Legal Expertise for Successful Condo Development – E155

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Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with Maria Durdan and Bilal Mirza, Partners at Simpson Wigle Law, to discuss condo development.

In this episode, Maria and Bilal breakdown the process for those looking to either convert an existing multi-residential property into a condominium, or those looking to develop a condominium from the ground up. This is a very informative episode as Bilal and Maria share their knowledge and expertise on the legal “must knows” an investor should be aware of to excel in this type of investment strategy.

The Reality Behind Real Estate – E143

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In this episode, Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with husband and wife investor team, Kaely and Alex Pal. Together, Kaely and Alex own and operate Pal Property Solutions which specializes in solving complex real estate matters for home buyers, sellers, and investors. Their core business activities consist of buying and redeveloping single or multi-family properties throughout Southern Ontario with a goal of rejuvenating neighbourhoods, providing safe, reliable housing, and encouraging home ownership.

Kaely and Alex talk us through how they got started in real estate investing and when they decided to transition their business into a full time operation. They share what criteria they look for before investing in a property, along with some of their recent case studies, success stories and setbacks. This episode sheds light on the many challenges that real estate investors can encounter and how to overcome these obstacles to ultimately become more successful, knowledgeable and empowered in business!

Pal Property Solutions
Website: www.palpropertysolutions.com

Behind The Scenes of Real Estate Development: A Legal Perspective – E139

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In this episode, Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with special guests, Maria Durdan and Bilal Mirza of Simpson Wigle Law.

As experienced real estate lawyers, Maria and Bilal share with us the “must knows” when it comes to development. Development can be a complex but very rewarding investing strategy. Ensuring you have the proper team in place to look out for your best interests is critical to your success. Maria and Bilal walk us through the step by step process when it comes to finding and evaluating the development potential of a new property, all the way to closing on a purchase and managing the construction process.

Watch the full episode to learn what’s entailed behind the scenes when it comes to real estate development!

Simpson Wigle Law LLP
Website: www.simpsonwigle.com
Email: info@simpsonwigle.com

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Investing in Pre-Construction Real Estate with Elite Developments – E138

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In episode 8, Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with Kim Kopyl, VP of Sales and Marketing at Elite Developments to discuss investing in pre-construction. Elite Developments has built its foundation with 50 years of combined building experience. They have attained a reputation in delivering premier residential and commercial properties throughout Ontario. Elite acquires locations for communities which improves the quality of life. They focus on providing homes with thoughtful amenities, spacious layouts, health & wellness, and leading innovative features throughout.
 
In this episode, we talk about some of the current real estate trends we are seeing in todays market, along with the many benefits to investing in pre-construction real estate from a primary residence standpoint or as a rental property. Kim talks to us about one of Elite Development’s newest projects, the Ambrose Condos in Brantford, Ontario. Watch the full episode to learn more about innovative concepts when it comes to creating, developing and purchasing pre-construction!
 
Elite Developments Website: https://elitemdgroup.com/
Instagram: @elitemdgroup
 
Ambrose Condos

Design to Profit – A Turnkey Approach to Development – E134

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In episode 4, Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with Alex Mascott and Aaron Lattimer from Linwood Homes to discuss a turnkey approach when it comes to development. Linwood Homes is a custom home builder specializing in cottages and recreational properties. They offer prefabricated materials, over 400 designs to choose from and will help you develop, customize and build your dream home, hassle free!

Learn how working with Linwood may be a favourable for option for investors to consider as a more efficient, time saving and cost effective strategy. We also dig into the exciting Bluffs Bay project on the gorgeous Georgian Bay, and where investment opportunities may present themselves based on current market trends.

Linwood Homes
Website: www.linwoodhomes.com
Instagram: @linwoodcustomhomes
Facebook: www.facebook.com/linwood.homes

Bluffs Bay
Website: www.bluffsbay.ca

Development in Mobility Hubs – E133

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In episode 3, Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with investor, Carina Guzman to discuss her niche investment strategy when it comes to land development. Carina focuses on investing near Light Rail Transit (LRT) routes and in areas with significant levels of planned transit service (known as Mobility Hubs). Watch the full episode to learn of many benefits of investing near mobility hubs, along with the process on how begin your journey into land development.

Pre Construction Legal Advice – E126

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Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro welcome guests, Maria Durdan and Bilal Mirza from Simpson Wigle Law, to discuss what every investor should know prior to purchasing a pre-construction condo. Both real estate lawyers, Maria and Bilal share with us what clauses to look out for, and how to set yourself up properly so that you can ensure your best interests are covered.

To contact Simpson Wigle Law:

Web: www.simpsonwigle.com
Email: info@simpsonwigle.com
Tel: 1-800-434-4414 (toll free)

The DIY Investor – E125

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Brittany Arnason aka Investor Girl Britt joins Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro to discuss her unique, DIY approach to renos and rehabs. Brittany does all of the manual labour and design on her properties herself, giving her a competitive edge in keeping costs low to maximize profitability. This episode shows the power of determination from this one woman show!

The Future of Canadian Real Estate – E124

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Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with guest, Carl Gomez. With over twenty years of business experience, Carl Gomez is a well-known Canadian economist and respected investment professional specializing in real estate. Carl talks to us about what housing affordability looks like across Canada, demographic trends, where investment opportunities may present themselves, and what the future of Canadian real estate looks like.

Interior Design Makeover – E123

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Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with international interior designer, Regina Sturrock of Regina Sturrock Design for a home makeover episode! In this episode, we selected 4 lucky individuals who received a design consultation on how to improve a space in their home through a designer’s eye! Watch the full episode to see the incredible transformations of a bathroom, kitchen, master bedroom and living space.

To reach Regina Sturrock :
Web: www.reginasturrockdesign.com
Instagram: @ReginaSturrock

Investing in Self Storage – E122

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Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with Jaimie Walker, Independent Self Storage Consultant, to discuss the investing opportunity for self-storage facilities. Jaimie talks to us about how the industry has evolved in the past decade, why this makes for a fantastic investment, along with providing key industry insight on how to purchase, convert & build a storage facility of your own.

The Investor Mindset – E121

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Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with guest Rav Toor to discuss the mindset required to being an entrepreneur and real estate investor.

Sustainable Development – E119

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Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with guest Subhi Alsayed, Startup Advisor and Venture Acceleration Expert, to discuss the importance of sustainability in development. Subhi talks to us about using renewable energy resources in new construction, the newest technology being utilized in real estate called “Prop-Tech”, and how this can benefit developers, tenants and our planet.

Investing in Tiny Homes – E115

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Jennifer McCarthy from Teacup Tiny Homes, joins Carmen and Jordan to discuss investing in Tiny Homes, and how this can make for a very lucrative investment opportunity!

Adding Value to Your Backyard – E113

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HGTV television personality, Paul Lafrance, joins Carmen and Jordan to talk about adding value to your backyard. In this episode Paul dives into the significance of having a backyard retreat, and what you can do to create a special outdoor space that will stand out whether its for an investment property or your home.

Investing in Pre Construction Condos – E112

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Guest John Mehlenbacher of the Condo Store Canada, joins Carmen and Jordan to talk about investing in pre-construction condominiums. This episode covers how the process works, risks and returns!

Infill Land Development – E111

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Real estate investor and land developer, Charles Wah, joins Carmen and Jordan to discuss investing in Infill land development. Infill land development is all about the process of developing vacant or under-used parcels within existing urban areas that are already largely developed. Learn the many benefits of this investing strategy along with how lucrative the returns can be!

House Hacking – E106

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Carmen and Jordan interview guest Grant McDonald to discuss the concept of House Hacking. Learn how you can buy a multi-unit property and live for free while your tenants cover your mortgage payments and help you build equity in your real estate!

Profit From Interior Design – E105

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Carmen and Jordan welcome Jaclyn Harper on the show to discuss decor tactics to increasing your ROI on your home or investment property!

Profit From Renovations – E101

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Carmen and Jordan welcome guest, Andrew Hines, who is a real estate investor with a knack for renovations and new construction. The episode covers how to make a profit from renovations. This includes how to find the perfect flip, areas of concern, how to find and manage trades and contractors, along with areas of the home to focus on to maximize your return.