Breakthrough Real Estate Investing Podcast Rob Break & Quentin DSouza

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Aurora de Leon

Embracing the growing opportunities to invest in Edmonton.
The advantages the CMHC MLI select program offers for developers and investors, and how you can utilize it in your projects.
How multifamily infill developments differ from other real estate investment strategies.
And much much more

About our Guests
Aurora is a real estate investor, developer and a local Edmonton expert reputable for her forte in real estate acquisitions, development and creating deals. With over 10 years of experience, she has successfully grown her portfolio of residential long-term rentals in Edmonton, Alberta which is her home turf.
In the last few years, Aurora has focused heavily on wealth-building development projects specifically in the construction of new 8-unit multi-family infills using the CMHC MLI Select program. Currently, she has four active multi-family infill projects in Edmonton with several more in the pipeline for 2024 and 2025.
Aurora is also the developer of a recently approved, ambitious rezoning and land assembly project that will transform the lowest form of residential housing zoning to an 8-storey, 99-unit apartment building, reshaping Edmonton’s urban landscape.
Relationship-building is at the core of Aurora’s approach, and with a solid reputation in Edmonton and national network, she thrives on building and nurturing strong partnerships and collaborations.
When she is not busy with real estate, Aurora spends time with her husband, Aldrin, and their two boys, Isaac and Nico, and their German Shepherd, Savi.
Social Media 
Instagram: waymaker
Instagram: aurora.deleon.
Facebook: Way Maker Developments
LinkedIn: Aurora de Leon
Tiktok: waymaker

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Glen Young

How Glen shifted from IT to REI to farming
Understanding CSA and Its Roots in Real Estate
Comparing Farmland to Other Real Estate Investments
Advantages and Challenges of Farm Investing
How YOU can get your Cold Springs Organics Veggie Box
Quentin loves Forest Bathing
And much much more…

About our Guests
Better known as "Farmer Glen" these days, Glen is a former IT professional turned full-time farmer at Cold Springs Organics, located just east of Toronto. Passionate about combating climate change and improving food systems, Glen shifted his career towards sustainable farming. Under his stewardship, Cold Springs Organics has grown from scratch to a modest 80-member CSA that represents a vital community resource, emphasizing organic practices and carbon farming. His journey includes transitioning from residential/commercial real estate to farmland investing, aiming to demonstrate that small farms are not only viable but essential for sustainable futures. Glen's real-world experiences offer invaluable insights into both the pitfalls and successes of farm investment and management. As a dedicated family man and community connector, Glen's mission extends beyond farming to fostering a new generation of farmers through mentorship and advocacy. Join us to learn how you can invest in farmland wisely and sustainably, turning green fields into gold while securing a healthier planet.
Social Media 
Website: https://coldspringsorganics.com/
Investing in Farmland Ebook: https://realestate.coldspringsorganics.com/farmland

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Drew Knox

The metrics to identify great Airbnb properties
Diversifying into the U.S. and Mexico
Delegating to make room for growth
How to avoid common mistakes with Airbnb arbitrage
and much much more!


About our Guests
Drew Knox is a father of three, a realtor and a real estate investor for over 13 years. He is the co-owner of Rustic Cannabis and an Airbnb Arbitrage Operator in the U.S. & Mexico.
Social Media 
Instagram: @drew_knox

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Matt and Laura Hawkins

Getting started in real estate investing at just 19 years old.
When it’s worth it to build a Garden Suite?
What Freedoms can 20 years as a real estate investor offers?
and much much more…

About our Guests
Matt and Laura are serial entrepreneurs who started investing in real estate in 2004 at the age of 19. They own a thriving construction company in Stouffville called Hawkins Contracting and are addicted to real estate. Their real estate portfolio currently contains a mix of student rentals in Guelph and Peterborough and duplexes and triplexes in Lindsay, Peterborough and Hamilton. They love digging into the numbers, are skilled in managing large renovations and like most busy investors, are constantly searching for the highest and best use of their time. Recently, they have settled into a pattern of purchasing tired bungalows for duplex/triplex conversions, sometimes with garage conversions to garden suites and larger student rentals. They are about to get started on two newly built garden suites in Peterborough and have multiple projects on the go and are always on the look for their next deal. Matt and Laura self-manage almost all of their properties (with the help of some key contacts!) and love to connect with other investors and talk all things real estate. Matt and Laura have 3 young kids, who love to stay active and be outdoors and mountain bike at any chance they can get!
Social Media 
Instagram: Sidney_investments
Instagram: Hawkinscontracting
Additional Resources:
Renters Bill of Rights

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Ehren Laycock

How to understand and use different types of capital
How underwriting for commercial loans differs from residential
Overcoming the challenges we are seeing in the multifamily financing space
Trends we are seeing for the mid-sized investors
and much much more!

About our Guest 
Ehren is co-founder of the Findlay Mortgage Team and CMHC correspondent. Since 2020, Ehren and Co. have pushed the boundaries of the multifamily space, allowing for institutional-level products to be more accessible for the average investor. Ehren’s understanding of debt structuring provides investors with an ease of moving between capital stacks with ease. Having worked with independent investors to REITs, he fully understands the complexity of different structures and nuances that come with real estate investing.
Social Media 
Instagram: The Findlay Mortgage Team - @FMTmortgages
Ehren Work - @multifamily.mortgages
Ehren personal – @Laycock22
Youtube: The Findlay Mortgage Team
Website: www.findlaymortgage.com
 
 

Here’s What You’ll Learn in our Interview with Diana Lizarazo 

Adapting your house-flipping strategies to make the most out of any market
The in’s and out’s of private lending
New tools to help connect you to the right Power Team
and much more…


About our Guest 
Diana is a Knowledgeable and experienced Real Estate Investor in Southern Ontario, with several BRRR's, flips, and private lends under her belt, resources, and events.
As an avid networker, Diana has leveraged her extensive network to position herself as a valuable resource for aspiring investors by providing her community with a broad scope of valuable information from experts in the field.
Diana's vision is to support real estate investors on their journey to success by continuing to deliver valuable content, tools, resources, and events.

Social Media 
Facebook: diana.lizarazorocha
Facebook Group: groups/canadarei
Instagram: @investorgirldiana
LinkedIn: investorgirldiana