Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing Gary Hibbert Real Estate Investor

Bankruptcies On The Rise: How To Handle Your High Debts w/Wesley Cowan #262
 
Wesley Cowan, Senior VP, partner Licensed Insolvency Trustee at MNP joins me to talk about what’s happening out there with people overextending themselves and carrying more debt then ever before and the number of people declaring bankruptcy; mortgages becoming unaffordable; the difference between a consumer proposal and bankruptcy, and the other tools Wes uses before bankruptcy; how bankruptcy differs when you are married; how long does the bankruptcy last; can you rebuild your credit during a proposal or bankruptcy, and some ways to do this; and MORE!
 
Contact:
MNPdebt.ca
 
This episode proudly sponsored by McMurter & Associates. 
 
They are a real estate and estate law firm who can be your partner for every major legal event in your life. If you're planning an estate, selling or buying real estate, they can help with over 30 years of experience. Their objective is to prevent you from worrying about the legal aspect of your transactions. From the first meeting, McMurter will provide you with straightforward legal advice, and no surprises, including a legal bill you didn't expect. 
 
Find them at: https://www.mcmurter.com
  
Other Links:
Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca

Staging for Success: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey w/Farah Singh #261
 
Farah Singh is a former journalist and meteorologist, and is the owner of Alt Interiors. After designing her own house, her natural design sense lead her to start her own business, which has grown to 12 staff in 8 years. Together, they’ve staged 1000’s of properties, helping sellers get anywhere from $10,000 to $200,000 extra above asking. She sees staging as an investment, not a cost or an expense. We discuss leaving her full time job; the steps taken to get there; some of the challenges; how hard was it to establish a different daily routine; what does the staging process look like, and is it different in a vacant property vs. one being lived in; what are the common misconceptions about staging; how she keeps her team motivate on her vision; how she survived the market when it slowed down; and MORE!
 
Contact:
Https://altinteriors.ca 
 
This episode proudly sponsored by Rent Panda. 
 
Rent Panda helps landlords go from listing to lease without wasted time or headaches along the way. Rent Panda provides the do it yourself landlord an online platform where you can list your property absolutely free. If you want to you can post your ad on multiple platforms, see tenant profiles, message tenants, schedule showings, get credit checks and build leases quickly and easily.
 
Rent Panda also caters to the more passive landlord who needs to find a tenant. doing all of the leasing work, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and get the best tenants presented to you.
  
Other Links:
Gary's mentorship program visit https://garyhibbert.ca 

The Transformative Power of Storytelling w/Matt Lionetti #260
 
Matt Lionetti, a real estate agent with Real and content creator whose funny, clever and sometimes polarizing content and unconventional approach has earned him thousands of viral views. It’s also landed him onstage alongside thought leaders like Gary Vee and Ryan Serhant. We dive into his early lack of success in real estate that had him thinking of leaving the career. He was told not to be funny in his videos but this comedy approach led him to massive views and massive success, with his first video leading to his first sale in SIX HOURS! Also, the art of storytelling; how he overcame his shyness in front of the camera; how he was able to scale and leverage Instagram to create more successful videos; the deals he was able to land because of the videos; how agent referrals through instagram drive his success; what agents can be doing in this market, and MORE!
 
Contact:
https://www.instagram.com/matt.lionetti 
 
This episode proudly sponsored by Deep Pockets - https://deep-pockets.ca 
 
If you're looking to borrow or invest funds, Deep Pockets should be at the top of your list.  It is a preferred choice for secure lending, and as a borrower you have the option of flexible terms and repayment plans, as Deep Pockets has flexible credit criteria and income approvals.
 
As an investor, YOU GET TO BE THE BANK, using your cash, your RRSPs, LIRAs or even TFSAs. Earn maximum returns with NO out of pocket expenses.
 
To find out more, visit the website or email deals@deep-pockets.ca
  
Other Links:
Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca     

Fighting Back Against the War on Landlords w/Weiting Bollu #259
 
Weiting Bollu, co-founder of Openroom.ca began her investment journey with a very costly lesson by losing $35,000 due to a bad tenant, and while this is becoming more of a common theme, things are changing. Openroom is the platform and website she and her husband created to help others avoid certain tenants, and create a transparent rental ecosystem. We discuss exactly what Openroom is; how it works; who uses it; how many visitors it gets each month; what are the common misconceptions; what are the problems she’s encountering; and what she is building for the future, and MORE!
 
Contact:
Weiting Bollu, Co-Founder
Web: www.openroom.ca
Insta: @Openroomhq
TikTok: @openroomhq
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This episode proudly sponsored by Mayfair Law Group.
 
Are you a landlord or tenant in need of legal assistance? Mayfair Law Group has got you covered! Our experienced team specializes in Landlord and Tenant Board services, providing expert guidance and representation for all your Landlord or Tenant legal needs. Contact us today at 416-546-1581 and let us help you navigate the complexities of landlord and tenant law.
  
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The Blueprint for Realtor Success w/Melissa Flynn #258
 
Public speaker and award winning real estate agent Melissa Flynn was the top agent in ONR for 2023, for the number of transactions. I dig deep to discover how she’s reached this level of success, and we talk about the mistakes that she learned from, and all the habits that help her create and elevate her success. We chat about how to build a team around you with different skill sets, and why you eventually can’t do everything on your own; why referrals are her number 1 source of new clients; how she has benefited from personal coaching and mentoring, and how she’s passing that on to her team; how she hires team members; the things she does weekly with her team to keep them motivated, and MORE!
 
Contact:
Web: http://MelissaFlynn.ca  
 
This episode proudly sponsored by Better Mortgage Select - https://bmselect.ca 
 
Better Mortgages Select
 
Are you looking to create generational wealth and get one step closer to financial freedom? If the answer is YES, then Better Mortgage Select is the brokerage for you.  Better Mortgage Select has helped more real estate investors achieve financial freedom than any other mortgage brokerage in Canada.  They are expert financial planning consultants that allow investors to grow their portfolio and have a unique way of helping clients navigate through the different banks and lending options available. Contact them today for a free consultation and get started on what could be a life-changing journey. Don't just get a mortgage, get a BETTER MORTGAGE!"
 
email: info@bettermortgageselect.ca
  
Other Links:
Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca 

Empowering Investors to Invest with Confidence w/Elizabeth Kelly #257
 
Elizabeth Kelly was one of the top trainers for Rich Dad Poor Dad Canada for 8 years, helping 1000’s of investors begin their real estate journey. Investing since 2005, she’s open, honest and shares all the mistakes she’s made over the years. We chat about her desire to help others by coaching; how to have 1 or more side hustles and when is the right time to leave your primary job FOR a side hustle; why did so many coaches disappear in the last 4 years; the market; the new renters bill of rights; what’s up with immigration; is rent to own coming back; mistakes to avoid when scaling your business; what are your exit strategies if one or more of your properties is negative cash flowing…and MORE!
 
Contact:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKellyREI 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkellyconsulting/ 
 
This episode proudly sponsored by McMurter & Associates. 
 
They are a real estate and estate law firm who can be your partner for every major legal event in your life. If you're planning an estate, selling or buying real estate, they can help with over 30 years of experience. Their objective is to prevent you from worrying about the legal aspect of your transactions. From the first meeting, McMurter will provide you with straightforward legal advice, and no surprises, including a legal bill you didn't expect. 
 
Find them at: https://www.mcmurter.com
  
Other Links:
Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca