Best Ben Oosterveld Podcasts (2024)

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S1E55 - How to Start a REIT, and Find Great Deals Ft. Mark Baltazar 47:15

6M ago47:15

47:15

🏡 Ready to dive into the world of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and uncover the secrets to finding fantastic real estate deals? Look no further! Join us in this insightful conversation with Mark Baltazar, a seasoned real estate expert, as he shares his expertise on starting a REIT and locating incredible real estate opportunities. In this v…

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S1E54 - Private Lending The Good, Bad, and Ugly Ft. Serena Holmes 33:41

7M ago33:41

33:41

🏡 Are you interested in diving deep into the world of private lending in the real estate market? Join us on The Highest and Best Use Podcast as we welcome Serena Holmes, a seasoned expert in the field, for a candid conversation about the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of private lending. In this engaging episode, our host, Ryan Carr, sits down…

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S1E53 - Behind the Walls! Reno & Redevelopment Ft. Clinton Edwards 50:36

7M ago50:36

50:36

Welcome to a fascinating journey behind the walls of urban transformation! 🏗️ In this exciting episode of The Highest and Best Use Podcast, we're delving deep into the world of Reno & Redevelopment, and we have a special guest joining us – the renowned urban planner and developer, Clinton Edwards! 🏙️ Explore the secrets of urban renewal as we take …

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S1E52 - Reviving Historic Hotel Julie Ft. Jake & Paula McFarlane 41:27

7M ago41:27

41:27

🏨 Hotel Julie: A Historic Transformation 🏨 Get ready to be transported through time as we uncover the incredible journey of reviving "Hotel Julie." Jake and Paula share their passion for preserving the past while infusing modern luxury into this remarkable landmark. From uncovering hidden stories to navigating the unique challenges of historical pr…

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S1E51 - Perspectives in Business, and Personal Development Ft. Ben Oosterveld 56:52

7M ago56:52

56:52

🎙️ Welcome to "The Highest and Best Use Podcast" 🏡 In this thought-provoking episode, join host Ryan Carr as he delves into a fascinating discussion with special guest Ben Oosterveld on the importance of perspectives in the realms of real estate, business, and personal development. 🌟 Episode Highlights: 🏢 The Significance of Perspective in Real Est…

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S1E50 - Building the Future: BuildXLab's Vision for Architecture Ft. Victoria Suen 40:04

7M ago40:04

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Join us on a journey through the dynamic world of architecture in this illuminating episode, titled 'Building the Future: BuildXLab's Vision for Architecture.' Explore the essential steps to become an architect, including insights into architectural education and the significance of master's programs. Dive into the personal experiences of BuildXLab…

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S1E49 - Deals Estate: A Real Estate Journey in Canada Ft. Deji Oduntan 49:15

8M ago49:15

49:15

In this heartfelt episode, join Deji as he shares his personal immigration journey from Nigeria to Canada in 2019. It's been an incredible ride filled with challenges, opportunities, and valuable life lessons. But that's not all! Deji's story takes a twist as he delves into his push into wholesaling real estate to pursue financial freedom. Are you …

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S1E48 - Jacking and Moving Houses and Structures Ft. Jeremy McCulloch 44:54

8M ago44:54

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In this captivating episode, host Ryan Carr is joined by a true industry expert, Jeremy Culloch from Sampson Contracting. Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of jacking and moving houses and structures. 🏚️➡️🏡 Jeremy, with his wealth of experience and knowledge, shares incredible insights into the intricacies of moving structures, incl…

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S1E47 - Can Investors Save the Planet?! Ft. Ali Nazarian 59:46

8M ago59:46

59:46

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Highest and Best Use Podcast! In this installment, we have the privilege of hosting a true visionary in the fields of investing, development, real estate, environmental, and sustainability – Ali Nazarian from EcoLux. Ali Nazarian is a trailblazer and thought leader, dedicated to shaping a brighter and more…

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S1E46 - Build like we USED to Ft. Better Neighbourhoods Inc. 1:05:40

8M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of infill development and neighborhood transformation, where every empty space holds the promise of creating vibrant communities. 🏗️💡 🏡 Infuse Life into Every Corner: Discover how Dan and Curtis are revolutionizing residential development by breathing new life into underutilized spaces. They …

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S1E45 - Modern Development Ft. Dylan Suitor 54:19

9M ago54:19

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Listen to or watch this episode to learn how to analyze a property and create a financing strategy. Also, learn what's out there right now! What You’ll Learn: - Brokerage Attainable Homes Partners Creative Financing USA and Canada Current OpportunityBy Ryan Carr

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S1E44 - The Mind of Developers Ft. Scott Jeffrey 1:02:11

9M ago1:02:11

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In this episode, we dive deep into the mind of Scott with a business that has stood tall throughout the years in subdivision development. Scott handles subdivision developments constantly and this conversation could really give you an idea of what type of development opportunities are out there right now for you!…

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S1E43 - Behind the Thompson Teardown Ft. Ryan and Michelle Thompson 57:10

9M ago57:10

57:10

Ryan and Michelle Thompson of Grey Isle Design pride themselves on delivering exceptional construction project management services that streamline processes, optimize resources, and achieve remarkable results. Grey Isle Design is a full-service build + design studio with offerings ranging from consultations, e-design, space mapping, custom new buil…

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S1E42 - Marketer Turned Real Estate Entrepreneur Ft. Darren Cabral 39:52

9M ago39:52

39:52

Darren gives us an in-depth look at building his marketing company from the ground up and the move into Real Estate Investing What you will learn about: Selling an active business and transitioning to real estate Plumbing apprentices Shotgun approach Gary Vee Being 1st to a market #HABU of time Now Founder of Cabral Real Estate. Marketing-driven, b…

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S1E41 - Building a MASSIVE Portfolio in 2023 Ft Mandy Branham 56:09

10M ago56:09

56:09

Mandy is on the podcast and explains how even today, you can create huge portfolios with the opportunity out there. She truly is, the JV Queen! Mandy Brahnam CEO of Solutions Driven is a hard working entrepreneur that realized back in 2007 that she was working hard to make others rich and she was just simply getting by. Mandy is a Wife to Larry, mo…

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S1E40 - Developer Phychology Ft. John Mutton 50:46

10M ago50:46

50:46

John is back on the show with more development knowledge. We learn how politics are currently affecting the market and what lies ahead! John Mutton has been a regional councillor, Mayor of Clarington and now serves as a municipal planning consultant. He was in public office for over 9 years, and became intimately aware of Official plans, secondary …

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S1E39 - What You Don't Know About Excavating Ft. Stephen Brough 43:49

10M ago43:49

43:49

Steve was able to extract himself from his job and create his own excavation company based on his prior knowledge. Steve digs deep into the industry with Ryan and gives an idea of all of the costs that go into each job and how to adapt to an ever-changing industry.By ryan carr

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S1E38 - The MASSIVE Opportunity of Outdoor Self Storage Ft. Chris Long 37:58

10M ago37:58

37:58

In this episode, we chat with Chris Long of LONGYARDS, who utilizes an extremely flexible type of Real Estate that is as simple as a piece of land that can be moved with ease. This allows ample opportunity in land banking. We will also discuss these key questions: Where does Chris see the future of Longyards What market/s is Chris targeting Working…

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S1E35 - The Best in the West Investor Ft. Mark Loeffler 49:15

10M ago49:15

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Buying his first investment property at 25 years of age, Mark has been a real estate investor for over 20 years with a current portfolio of more than 100 units. He has been featured in Canadian Real Estate Magazine and appeared on numerous TV and radio programs. He is author of two bestsellers – Investing in Rent-to-Own Property - A Complete Guide …

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S1E37 - Understanding Farmland in Ontario Ft. Bruce Snowden 57:56

11M ago57:56

57:56

Understanding Farmland in Ontario /w Bruce Snowden Bruce Snowden has come on the show! Bruce has a vast knowledge of the agricultural and farming industry in Ontario. In this episode, we share zoning bylaws, and financing and touch on some major topics in the development space and how farmland is affecting the real estate market. As a realtor, Bruc…

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S1E36 - Multifamily Investing/ Development In Canada and the US Ft. Alfonso Cuadra 48:11

11M ago48:11

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Alfonso Cuadra talks about finding deals in multifamily investing, and development in Canada/USA, and inter provincially. Alfonso went from being in debt by 1 Million to being the godfather of real estate in Ontario.By Ryan Carr

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S1E34 - One Deal and One Million Dollars Ft. Andrew Perrie 46:13

11M ago46:13

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The Fine Estates Team is composed of award winning local realtors who treat every listing, no matter the price point with an elite client care program we call "The Fine Life Method". Lead by team owner Andrew Perrie, who runs 2 brokerage offices in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Muskoka and has been awarded a director role for one of the fastest growing i…

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S1E33 - Boat House Construction Ft. Joan Phillips 51:43

11M ago51:43

51:43

Joan Phillips owns and lives full-time at her cottage. She had planned on retiring to the cottage eventually, however, this move sped up with the pandemic and they now live and work from our cottage which is their full-time residence. Joan Phillips talks about all the required bylaws and requirements to build a boat house.…

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S1E32 - Coach Houses. The Icing on the Cake. Ft. Vlad Maeskiy 41:00

12M ago41:00

41:00

Vlad Maevskiy started investing in Real Estate in 2005 and got into it by accident. He owned 1 investment property passively in North York for 10 years. The property more than doubled in price, which allowed Vlad to become an active and strategic investor and start building a rental portfolio in hot markets in Ontario. He became a REIN member, and …

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S1E31 - The Difference Between Money and Lifestyle Ft. Gary Hibbert 47:30

12M ago47:30

47:30

Gary Hibbert is a full-time Real Estate Investor, licensed and award-winning Real Estate Agent, Author, and Educator. In 2008, he made a decision that would be life-changing by purchasing his first investment property. Through hard work and dedication, Gary left the corporate world to become a full-time entrepreneur in 2014. Today, not only does he…

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S1E30 - Do You Know Your Land Rights?! Ft. Bob Aaron 48:09

1y ago48:09

48:09

Bob Aaron is a sole practitioner with Aaron & Aaron in Toronto. He practices in the areas of real estate, corporate and commercial, wills and estates, and expert opinions in real estate litigation. Do You Know Your Land Rights?! Bob is certified as a specialist in real estate law by the Law Society and accepted as a real estate expert by Ontario’s …

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S1E29 - Landscaper to Investor! Ryan Carr's Coaching. Ft. Daniel Hogenbirk 36:03

1y ago36:03

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Daniel Hogenbirk has been a Landscaper from a young age and has had a lot of success but he had reached a point where passive income was necessary to leverage the seasonal work of being a landscaper. With the help of Ryan Carr, Daniel was able to shift from Landscaper to investor using coaching strategies based on The Highest and Best Use.…

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S1E28 - Best Development ROI Possible Ft. Darcy Marler 52:27

1y ago52:27

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The World's #1 Residential Property Development Educator! Darcy Marler teaches the Best Development Strategies to bring the most ROI possible. In the past 20 years, Darcy has owned many real estate land developments, new construction projects, condo conversions, flips, and long & short-term rentals. He purchased, renovated, or developed 92 properti…

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S1E27 - Creating a Construction Business Ft. Ara Poladian 40:35

1y ago40:35

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Ara Poladian transferred his education as an engineer and boots-on-the-ground experience in construction into creating a construction business in the tr-cities. Follow Ara and his story on this episode and maybe get the idea of how you can shift from being in the construction labor industry to creating your own business! Ara is a Civil Engineering …

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S1E26 - Struggle LESS with Finances Ft. Kory MacKinnon 42:09

1y ago42:09

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Helping people struggle less With decades of experience, Kory has climbed the path to success with real estate as his vehicle of choice for true wealth. A sought-after speaker, author, and coach to investors looking to succeed at a high level, Kory has made it his Mission in life to make an impact on the financial literacy and success of others. Re…

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S1E25 - The Evolution of Land Surveys Ft. Dave Comery 1:05:16

1y ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Dave Comery was such a fun guest to have on the show. About halfway through this podcast we trail off and geek out about the technical side of land surveys and the evolution land surveys have gone through since the establishment of Ontario. Dave Comery is a fountain of knowledge in this area. The history is so cool! Dave is an Experienced Owner wit…

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S1E24 - Close All Deals in 24 Hours Ft. Jesse Bobrowski 44:37

1y ago44:37

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Jesse Bobrowski is able to close all deals in 24 hours. He and his company are able to lend to real estate investors with as little as $20K down! Jesse Bobrowski was fated to find his career in an industry he loves. He describes finding private mortgage lending as a “fluke,” but it was a happy accident that is helping him to fulfill his passion for…

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S1E22 - The Triplex King from Welland Ontario /w Felix Vortsman 39:23

1y ago39:23

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The King of the Triplex is sharing his secrets from building wealth in Welland Ontario. The History of Welland and the Welland Canal goes back centuries and Felix Vortsman was able to capitalize on opportunities that were presented in Welland over any other city in Ontario. Creating Tri-plex from single-family homes under the same building envelope…

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S1E21 Sexy Self Storage Development in the USA /w Brady McDonald 51:04

1y ago51:04

51:04

There are some seriously amazing opportunities in the self-storage development areas in Florida and other parts of the USA. Brady McDonald is a legend in this business for being one of the most influential in self storage and real estate along with his high-energy lifestyle! Brady is a Full Time Real Estate Investor and Real Estate Developer. Brady…

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S1E19 - Choose the Best Investment for YOU w/ Christian Szpilfogel 48:08

1y ago48:08

48:08

How do you get started in Real Estate? Where should you put your investment? How can you choose the best investment for your particular situation? Christian Szpilfogel is an experienced real estate investor and entrepreneur. With a background in various executive positions in both private and public technology corporations, Christian shifted focus …

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S1E18 - Building More Homes in Canada w/ Terrance Glover 58:12

1y ago58:12

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Terrance Glover of the company, "Urban in Mind" Planning, Land Development & CPTED Consultants. Building More Homes in Canada, better! Things have changed in Canada regarding building codes and bylaws. If you plan on developing homes in Canada then you need to hear from an expert in the industry. Terrance is an Experienced Registered Professional P…

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S1E17 - Urban Planning and Land Development w/ Terrance Glover 53:11

1y ago53:11

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Terrance Glover of the company, "Urban in Mind" Planning, Land Development & CPTED Consultants. Terrance is an Experienced Registered Professional Planner with a demonstrated history of working in the Government AND Development side of the industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Management, Report Writing, Community Engagement, Policy Analysis, and resol…

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S1E16 - What are The Best Land Development Opportunities?? w/ Ben Julius 59:36

1+ y ago59:36

59:36

Are you looking to get into land development in Canada? Today's guest is Ben Julius, whose business's highest and best use is land development. Ben provides some fantastic insight from his experiences and points out the best land development opportunities. What are your thoughts on the best type of land assembly to maximize your profit, time, and s…

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S1E15 - The Best Mixed Use Construction and Development 41:29

1+ y ago41:29

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The Highest and Best Use of, " Mixed Use Development", with aspiring industry leaders in construction. Anthony Spraggett and Darrin Knill. These two rockstars share a look inside their company with insights on their best use of construction and development from their experience and a glimpse at where the industry is going! Anthony and Darrin repres…

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S1E14 - Investors are Designing Better Spaces! 2023 50:36

1+ y ago50:36

50:36

Meet Miriam and Tannis. These talented investors are designing better spaces that are durable and stylish. They also provide some great insight into how other investors can start designing better spaces through proper evaluation of buildings. Sometimes old can be better than new! Tannis represents Carbon Property Group. A privately owned property c…

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S1E13 - The Best Side Hustle in Canada! Ft. Brooke Shang 33:11

1+ y ago33:11

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Our guest in this episode is Brooke Shang. Brooke is a great example that you don't need to quit your day job to get into Real Estate in some capacity. Private Lending in Real Estate is the best side hustle in Canada. From a stay-at-home mom to a management consultant, to being financially free as a real estate investor, Brooke went from having no …

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S1E12 - Add a Livable Suite to your Garden? Ft. Andy Tran 49:41

1+ y ago49:41

49:41

Andy founded Suite Additions after seeing opportunities to improve our communities and help people gain financial security through various housing densification strategies. Andy is a registered House and Small Buildings designer, real estate investor, and developer. He holds a degree in Architectural Science from Ryerson University in Toronto. To f…

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S1E11 - Achieving Freedom, Security & Wealth With Real Estate w/ Shawn Allen 47:53

1+ y ago47:53

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S1E11 - Achieving Freedom, Security & Wealth With Real Estate w/ Shawn Allen Shawn Allen was enjoying a nice corporate career, but felt something was lacking. He wanted to create generational wealth, but couldn’t with a 9-5 job. Real estate was the key to unlocking his dream life, so he started small, but with coaching massively scaled his business…

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S1E10 - Building New or Buying Existing Multi-Family Apartments w/ Nick Legault 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

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S1E10 - Building New or Buying Existing Multi-Family Apartments w/ Nick Legault Nick Legault was working full time as a design engineer when he picked up his first property. After he was downsized by his employer closing in 2015, he went into investing full-time, as a developer, contractor and investor. He now owns or co-owns 100s of properties and…

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S1E09 - ‘More Homes Built Faster Act’ Discussion & Review w/ John Mutton 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

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S1E09 - ‘More Homes Built Faster Act’ Discussion & Review w/ John Mutton John Mutton has been a regional councillor, Mayor of Clarington and now serves as a municipal planning consultant. He was in public office for over 9 years, and became intimately aware of Official plans, secondary plans, negotiating, committees, etc. He’s been involved in deve…

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S1E08 - From Mayor To Municipal Development Consultant w/ John Mutton 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

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S1E08 - From Mayor To Municipal Development Consultant w/ John Mutton John Mutton has been a regional councillor, Mayor of Clarington and now serves as a municipal planning consultant. He was in public office for over 9 years, and became intimately aware of Official plans, secondary plans, negotiating, committees, etc. He’s been involved in develop…

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S1E07 - Self Storage Development In the U.S. w/ Nick Van Dyk 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

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S1E07 - Self Storage Development In the U.S. w/ Nick Van Dyk Nick Van Dyk has dabbled in all areas of real estate investing, but now is laser focused on Self Storage facilities in the US. Primarily based in Florida and Texas, he’s also exploring other states to invest in. Because of the relaxed development laws in many states, getting shovels in th…

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S1E06 - Increasing Density with Commercial to Residential Conversions w/ Ken Bekendam 1:01:02

1+ y ago1:01:02

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S1E06 - Increasing Density with Commercial to Residential Conversions w/ Ken Bekendam Ken Bekendam is a young, millennial investor who got started investing personally in 2010. Ken is actively involved in various forms of adaptive reuse projects such as church conversions and commercial to residential conversions. As well, he is also involved in la…

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S1E05 - Google Maps to Financial Freedom w/Erwin Szeto 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

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S1E05 - Google Maps to Financial Freedom w/Erwin Szeto Erwin is a real estate professional owning an eight figure real estate portfolio and has helped coached 100’s of everyday, hard working Canadians acquire cash flow positive residential real estate East and West of the greater Toronto area via his Realtor business, the iWIN Real Estate team. He’…

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S1E04 - Virtual Wholesaling w/Michael Lee of MLRE Investments Inc. 32:23

1+ y ago32:23

32:23

S1E04 - Virtual Wholesaling w/Michael Lee of MLRE Investments Inc. In this episode, Ryan Carr chats with friend and real estate investor Michael Lee. Michael has done a ton of wholesaling, flipping and short-term rentals, and has now branched into virtual wholesaling. What’s the difference between in person and virtual? If you are curious about who…

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