Best Georges El Masri Podcasts (2024)

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Balancing Act: Major Duplex Conversions with a Full-Time Job with Fern Gauthier 51:01

4h ago51:01

51:01

Fern got a taste for real estate investing in 2003 with the purchase of his first fourplex in Kingston Ontario. In 2018, he decided to turn his hobby into a business and founded Property Sense where he focuses on creating win-win Joint Venture partnerships in real estate. Three years after founding Property Sense he quit his J.O.B. to pursue real e…

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Scaling Up: Single Family Homes to a 50-Unit Venture with Adrianna Ostapenko 41:30

12d ago41:30

41:30

Adriana Ostapenko, owner of Ace Properties, began her real estate investment journey in Hamilton, Ontario, where she successfully converted single-family homes into duplexes and triplexes. Today, she's setting her sights even higher with a 50-unit project in New Brunswick. On This Episode, we discuss: The story behind her first investment property …

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Pre-Construction Condos in a High Interest Environment with Jas Takhar 47:06

29d ago47:06

47:06

Toronto native Jas Takhar is an innovative entrepreneur who recognized from an early age that he would thrive in the sales and service industry. Over the years, Jas has gained valuable experience in car sales, banking, and real estate. Today, he leads a remarkable real estate team, showcasing his dedication and expertise. In This Episode, We Discus…

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From Burnout to Balance: Achieving Peaceful Prosperity with Oliver Manalese 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

Oliver Manalese is a life style business coach who helps entrepreneurs navigate spiritual bankruptcies and create peaceful prosperity in their lives. Before he started coaching, Oliver was in the real estate industry focusing on rent-to-own and acquisitions of properties to grow his portfolio. On this episode we discussed: Experiencing burnout and …

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Mortgage Expert Dalia Barsoum Reveals: Insider Financing Tips for North America's Property Investors 55:18

2M ago55:18

55:18

Dalia Barsoum is a seasoned mortgage broker with over 20 years of experience in wealth management strategy and real estate. She is the founder of Streetwise Mortgages and author of Canadian Real Estate Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All the Money You Want. On this Episode, We Discuss: Obtaining financing in the United States and what is r…

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Leveraging Technology for Higher NOI, Boutique Hotels and Private REIT with Mark Gonneau 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

Mark Gonneau ventured into real estate investing at 24 years old and now currently owns 264 units in his portfolio of 42 properties. He explores the avenue of boutique hotels and embraces the use technology to reduce expenses and increase income. On this episode, we discuss: Leaving his previous career to go into real estate investing full time Wha…

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Local Duplexes to Sunshine State Short-Term Rentals with Nick Van Dyk 44:24

3M ago44:24

44:24

Nick Van Dyk is a real estate investor based out of Brantford, Ontario. He attended school in Hamilton, Ontario for civil engineering and later on started investing in local real estate. As of a few year ago, Nick cross-borders and began looking into the US market for investment opportunities. On this episode, we discuss: Starting off investing in …

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Investing Opportunities in the US Market with Erwin Szeto 50:52

4M ago50:52

50:52

Erwin Szeto is the founder of the iWIN Real Estate, a team of veteran real estate investors, who coach investors from the Greater Toronto area how to to achieve wealth. He built his portfolio by focusing on bungalow to duplex conversions and now is exploring investment opportunities in the US Market. On this Episode, we Discuss: Investing Opportuni…

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Real Estate Wealth Secrets: Cindy Wennerstrom's Renovation & Cashflow Strategies 51:41

4M ago51:41

51:41

Cindy Wennerstrom, an experienced real estate investor and property consultant, offers renovation and cashflow strategies to her clients through ORO Properties. Beginning at a young age, Cindy successfully grew her cashflow and expanded her portfolio over the years. Leveraging her expertise in renovations, she crafted a stunning custom home in Miss…

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Private Lending Pitfalls, Mistakes to Avoid with Serena Holmes 39:05

5M ago39:05

39:05

Prior to becoming a REALTOR®, Serena ran her own brand experience agency for around 18 years. She grew the agency to ten full-time and over 2,200 part-time staff across the country. She currently focuses on working as a REALTOR® and active real estate investor. She also hosts a podcast called “Inspired To Invest”. On this episode, we discuss: - Sel…

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Scaling From 0 to 12 Rental Property Units with Cory Matthews 1:00:23

5M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Cory Matthews has been in Real estate for the past ten years. He and his wife started investing in real estate in 2015. They had a very small budget when it came to renovating their first rental property and they’ve built their portfolio to 12 units to this point. On this episode, we discuss: - Learning about renovations through DIYs and hiring the…

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OSFI Mortgage Rule Changes, Inflation & Real Estate Headlines with Daniel Foch 52:55

6M ago52:55

52:55

Daniel Foch is a real estate broker, working in the real estate industry for over 15 years. Daniel and his team have transacted over $250M in real estate across a variety of asset classes. Daniel was an active instructor, contributor and researcher in the University of Guelph’s Real Estate Faculty. He hosts The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast…

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25 Properties in 5 years, Overleverage, wholesaling with Austin Yeh 50:00

6M ago50:00

50:00

Austin Yeh is a mortgage agent at Vine Group and a seasoned real estate investor. He started with $40,000 in savings in late 2018 and expanded his real estate portfolio to over 25 properties within 5 years. He also founded RISE Network and co-hosts the RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast. On this episode, we discuss: - How he was able to grow his po…

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House Flipping Mistakes and Major Hoarder Homes with Luc Boiron 44:17

7M ago44:17

44:17

Luc Boiron is a leading Canadian real estate investor who has been investing since 2007. Luc is a former lawyer who also holds an MBA, but left that world in 2016 to start Bliss Realty Inc. with the goal of flipping houses. Since then, he has built one of the largest residential property acquisition companies in Canada and has bought and sold over …

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House Hacking and Triplex Conversions with Michael Lombardi 42:46

8M ago42:46

42:46

Michael Lombardi shares how his experience in other fields helped him get into real estate investments. His journey in real estate investment began in Toronto in 2016 with a triplex house hack, progressing through a series of moves including an accidental BRRR in Brantford and multiple conversion projects in Welland. Adding value through intentiona…

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Creative Financing and Strategic Investing with Myuren Chanthirakumar 58:22

9M ago58:22

58:22

Many yearn to have a successful real estate portfolio, but only some truly understand the mechanisms behind it. Today, we focus on an inspiring story of creative financing and strategic investing with Myuren Chanthirakumar, a commercial appraiser and steadfast real estate investor, who shares his journey to owning an impressive portfolio of 14 prop…

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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Glenn Gosling's Guide to Ontario's Landlord-Tenant Laws 53:53

10M ago53:53

53:53

Despite your best efforts to navigate the complexities of the landlord-tenant relationship in Ontario, you may find yourself stuck in a cycle of ineffective communication and costly legal battles. Your attempts to enforce lease agreements and resolve conflicts may be met with resistance, leading to a breakdown in trust and an unsustainable rental b…

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Patience and Education in Real Estate Investing: Insights from Abdellah Majd on Growing Existing Portfolios 40:35

10M ago40:35

40:35

Do you desire to expand your real estate portfolio and thrive in today's market? Are you searching for a solution that will enable you to achieve this desired outcome? Look no further! Our guest today will share valuable insights that will empower you to grow your existing real estate portfolio and conquer the challenges of the current market lands…

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Land Severance and Infill Development: Dan Illes Reveals the Power of Urban Planning and Strategic Investments 48:28

11M ago48:28

48:28

When you look at a piece of land, do you see potential? It's all about buying properties, splitting the land, and constructing new units for rental purposes. Quite often, the size of the lot matters less than the potential it represents. Unearth that creativity, dust off your strategic brain, tackle the process with open eyes, and who knows? You co…

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Level Up Your Real Estate Game: The Power of a Well Built Investment Team with Jessica Narula 44:40

11M ago44:40

44:40

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your real estate investments constantly struggling to achieve the results you desire, then you are not alone! Instead of experiencing successful real estate ventures, you may face missed opportunities, costly mistakes, and a lack of expertise in critical areas. Instead, take responsibility, don't tr…

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Maximizing Quality and Adapting to Market Changes: Insights from Cory Froc 34:25

12M ago34:25

34:25

Cory Froc is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur who's been making waves in the industry since 2006. With a focus on residential conversions, he has recently branched out into larger developmental projects. From buying low-cost properties in unattractive neighbourhoods to managing duplex and triplex conversions in the highly sought-aft…

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From Entrepreneurial Beginner to Expert: Jack Bernstein on the Power of Mentorship 45:14

12M ago45:14

45:14

Jack Bernstein is a serial entrepreneur and established real estate investor with an impressive journey rich with experiences to share. As a child growing up in Mississauga, he was surrounded the better things in life, sparking curiosity about a life beyond his own. After a short career as a professional snowboarder, he launched a startup at the ag…

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Elevate Your Wellness: Nourishing the Body and Mind to Conquer Stress with Kirsten Colella and Eileen Fauster 1:09:25

12M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Leading a balanced life can sometimes seem like an impossible task, especially in today's fast-paced world. However, establishing harmony among different facets of life (personal, professional, physical, and emotional) can have profound benefits. It elevates overall well-being, enhances resilience in dealing with stress, and fosters healthier relat…

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Building a Strong Landlord Community: Advocacy and Legislation with Kayla Andrade 44:22

1y ago44:22

44:22

Being a landlord in Ontario comes with its own unique set of challenges. From slow eviction processes to dealing with damages left by tenants, these problems can often result in significant financial losses. Kayla Andrade, my guest for this week's episode, sheds light on these issues. Kayla's journey into understanding landlord-tenant relationships…

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Abandoned Renovations, Garden Suites and Construction Entrepreneurship with Seif El-Sahly 36:27

1y ago36:27

36:27

Seif El-Sahly is a self-made entrepreneur who has breathed new life into over 150 units in three years. Born in Abu Dhabi from a family of engineers, he sailed into the Canadian construction industry in 2006, and in just a decade, he went from being an employee to running his own construction company. His hands-on approach is rooted in an eye-openi…

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Balancing Act: Major Duplex Conversions with a Full-Time Job with Fern Gauthier 51:01

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Scaling Up: Single Family Homes to a 50-Unit Venture with Adrianna Ostapenko 41:30

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Pre-Construction Condos in a High Interest Environment with Jas Takhar 47:06

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From Burnout to Balance: Achieving Peaceful Prosperity with Oliver Manalese 41:17

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Mortgage Expert Dalia Barsoum Reveals: Insider Financing Tips for North America's Property Investors 55:18

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Leveraging Technology for Higher NOI, Boutique Hotels and Private REIT with Mark Gonneau 50:32

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Local Duplexes to Sunshine State Short-Term Rentals with Nick Van Dyk 44:24

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Investing Opportunities in the US Market with Erwin Szeto 50:52

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Real Estate Wealth Secrets: Cindy Wennerstrom's Renovation & Cashflow Strategies 51:41

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Private Lending Pitfalls, Mistakes to Avoid with Serena Holmes 39:05

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Scaling From 0 to 12 Rental Property Units with Cory Matthews 1:00:23

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OSFI Mortgage Rule Changes, Inflation & Real Estate Headlines with Daniel Foch 52:55

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25 Properties in 5 years, Overleverage, wholesaling with Austin Yeh 50:00

1
House Flipping Mistakes and Major Hoarder Homes with Luc Boiron 44:17

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House Hacking and Triplex Conversions with Michael Lombardi 42:46

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Creative Financing and Strategic Investing with Myuren Chanthirakumar 58:22

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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Glenn Gosling's Guide to Ontario's Landlord-Tenant Laws 53:53

1
Patience and Education in Real Estate Investing: Insights from Abdellah Majd on Growing Existing Portfolios 40:35

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Land Severance and Infill Development: Dan Illes Reveals the Power of Urban Planning and Strategic Investments 48:28

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Level Up Your Real Estate Game: The Power of a Well Built Investment Team with Jessica Narula 44:40

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Maximizing Quality and Adapting to Market Changes: Insights from Cory Froc 34:25

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From Entrepreneurial Beginner to Expert: Jack Bernstein on the Power of Mentorship 45:14

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Elevate Your Wellness: Nourishing the Body and Mind to Conquer Stress with Kirsten Colella and Eileen Fauster 1:09:25

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Building a Strong Landlord Community: Advocacy and Legislation with Kayla Andrade 44:22

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Abandoned Renovations, Garden Suites and Construction Entrepreneurship with Seif El-Sahly 36:27

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