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RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast

Mayu Thava & Austin Yeh

Currently working a soul crushing full-time job? Too busy taking care of the family? Don't have enough time or money to start investing? No problem! Join us on the RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast, where every week we will be interviewing a plethora of guests from all walks of life, facing all types of hurdles and highlighting how they were able to successfully break into the world of real estate investing. The RISE Real Estate Investing Podcast aims to educate and inspire the everyday individual to take control of their financial future through real estate investing. Get ready to smash through your limiting beliefs, expand your mind set and truly understand what it takes to become successful in the real estate world!

157 - Ep. 152: From Engineering to Real Estate: Construction, Flipping, and Multifamily Investments
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  • 157 - Ep. 152: From Engineering to Real Estate: Construction, Flipping, and Multifamily Investments

    Ara Poladian is a multifaceted entrepreneur balancing family life with a thriving career in real estate and construction.  With four young children to inspire and provide for, he seamlessly navigates the fast-paced world of real estate.  As a seasoned real estate investor and licensed realtor, Ara Poladian possesses a wealth of knowledge about market trends, property valuation, and investment strategies. His keen insights and strategic approach empower clients to make informed decisions and achieve their real estate goals.  At the helm of his construction company, Ara Poladian orchestrates the art of flipping houses with precision and finesse. From renovation projects to full-scale transformations, he leads his team in revitalizing properties and maximizing their potential for resale.  With a passion for real estate, a flair for construction, and a heart devoted to his family and community, Ara Poladian exemplifies the true spirit of entrepreneurship and leadership in every aspect of his life.   In this episode, we discussed: The Path from Engineering to Real Estate Entrepreneurship His Journey Through Construction and Flipping Exploring the Business Ventures: From Duplex Conversions to Multifamily The strategy of building transparent relationships with wholesalers to secure profitable deals How Engineering Background Solves Real Estate Problems Strategies for Multifamily Real Estate Investments The Role of Construction in Multifamily Investments Building a Commercial Real Estate Business and much more!   Follow Ara's social media on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poladianconstruction/ Website: http://www.poladianconstruction.ca/ email: ara@poladianconstruction.ca Phone: 519-716-4599Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkeventFollow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials   If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.caDisclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

    Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 55min
  • 156 - Ep. 151: Ask me Anything : LandLord-Tenant Legal Expert

    In this episode, we're joined by Andrew Choubeta, a distinguished Partner and paralegal at Caveat LLP, who brings extensive expertise to the realm of real estate and investment properties.Widely acknowledged for his adept handling of complex landlord and tenant matters, Andrew distinguishes himself with exceptional knowledge in the field. He is dedicated to exceeding client expectations by thoroughly understanding their unique needs and delivering satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail.   This is a recorded LIVE Question and Answer show with Austin Yeh on the RISE Network Group where participants are commenting or messaging their questions on Instagram and Facebook for the multifamily real estate expert, Andrew James.The "Ask Me Anything" Program is scheduled every end of Tuesday of the month with different real estate expert guests.     In this episode, we discussed: Understanding Landlord-Tenant Dynamics Challenges and issues faced by Landlords, implications and lesson learned Understanding Tenant Data Access and Legal Implications The Complexities of Landlord-Tenant Dynamics: Insights from a Legal Perspective Significance of discussing extreme scenarios in landlord-tenant relations and much more!   Follow Andrew's social media on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_choubeta/ Website: https://caveat.legal/Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkeventFollow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course:https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials   If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.caDisclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it.Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

    Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 1h 03min
  • 155 - Ep. 150: Investing in Infill Developments in Secondary Ontario Markets

    Dan is a real estate investor mainly focusing on infill development and land severances. His background in Civil Engineering and Urban Planning give him a strong foundation and many relevant skills to take on these types of projects. Dan has severed over a dozen properties, flipped land, built new multi-family buildings from the ground up and regularly helps other investors get their infill projects approved as well. Dan also owns and operates, Water Bill Solutions a company that provides water submetering systems to multi-family investors helping increase the NOI on their properties. In this episode, we discussed: Insights into the evolving landscape of real estate development and the role of proactive engagement with municipal authorities in achieving project goals. Insights on navigating development challenges and capitalizing on opportunities. Emphasis on the importance of due diligence, advocacy, and adaptability in successful development projects. Importance of strategic financing, market research, and leveraging opportunities in both primary and secondary markets. and much more!   Follow Dan's social media on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illes_invest/Website:https://waterbillsolutions.com/   Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/ Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/ Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/ RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101 RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials   If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca   Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it. Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

    Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 50min
  • 154 - Ep. 149: Starting and Scaling as a Real Estate Developer

    Ali is a full time real estate developer, investor and coach with a passion for growth, creativity and quality. He founded EcoLux Developments in 2017 with the goal of developing and building energy efficient residential buildings. With a background in engineering, project management and risk management, he is focused on multi-family development and value-add projects that provide a safe and comfortable home for the residents and above-average returns for the investors.   In this episode, we discussed: Ali's transition from engineering to real estate investing First real estate project: the decision to embark on a ground-up construction project The process of land acquisition and due diligence in a smaller market Journey from Individual Real Estate Ventures to Large-scale Development Transition to Purpose-built Rentals Case study of a successful multifamily development project in New Brunswick The potential for large-scale development and the benefits of energy-efficient upgrades The importance of land acreage and its role in valuation Government Incentives and Program Utilization Exploration of hybrid development models combining value-add and new construction The challenges faced in real estate development, such as community engagement, zoning regulations, and tenant occupancy and strategies to overcome those. The mix of debt and equity financing and much more!   Follow Ali's social media on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinazarian/ Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/ali.nazarian.61 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EcoLuxDevelopments Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3810352749042702Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecoluxdevelopments/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alinazarianREI    Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/ Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/ Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/ RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101 RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials   If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca   Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it. Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

    Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 1h 09min
  • 153 - Ep. 148: Road to becoming "Welloff" in Real Estate

    After graduating from the University of Toronto in 2012, Georges El Masri embarked on a career path that initially seemed promising—an office job with a tech company. However, he soon found himself grappling with a sense of dissatisfaction and unhappiness. After a prolonged period of self-reflection, George arrived at a pivotal realization: his true passion lay in the realm of real estate.Contemplating what would bring him genuine happiness over the next decade, Georges made a resolute decision to pursue a career in real estate. Armed with this clarity of purpose, he took the proactive step of obtaining his realtor's license, fully cognizant that this was just the first step towards his ultimate goal of becoming a real estate investor.In 2017, Georges executed his first successful "BRRR" (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance) strategy, an experience that ignited a fervent passion for real estate investment within him. Since then, he has been unwaveringly committed to the pursuit of building wealth through strategic real estate ventures, all the while harboring a sincere desire to empower others to achieve financial success through property investment.   In this episode, we discussed: Georges' Transition to Real Estate and career progression His Path to Multifamily Real Estate Investment Success Transition from single-family to multifamily investment Seizing Opportunities: Acquisition of the 11-Unit Building Insights from Off-Market Multifamily Deals Strategies for Property Conversion and Renovation Breakdown of renovation costs and considerations for duplex conversions Title and Zoning Strategies Business Expansion and Lifestyle Management Follow Georges' social media on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPf_0bbU8wlyX3Frv3kZ30w Website - https://www.welloff.ca/ Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/ Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/ Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/ RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101 RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials   If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca   Disclaimer: This podcast is all about providing you information, not financial or legal advice. So if you need the real deal for your situation, hit up a professional. We can't promise you our information is always up to date or accurate, and we're not responsible for any investment decisions you make based on it. Markets change, Information change. You know the drill. Anyways. Thank you for hanging out with us responsibly.

    Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 57min
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