829 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow an Immigrant to Canada bought 100 units in less than 2 years using NONE of her own money! - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I’m speaking with Kamilah Lindo. She is an immigrant to Canada, a mother of 2 teenage boys, a wife, a nurse, and has purchased 100 units in less than two years. The best part... she used none of her own money! In addition, almost all of her properties are solely owned! This means that since there’s no joint venture partners, she keeps 100% of the cashflow, 100% of the appreciation, and 100% of the equity. Although she initially thought real estate investing is only something rich p...2021-11-0120 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow you can make money with real estate even in a hot market! - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I’m speaking with Lindsay Gowan, who’s not only a Real Estate Agent, but also an Interior Designer and a Real Estate Investor. She’s been able to successfully grow her portfolio even in a Hot Market. Yes, it can be done… and she will be sharing with you exactly how she did it! You don’t want to miss this episode!A bit about Lindsay… After attending a real estate seminar in 2018, it all just clicked for Lindsay - this was exa...2021-10-0419 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowCross Border Investor - Women Of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I’m speaking with Jennifer Brouillette, who’s a cross-border real estate investor based out of Sudbury, Ontario. ----------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram username: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave.) Join the Action Family and learn all the secrets of real estate investing including how to buy properties with other people's money, how to buy properties with no joint venture partners and other tricks to turn you into a real estate mogul. Learn more about our mentoring program by booking a call with Me...2021-09-2037 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow To Be A Remote Real Estate Investor - Women Of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of the Investor Mel – Women of Action show! In this episode, I’m speaking with Nicole Purvy. Nicole is a real-estate investor based out of Southern California and she specializes in doing the BRRRR strategy remotely. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram: Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave) Join the Action Family and learn all the secrets of real estate investing including how to buy properties with other people's money, how to buy properties with no joint venture partners and othertricks to turn you into a real estate mogul. Learn more about...2021-09-0621 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow a Mother Of FIVE Flipped houses to become successful - Women Of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of Investor Mel – Women of Action! In this episode, I’m speaking with Melissa Johnson, and she is a real estate investor based out of Texas.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave) Join the Action Family and learn all the secrets of real estate investing including how to buy properties with other people's money, how to buy properties with no joint venture partners and other tricks to turn you into a real estate mogul. Learn more about our mentoring program by booking a call with Mel, Dave or o...2021-09-0118 min
The Investor Mel & Dave ShowFrom Being Unemployed & Broke To Becoming The Queen Of Short Sales - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of Investor Mel – Women of Action! In this episode, I’m speaking with Dwan Bent–Twyford. She specializes in short sales and foreclosures. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave) Join the Action Family and learn all the secrets of real estate investing including how to buy properties with other people's money, how to buy properties with no joint venture partners and other tricks to turn you into a real estate mogul. Learn more about our mentoring program by booking a call with Mel, Dave or one of our Mentors...2021-05-2827 min
The Investor Mel & Dave ShowConverting Houses Into Profitable Rentals - Women Of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of Investor Mel – Women of Action! In this episode, I’m speaking with Amanda Eagle. Amanda is a real estate investor based out of the Kitchener/Waterloo area. She specializes in duplex conversion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave) Join the Action Family and learn all the secrets of real estate investing including how to buy properties with other people's money, how to buy properties with no joint venture partners and other tricks to turn you into a real estate mogul. Learn more about our mentoring program by booking a cal...2021-04-2724 min
The Investor Mel & Dave ShowHow To Grow A portfolio Through Various Strategies - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of Investor Mel – Women of Action! In this episode, I’m speaking with Ashley Wilson. Ashley Wilson is the co-founder of Bar Down Investments, LLC, and the author of the book The Only Women in the Room. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Instagram Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave) Join the Action Family and learn all the secrets of real estate investing including how to buy properties with other people's money, how to buy properties with no joint venture partners and other tricks to turn you into a real estate mogul. Learn more a...2021-04-1328 min
The Investor Mel & Dave ShowFrom Working A Day Job To Flipping Houses - Women of ActionHello and welcome to another episode of Investor Mel - Women of Action! In this episode, I'm speaking with Jacqueline Marshall. Jacqueline is a former dental hygienist turned real estate investor. Her story of quitting her 9 - 5 and taking on flipping/investing full time is truly inspiring!Follow us on Instagram Investor Mel & Dave (@investormeldave)Join the Action Family and learn all the secrets of real estate investing including how to buy properties with other people's money, how to buy properties with no joint venture partners and other tricks to turn you into a real estate...2021-03-0927 min
The Investor Mel & Dave ShowCryptocurrency & Q & A -The Dave ShowJoin Dave this week as he takes the Dave Show live for the first time! Today's topic: Cryptocurrency and how the new form of money is shaking up the world. Is cryptocurrency the future of just a fad?👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Dave Show Live!Thanks for stopping by! Have any questions? Just let us know in the comments section.2021-02-2157 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowThere Are No Self Made Millionaires Ep 45Join Dave this week as he discusses why having the right people on your team is integral to your success!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section2021-02-1218 min
The Investor Mel & Dave Show50+ Units in One Year Using Other People's Money! - Women of ActionJoin Mel this week as she has an in-depth conversation with Adele Dig. An action taker who has bought over 50 units in less than a year using none of her own money .👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to Investor Mel - Women of Action!Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Just let us know in the comments section2021-02-0424 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowStocks, Crypto, and Real Estate Ep. 44Join Dave this week as he discusses what's been happening in the stock market, the crypto currency world and why he prefers real estate investing above all else!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section2021-02-0446 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 43 How Risky Is Real Estate?Join us this week as we discuss the possible risks of investing in real estate and also answer questions from our listeners!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section2021-01-3142 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 42 Advice To My 18 Year Old SelfJoin us this week as we discuss what advice we'd give to our 18 year old selves and also answer questions from our listeners!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section2021-01-2939 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 41 Advice For First Time InvestorsJoin us this week as we give advice to first time investors and also answer questions from our listeners!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section!2021-01-1741 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 40 What To Expect In 2021Join us this week as we discuss what to expect in this upcoming year!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section!2021-01-1247 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 39 2020 Breakdown and 2021 GoalsJoin us this week as we breakdown 2020 and we talk about what lays ahead in 2021!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section!2021-01-0443 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEP. 38 Holiday REI Q & A'Tis the season! Join us on today's episode as we take some questions to help you take action throughout the holidays.👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section!2020-12-2453 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 37 Seller Financing/Owner Financing/VTBSeller financing/owner financing /VTB changed our lives! This is what enabled both of us to quit our full-time jobs in our 30s. Join us on today's episode as we discuss the ins and out of this amazing investing strategy!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have any investing questions? Want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section!2020-12-1625 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 35 How much cashflow is enough?How much cashflow is enough? This is not an easy to determine and the answer is based on 3-tiers that we discuss in this podcast!Hope you enjoy it!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have have any investing questions? Or want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section!2020-11-2630 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 34 Refinance or Sell?Should you refinance your property or sell it? We discuss the pros and cons of each during this show! :) 👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 200 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have have any investing questions? Or want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section!2020-11-1927 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 33 Real Estate is just like a bonfire!Last night we had a bonfire with our kids and while chatting we realized: real estate is just like a bonfire!If you’ve ever built a fire, you know you wouldn’t start with the biggest log, right? Nonetheless we had trouble getting the fire going, nothing was working. So we took everything apart and started with the fundamentals.We took the right steps, the fire grew bigger and that’s when we were able to use the bigger logs.That’s exactly what we talk about in today’s episode. Wh...2020-11-1224 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp.32 Building your Power TeamBefore we got into real estate full time, we were working almost all the time. Mel was working at a local college and Dave was a firefighter. But on the side, we did lots of other jobs!The power team we built actually helped us get into real estate! That’s why building your team is so important.Listen to today’s episode to discover how your power team can prevent you from mistakes and why you want the right people in key positions!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discu...2020-11-0535 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 31 How to analyze real estate deals quicklyHow can you analyze any deal fast? As an investor, time is a valuable asset. So you want to make sure to analyze deals quickly so you can move forward fast. Wasting time on a deal that is actually not good is costing you money. So tune in for our top tips to analyze deals fast.👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 170 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have ha...2020-10-2937 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 30 What is seller financing/VTB? Why should sellers do this?What is seller financing (VTB) and why should you do it?Some people call it seller financing, some call it owner financing and some call it VTB - but it’s all the same thing. The basic idea is, the seller is part taking in the deal.Now, when it comes to seller financing the big question is - why are sellers doing it? Is it a warning sign? Does it mean something’s wrong with the building?It isn’t. In fact, seller financing doesn’t have to be a bad sign. ...2020-10-1531 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 29 Is NOW the time to invest in Real Estate?Is it a good idea to buy real estate in 2020? Okay, we might be a bit biased on this one ;) but yes, it’s always a good time to invest in real estate.But, there are 3 things you want to consider before you dive in. Tune in on this episode to find out what the three things are. 👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 170 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping b...2020-10-0936 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 28 How to borrow funds from Private Lenders or InvestorsHow to borrow funds from Private Lenders or Investors to grow your portfolio.If you are in real estate, you might be coming up with your own money for every property you want to buy. We did the very same at the beginning of our journey.The problem is, using your own money slows you down. We were able to only buy one property a year..and we kept running out of money.So, we changed our strategy and started borrowing from private lenders. Today we’ll show you how to do the sa...2020-10-0231 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 27 5 Reasons to say NO to Real Estate DealsWhen should you walk away on a deal? Today we go over the 5 reasons to say NO to real estate deals.Listen in for the deals that we DIDN’T do because of these 5 reasons.👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show! Here we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 170 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by! Have have any investing questions? Or want us to cover a specific topic? Just let us know in the comments section!2020-09-2536 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 26 The money is in the follow-up!The money is in the follow-up! Some deals might need some time. It takes patience and consistency but it‘s worth it! Tune in for our 5 deals that we closed thanks to powerful follow-ups. 👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show where we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 170 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by and if you have any investing questions or want us to cover a specific topic, just let us know in the comments section!2020-09-1736 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 25 Creative Financing MindsetDo you want to learn how the investor mindset works?In today's episode, we talk about the importance of mindset and how this is crucial if you want to grow your business exponentially!👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show where we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 170 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. Thanks for stopping by and if you have any investing questions or want us to cover a specific topic, just let us know in the comments section!2020-09-1424 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 24 Creative Financing - Q & AIn today's episode, we open up the floor to you to discuss Creative Financing.👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show where we discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 170 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. New Episode every week!Thanks for stopping by and if you have any investing questions or want us to cover a specific topic, just let us know in the comments section!2020-09-1327 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 23 Q & A with Investor Mel & Dave!In today's episode, we open up the floor to you with Q & A. 👇👇👇👇👇👇You’re listening to The Investor Mel & Dave Show whe discuss the strategies we used to solely buy over 170 units using none of our own money and without joint venture partners. New Episode every week!Thanks for stopping by and if you have any investing questions or want us to cover a specific topic, just let us know in the comments section!2020-09-0632 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowSpecial Feature | Crushing it in Real Estate PodcastWe had the pleasure of being featured on the Crushing it in Real Estate Podcast last week! Listen to our episode and subscribe to their podcast!>> Subscribe now! 2020-08-1837 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowSpecial Feature | The Fearless Flipping Podcast with Kyle "The Fearless Investor"This week we joined forces with Kyle (The Fearless Investor) on his podcast The Fearless Flipping Podcast to talk about..."How to do Real Estate with your Spouse!" The Fearless Podcast Show Notes:04:38 – When Dave and Mel met, Mel had 2 properties and Dave had 1 property. They both have a passion for real estate so they decided to start a business and bought a couple of properties the traditional way. 05:34 – While working over-time at their full-time jobs, Mel realized that they were trading time for money. This was ar...2020-07-0730 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowSpecial Feature | Apartment Investing Journey Podcast with David RobinsonIn this episode, Mel and Dave Dupuis share their journey as a teacher and in a corporate career to full-time investors and how they've used seller financing and OPM to acquire a portfolio of over 100 units and 24 properties in a few short years.Thanks for having us David! Click below to visit his podcast station on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aij049-12-seller-finance-deals-in-12-months-mel-dave/id1464256464?i=10004720880372020-04-2448 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowEp. 10 - Good Debt, Bad debt, and the Power of Leverage!This episode Mel and Dave deep dive into the mindset of Real Estate investing, good debt, bad debt and how to gain financial freedom and wealth with Real Estate investing! 2020-04-2144 minThe Investor Mel & Dave ShowSpecial Feature: The REITE Club Podcast | Secrets and Strategies for Scaling a Large Portfolio with Power Couple Mel and Dave DupuisA special featured podcast last week from The REITE Club Podcast. We had the honor of joining The REITE Club Podcast for the Secrets and Strategies for Scaling a Large Portfolio! You will learn about:Joint venture insights and the pros and consAvoiding analysis paralysisThe importance of goal settingMitigating the RisksWebsite: https://thereiteclub.com/trc58/Podcast: https://thereiteclub.com/podcast-home/2020-02-1853 min