Cashflow Queens

Today I have Danielle on the podcast, she has an extensive background in all things real estate that she has now turned into a coaching business. She is passionate about learning and helping others and she gives us an idea on how to turn real estate into a lucrative coaching business! About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Danielle Chiasson is a serial entrepreneur known for her work in the field of real estate investing in residential redevelopment and rental housing. Focused in Ontario, her many projects have ranged in scope from light clean-ups to full renovations, as well as legal duplex, triplex conversions, and multi-unit flips. She works as a general contractor managing various trades & staff while managing her organization. She fills her days operating multiple businesses, underwriting properties, balancing finances, managing rental properties, and endlessly educating herself and others. She is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in Ontario and a member and contributor of several real estate education organizations. Danielle is passionate about business and real estate, and shares her experience and knowledge with other investors through speaking engagements and various online platforms. In this episode we discuss: 00:38 Danielle’s Background 3:40 Danielle’s favourite strategies 5:30 Flipping properties 6:00 Managing burnout 7:20 Starting a new venture 8:40 How Danielle moved into coaching others 11:35 Strategic Success Consulting is born 12:18 How Danielle is scaling her consulting firm 13:25 Danielle’s future goals 14:40 Building out the business & technology 16:30 Owning a business & scaling 17:35 Building a small team 19:15 Working in your business vs. working on your business 21:05 Strategic Success Consulting & what they offer 23:44 Strategic Success Consulting & their future goals 26:15 Danielle’s background and why she is so passionate about coaching 28:20 Danielle’s coaching style 29:00 Danielle’s students 31:42 Partnering with Kory Mackinnon 34:08 The importance of coaching your coaches 35:45 Tweaking & building the back end systems 36:25 Danielle’s personal background 37:50 Danielle’s message 39:45 Recommendations for new investors getting into todays market 41:55 One tip that changed Danielle’s journey that she would recommend to others 45:15 Done is better than perfect 46:40 Everything offered at Strategic Success Consulting 47:40 Danielle's socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Danielle Insta @danielle.chiasson FB @DanielleChiasson Website https://www.strategicsuccessconsulting.com/home

Today I have Aisha on the podcast, she is apart of the Midterm Rentals duo with Sarah Larby & she has a ton of knowledge regarding all things real estate investing! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Aisha Govani is a dynamic real estate investor and co-founder of www.MidTermRentalProperties.com. She embarked on her real estate journey to shape the life she envisioned. After gaining hands-on experience in property management through her initial investment properties, she looked to expand her real estate portfolio. In 2021, her passion for education and real estate led her to partner with Sarah Larbi at Mid Term Rental Properties, where she leads a growing team that assists real estate investors across Canada in maximizing property use and profitability. She co-facilitates the Mid-Term Rental Coaching Program, empowering investors to transition from challenging rental strategies to a cutting-edge real estate approach. She has also hosted and co-hosted several real estate podcasts and TV shows. Born in London, England, and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Aisha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McMaster University. Her commitment to learning and community development has included International Project Management, Human Resources, and Interior Design certifications. In this episode we discuss: 00:48 About Aisha & Midterm rentals 3:59 Aishas background 7:06 How many doors? 7:26 Managing student rentals 8:36 Property management 9:45 Multifamy properties 9:55 The midterm rental strategy 10:30 Expanding into the U.S market 11:30 www.MidTermRentalProperties.com. & their team 14:00 www.MidTermRentalProperties.com. & their strategy 14:49 Why Midterm rentals? 17:41 How do you vet/ onboard the investors? 19:15 What properties do you prefer? 21:52 Are you nervous about any bylaws/regulations? 22:56 www.MidTermRentalProperties.com. future goals 24:37 Airbnb vs. Midterm rentals 25:40 What do you recommend to new investors getting in todays market 27:00 Real estate coaching 27:27 One life changing tip you have applied to your own life Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Aisha Insta @aishagovani_investor Insta @midtermrentalproperties Website www.MidTermRentalProperties.com. CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Monday at 6pm EST! #realtor #r

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Bita to the podcast! Alongside her husband Rob, she co-founded Stonegate Legal Services. Bita brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned landlord in Ontario and is an incredibly knowledgeable paralegal specializing in all aspects of landlord-tenant relations! __________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Bita Di Lisi is a distinguished licensed paralegal in excellent standing with the Law Society of Ontario. With a career that spans over two decades, Bita has emerged as a formidable advocate for real estate professionals and landlords navigating the intricate landscape of property management, tenant relations, and legal complexities. 00:46 Bita’s background 1:40 Bita’s landlord experience 2:00 Working with landlords 2:21 Bita’s landlord experiences 2:50 How to vet tenants 4:08 Unique vetting tools 5:15 What restrictions do landlords have? 6:00 How to do a proper eviction 7:09 Proper forms to use for evictions 7:48 Tenant rights 8:35 LTB basics 9:15 LTB timeframes 10:05 Crazy tenant stories 11:00 Paying back arrears 11:45 “The Agreement to Lease” 13:34 Damage deposits 14:00 Strange requests from landlords 15:55 Is “no pets” allowed? 16:37 The “Residential Tenancies Act” 18:00 Landlord issues 19:06 Rent increases 20:30 Going after former tenants for rent arrears 21:23 The “Agreement of purchase and sale” & vacant possession 22:40 Realtors should know this! 23:20 What would you recommend to a new landlord? 23:52 Bita’s Socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Bita: Website www.stonegatelegalservices.ca Insta @Stonegatelegalservices FB Stonegate Legal Services Professional Corporation GET THEIR FREE EBOOK: www.landlordmastery.ca “Your go to guide to becoming a master landlord” CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Thursday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting *********** Welcome to the Female Investor Podcast, where we feature successful female real estate investors in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our guests share their experiences and insights on navigating the local real estate market, building their portfolios, and overcoming challenges as women in a male-dominated industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, our podcast provides valuable tips and inspiration to help you succeed. Join us each week for engaging conversations with some of the most dynamic and accomplished women in the Toronto real estate community. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of The Cashflow Queens Podcast!

Today I have Kristen on the podcast! She is an established Architectural Designer with Jordan Station Co. based in Niagara. She is very knowledgeable about all things design and does a great job of breaking down the topic for us! __________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Kristen is a graduate of the Architectural Technology program at Mohawk College, where she graduated in 2019 with honours. Through co-op program experience she worked in many fields but found a passion for residential design and construction. Since graduation, she has also obtained her BCIN with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Kristen has a strong interest in architecture and design, finding that it is the perfect match for creativity and technicality. She is from Owen Sound, but discovered an appreciation for Niagara and the surrounding areas during her time at college. Kristen is passionate about working alongside clients to achieve their vision and turn it into a reality. 00:47 Kristen’s Background 1:15 Kristen’s title at Jordan Station Design Co 1:30 Getting into this industry 1:57 Jordan Station Design Co’s Background 2:22 Their focus 2:40 Kristen’s real estate background 3:23 Scope of work for ADU’s 4:33 Best properties for conversions 5:16 Worst properties for conversions 6:48 Consulting a home buyer 7:34 Best cities for zoning 8:47 Toronto conversions 9:20 Knowing your strategy 9:45 Is Welland to saturated? 10:51 What is Bill 23? 12:10 Garage conversions 12:44 Detached or non-detached garages for ADU’s? 13:20 Steps for creating an ADU 14:45 Permits & length of time to obtain them 15:40 Contractor tips 16:45 Costs of an ADU 17:58 Permit horror stories 19:30 Custom homes & other projects 20:30 What is included in your projects? 22:35 Timeline & prices of custom homes 24:35 What would you recommend to new investors getting into today’s market 25:50 Are ADU’s for every investor? 26:55 Kristen’s Socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Kristen: Insta @Jordanstationdesignco Insta @Jsdco_investement_design Insta @kmcnuttdesign CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Thursday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting

Today I have Carolina on the podcast! She is one half of the Medalo Properties Team. She is very knowledgeable and today we break down a deal together. __________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Carolina has been on the podcast before and she is one half of the Medalo Properties Team! She has an extensive portfolio with her husband and she is a CPA, mortgage agent and new mom of 2! She is quite inspirational and has a ton of experience analyzing deals as she currently has around 20 doors. This was a really great episode to dig into the numbers and such a great guest to have on the podcast! Here is the listing we are discussing below: https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/25904023/212-hildred-st-welland 1:00 Carolina’s Intro 2:45 What I look for in investment property 3:50 What Carolina looks for 6:30 Why I chose this listing 6:51 Zoning requirements 8:13 Semi’s & Investing 9:16 Detached vs. semi’s 11:11 Strategy first 11:30 BRRRR math 12:50 Getting into the numbers 14:20 What’s a perfect BRRRR? 15:53 Analyzing cashflow 16:05 Other factors to take into account 18:24 Cashflow vs. income 19:29 ARV & looking at comps 24:00 Going over expenses 25:56 Repairs vs. Cap-ex 27:50 Vacancy rates 28:55 How often do you look at these numbers? 29:22 Different benefits of real estate & calculations 32:40 Real estate investing over other investing strategies 34:06 Goals for ROI 36:15 3 main calculations & income vs. cashflow 37:40 Deal or no deal? 39:10 Socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Carolina: Insta @medaloproperties CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Thursday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting

Today I have Rachel on the podcast! She has been in the industry for a number of years and founded Clover Properties. She talks about her own experiences as well as how she has helped a number of first time home buyers through the rent to own strategy! This is great episode if your looking to get into the market or even become an investor! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Rachel Oliver is a multi award-winning real estate investor and entrepreneur known as the ‘Cashflow Queen’. She is considered Canada’s leading expert on the Rent-to-Own investing strategy and has been featured in Financial Post, Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine, CBC, CTV and co-hosted the Mothers of Real Estate TV show. For 15 years Rachel has been trailblazing the Rent-to-Own path to homeownership for millennials and first-time buyers. At the same time creating above average cashflow opportunities for investors who don’t want the hassles of “tenants and toilets”. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Rachel co-authored an Amazon best-selling book Rent-to-Own Essential Guide for Homebuyers. Rachel is also the co-founder of Clover Properties, a leading Rent-to-Own company serving Ontario and Alberta. In this episode we discuss: 00:37 How Rachel got into the rent to own strategy 1:30 Rachel’s home owner experience 2:56 Going form corporate to real estate investing 4:33 Is rent to own passive 5:08 Benefits of rent to own 6:30 How to achieve mortgage readiness 8:00 Who is the typical client 10:08 How does the process work 12:27 Matching rent to own buyers with families/investors 13:12 The minimum eligibility requirements 14:18 How long is a typical closing 15:15 Whats in it for the investor 17:15 How the investor makes money 19:17 Determining the appreciated value 20:07 Dealing with appraisal issues 21:25 How can you become an investor with Clover Properties 22:00 What happens if the tenant cannot close 23:26 Getting involved as a realtor or mortgage agent 25:25 What would you recommend to new buyers getting in todays market 27:25 Clover Properties socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Rachel & Clover Properties: FB @Clover Properties Rent-to-own Linked In @Clover Properties: Rent-to-own Insta @clover_properties_rto Insta @racheloliver869 CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting

Today I have Emily on the podcast! She is a well known real estate investor and shares her experiences regarding scaling fast and why she got into real estate investing in the first place! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Emily is a real estate investor based in Toronto, and has focused on the Hamilton and Niagara markets doing BRRRR projects. She is also a mom of two busy kids, and works full time in Human Resources as a Project Manager. She loves keeping busy and always needs a project to work on! Her super supportive husband is her biggest cheerleader and is always game for her 'crazy' ideas! Her 'why' for investing is to create time and financial freedom. For Emily, real estate investing serves as a means to support her goals, while at the same time is something she loves to do! In this episode we discuss: 00:38 Emily’s intro 1:50 Getting into real estate investing as a 9-5er 3:55 Exiting the 9-5 & Emily’s favourite parts of REI 4:32 Is REI really passive? 5:25 What tips do you have on sourcing deals? 6:45 Emily’s favourite market 7:52 Emily’s favourite strategy 8:50 Starting with the BRRRR 9:37 Learning as a new investor 10:45 Emily’s current portfolio & scaling fast 11:40 Learning from each property 13:10 Adding value to investment properties 14:05 Digging into Emily’s portfolio & duplex conversions 16:16 The JV strategy 18:15 Buy & hold in this market 19:29 Doing a detached ADU 22:57 Scaling to more units 23:45 Trying out different properties 25:13 Different teams for different strategies 28:08 The importance of outsourcing 28:48 Branding & marketing 32:33 Emily’s future goals 34:00 Recommendations for new investors in this market 35:52 Emily’s ‘why’ 36:46 Emily’s socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Emily: Insta @redglassesrei CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting

Today I have Veronica on the podcast! She is a seasoned mortgage agent with her own powerful personal story. ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Veronica is a seasoned mortgage agent with her own personal story to ownership! Through her ups and downs and different avenues she was able to purchase her first home in Downtown, Toronto! Through this turbulent time she figured she really wanted to help others do the same and get creative with strategies. She talks a lot about different mortgage products offered as well as her own personal story to ownership! In this episode we discuss: 00:33 Veronica’s story 1:50 Being a landlord in Toronto 2:22 Tenants in Toronto 3:03 Vetting tenants 3:57 Becoming a mortgage agent & Private mortgages 6:10 From serving to real estate 6:40 Getting creative with mortgages 7:50 Other ways to prove income 8:20 Moving from private to A or B lending 9:29 Differences between lenders 10:30 How much downpayment do you need? 10:46 Mortgage insurance 12:00 Co-signers 13:30 Using rentals towards your mortgage 15:00 Purchase plus program 17:30 Extended amortization 19:30 Refinancing 22:20 Differences between commercial and residential 24:22 Veronica’s future goals 26:00 Recommendations to new mortgage agents 26:50 Veronica’s socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Veronica Insta @morganti_mortgages FB Veronica Morganti Website www.morgantimortgages.ca CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting

Today I have Alla, Bina & Maggie on the podcast, the ladies who created Fempower! They talk about their journey to creating Fempower as well as their individual investing journeys. ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guests: Fempower is made up of these 3 ladies - Alla, Bina & Maggie. They have created a beautiful environment for women to get together and talk about all things real estate as well as personal! They formed Fempower during Covid and have since created a really powerful networking group. They pride themselves on being both fun and educational. They also have their own personal investing journeys and experiences and that’s what we really dig into today! They were a pleasure to have on the podcast! In this episode we discuss: 00:37 How Fempower came to be 2:38 Goals for Fempower 3:44 Doing Fempower together & connecting with other women 4:22 Future goals 5:13 Maggie’s Investing journey 7:00 Maggie’s journey starting at 23 7:45 Maggie’s favourite strategy 8:24 Maggie’s favourite market 9:05 Bina’s story & Creative strategies 12:07 Bina’s favourite market & Vacation properties 13:12 Buying cottages in Ontario 13:57 Starting in Downtown, Toronto 14:40 Buying condos 15:47 What do you look for in investment properties? 16:47 What would you recommend to new investors? 19:30 Mindset recommendations 24:00 Socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto YT @teamtoronto_ TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow the ladies; Insta @fempower.rei Insta @ladygina_real_estate_investing Insta @a.b.investors Insta @the.rental.property.mom CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting

Today I have Samantha on the podcast, she is a mortgage agent who focuses mostly on first time home buyers. She gives great advice on how to get creative with financing! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Samantha Simmons is a licensed Mortgage Agent in Ontario with a robust background in Corporate Finance, Bankruptcy, and strategic problem-solving. Samantha aids families in achieving homeownership goals through creative financing and proper planning. Besides professional achievements, she excels as a Single Mother to three exceptional children! Samantha’s mission extends to educating individuals about the home buying process, emphasizing its attainability despite its challenges, a testament to her dedication and belief in the value of owning a home. In this episode we discuss: 00:40 About Samantha 2:22 Clients she works with 3:50 Creating a plan to qualify 5:15 Qualifying for a mortgage 5:35 Different lenders 6:55 Different programs by different lenders 7:30 HELOCs 8:35 Qualifying with your job 9:58 Down payments 10:34 Self-employed & A lenders 11:30 Write offs 13:40 Your first investment property 16:00 Income needed to qualify 16:30 Debt ratios 18:20 Co-signers 20:05 Refinancing 21:16 Samatha’s future goals 23:20 Recommend for new mortgage agents 24:10 First deal & mindset 25:05 Samantha’s socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Samantha Insta @strategicsimma.mortgages FB @SamanthaSimmons Linked In @SamanthaSimmons CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting *********** Welcome to the Female Investor Podcast, where we feature successful female real estate investors in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our guests share their experiences and insights on navigating the local real estate market, building their portfolios, and overcoming challenges as women in a male-dominated industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, our podcast provides valuable tips and inspiration to help you succeed. Join us each week for engaging conversations with some of the most dynamic and accomplished women in the Toronto real estate community. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of The Cashflow Queens Podcast!

Today I have Kaur on the podcast, she is the founder of Kaur Construction and she has a wealth of knowledge in all things construction! We also discuss the differences between residential and commercial real estate. ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Kaur is a seasoned real estate investor that was introduced to the real estate world with her extensive experience in both residential and ICI (institutional, commercial, and industrial) sectors of the construction industry. She leveraged her construction management company to venture into real estate investing, starting with renovation and flip projects for friends and family. By venturing into the investment side of the industry Kaur began acquiring her own investment properties and is now focused on gaining impactful mentorship and scaling up to larger partnerships with like-minded investors in developments, multi-family residential, and commercial investments. In this episode we discuss: 00:49 Kaurs intro 1:52 Kaurs construction background 2:30 7 doors & 1 commercial property 2:50 Why real estate? 4:30 Working with different clients in construction 6:20 Project management & construction management 8:33 Working with the city 9:25 Commercial VS. Residential 10:33 From commercial to residential 11:04 The importance of a mentor 13:30 Kaurs first property & student rentals 14:50 Managing student rentals 17:20 Fourplex renos & managing utilities 19:00 Fourplex cashflow 19:52 Multi-use properties 22:22 Commercial mortgages & creative financing 23:23 Are commercial tenants less risky? 27:17 What would you recommend to a new investor? 29:50 Reflecting on the journey 32:00 Kaurs socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Kaur Insta @kaurconstruction FB @KaurConstruction CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://calendly.com/teamtoronto_/30min New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting *********** Welcome to the Female Investor Podcast, where we feature successful female real estate investors in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our guests share their experiences and insights on navigating the local real estate market, building their portfolios, and overcoming challenges as women in a male-dominated industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, our podcast provides valuable tips and inspiration to help you succeed. Join us each week for engaging conversations with some of the most dynamic and accomplished women in the Toronto real estate community. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of The Cashflow Queens Podcast!

Today I have Mandy on the podcast, she is THE JV Queen and is a true wealth of knowledge! She has amazing energy and a ton of experience in this industry! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Mandy is an inspired investor with a global vision to positively impact housing in the world. As a coach, inspirational speaker and mentor, Mandy is passionate about changing the trajectory of every person’s financial future with real estate as the vehicle for generational wealth. Mandy is a female leader in her industry holding her role with confidence in an industry that is rapidly gaining popularity with self created real estate entrepreneurs. In this episode we discuss: 0:44 Mandy’s Story 1:30 Why JV? 1:45 How Mandy started 2:16 Using JV’s to scale 3:35 Why did Mandy start investing? 4:05 How do you attract partners? 5:45 JV agreements 6:55 Decide on a strategy! 8:47 How to pick a strategy 10:12 What properties do you like? 11:35 Larger multifamily pro’s and con’s 12:53 Favourite market 13:50 Difference between passive & active investors 15:50 The truth about cashflow 17:00 Property management break down 18:46 Cashflow Vs. Appreciation 19:45 Having hard conversations with your partners 20:35 Having the right mindset in this industry 22:28 Networth Vs. Cashflow 23:25 Future plans 24:30 An abundance mindset 25:30 No doesn’t mean no 26:50 Where to meet JV’s 28:20 Mandy’s socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Mandy Insta @j_v_queen FB Mandy Branham CHECK OUT MY TOOLS FOR BUYERS & SELLERS: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://teamtoronto.lpages.co/teamtoronto/ New episodes out every Tuesday at 5pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting *********** Welcome to the Female Investor Podcast, where we feature successful female real estate investors in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Our guests share their experiences and insights on navigating the local real estate market, building their portfolios, and overcoming challenges as women in a male-dominated industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, our podcast provides valuable tips and inspiration to help you succeed. Join us each week for engaging conversations with some of the most dynamic and accomplished women in the Toronto real estate community. Subscribe now and never miss an episode of The Cashflow Queens Podcast!

Today I have Jacqueline on the podcast, she is a flipper and DIY’er and she has focused on Southern Ontario over the past 8 years and shares how much she has learned! She is an inspiration to other woman and a great podcast guest! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Jacqueline Marshall is a former Dental Hygienist turned full time investor who self manages her portfolio doing the majority of her DIYs. She has built her portfolio and completed many flips in Southern Ontario. As her passion and knowledge for REI has expanded so has her goals. She aspires to inspire other women to pursue their passions by sharing details of her own REI journey. She recently got selected to present at the annual Bigger Pockets conference this coming October. When Jacqueline is not DIY’ing or not busy being a successful landlady you can find her at the gym, hot yoga or snuggling with her fur babies. In this episode we discuss: 0:46 Jacqueline’s Story 3:51 Jacqueline’s first lipstick flip 4:30 Having the right team 4:58 Jacqueline’s scope of work 5:46 Learning one step at a time 6:30 What to look for in a lipstick flip 7:18 What to look for in a flip 7:46 Things to attract good tenants 8:20 Sourcing great materials 9:13 Designs that make a big difference & tips for finding discounts 11:29 The steps of flipping when closing on a property 13:17 How long to do a flip 13:56 How long to learn DIY & flipping 14:47 Flipping horror stories 16:15 Tax implications of flipping 17:40 Main power team 19:10 Self mangling & vetting tenants 23:15 Open to JV’ing? 23:55 Vetting your team 26:21 Favourite Market 27:12 The Windsor Market 28:42 How long to be in a flip & deal analysis 30:05 Healthy budget for lipstick flip 30:52 Recommend to new investor 32:19 Reflecting on the journey Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Jacqueline Insta @diyinvestherjacqueline CHECK OUT MY TOOLS FOR BUYERS & SELLERS: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://teamtoronto.lpages.co/teamtoronto/ New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting

Today I have Aarin on the podcast, she is the founder of Niraa Properties and she talks about how she scaled to 6 doors in 2 years and what it took to get there! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Aarin started young and accidentally rent hacked in university which helped to accelerate paying off her student loan. After that, she was hooked! Her and her partner really started learning more about REI and attending more events. In 2019, they went to their first REI meeting (The REIT Club) and then COVID hit and they were on their our own again watching what they could on YouTube, IG and as many ZOOM meetings as possible. They decided to take action fast and purchase their first property in June of 2020 on the Hamilton Mountain. They converted this property into a duplex and then decided to house hack and from there they continued their journey to 6 doors in 2 years! It was a pleasure having Aarin on the podcast and learning through her story! In this episode we discuss: 0:37 Aarin’s Journey 1:40 Rent hacking 2:00 The BRRRR & Refinancing 2:45 Aarin’s total doors 3:20 Favourite market 3:50 Tenant quality/ issues 5:15 Keeping a positive mindset 7:15 Remedying property issues 8:08 Duplex conversions 9:34 Having a power team & a good GC 12:28 Niraa Properties & How it started 13:33 Favourite strategies 14:50 Trying short term rentals 15:37 Starting out in 2020 17:32 6 doors in 2 years 18:00 Future goals 19:05 Dealing with the LTB 21:50 Analyzing deals 23:05 What would you recommend to new investors 24:10 Reflecting on the journey 24:48 Socials Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Aarin Insta @niraa_properties CHECK OUT MY TOOLS FOR BUYERS & SELLERS: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://teamtoronto.lpages.co/teamtoronto/ New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesting

Today I have Carolina on the podcast, she is one half of the Medalo Properties brand and she is an amazing guest with a ton of experience - she has scaled to about 25 doors and she talks about her experience and how she got here! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) is a Realtor in Toronto and loves guiding investors and first time home buyers though the process of building wealth, she looks at all go her clients as investors! She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Brandon and Carolina began their professional lives working in sales and public accounting for over 12 years, navigating the pressures of rising sales targets, tight timelines, countless late nights and missed vacations for bonuses as a way to secure their families financial future. Fuelled by the commitment to be the generational change for their families, they began their real estate investing journey in 2015, without a strategy or education. From there, they bought their primary residence in 2017, until a family medical situation opened their eyes to the vulnerability of their financial situation and they realized, there has to be a better way. They levelled up their investing in 2019 with their first duplex conversion and flip, sold their primary residence, began house hacking and utilizing any free time from their jobs to take up any real estate opportunities they could. In 2021, after the birth of their first child, Teo, they shifted from investing as a business on the side, to building Medalo Properties full time, a wealth generator, a life changer. This meant hiring coaches and investing in growing their knowledge, along with hiring 3 support staff. Since then, Brandon and Carolina have invested in multiple markets and executed on several strategies including flips, multi-family conversions and BRRRRs across more than 25 units. Their biggest current focus is now to help others become more financially literate and maximize their financial potential! In this episode we discuss: 0:44 Carolina’s intro 2:32 Starting with a condo 3:10 Appreciation vs cashflow 3:55 Investing in multifamilies 4:35 Getting a mentor 6:15 Tips for how to find the right deal 7:51 Best source of deals 8:20 How to analyze deals 10:05 What metrics to focus on 11:15 Is breaking even okay in this market? 12:55 Key players to have on your team 14:35 Should you incorporate? 16:00 LTB & tenant issues 17:25 House hacking 18:33 Duplex conversions 19:30 Short term rental strategy 20:46 Favourite strategy? 22:02 Favourite market? 24:00 Medalo properties and how it started 25:15 Coaching students 26:40 Modalo properties & support staff 28:35 What would you recomend to new investors 29:51 Reflecting on the journey Socials (follow ya girl) Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ FB @teamtoronto LinkedIn @Alexandratejeda Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Follow Medalo Properties Insta @medaloproperties FB Medalo Properties CHECK OUT MY TOOLS FOR BUYERS & SELLERS: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto BOOK A CALL HERE: https://teamtoronto.lpages.co/teamtoronto/ New episodes out every Wednesday at 6pm EST! #realtor #realestateagent #realestateinvesti

Today I have Melody on the podcast, she has had incredible growth in the last 2 years and has scaled to 9 units! She talks about mindset, systems and having the right team around you. ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) has been a realtor now for just over a year and focuses more on investors. She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Melody Salisbury is an accomplished Entrepreneur and Real Estate investor operating in the Southwestern Ontario region. She relocated with her family to St.Thomas in 2017, just as the real estate market began to falter. Shortly after, they seized the opportunity to invest in a new build townhouse located in St Thomas, as the London market began to flourish. Since then, Melody and her husband have acquired 9 units in St Thomas, and have shifted their focus towards the acquisition of Multi-Family properties. Prior to her successful career in Real Estate, Melody has coached individuals during her corporate career and established her own business while raising her children. Melody is a driven visionary, passionately believing in the power of strong vision and goal-setting as the foundation for achieving anything, and was an honour to have on the podcast! In this episode we discuss: 00:33 Melody's intro 2:03 Why multifamily 2:33 What Melody was doing before real estate 3:15 Melody's experience 3:30 Quality over quantity 4:04 What do you look for in an investment property 4:53 Focusing on St.Thomas 5:45 Tenant quality in St.Thomas 6:12 Managing her own properties & her systems 7:05 Melody's favourite strategy 8:07 How to structure your team 9:10 Choosing a good contractor 10:15 How Melody scaled fast 10:57 The importance of mentors 11:35 Melodys passion for coaching 12:20 Melodys "Why" 13:20 Leveraging her HELOC 14:10 Future goals 15:40 Tax implications on flips & having a CORP 16:45 Recommendations for new investors 17:25 Getting a coach 18:01 Joint venture goals 19:31 Reflecting on the journey 20:22 Goal setting process 21:12 Melody's socials and coaching Follow Alexandra Tejeda Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Download The Podcast https://cashflowqueens.buzzsprout.com/ Join my "Toronto Daily Homes" Newsletter http://eepurl.com/hNA6_v Join The Cashflow Queens FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamtoronto Join My WhatsApp Group For Off Market Deals In Toronto https://chat.whatsapp.com/JGoNrwiUevW3rnfYHg78c4 Follow Insta @melody.salisbury FB Melody Salisbury CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES FOR INVESTORS https://linktr.ee/teamtoronto New episodes out every Tuesday at 6pm EST!

Today I have Nancy on the podcast, she is a wealth of information and talks abut how she scaled, why she loves large multi-families and some unique strategies as well such as airbnb arbitrage! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) has been a realtor now for just over a year and focuses more on investors. She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Nancy and her husband started investing in 2015, very passively. They started off with a pre-construction condo in Yorkville but 3 years later they sold it, it had lots of built in equity, so they decided to switch gears and purchase a duplex in Kitchener and a townhouse in Burlington. At that point, when she started seeing some cashflow from just those 2 properties she knew this was going to be her ticket to financial freedom. In 2020 her and her husband hired a mentor and really got serious about real state investing. They now have 16 doors and a ton of experience! Nancy is also the Co-Lead of The Women Investors Network of Canada Toronto Chapter and she owns Oak Suite Living which focuses on airbnb arbitrage which she discusses on the podcast! Nancy was an amazing guest and full of energy and you can really tell how passionate she is about real estate investing! In this episode we discuss: 00:42 Nancy’s intro 1:55 Experience with pre-con & the BRRRR method 2:40 Focusing on large multi-families 4:10 Raising capital & scaling 4;40 Lessons learned in the industry 5:13 Nancy’s favourite market 5:31 U.S syndications 5:49 Nancy’s least favourite market 6:10 What would you suggest for scaling? 7:15 Finding good partners & complimenting each other 9:24 The importance of having a mentor 10:49 Real estate investing & networking 11:45 Favourite strategy 12:15 Future goals with REI 13:00 Cashflow goals 13:40 Co-Lead of The Women Investors Network of Canada Toronto Chapter 17:08 Oak Suite Living - airbnb arbitrage 19;30 Digging into arbitrage 21:20 Short term rental changes in the GTA 22:00 Cons with arbitrage 24:20 Reflecting on the journey 24:59 Advice for new investors 26:05 Nancy’s socials Follow Alexandra Tejeda Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Download The Podcast https://cashflowqueens.buzzsprout.com/ Join The Cashflow Queens FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamtoronto Follow Insta @pinanclerealtyholdings FB Pinnacle Realty Holdings Inc. Web pinnaclerealtyholdings.com Insta @Oaksuiteliving Insta @hostwithchi Insta @winc.investors CHECK OUT MY TOOLS FOR NEW AGENTS: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto New episodes out every Monday at 5pm EST!

Today I have Kristin on the podcast, as one of our youngest guests at only 20 years old! Kristin is already starting to set up her airbnb business! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) has been a realtor now for just over a year and focuses more on investors. She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Kristin grew up in a house full of realtors and would discuss real estate over the dinner table. Her mom would often play motivational tapes in the car and around the house. She was naturally drawn to science and really strived to be a good student. She also understood the importance of a good mindset at a young age. She soon figured out in college that she wanted more and she wanted an industry that didn't have any ceilings. Although, she still wanted to finish what she started at school - she decided to get into real investing. She studied a bunch of free resources, attended events and realized she wanted to try out airbnb. She pitched to her parents who were renovating their basement at the time to try renting it out on airbnb as apposed to a long term tenant - while she managed the operations! She is a great inspiration to other young people getting into the business. In this episode we discuss: 00:39 Kristin’s Intro 1:03 Why she chose airbnb 2:20 Why she chose real estate 3:35 Changing career paths 5:20 Balancing being a student, a realtor and an investor 6:30 Setting goals & being around the right people 7:50 Changing your language to reach your goals 8:20 Setting up an airbnb as a student 8:55 Starting a healthy mindset at a young age 11:23 Designing the airbnb space & balancing different projects 13:00 Starting an airbnb with little capital 15:34 Some tips for first time hosts 17:05 Putting together mood boards 18:02 Operations of the airbnb 19:10 How to price your airbnb 20:04 Automated messages 21:45 What do you think the most important thing is for an airbnb property? 23:12 What would you recommend to new investors getting into this market? 24:46 Future goals 25:30 Kristin’s Socials Follow Alexandra Tejeda Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Download The Podcast https://cashflowqueens.buzzsprout.com/ Join The Cashflow Queens FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamtoronto Follow Insta @kristindelgado.re FB @Kristin Delgado Realtor TikTok @kristindelgado.re CHECK OUT MY TOOLS FOR NEW AGENTS: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto New episodes out every Monday at 5pm EST!

Today I have Lena on the podcast discussing scaling to 165 days through creative strategies and what really matters in life! ________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) has been a realtor now for just over a year and focuses more on investors. She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Lena Guirguis is an entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Asset Management Consultant, wife, and a mom with businesses and brands spanning Canada and the United States. Lena has co-founded numerous businesses including New Venture Management a Business and Real Estate Investment consulting firm established to provide business owners with proven organization structure and workflow. NV Property Management, a boutique-style firm founded to provide full asset management service offering its investors maximum returns, and tenants with quality, safe and, cost effective homes. Stilettos & Hammers™, an all-women's real estate investment network focused on education, providing tools, resources, and an ethical support network to help members make the right investment decisions based on their individual resources and risk tolerance; and Flex Space Inc, a collaborative workspace solution offering a variety of business suite solutions to entrepreneurs as well as individual landlords in Ontario. Lena began her real estate journey at the age of 21 with the purchase of a mismanaged triplex in Eastern Ontario to buy, fix and hold. By the age of 25, she had acquired a multi-million-dollar portfolio. In this episode we discuss: 00:33 Lenas intro 1:53 Why Lena got started in Real Estate Investing 2:38 165 doors in both Ontario and the US! 3:27 Would you recommend 165 doors & The importance of the end game 4:12 Becoming the bank & Quality over quantity 5:24 Your goal should be your lifestyle 5:36 How do you find your deals? 7:21 Off market deals 7:46 Only operating in large multifamily and why 10:45 Rent to own as an investing strategy 13:37 Investing in the states 16:43 Investing as a non resident 19:00 Land severance as a strategy 20:53 Lena’s favourite strategies 21:41 Managing her own 165 doors 24:00 Lena's other business - Stilettos and hammers & flex workspace 27:55 What would you recommend to new investors getting into this market? 29:10 Lena's socials Follow Alexandra Tejeda Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Download The Podcast https://cashflowqueens.buzzsprout.com/ Join The Cashflow Queens FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamtoronto Follow Insta @Lenaguirguis FB Lena Guirguis Insta @stilettosandhammers_official CHECK OUT MY TOOLS FOR NEW AGENTS: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto New episodes out every Monday at 5pm EST!

Today I have Anita on the podcast discussing the importance of leveraging your properties and scaling fast! ______________________________________________________________ About the podcast: Alexandra Tejeda (@teamtoronto) has been a realtor now for just over a year and focuses more on investors. She is currently looking to get her first investment property as well and is passionate about real estate investing. However, she recognized a gap in the market. She is always listening to podcasts and realized that most of the people being interviewed were men - which is fine but she just wanted to promote a different perspective. Alexandra prides herself on learning daily and has really enjoyed interviewing these seasoned female investors in and around the GTA! This podcast is for both new or seasoned investors and the goal is to create a positive, powerful and female empowered investing group! About the Guest: Anita did not start out in real estate as a Realtor, but as an investor. Looking to see her hard earned money work harder for her and to create a better road to financial freedom she reseated real estate as an investment strategy. It didn’t take long as she jumped in with both feet she, and her husband Kris, worked hard to purchase five rental homes in their first year while also having their first child. Anita was hooked. While Anita has continued to grow and reposition her real estate holdings over the years, even winning a Canadian Real Estate Investor (CREW) award for her work. Her success here has given her a passion to help many others to do the same. Knowing what real estate can provide for others, Anita left her successful career as a chiropractor to become a Realtor. In this episode we discuss: 00:39 Anitas intro 1:08 Anita’s investing journey - 5 properties in 1 year! 2:45 Would you recommend a condo? 3:27 Realities of condo investments 4:22 Anita’s experience with precons and scaling her portfolio 5:02 Why Oshawa & The Durham Region 6:30 How Anita scaled to 5 properties in 1 year through house hacking 9:09 Student rentals 10:40 Refinancing student rentals & the importance of quality finishes 11:45 Duplex conversions and finding the right property & having the right team 14:09 Anita’s favourite strategies 15:55 The importance of being flexible with your investment strategies 16:42 The importance of long term buy and hold 17:03 Doing your own property management 17:47 Delegating tasks and understanding the importance of your time 18:34 Having a good team & respecting your contractors 19:42 Anita’s team and who they service 21:46 Do you recommend specific strategies your clients? 23:20 Systems in place for their investor clients 24:01 Future goals 24:47 Diversifying your income 25:15 What would you recommend to a new investor? 28:20 Anita’s socials Follow Alexandra Tejeda Insta @teamtoronto TikTok @teamtoronto_ Email alexandramtejeda@gmail.com Download The Podcast https://cashflowqueens.buzzsprout.com/ Join The Cashflow Queens FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamtoronto Follow Insta @Anita_bongers_lewis FB Anita Bongers-Lewis Insta @doorstowealth CHECK OUT MY TOOLS FOR NEW AGENTS: https://linktr.ee/TeamToronto New episodes out every Monday at 5pm EST!