The Truth About Real Estate Investing... for Canadians
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Are you a Canadian real estate investor looking for real Canadian Content? You've found it! Since 2016, this weekly show has helped Canadians cut through the BS and uncover the truth about how to most effectively invest in real estate. Ranked as high...
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Are you a Canadian real estate investor looking for real Canadian Content? You've found it! Since 2016, this weekly show has helped Canadians cut through the BS and uncover the truth about how to most effectively invest in real estate. Ranked as high as #81 globally in iTunes' Business category, host Erwin Szeto is a real estate investor and 4X Investor Realtor of the Year, with just under $500M in income property transactions. Erwin interviews top investors and wealth builders, sharing strategies that worked and didn't work. This is your blueprint for long-term wealth through real estate.
Language:
English
Episodes
How Canadians Can Win in U.S. Real Estate in 2026 (Without Betting on Appreciation)
3/5/2026
In this episode, Erwin talks with Glen Sutherland, a full-time Canadian investor actively scaling US real estate from Canada. They break down what’s working in 2026, why relying on appreciation is risky, and how experienced investors use systems, creative financing, and organization to scale remotely. A practical conversation for Canadians investing in US real estate who want real-world insight—not hype.
Duration:01:16:37
70 Properties. Private Money. Mental Breakdown. The Truth About Scaling Real Estate
3/2/2026
Rasna Arora built a $50 million real estate portfolio across 70 properties using private money, refinancing, and aggressive scaling. Then the market shifted — and everything unraveled.
In this raw and honest conversation, we unpack the realities of leverage, hard money loans, refinancing risk, and what happens when trusted advisors collapse. This episode goes beyond strategy and numbers — it dives into integrity, mental health, and the true cost of scaling too fast.
There’s no Lamborghini story here. Just the real truth about real estate investing in Canada — the wins, the warnings, and the lessons every investor needs to hear.
Duration:01:40:39
How a $14 Million Portfolio Evaporated: The Adam Kitchener Story
2/11/2026
Adam Kitchener built a $14 million real estate portfolio — and then lost it after a CRA audit.
In this episode, he shares the hard lessons from scaling fast, navigating tax mistakes, surviving an audit battle, and rebuilding from scratch.
If you're a real estate investor, landlord, or entrepreneur in Canada, this is a cautionary story you can’t afford to miss.
Connect with Adam: https://renovationsolutions.ca/
Duration:01:23:06
From 18 Income Streams to Zero: A Real Conversation About Risk in Real Estate
2/6/2026
Serena Holmes shares a powerful perspective on money, mindset, and real estate investing. In this episode, she breaks down why money isn’t evil, how scarcity thinking holds investors back, and the mindset shift required to build wealth with intention and impact. A must-listen for anyone serious about financial freedom
Duration:00:57:10
From Corporate CFO to Personal CFO: A 2026 New Year Wealth Reset for Investors
1/28/2026
In this episode, Erwin Szeto sits down with former corporate CFO turned personal wealth strategist, Winnie Tsang, to unpack why so many Canadian real estate investors feel stuck—and what smarter, more resilient wealth planning actually looks like today. They dive into landlord challenges, diversification beyond property, leveraging the stock market, corporate‑owned life insurance, and how families can build long‑term financial security without sacrificing time, health, or peace of mind.
Duration:01:13:29
Mortgage Market Update for 2026 | Residential, Commercial, Development, Canada, USA & Mexico!
1/23/2026
Thinking about investing in U.S. real estate as a Canadian? In this episode, Scott Dillingham shares the real truth about cross-border real estate investing — from mortgages and financing challenges to tariffs, hidden costs, and lifestyle impacts. A must-listen for Canadian investors exploring the U.S. market.
Duration:01:10:44
From Houses to Hotels: A Real Life Monopoly Story
1/16/2026
Mike Rosehart shares his real estate journey from buying his first student rental while in university to scaling hundreds of units across residential, hotels, and motels in Canada. We talk house hacking, leverage, market timing, selling at the peak, and why hotels and motel conversions offer massive opportunities today. A raw, numbers-driven conversation on what actually works in real estate investing.
Listeners can connect with Mike at: đź”—Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikerosehart/
Duration:01:41:47
How a Canadian WealthGenius Coach Scaled a U.S. Multifamily Portfolio
1/6/2026
Canadian real estate investor Thomas Lorini joins Erwin Szeto to reveal how Canadians can break into the US property market. From overcoming financing and legal hurdles to building wealth in Ohio multifamily real estate, Thomas shares practical tips, landlord strategies, and his coaching journey. Perfect for anyone curious about cross-border investing, landlord rights, and scaling up in real estate.
Duration:01:24:26
How to Sell a Tenanted Property in 2026: What Investors Need to Know Now
12/4/2025
Discover how to sell a tenanted property in 2026! Investor and property manager Tim Hong joins host Erwin Szeto to break down market trends, new regulations, and practical strategies for selling with tenants in place. Get expert tips on maximizing your investment, navigating challenges, and making smart decisions in today’s real estate market.
Plus, get a sneak peek into the upcoming FREE webinar: "How to Sell an Investment Property for Maximum ROI" on January 13th, 8 p.m. EST.
đź”—Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-sell-investment-property-for-maximum-roi-tickets-1976760405586?aff=podcast
Duration:01:02:15
Bill 60 Explained: Ontario’s New Rental Laws & What Landlords Need to Know
11/20/2025
Discover how Ontario’s Bill 60 is reshaping rental laws for landlords and tenants. Host Erwin Szeto breaks down the key changes, including lease expiry rules, eviction timelines, and new protections for property owners. Tune in for practical insights and expert advice on navigating the evolving real estate landscape in Canada.
Duration:00:08:17
How Canadian Developers Are Using Grants to Fund Affordable Rentals (Without Giving Up Control)
11/7/2025
Learn how Canadian developers and real estate leaders are unlocking government grants, building affordable housing, and driving innovation. Chelsey Fawcett shares practical tips and inspiring stories from the front lines of real estate and community development.
Duration:01:11:37
How Canadians Actively Invest in America: E-2 Visa, Co-Living Strategy & Execution
10/31/2025
Thinking about investing or moving to the U.S.? 🇺🇸 International lawyer Lauren Cohen joins Erwin Szeto to reveal the truth about E2 visas, cross-border investing, and the rise of co-living real estate. Learn how Canadians can build wealth, gain U.S. residency, and create freedom through smart global investing.
Duration:00:53:30
Apartments vs Business Income: How Real Estate Investing is Evolving in 2025
10/23/2025
Real estate coach Elizabeth Kelly joins Erwin Szeto for a candid conversation on surviving and thriving in the 2025 Canadian real estate market. From government financing and cash flow challenges to the importance of education, mindset, and adapting your investment strategy, this episode delivers practical advice, honest stories, and actionable insights for investors at any stage.
Ready to rethink your approach to real estate and wealth building? Tune in for lessons learned, market trends, and strategies that work now.
Duration:01:16:06
Why Canadian Multifamily Real Estate Still Makes Sense in 2025 — Insights from Alfonso Cuadra
10/16/2025
How do top investors thrive in Canada’s real estate market? Alfonso Cuadra reveals why multifamily wins, the dangers of private lending, and how to hedge against inflation. Learn strategies for scaling, financing, and surviving market shifts—plus the truth about equity vs. debt.
đź”— Learn more: https://wealthgenius.ai
📱 Connect with Alfonso: https://instagram.com/alfonsocuadra
Duration:01:11:37
Pensions vs. Real Estate: Which Really Builds Wealth?
10/2/2025
Luis Rivas shares how he left a 22-year government career, cashed out his pension, and pivoted into real estate investing and coaching. From the fear of leaving “golden handcuffs” to building wealth through multifamily properties, private lending, and U.S. opportunities, Luis dives into pensions, Canada’s economy, AI’s impact, and creating financial freedom on your own terms.
Duration:01:22:13
Financial Freedom After Family Crisis | Arminda Simao’s Holistic Wealth Planning in Action
9/18/2025
From family crisis to financial freedom — this is the inspiring journey of Arminda Simao, a single mom who built stability through student rental investing.
She opens up about balancing kids’ expensive tuition, losing her husband, and how smart real estate choices created cash flow, resilience, and generational wealth.
👉 Tune in to learn how student rentals, planning, and persistence can help you build financial freedom too.
Duration:01:25:15
Canada’s Housing Crisis & The Missing Middle Conference 2025
9/9/2025
In this episode, Erwin Szeto talks with Jimmy La & Kartik Singla (SDG Canada) about their Clapperton Village project in Barrie and how they’re reshaping rental housing with modular builds, multi-generational units, and CMHC’s MLI Select financing.
Plus, a preview of the Missing Middle Conference in Toronto.
đź”— themmc.ca (Code: MMC15% for discount)
📸 IG: @sdg.canada | @healthykarts_
Duration:01:08:20
From Bodybuilding to Real Estate Investing | Michael’s 24-Year Investor Journey & Lessons Learned
9/4/2025
🎧In this episode of The Truth About Real Estate Investing for Canadians, Erwin sits down with Michael, a 24-year veteran of real estate investing who has seen it all — from health scares that pushed him into bodybuilding discipline, to buying his first $78K townhouse in Edmonton, to scaling into multifamily properties across Canada.
Michael also shares details about the upcoming Savvy Investor Summit, a free two-day virtual conference happening September 13–14, 2025
👉 Register now at https://thesavvyinvestor.ca
Duration:01:12:16
Ontario Landlord Crisis | Tenant Fraud, Evictions & SOLO.ca Solutions
8/29/2025
Ontario’s small landlords are struggling with LTB delays, tenant fraud, and rising risks. Host Erwin Szeto talks with Boubah, co-founder of SOLO.ca, about how a grassroots movement of nearly 9,000 members is supporting landlords, pushing for fair reforms, and fighting back against a broken system.
Duration:01:16:21
Painting for Profit: Maximizing Renovation ROI with Brian Young
8/19/2025
🎧 Brian from Home Painters Toronto shares how he scaled a painting business to $4M+, leveraged real estate, and mastered marketing. Learn high-ROI renovation tips, business systems, and investor insights to boost property value & cash flow.
Learn more about Home Painters Toronto: www.homepainterstoronto.com
Duration:00:57:39