E67 - Doing It All To Narrowing Your Real Estate Investment Focus With Darcy Marler
Release Date: 07/15/2021
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How Real Estate Investors Transition from Single-Family to Multi-Family Units
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Jude is the CEO and Acquisition Manager of Fergo Group, bringing an industrial engineering background and an entrepreneurial mindset to strategic real estate investing. From early business ventures to large-scale acquisitions, he’s built a reputation for smart deal-making and market insight. Cliantha graduated as a mechanical engineer, currently she is licensed real estate agent, and the operational lead behind Fergo Group’s success. With expertise in process optimization, project execution, and property management, she ensures every deal runs seamlessly and delivers lasting value....
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Reporting Tenants When They Miss Rent with Kayla Andrade
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Kayla Andrade is a seasoned real estate investor with 24 years of experience, an ambassador for FrontLobby and the Landlord Credit Bureau, and the founder of Ontario Landlords Watch. She’s a recognized housing advocate and consultant working at the intersection of landlords, tenants, and government — fighting to address systemic failures and advance practical, data-driven housing solutions. In this episode, Kayla joins us to unpack one of the most misunderstood housing topics today: rent reporting — what it is, why it matters, and how it’s changing landlord-tenant dynamics and...
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Scaling Up: How to Grow from Duplexes to Apartment Buildings with Mark Loeffler
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Water Sub‑metering, Infill Development & Municipal Challenges with Dan Illes
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Dan Illes is a real‑estate professional and infrastructure strategist with experience in utility management, urban development and municipal‑private collaboration. Over the past decades, he has worked on multiple multi‑unit residential developments, helped implement sub‑metering systems and engaged with municipal partners to optimize infrastructure and service delivery. Dan brings a unique lens at the intersection of real estate, utilities and urban planning. On this episode, we discussed: Water Sub‑metering: It’s not just about splitting utility bills. It changes occupant...
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Untapped Opportunities: Creative Real Estate Strategies That Work with Ryan Carr
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Ryan Carr is a successful real estate investor with an eye for overlooked opportunities that others miss. His unconventional journey, starting as a mechanic before transitioning into property development, gives him a distinctive perspective on the industry. Over more than a decade, Ryan has mastered land planning and portfolio management while building a reputation for innovative, out-of-the-box strategies that maximize property values. He's also a strong advocate for sustainable success, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance to avoid burnout. In this episode, we discuss: ...
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Let’s Talk Mortgages with Michael Zanzini: ADUs, B Lenders & Today’s Mortgage Market
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Unlocking Value in Infill Developments with Dan Illes
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From engineer to full-time developer, Dan Illes has built his career on turning overlooked lots into new opportunities. What began as a side hustle in real estate quickly grew into a passion for infill projects and custom home builds. With a sharp eye for urban planning and a knack for creative problem-solving, Dan has tackled everything from land severances to ground-up construction. In this episode, we will discuss: Practical strategies for real estate investing and development to boost your results Diving into the world of infill projects and land severances to uncover hidden potential ...
info_outlineDarcy Marler has been investing in real estate since 2001. He’s dabbled in almost every real estate investment strategy, including land development, new construction, condo conversion, long term rentals, BRRRR, and fix & flips. He’s owned more than 90 properties and 240 units over his investing career. Darcy’s currently focused on land development and new construction in Dallas, Houston and parts of Florida.
Darcy’s advice to his younger self
Why he chooses to focus on new construction
Why he’s selling all of his buildings and properties
The benefits of building in Texas compared to Calgary
The types of properties he focuses on building today
His advice to investors that are constantly striving to grow
You can reach out to Darcy by visiting https://www.hrrealestatementors.com/
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