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The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast

Sean Cooper · Toronto, ON

Canadian real estate and personal-finance show for new buyers and owners about buying a home and paying off the mortgage early (side hustles, frugality), with mortgage-specialist guests.

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Episodes

Nov 20, 202424 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How to Find Cash Flow Positive Rental Properties with Jelani Smith
Jelani Smith is a personal finance guru with a passion for real estate & personal finance. He is a real estate agent at RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Inc., and a Team Lead for Vertex Real Estate. He bought his first home in Toronto as a recent U of T grad and looks forward to sharing his knowledge with students & recent grads. Jelani has received multiple agent awards, including, but not limited to, receiving the Chairman's Club Award 3 years in a row. With the intent of helping clients climb the real estate ladder, he closed 39 deals within the first 12 months of his real estate career. All
Nov 7, 202430 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: 3 Not So Obvious Tips from an Experienced Landlord with Anthony Molinaro
Anthony Molinaro is a normal guy from Brampton who happens to buy investment properties with his buddies. He works as a marketer for Rock Star Real Estate and is also a property manager & tenant placement expert. In my interview with Anthony, we discuss: The current state of the rental market Pro tips for tenant screening Not so obvious tips from an experienced landlord The pros & cons of student rentals
Aug 28, 202425 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Soft Saving and Loud Budgeting with Lesley-Anne Scorgie
Lesley-Anne Scorgie is an author, speaker, personal finance consultant, and the founder of MeVest.ca. She's been a guest on Oprah and is a past winner of Avenue's Top 40 Under 40 and was also featured in Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada in the Future Leaders category by Women's Executive Network. She has shared her secrets to achieve financial success with CBC, Breakfast Television, the Globe and Mail and more. She's the lead money columnist at the Toronto Star. Her latest book is The Modern Couple's Money Guide: 7 Smart Steps to Building Wealth Together. She’s also the author of Well-Hee
Aug 7, 202418 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Overcome Mortgage Application Document Frustration with Sam Khajeei and David Ford
Launched nationwide in April, Fastkey Technology allows lenders and mortgage brokers to easily access essential documents for mortgage or loan applications within minutes, including Notices of Assessment, income statements, proof of income, tax slips, and Canada child benefit details. It also has tools to help support borrowers, property managers and landlords. Sam's Bio Sam Khajeei is the President and Co-Founder of Fastkey Technology Ltd. ("Fastkey"). Sam owns and operates a law firm in Canada called "SK Legal", is qualified as a lawyer in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, the Stat
Jul 31, 202427 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Credit Card Hacks to Maximize Your Home Renovation Rewards with Barry Choi
Barry Choi is an award-winning, Toronto-based personal finance and travel expert. As a completely self-taught, do-it-yourself investor with no formal training, Barry makes money easy to understand for all Canadians. He combines his knowledge of finance with his passion for travel and encourages people to see the world. Barry’s specialties include personal finance, trip planning, millennial money, gen Z money, credit cards and trending destinations. In my interview with Barry, we discuss: Moving up in the real estate market from a 2 bedroom condo to a 3 bedroom townhouse Becoming a landlord Mak
May 21, 202424 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Kijiji holds the keys to rental insights – Unpacking the Canadian Rental Report with Lionel Romain
Lionel Romain is based in Toronto where he has worked with Kijiji Real Estate for over a decade, helping connect landlords and tenants across Canada. In my interview with Lionel, we discuss: What is the Canadian Rental Report and why does it exist? Insights in the report that could help landlords. What are potential renters looking for right now in rental suites?
Apr 23, 202427 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Buying a Pre-Construction New Home in Ontario has its Appeal, but Watch for Potential Pitfalls with Barbara Captijn
Barbara Captijn had a 20-year career in communications and sales in the publishing and consumer goods industries. For the past 15 years, Barbara has been an independent consumer advocate for new home buyers, has advocated at all levels of the Ontario government for better consumer protection, and has written over 20 guest columns published in The Toronto Sun on this subject. Her first-hand experience as a new home buyer prompted her advocacy to fix what many have found to be a faulty system. Her advocacy work includes participating in ministry consultations, giving consumer feedback to Ontario
Apr 10, 202424 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Hope is Not Lost for Homeownership – Creative Options for First-Time Homebuyers with Alex Kjorven
Alex Kjorven is a CPA, CA and Chief Product Officer at Ourboro. Ourboro is a private, Toronto-based company dedicated to providing access to homeownership through co-ownership. Ourboro co-invests up to $250K towards a buyer’s down payment, purchasing a share in the future value of the home. Once they are in their home, additional programs, such as maintenance check-ups and renovation credits, are available to co-owners to help preserve and increase the home's value. In my interview with Alex, we discuss: Barriers to homeownership Shared Equity to break into the market Co-owning the home with a
Mar 7, 202428 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About Home Insurance with Stefan Tirschler
An 18-year veteran of the Canadian insurance industry, Stefan Tirschler has extensive experience advising Canadians as they journey through the process of buying, understanding, and using home insurance. At Square One, Stefan works with a team of creative professionals whose mission is to make home insurance effortless, whether getting a quote or making a claim. Holding one of the most sought-after designations in the industry, Stefan is a Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional and Canadian Risk Manager who strives to inform consumers and professionals alike about insurance. In my interview w
Feb 29, 202428 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: No Regret Decisions with Shannon Lee Simmons
Shannon Lee Simmons is an award winning Certified Financial Planner, speaker, bestselling author, Chartered Investment Manager and founder of the New School of Finance. She is a personal finance writer for the Globe and Mail as well as CBC Radio’s Metro Morning money columnist and was a financial expert on The Marilyn Denis Show. Shannon’s latest book “No-Regret Decisions” is a decision crisis playbook that will help you to make sound choices when the emotional and financial stakes are high. From the initial shock of Panic Mode to the insecurity of the Messy Middle, and finally, the acceptance
Feb 22, 202432 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: 2024 Rental Market Outlook with Giacomo Ladas
Giacomo Ladas is the Communications Manager for Rentals.ca, a free-to-use, leading marketplace connecting private landlords and renters across the country. He fosters relationships with journalists, bloggers, and industry thought leaders. He is integral in the Rentals.ca National Rent Report publication as he handles all media inquiries throughout the year. In my interview with Giacomo, we discuss: The rental market that was in 2023 What’s going on right now in the rental market Predictions for the rental market in 2024 Good places to invest across Canada right now as a landlord
Feb 2, 202424 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Building Credit as a Newcomer to Canada with Bruce Sellery
Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and the CEO of Credit Canada, the longest-standing non-profit credit counselling agency in the country. He appears regularly on Cityline and Breakfast Television, has a national money column for CBC Radio, hosts a radio show on SiriusXM, and speaks at events from coast to coast. He is also the author of the Globe & Mail bestseller, “Moolala: Why smart people do dumb things with money (and what you can do about it).” Credit Canada recently launched a free, multi-lingual online learning program about credit, developed specifically for newcomers to C
Jan 26, 202430 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How Failing to Consult with a Mortgage Broker is Borderline Personal Finance Negligence with Rob Carrick
Not all journalists get to live their beat, but Rob Carrick does. His personal finance column in The Globe and Mail is one regular guy’s attempt to make sense of the world of money. He’s married with two 20-something kids and constantly figuring out ways to spend and invest intelligently. He asks the same questions you would and applies his experience and contacts to get answers. He got his start in financial writing back in the early 1990s when he covered the Bay Street business scene for The Canadian Press wire service. A few years later, he was transferred to CP’s parliamentary bureau in Ot
Jan 12, 202426 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Homeownership, the Foundation of Financial Independence with Jonathan Chevreau
Jonathan Chevreau is a veteran financial columnist, blogger and author based in Toronto. He was the Financial Post’s personal finance columnist between 1993 and 2012 and editor-in-chief for MoneySense Magazine from 2012 to 2014. He still writes the Retired Money column for MoneySense. In 2014, he launched the Financial Independence Hub, which usually publishes four blogs every week. Jon has authored several books with traditional book publishers like McGraw Hill and Key Porter books, including The Wealthy Boomer, and a series of mutual fund guides called Smart Funds. In 2016, he co-authored Vi
Jan 5, 202421 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Taking Control of Your Time as a Busy Landlord through Technology with Tomas Ronis
Tomas Ronis is the founder and CEO of Rhenti. Being both a landlord and a renter, Tomas has a unique perspective of the residential rental industry that enables the Rhenti team to build digital leasing tools for landlords in a way that shifts renters to the forefront of the experience. Rhenti is the busy landlord's trusted leasing platform, connecting them with more renters, faster. Rhenti helps busy landlords to protect their time and free themselves from menial and tedious tasks by reducing their overall time to lease. In my interview with Tomas, we discuss: What is Rhenti and how does it wo
Dec 15, 202322 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Beat the Bank with Larry Bates
Larry Bates is an independent investor advocate, author of Beat the Bank: The Canadian Guide to Simply Successful Investing, consultant and speaker. Larry enjoyed a 35-year banking career with several major financial institutions in both Canada and the U.K. including as Global Head of Debt Capital Markets for RBC. Over the course of his career, Larry both collaborated with and advised many of the world’s most sophisticated investors and financial institutions. Larry is currently on the board of FAIR Canada and is an Ambassador of the Transparency Task Force. He is a graduate of Dalhousie Unive
Dec 1, 202331 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Funding Your Retirement with Your Home with Pattie Lovett-Reid
Pattie Lovett-Reid is a highly respected Canadian financial expert known for her expertise in personal finance. Starting as a bank teller right out of high school, she climbed the ranks in the investment world, eventually serving as Senior Vice-President at TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. In 2012, Lovett-Reid became the Chief Financial Commentator at CTV News, providing valuable financial insights on various platforms. Her ability to simplify complex financial concepts into practical advice quickly made her a respected figure in the industry. She continues to be a sought-after commentator and curren
Nov 10, 202335 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Paths to Homeownership and How to Soften Mortgage Renewal Shock with Erica Alini
Erica Alini is a personal finance reporter at the Globe and Mail and the author of the bestselling book "Money Like You Mean It, Personal Finance Tactics for the Real World." Erica started out her career in journalism as an economics reporter, chronicling the ripple effects of the financial crisis of 2007-2008 for the Wall Street Journal in New York. That background is why she's always exploring how larger trends -- from the housing affordability crisis to the impact of climate change on insurance -- affect Canadians' money struggles. Her book argues that economic, social and technological cha
Oct 27, 202328 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How to Achieve Your Home Ownership Dream with Alex Rascanu
Alex Rascanu held senior marketing and senior policy advisory roles before entering the real estate industry, where he provides buy and sell-side real estate advisory services: suitable acquisitions analysis with portfolio and development strategy, and direct sales and digital marketing strategy development and execution to help you achieve the highest sale price in the current market. Alex completed a bachelor of business administration from the University of Toronto and a masters of public administration (management) from Dalhousie University, and is a registered real estate sales representa
Oct 13, 202325 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Planning Ahead to Avoid Mortgage Payment and Cash Flow Surprises with Owen Winkelmolen
On today’s show I’ll be talking to Owen Winkelmolen. Owen Winkelmolen is an Advice-Only Financial Planner and CFP. He founded PlanEasy, an advice-only financial planning practice that makes financial planning easy, accessible, and inexpensive. As an advice-only planner, Owen does not sell products or manage investments. He works collaboratively with clients to build a detailed financial plan and make the most of their money. Through their innovative online platform Owen and his team at PlanEasy help average Canadian households maximize their cash flow by focusing on the right opportunities and
Aug 25, 202329 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Rent to Own – Making the Dream of Homeownership Come True in Today’s Real Estate Market with Alfonso Salemi
Welcome to the Burn Your Mortgage Podcast. I’m Sean Cooper and it’s great to be back for another episode. On today’s show I’ll be talking to Alfonso Salemi. Alfonso Salemi is the co-owner, co-founder of JAAG Properties. JAAG specializes in Rent to Home solutions and have helped over 250 families on the road to homeownership. Alfonso loves sharing his passion for Rent to Home and the benefits it brings to people’s lives. He thrives on these interactions and enjoys helping others with their largest purchase or investment of their lives. He is the conduit to Joint-Venture Partners, Investors, Rea
Aug 11, 202331 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Risk-Free Renting with MacKenzie Wilson of SingleKey
On today’s show I’ll be talking to MacKenzie Wilson of SingleKey. SingleKey Helps Landlords Find the Right Tenant & Manage Risks That Come With Renting. Screen Tenants, Run Background-Checks & Protect Your Property with Our Rent Guarantee. Result in only 5 minutes! Trusted by 90K+ Landlords. MacKenzie Wilson increases the supply of affordable housing through grass root education of Alberta Landlords. He uses tech to instill best practices and reduce the risk for landlords & tenants across Canada. He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the largest Facebook group for Alberta landlo
Jul 21, 202329 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Smart Home Buying – From Dream to Reality with Steve Bridge
Steve Bridge, CFP®, is a dedicated financial planner with a decade of experience in personal finance. He prioritizes serving his clients' best interests as an advice-only professional, free from the distractions of selling financial products. Steve's profound understanding of personal finances has transformed lives, motivating him to share his expertise with both small and large groups. His goal is to empower individuals to make informed decisions and establish a strong financial foundation. Beyond his financial pursuits, Steve finds joy and balance in activities like running, mountain biking,
Jun 2, 202331 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: The Journey to Buying 4 Rental Properties with Anthony Molinaro, Adrian Omasta and Conor Duffy
On today’s show I’ll be talking to Anthony Molinaro, Adrian Omasta and Conor Duffy. Anthony Molinaro is a normal guy from Brampton who happens to buy investment properties with his two buddies, Adrian and Conor. He works as a marketer for Rock Star Real Estate and is also a property manager & tenant placement expert. Adrian Omasta joint ventured with his two buddies from Brampton to buy 3 investment properties in 3 years while in their mid 20’s. Conor Duffy is a 27 year old Chartered Insurance Professional. He bought his first property (joint-venture with Anthony & Adrian) in July 2021, and bo
May 19, 202326 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Fixing Housing Supply in Canada with Uytae Lee
Welcome to the Burn Your Mortgage Podcast. I’m Sean Cooper and it’s great to be back for another episode. On today’s show, I’ll be talking to Uytae Lee. Uytae Lee is the creative mind behind ‘About Here’, a YouTube channel dedicated to covering the complex issues surrounding our cities. In addition to the channel, Uytae produces the CBC series ‘Stories About Here.’ Check out more of his work at YouTube.com/abouthere In my interview with Uytae, we discuss addressing the missing middle, the heritage dilemma, and a “special” solution to the housing supply.
May 5, 202327 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How a 22-Year-Old Reached the Top 1% Bracket of all Realtors in Canada with Luc Lising
Welcome to the Burn Your Mortgage Podcast. I’m Sean Cooper and it’s great to be back for another episode. On today’s show, I’ll be talking to Luc Lising. Luc Lising is a realtor in the GTA and the president of My Future Condo, a pre-construction real estate firm that helps people invest in pre-construction homes and condos. At only 22 years old, Luc reached the Top 1% bracket of all Realtors in Canada. Luc and his team have done over $180m in real estate sales, closing over 300+ deals over the last 2 years. In my interview with Luc, we discuss his journey to become a successful as a realtor at
Apr 21, 202329 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How a 28-Year-Old Bought 7 Rental Properties in the GTA through House Hacking and the BRRRR Strategy with Jelani Smith
Jelani Smith is a personal finance guru with a passion for real estate & personal finance. He is a real estate agent at RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY and managing editor & founder of Bay Street Blog, a Millennial Finance Hub. He envisions the blog to improve the financial literacy rates among millennials. Jelani bought his first home in Toronto as a recent U of T grad and looks forward to sharing his knowledge with students & recent grads. Jelani has received multiple agent awards – & closed 39 deals in the first 12 months of his real estate career & continues to help clients climb the real estate la
Feb 20, 202351 min
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Smith Manoeuvre with Robinson Smith
Robinson Smith, financial strategist and author, reveals how Canadians can mitigate the challenges that homeowners face in raising their families, raising their net worth and raising their level of financial security in the face of rising costs of life. Robinson, a consultant with over 15 years in the investment industry, creator of a number of financial educational courses and the author of, “Master Your Mortgage and Retire Ready – The Smith Manoeuvre”, is dedicated to increasing Canadians’ awareness of personal finances. In my interview with Robinson, we discuss why the Smith Manoeuvre is mo
Oct 16, 202126 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Pre-Construction Condos with Laura Stewart
Laura Stewart is the Director of Sales and Marketing for one of Canada’s Top Real Estate firms. Having spent the last 15 years navigating her career, Laura has had the opportunity to gain education and experience in a multitude of industries. From nutrition to concierge services, to special needs caregiver, to fashion, to real estate and a degree in Science and a Master of Business Administration, Laura loves to discuss an array of topics with the hope of inspiring others to never settle. In my interview with Laura, we discuss why and how to purchase pre-construction condos, what do people nee
Oct 11, 202137 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Real Estate Law with Mark Weisleder
Mark Weisleder is a Senior Partner at RealEstateLawyers.ca. Mark is recognized as a real estate industry expert on real estate issues, having spoken for real estate associations, boards and brokerages across Canada. Mark is a regular guest expert on BNN, Global News, Citytv and CTV and has written columns for the Toronto Star and Real Estate Magazine on real estate issues. Mark has written best selling industry books for real estate agents, buyer, sellers and landlords. In my interview with Mark, we discuss how has the legal process changed when buying a home during COVID times, some important
Sep 12, 202121 min
Women in Real Estate: Tips and Advice for Female Landlords and Real Estate Investors with Natasha Feghali
Natasha Feghali is one of the recipients of the 40 Under 40 United Way/ Leadership Windsor-Essex Award 2018 as well as numerous awards and recognitions; most notably the Sovereign Canadian Medal in 2015 for her dedication to education and the future of entrepreneurship and youth. More recently she has received the Odyssey Award from the University of Windsor and has been published in a book on Women and Leadership in Ontario by the Elementary Teachers Federation. As the owner of Feghali Group Inc (FGI), an independently owned and operated rental homes, rental storage units and holding group, N
Feb 15, 202135 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Appraisals with Christopher Bisson
Christopher Bisson started his mortgage career in 1999. After 15 years in the mortgage industry, Chris went back to school and was able to realize his desire to obtain an MBA. He led a small group of classmates through a research project on the Appraisal Management Industry in North America, which was based on his experience in the mortgage industry. The research was the genesis for Value Connect, a new Appraisal Management Solution, where he’s devoting 100% of his time to change the industry for the betterment of loan originators, appraisers and the users of reports. In my interview with Chri
Feb 7, 202142 min
How to Retire at Age 25 with 35 Rental Units with Austin Yeh
Austin Yeh is a 25 year old real estate investor. Austin’s journey began 29 months ago when he first picked up the book Rich Dad Poor Dad. Since then, Austin has accumulated over 35 rental units in addition to completing 10+ wholesale deals. Moreover, Austin has founded and operates the RISE Network community. Currently, with over 3,200 members, this network continues to inspire and help the everyday investor break in to the world of real estate investing. He is also a co-founder of the RISE Real Estate Networking Podcast which highlights different investors’ journeys’ and strategies’ as they
Feb 1, 202130 min
Getting into the Real Estate Market Sooner Rather Than Later with Rizwan Malik
Rizwan Malik is a realtor to reckon with. Becoming the youngest VP of Sales at Sotheby's International Realty Canada in the company's history, along with his credit as a host on HGTV Canada's Hot Market, Rizwan is fuelled with passion, knowledge and an innate desire to help people. In my interview with Rizwan, we discuss why buying a home makes sense even with five percent down, how he became a TV host on HGTV and COVID-19’s continued effect on the real estate market.
Dec 13, 202032 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Tax and Real Estate with Neal Winokur
Neal Winokur, a CPA, is the author of the new book, The Grumpy Accountant. An active blogger, several of his articles have been published in the National Post. Neal feels a moral obligation to speak out against the inherent flaws, unfairness and needless complexities that define Canadian tax. His dream is for the Canadian tax system to be massively simplified to the point where his job as a tax accountant would no longer exist. His wife won’t be too happy about this, but it’s for the good of the nation. In my interview with Neal, we discuss the tax breaks first-time homebuyers receive, how the
Dec 7, 202024 min
How to Retire in Your Mid 30’s Through Real Estate Investing with Sarah Larbi
Sarah Larbi specializes in helping take the mystery out of homeownership for Canadians who thought real estate investing was going to be out of reach. She has earned their trust and respect by having the drive and focus to embark, build and grow a 7-figure, 10 property, 14 door, investment portfolio by her mid 30’s all whilst employed full time. She is now able to exit the job world as of fall 2020, only 7 years after buying her first investment property. Sarah is an invited back speaker and panelist with the Investor Forum and her expertise and insights are a sought after subject at professio
Nov 29, 202019 min
Having a Home Maintenance Fund Can Be a Life Saver with Stephanie Jourdier
Stephanie Jourdier came to Canada in 2017 after spending most of her life and career in Paris, France. She worked for almost 14 years in the asset management, real asset management and insurance industry, first as an HR specialist and then as a financial controller. In 2020 she and her husband took the plunge and bought a house in Canada in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. They called on my services to help them get a mortgage and were able to savour the joys and surprises of homeownership.It turned out that several unpleasant surprises invited themselves to the party. Stephanie will sha
Aug 2, 202021 min
The (Almost) Empty Nest – Renovate or Move with Robin Taub
Robin Taub is a financial writer, speaker and consultant. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) by training, Robin is also the best-selling author of Raising Money-Smart Kids: How to Teach Your Kids about Money While Learning a Few Things Yourself, a book that gives parents the information and skills they need to teach their kids about money. In my interview with Robin, we discuss some of the issues to consider when deciding to renovate or move, what COVID-19 may mean for the future of housing and personal finance as it relates to affordability.
Jul 19, 202027 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Family Law and Real Estate with Nathalie Boutet
Nathalie Boutet, based in Toronto, is an experienced family law lawyer, accredited mediator and certified Family Enterprise Advisor, skilled at providing unique strategies and out-of-court results to the complex legal, financial and human matters related to separation or divorce for high-net-worth families and business owners. In my interview with Nathalie, we discuss why you might consider having your partner sign a cohabitation agreement when moving in together, what’s a matrimonial home and the property rights of common-law partners versus married spouses.
Jul 4, 202025 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Co-Ownership of Real Estate with Lesli Gaynor
Lesli Gaynor is a real estate agent specializing in co-housing. In 2016, she founded GoCo Solutions, part of the Fridman Team at Forest Hill Real Estate, to help people navigate the process of co-operative real estate and find a home in the Toronto and GTA real estate market. As well as supporting her clients, Lesli hosts events and conferences to educate about co-housing. These have included ‘Co-housing speed dating’ evenings, to match prospective home buyers together. In my interview with Lesli, we discuss why someone might consider the co-ownership of real estate, how weOwn.ca came to be an
Jun 21, 202020 min
The Growing Appeal of Online Housing Auctions with Katie Steinfeld of On The Block Realty
Katie Steinfeld is a seasoned real estate broker who is passionate about making the real estate industry better for both consumers and registrants. She is a board member with the Real Estate Council of Ontario and enjoys staying involved in all levels of governance. Together, with her partner, Daniel, On The Block Realty and On The Block Auctions was created to bring more innovation and modernization to the Canadian real estate industry. Too many people have been frustrated and turned off by the limited information in the real estate process and they have set out to change that. Although rathe
May 24, 202033 min
Rent-To-Own Real Estate Investing with Anthony Molinaro and Adrian Omasta
Anthony Molinaro and Adrian Omasta are two high school pals who are going all in on their dreams! Anthony Molinaro first found his way onto the front page of the Toronto Star at the age of 20 years old for his work ethic and drive to get ahead in life. Since that article Anthony has graduated university and now works full-time for a real estate investing educational company, Rock Star Real Estate. Now recently at the ripe old age of 24 years old, Anthony and Adrian have jumped into the real estate investing game and purchased their first investment property in St. Catharines, Ontario! With one
Apr 11, 202023 min
Buying and Selling a Home during COVID-19 with Jas Takhar
Toronto native, Jas Takhar, has been in the sales and service industry for over 25 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he co-founded the REC, and in the course of 15 years, has successfully propelled his team to the 1st place position in Canada under Royal LePage. In my interview with Jas, we discuss how Coronavirus is affecting the real estate market, steps realtors are taking to protect home buyers and sellers and how homebuyers can still views properties if they aren’t comfortable seeing them in person.
Apr 5, 202026 min
Buying a Home and Getting a Mortgage as a New Canadian with Enoch Omololu
Enoch Omololu is a personal finance enthusiast and a veterinarian. He has a master's degree in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Aberdeen Business School and has a passion for helping others win with their finances. As a first-time homebuyer in Canada, Enoch learned a lot about the intricacies of buying a home in Canada and has written about his experiences and other personal finance topics on his blog at savvynewcanadians.com. His writing has been featured or quoted in some of the top personal finance publications in Canada including the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, MS
Mar 1, 202041 min
The Best Strategies for Achieving and Maintaining a Good Credit Score with Julie Kuzmic of Equifax Canada
Julie Kuzmic is Director of Consumer Advocacy at Equifax Canada and a recognized authority on consumer credit. She often speaks to industry groups, government, clients and consumers to shed light on the credit lifecycle. She is passionate about financial literacy and is always testing out new metaphors to describe the nuances of credit scores. In my interview with Julie, we discuss how credit scores are calculated, why there are multiple credit scores and how credit scores are affected by shopping around for a mortgage.
Feb 16, 202027 min
Rich Is a State of Mind: Building Wealth and Happiness with Robert Gignac
Robert Gignac is the best-selling author of Rich is a State of Mind and a highly sought-after speaker at financial industry seminars and client events, currently based in Oakville, Ontario. With an entertaining yet direct speaking style, Robert offers a light-hearted look at financial planning with the serious message of personal responsibility. Audiences love his dynamic and engaging presentations which challenge them to see things from a different perspective. Robert has been a student of the financial planning process for almost two decades. His goal is to passionately encourage people to t
Jan 20, 202026 min
What the New Real Estate Rules Mean for Homebuyers with Michael Walsh of Exclusively Buyers
Michael Walsh is the President and Broker of Record at Exclusively Buyers Inc (EBI), the only real estate brokerage in Ontario that is dedicated exclusively to home buyers. His brokerage does not accept sales assignments, thereby avoiding the conflicts of interest inherent in traditional real estate brokerages. Clients of EBI receive a guarantee of single agency, the gold standard of real estate brokerage services. In my interview with Michael, we discuss the driving force behind the proposed Trust in Real Estate Services Act 2019, what is multiple representation and why were some industry pun
Jan 4, 202032 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Being a Successful Landlord with Rachelle Berube of Landlord Rescue
Rachelle Berube is the founder of Landlord Rescue. She has 25 years’ experience as a property manager. Rachelle rents properties on behalf of homeowners and manages properties. She does all the work for the homeowner. She shows the property, screens the tenants and makes up leases. She works hard to match the tenant to the homeowner. In my interview with Rachelle, we discuss the benefits of being a landlord, avoiding bad tenants and how to determine whether it’s better to manage a rental property on your own or hire a property manager.
Dec 28, 201938 min
Everything You Wanted to Know About Urban Planning with Sean Galbraith of Galbraith & Associates
Sean Galbraith is President of Galbraith & Associates, a boutique urban planning firm in Toronto, specializing in small projects. Sean speaks the language of planning. Sean has over 20 years’ experience as an urban planner. Sean's career has primarily been focused in the private sector, where he has worked on a wide variety of residential development applications. He also provides planning advice to community groups and others. In my interview with Sean, we discuss how a city’s policies around urban planning influences the type of homes that are built, what could cities be doing better from an
Dec 22, 201935 min
How to Make Your Money Grow Through Real Estate Investing with Sandy Yong and Albert Ho
Sandy Yong and Albert Ho are a married couple from Toronto. They are the property power couple that focus on renting out condos to tenants. Together, they have 2 condo units in Toronto that they rent out and another unit in Kitchener completing construction in Spring 2021. They are both Authors and Keynote Speakers. Sandy’s newly published book is called The Money Master: Inside Secrets On How To Make Your Money Grow and Stay Safe which focuses on helping millennials create wealth through investing. Sandy combines her passion for public speaking with personal finance to host workshops and spea

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