A Teenager’s Journey to Success In Real Estate
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan sit down with Tyson George, a real estate investor whose journey kickstarted at just 15 years old! You might remember Tyson from his last appearance on the show four years ago, when he shared his story on how he used his earnings from flipping furniture on Kijiji to purchase his very first investment property – all while juggling high school. Tyson returns to give us an update on how his investing journey has evolved and reveal his new project in the works – a development project in the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao that's becoming a tourist...
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Creating Success in Small Markets
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with investor and developer, Dane Buttenaar to discuss creating success in smaller markets. Dane was born and raised in Southampton, Ontario. After graduating university and starting his own landscaping business he began investing in duplex and triplex conversions and thereafter into land development. He and his wife also completed a motel conversion in the area known as The Beach Motel and he is now currently working on a development of 455 residential units. In this episode, Dane also shares his story on how he got started in real estate development,...
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Optimizing Your Investment Strategy
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with Danielle Chiasson, Founder & CEO of Strategic Success Consulting Inc., a real estate coaching business. Danielle Chiasson is an active entrepreneur known for her work in the field of real estate investing in residential redevelopment and rental housing. Focused in Ontario, her many projects have ranged in scope from light clean-ups to full renovations, as well as legal duplex, triplex conversions, and multi-unit flips. In this episode, Danielle talks to us about how investors can optimize their investments by picking a strategy that is...
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Creating Generational Wealth Through Real Estate
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan welcome contractor, developer and real estate investor, Jason Thom on the show to discuss the generational wealth created in his family business. Jason's incredible journey began at the age of 10, working in his family construction business, eventually leading to owning an impressive portfolio of 12 industrial income properties in Bruce County, Ontario. Seeking the perfect exit strategy for their family retirement plan, Jason was introduced to Carmen Campagnaro, co-founder of District REIT, a real estate investment trust. District REIT seamlessly acquired all...
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The Active to Passive Investor’s Journey
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with power couple Sam and Lia, to discuss their successful journey in entrepreneurship and their path from active to passive real estate investors. Sam's 19-year ownership of the iconic music venue, The Cadillac Lounge in Toronto, is a testament to his resilience, creativity, and passion. Lia's background as a publicist complemented their joint efforts in accelerating the growth of their ventures. From selling The Cadillac Lounge to investing in passive opportunities, they now focus on passion projects, family, and living primarily off the passive...
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Scaling your Portfolio to New Heights
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan welcome real estate investor Mat Piche on the show to discuss how to scale your portfolio using none of your own money. Originally a carpenter working on renovations for real estate investors, Mat obtained his realtor license and built his investing business by partnering with clients. As his business expanded, Mat has bought and sold over 100 properties with partners, using none of his own money. Through social media alone, he has raised over $60 million for these deals! Mat talks to us about his current investing strategies, how he is focused on building a...
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The Power Of Perseverance
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan welcome Judi Pare to the show to discuss the power of perseverance. Judi is an impressive real estate investor and developer with numerous projects underway in the Greater Toronto Area. She shares her story of overcoming many obstacles to achieve the success she has created today. Starting her real estate career as a single mother, Judi weathered the storms of homelessness and bankruptcy, hitting rock bottom along the way. She shares her experiences and valuable advice on how she succeeded despite adversity. This includes working two jobs to save money,...
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Investing in Your Future with Pre-Construction
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with returning guests Simeon Papailias and Jacob Campagnaro of REC Canada to discuss the benefits of investing in Pre-Construction. Simeon and Jacob outline what Pre-Construction is, the factors every investor should consider before getting started, the incredible advantages of this investing strategy, and key contractual clauses that can make or break an investment. Requiring only a minimal initial investment, Pre-Construction can be an excellent choice for individuals seeking to begin their real estate investment journey. This investment type...
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The Wealthy Way with Ryan Pineda
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with Ryan Pineda, real estate investor, entrepreneur and social media influencer, to discuss how to be successful in real estate while prioritizing a balanced personal lifestyle. Ryan emphasizes how investors should pick and focus on one specific investing strategy to excel in that market before branching into new niches. Ryan's inspiring journey started with flipping couches and progressed to flipping houses by maxing out credit cards and utilizing his $10,000 in savings. After initial success, he expanded his business to flipping hundreds of...
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The Investor's Crash Course in Cross Border Tax
30 Minutes to Wealth
In this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with Jeff Hood, Senior US Tax Manager at RLB accounting firm, to talk about investing in the United States. With many Canadian investors looking into the USA for diversified and lucrative real estate investment opportunities, we welcome Jeff on the show to give a mini crash course on the different ownership and taxation structures investors should consider. Jeff explains that this is not a one-size fits all strategy and the importance of speaking to a tax advisor/accountant before getting started. By effectively structuring your property ownership...
info_outlineIn this episode, Carmen and Jordan meet with investor and developer, Dane Buttenaar to discuss creating success in smaller markets.
Dane was born and raised in Southampton, Ontario. After graduating university and starting his own landscaping business he began investing in duplex and triplex conversions and thereafter into land development. He and his wife also completed a motel conversion in the area known as The Beach Motel and he is now currently working on a development of 455 residential units.
In this episode, Dane also shares his story on how he got started in real estate development, completed an outstanding beach motel and capitalized on the growing real estate base in the Southampton area he knows and loves.
This episode demonstrates how an investor can build a thriving business in smaller communities by thoroughly understanding the market and building key connections with local professionals.