From Zero to 80 Million Dollar Real Estate Portfolio with Quentin DSouza

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In this episode, multi-award winning real estate investor Quentin D'Souza shares his journey from public school teacher to building an $80 million real estate portfolio across Canada and the US.

Key Timestamps:

[0:00] 🏢 Introduction & Background
- Portfolio overview
- Starting in real estate
- Early investment strategy

[4:30] 📈 Career Transition
- From teaching to full-time investing
- Masters in education background
- 2014 career change decision

[8:45] 🏗️ Portfolio Growth Strategy
- BURR strategy implementation
- Partnership approach
- Scaling from single properties to apartments

[12:30] 📊 Business Structure
- Corporation per property model
- Partnership arrangements
- Financial management systems

[16:45] 🔧 Property Management
- Systems and processes
- Handling emergencies
- Team structure

[21:15] 📈 Large-Scale Acquisitions
- 202-unit apartment complex
- 92-unit building under contract
- Relationship-based deals

[25:30] 💡 Value-Add Strategies
- Expense reduction techniques
- Unit renovation approach
- NOI improvement methods

Key Investment Insights:

1. Growth Strategy
- Start with one property
- Build systems and processes
- Scale through relationships

2. Business Structure
- Separate corporations per property
- Professional management teams
- Clear partnership arrangements

3. Success Principles
- Mindset importance
- Relationship building
- Systems development

Resources Mentioned:
- Get Real Wealthy Podcast: getrealwealthy.com
- Amazon books by Quentin D'Souza
- Education REI: educationrei.com
- Social Media: @HumanREI

Geographic Focus:
- 401 corridor from Toronto to Ottawa
- Strategic market selection
- Value-add opportunities

Note: This episode emphasizes the importance of systems, relationships, and mindset in building a successful real estate portfolio.

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