Real Escape Investing

Every wonder why it seems so hard to get beyond a few condos or duplexes? In this episode, we break down what it really takes to scale beyond 6 units in Quebec. Financing, human and legal traps, and …

Today we’re diving into something that’s changing the real estate game—AI. I’ll admit it: I dream about a bot answering tenant emails while I sip my espresso. But guess what? The tenants are using AI…

Today we’re diving into one of the biggest threats to your real estate portfolio—water damage. If you’re investing in Quebec, especially around Montreal, this episode is a must-listen.

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This week I'll be talking about a mistake that can literally cost you hundreds of thousands. Illegal suites aren't always easy to spot, but they can either be excellent negotiating points, a continua…

Is your broker really on your side? In this episode, we break down how the wrong broker can quietly sabotage your deal. From pushing properties they don’t understand, to saying “yes” just to avoid ex…

Are rents rising or falling? There's conflicting data right now. Immigration may be stalled, pushing rents down. But housing supply is tight and rent inflation seems to be continuing. In this episode…

If you had just $10,000 to invest, where would you put it? That's (probably) too little money for a down payment, but it might just be enough! What if you invested that money in YOU? Here's how you c…

I recently had a student ask me: "Should I organize in-person gatherings to find potential money-partners?" To this, my response was an resounding: "No way!" Why? The answer is simple: you need to kn…

Every Real Estate influencer will tell you: "Tell everyone what you do..." This isn't wrong. But there's a lot of subtlety to this if you don't want to be "Salesy" or pushy or too in-your-face. In th…

Are you tired of hearing about "Silver Bullet" strategies that are supposed to help you make crazy deals? Or worse, are you convinced you're a bad negotiator? You're in the rigth place! In this episo…

Do you have a sinking feeling every month when you look at your property bank account and wonder: "Why am I transferring money in there every month?" Negative cash flow can be fine or it can be very …

It's been a weird political week. To make sense of it all, I researched how tariffs and international free trade may affect our Real Estate markets. I also put my nose into a compare-and-contrast of …

The Real Estate is an industry of many niches. Depending on market forces like interest rates, municipal politics, construction- and housing costs, some niches will be doing better than others. How c…

How can you get better at seeing and recognizing opportunities? How can you lower your reaction time and make sure that you're seizing the opportunities that come your way? Our expert guest on this e…

New Year, New Goals right? But what if your unconscious habits are already secretly working to sabotage you? In this episode we talk about how habits are the most valuable or pernicious definer of ou…

Did you know what Canada's housing assets are a popular hedge for foreign capital? International investors have been bullish on Canadian Real Estate in recent years, so much so that the Canadian gove…

Ever wonder why we so often fail at New Year's Resolutions? What could you do this year to set strategic goals you can actually follow through on, instead of making the proverbial commitment to lose …

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, the podcast takes a moment to reflect on the journey of 2024, emphasizing the importance of celebrating personal and professional wins …

In this week's episode we dive into how to develop a simple yet effective strategy for real estate investing, focusing on narrowing down your goals, understanding your target market, and sticking to …

What are the most common myths about real estate investing that prevent people from starting and scaling their empire (e.g., "You need a lot of money to get started" or "You have to be rich to invest…