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SUMMARY:Durham REI April 8th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: April 8th\, 2026 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost: $ 100 per person at the door for non-members\, or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is the Second-Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre. If you go to the front desk of the Abilities Centre\, they will walk you there. Or simply follow the ramp up\, and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2 minutes for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Lazarus Kaoma –Holding Physical Gold & Silver Inside Your RRSP\, TFSA & Other Registered Accounts – Learn how to legally hold physical gold and silver inside RRSPs\, TFSAs\, RESPs\, RRIFs\, and LIRAs\, Etc. This session covers structure\, custodians\, CRA compliance\, and how precious metals can play a strategic role in portfolio diversification\, investing\, and long-term retirement planning. \n* Keynote Speaker – Flipping Panel Discussion\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nLazarus is a Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) and head of the Gold & Silver division at CIS Financial Group. He previously worked as an equities and derivatives trader at one of Canada’s largest banks\, as well as a financial planner\, giving him firsthand experience in capital markets\, portfolio construction\, and risk management. \nHe specializes in structuring physical precious metals holdings inside registered accounts including RRSPs\, TFSAs\, RESPs\, RRIFs\, and LIRAs in full compliance with CRA regulations. Lazarus works closely with approved third-party custodians to ensure clients hold fully allocated\, segregated bullion within tax-advantaged structures. \nCombining his background in trading\, taxation\, and financial advisory\, he helps investors integrate hard assets into their portfolios and protect long-term purchasing power in an evolving monetary landscape. \nFlipping Panelists \nRyan Carr is a full-time real estate investor from the Greater Toronto Area.  He specializes in finding the highest and best use of residential real estate\, has a knack for discovering “hidden opportunity”\, and is the author of “The Highest and Best Use Playbook” relating to land development\, creative deals\, and construction. Ryan is a past HGTV co-host\, a licensed red seal journeyman\, and a purveyor of keeping things simple. For a copy of his new book\, go to Amazon. \n  \nMy name is Josh Kiatipis – I’m a real estate investor\, firefighter\, and proud husband and dad of two\, based just north of Port Perry. I started my painting business in 2009 and bought my first home in Oshawa at 23\, which we later renovated\, refinanced\, and unknowingly used as our first BRRRR to acquire a second property. Over time\, we expanded into rental properties\, including a duplex in St. John’s\, Newfoundland and a duplex conversion in Trenton. Since becoming a full-time firefighter in 2020\, I’ve shifted my focus into real estate with an emphasis on flipping homes as my primary business. I plan to acquire more long term properties in the next few years. \nIan Szabo is a Real Estate Agent with a strong background in project management\, general contractor work\, renovator\, Investor and Residential Real Estate. He is also the author of From Reno to Riches\,and Fix & Flip. His work has been showcased on programs on HGTV and the W Network. Ian is a sought after speaker regarding Real Estate and Renovations. \n  \n  \nDeep Singh from RE/MAX Escarpment\, your source for real estate investing! With over 15 years of construction experience\, I focus on helping you find worthwhile properties\, something many REALTORS® may overlook. My goal is to provide valuable insights and guidance to help you confidently navigate the real estate market. \n\nContact me today to explore investment opportunities and find your dream home! Let’s make your real estate journey a success!
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-april-8th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T220000
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SUMMARY:Durham REI March 11th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: March 11th\, 2026 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost: $ 100 per person at the door for non-members\, or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is the Second-Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre. If you go to the front desk of the Abilities Centre\, they will walk you there. Or simply follow the ramp up\, and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2 minutes for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Daniel Hogenbirk – Pitfalls of Infill Development and How To Avoid Them \n* Keynote Speaker – Matt Gonsalves – State of the Infill Market & How to Obtain Construction Financing for a Small Infill Project \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n \nDaniel Hogenbirk has been a full-time real estate investor since 2021. Focusing on adding value through construction\, he has grown his portfolio to 25 million dollars in five and a half years. His investing business is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to add value to their properties through development or construction\, either for a customer or a joint venture partner. Primarily focusing on the new frontier of missing middle housing\, he has built his team at North Lakes to be able to take on any project that comes their way\, be it a basement apartment or apartment building. When Daniel is not working he enjoys spending his time outdoors and currently has a goal to photograph all the big cats in the wild.\n \nMatt Gonsalves is a Vice President and loan originator with Foremost Financial\, a mortgage lender specializing in small infill construction projects with over $380\,000\,000 in assets under management. Since joining the firm in 2012\, Matt has developed extensive expertise in financing the construction of multiplexes\, custom homes\, townhomes\, and commercial and industrial properties. He is passionate about helping investors navigate the complexities of construction financing to bring their projects to life. When he’s not structuring deals\, Matt is likely getting his cardio in by running after his two young children.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-march-11th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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SUMMARY:Durham REI February 11th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: February 11th\, 2026 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost: $ 100 per person at the door for non-members\, or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is the Second-Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre. If you go to the front desk of the Abilities Centre\, they will walk you there. Or simply follow the ramp up\, and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2 minutes for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Gerry Hogenhout – Tax Planning & Structuring for Real Estate Investors – Learn how to properly “tax structure” your real estate investments while ensuring tax minimization. Learn how to raise capital and properly set up your Joint Ventures as well as your Limited Partnerships. Enjoy many extra “Tax Tidbits” to enhance your knowledge and understanding of real estate taxation.  \n* Property Management Panel Discussion – Get Your Questions Answered \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nGerry Hogenhout is a Chartered Professional Accountant\, Certified Financial Planner as well as a long time real estate investor\, currently owned a number of multi unit apartment buildings and currently working on a 56 unit development north of Toronto. In his early years\, he spent 10 years working in the small business and tax department of Deloitte Touche\, Chartered Accountants after which he pursued his entrepreneurial dream of not only opening his own public accounting tax practice\, but continuing his pursuit of real estate investing. To facilitate his real estate investing\, he created a company called Canadian Investment Services which has now morphed into a full service financial services platform\, called CIS Financial Group\, offering clients tax preparation services along with investment management\, financial planning\, estate planning\, mortgages\, insurance as well as many aspects of real estate investing and structuring. On a personal note\, Gerry lives in Toronto\, is married to his wife Junko\, has 2 adult boys\, is a level 4 Hockey Canada referee and is a professional drummer with many years of past live performances across Canada.\n\n \n\nProperty Management Panel\nNofel Alam – Trusted Property Solutions \nNofel Alam is a real estate professional and the founder of Trusted Property Solutions Inc.\, a property management firm based in the Durham Region.  He began his career in commercial and small business lending\, spending over 7 years in commercial finance and banking\, where he worked closely with real estate investors\, developers\, and business owners to structure financing for acquisitions\, refinances\, and growth.  Alongside his finance background\, Nofel has been a licensed Realtor with Right at Home Realty since 2021\, giving him a front-line view of the Ontario rental and investment market.  Today\, he manages over 100 residential and mixed-use units across the GTA and Durham Region\, and works daily with landlords on tenant placement\, operations\, compliance\, cash-flow optimization\, and long-term portfolio growth. What sets Nofel apart is his ability to be a one-stop shop for real estate investors. From buying and selling\, to ongoing property management\, and ultimately to exit and resale. \nSarah Coupland – TAG Property Management \nSarah Coupland has been a full time Real Estate Entrepreneur since 2012 when she left her role as a financial advisor and went all-in on real estate. With a portfolio of over 40 doors Sarah focuses on multi-family purchases and small building flips to build cash flow and wealth for her and her JV partners. Her real estate investing businesses round out with a renovation company and property management company that takes care of over 250 doors in the Northumberland area. Sarah enjoys coaching other investors on multi-family deals and property management systems. Learn more at www.sarahcoupland.ca. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMarten Wind – Diligent Property Management Co. \nMichelle and Marten Wind have a shared passion for real estate investing\, helping others\, and a desire for financial freedom. They specialize currently in student rentals\, small multi families and compliment this with owning and operating a property management company. They chose to grow their portfolio in Peterborough as well\nas manage the majority of their property management there as well. They approach each opportunity with enthusiasm and commitment while working on growing all their investments.\nMichelle retired from General Motors once they shut down the Oshawa Plant in October 2019 and Marten retired from 30+ years of Policing in January of 2020. They focused on family\, real estate investments\, and their business. They bring experience and a growth mind set to the table and treat their owners as partners in this real estate investing journey.\nThey look to make strong contributions to this industry from both Real Investing and the Property Management.\n \nKailee Sharp – Sharp Property Management -A graduate of Trent University\, Kailee Sharp is the owner of Sharp Property Management; a residential property management company servicing the Peterborough area. Before opening SPM\, Kailee worked in corporate sales for over 15 years managing large staff sizes of varying demographics. Today\, alongside her team\, they bring a service based sales approach to Tenant placement balanced with a proactive management of the properties integrating knowledge and experience of managing the portfolio her and her husband have grown and developed over many years. \nNow managing over 275 tenants across just under 80 units\, Sharp Property Management. Whether you’re looking to buy your very first investment property or add to your investment portfolio\, working with Sharp Property Management gives you an investor focussed approach to real estate investing.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-february-11th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
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SUMMARY:Durham REI January 14th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: January 14th\, 2026 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost: $ 100 per person at the door for non-members\, or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is the Second-Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre. If you go to the front desk of the Abilities Centre\, they will walk you there. Or simply follow the ramp up\, and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2 minutes for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Real Estate Investor Goal Achievement Framework 2026 \n*Spotlight Speaker – Carson Ryan – 2026 Updates to Fire Code That Landlords Need to Know \n* Keynote Speaker –  Josh Wilkinson and Kyle Grondin – How to Get in Shape for Life without Giving up Gour Life in 2026\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team and Raffle \nSpeaker Showcase: \nCarson Ryan is Fire Prevention Inspector Oshawa Fire Service | Executive Assistant IAFF Local 465 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n Colossus Fitness is a successful online fitness coaching company with over 4\,500 1 on 1 transformations. Josh Wilkinson and Kyle Grondin have been in business over 10 years now\, with over 30 million YouTube views and 10 million podcast listens. They focus on helping people reach their goals while having a social life and enjoying the process. \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-january-14th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
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SUMMARY:Durham REI December 10th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: December 10th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost: $ 100 per person at the door for non-members\, or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is the Second-Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre. If you go to the front desk of the Abilities Centre\, they will walk you there. Or simply follow the ramp up\, and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2 minutes for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Case Study – 23 Unit Apartment Building Project from Start to First Refinance \n* Keynote Speaker – David Leadbetter – Securing the Future: Navigating Cyber Threats in Canadian Real Estate – In this presentation by Availien Technology\, we will explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity within the Canadian real estate sector. Attendees will gain insights into emerging cyber threats\, including ransomware attacks and sophisticated phishing schemes targeting real estate professionals. We will discuss the critical vulnerabilities that arise from technology adoption in property management and digital transactions. Additionally\, the presentation will highlight best practices in risk management to safeguard sensitive data and maintain client trust. Join us as we equip real estate stakeholders with the knowledge and tools to navigate this complex digital environment safely. \n* Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Income Investing Outside of Real Estate (Part 3 – Last Session) \n* Extra Long Networking and Celebrating the Season Together \n* Raffle for Gifts and Prizes \nSpeaker Showcase: \n \nDavid Leadbetter is a visionary leader who holds both OSCP and CEH Masters in ethical hacking\, placing him and his team at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. He is a serial entrepreneur and business trailblazer whose forward-looking approach to Risk Management and Risk Solutions transforms the cybersecurity sector. \nThrough his leadership\, Availien Technology has emerged as one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech companies\, achieving impressive triple-digit growth in the last three years. This success highlights David’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of clients through advanced cybersecurity solutions and innovative proprietary technologies. Availien operates as a Tech Social Enterprise\, with a strong emphasis on social responsibility\, donating 10% of gross annual revenue to local charities and encouraging employees to dedicate 20% of their work week to volunteer efforts at the charity of their choice. \nRecognized as a thought leader\, David has educated CEOs and senior management across North America on cybersecurity and risk management. His innovative business practices have earned him accolades\, including being named one of the Top 35 under 35 by Business Insurance Magazine of Canada and Top 40 under 40 by Business Leaders in Ontario. As a two-time gold medal-winning Canadian martial arts champion\, David has represented Canada on the international stage\, instilling perseverance and discipline in those he leads while fostering a nurturing environment through a lead-with-love management style. \nWith a firm belief in the power of community and innovation\, David Leadbetter exemplifies excellence and ethical leadership in the fields of technology and risk management\, shaping a secure and resilient future for businesses across Canada.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-december-10th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
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SUMMARY:Durham REI November 12th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: November 12th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost: $ 100 per person at the door for non-members\, or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is the Second-Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre. If you go to the front desk of the Abilities Centre\, they will walk you there. Or simply follow the ramp up\, and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2 minutes for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n*Spotlight Speaker – Quentin DSouza – My Rules to Create Income Investing Outside of Real Estate \n* Keynote Speaker – Letitia Montana and Marcelo Sagarena – Buying Property in Mayan Riviera\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Suzanne Diamond – Bill 60 – What do you Need to Know as a Landlord in Ontario\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nSuzanne Diamond – Having worked in Bay Street firms for years\, taking the next step to obtain her Paralegal License was only natural for Suzanne. She completed her Certificate at Durham College and was licensed in 2012. While also using her past legal experience\, her BA in Law\, her Law Clerk Diploma and her Certificate in Dispute Resolution\, Suzanne is ready to help you with any legal battle you may have. \n  \n  \n  \nLetitia Montana is former Torontonian and former Durham REI member who has been making Playa del Carmen\, Mexico home for almost 5 years.  \nWith a background in financial services and experience in residential real estate investing in Canada\, Letitia now leads Freedom Playa Real Estate\, a boutique real estate firm helping fellow Canadians and world citizens acquire beautiful second homes and investment properties in Mexico’s Riviera Maya region\, including the cities of Playa del Carmen\, Tulum\, Puerto Morelos and beyond. Letitia is proud to work in partnership with Menesse Condos\, one of the top developers in this area. \nIn her spare time\, Letitia enjoys being a member of Toastmasters\, a public speaking and leadership development organization with a presence in 143 countries. She was a founding member and is the Immediate Past President of Inspiring Speakers PDC\, the first English-speaking Toastmasters club in the Riviera Maya.  \nLetitia also enjoys running and aspires to also continue climbing mountains\, another passion of hers.  \nShe is a happy mom to her 10-yo son Anthony\, and enjoys sharing content about the Riviera Maya and real estate in this area on her YouTube channel @FreedomPlaya  \nLetitia can be best reached via WhatsApp at +52(55)6743-6387 or via email at info@freedomplaya.com \nMarcelo Sagarena – Sales Manager\, Investor\, and International Promoter of the Riviera Maya\n\n\n\n\nAs Sales Manager at Menesse Condos\, Marcelo Sagarena leads one of the strongest commercial teams in the region\, with a track record of more than 500 investors advised and direct participation in the delivery of 9 out of the company’s 19 completed developments. His specialty is identifying high-return opportunities in Playa del Carmen and Tulum\, guiding both national and international clients to diversify their portfolios in one of the most attractive markets in the world.In addition to his role as a commercial leader\, Marcelo is an active investor with three properties purchased in the Riviera Maya. This gives him first-hand knowledge of the buying process from a client’s perspective and a deep understanding of the returns different areas can offer\, providing authentic advice backed by real-world experience. \nHis work has gone beyond borders\, traveling to various countries to promote the brand and organize exclusive investor events\, positioning the Riviera Maya as a world-class investment destination. \nMarcelo arrived in the Riviera Maya in 2017\, leaving behind his career as a project leader in a pharmaceutical-chemical company to explore and fully experience the Mexican Caribbean. He became a tour guide to immerse himself in the region’s culture and geography. Today\, he documents the beauty of the Yucatán Peninsula with drone footage\, offering his clients a real insight into what it means to invest and live here. \nHis lifestyle is the perfect combination of living the Caribbean dream and advising investors. \n\n \n\nQuentin D’Souza is a multiple award winning Real Estate Investor\, and a trusted authority on real estate investing.  He is an Ontario Certified Teacher and holds two university degrees\, which includes a Master’s in Education.  Quentin has appeared on local and national television and radio\, interviewed in national publications\, and has been a keynote speaker to large audiences or real estate investors. \nQuentin is a proud member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and been accepted in to Tiger 21.  His company\, Appleridge Homes\, uses the Buy\, Fix\, Refinance\, and Rent strategy on long term rental properties in Ontario\, Canada\, as well as with joint venture partnerships to create win/win relationships.  Quentin owns a real estate portfolio in excess of $125 million dollars of assets under management across Canada and the US and transacted on 80+ properties since 2004. \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-november-12th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251008T220000
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SUMMARY:Durham REI October 8th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: October 8th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Spencer Giles & Ashley Antidormi – Short Term Rentals in 2025: Pros\, Cons & Points Strategies – We’re going to focus on the changes to STR in the last year\, current pros and cons\, going to do a few personal case studies and open up our books to show how our homes have continued to be profitable and why\, and then finish off with current points strategies.  \n* Keynote Speaker – Quentin D’Souza – Income-Based Strategy For Real Estate Investors –  One of the challenges that real estate investors have is that “you can’t eat equity”.  Over the last two years\, I have been using my equity to generate double-digit returns outside of my real estate investments.  You are going to be introduced to an income-generating flywheel to create a new stream of income\, and what I have learned over the last two years of implementation. \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nSpencer and Ashley are Niagara- based real estate investors with a shared love of travel\, fitness\, and dogs. They started investing in 2018 and have since expanded their portfolio to 13 units with a mix of short- term and long-term rentals. Spencer and Ashley co-founded Travelluxe Inc. in 2019\, a short-term rental management company\, which currently manages over 45 units across Canada. They were able to leave their corporate jobs in 2021 and 2022 to focus all their efforts on their businesses. Their love for travel has brought them all around the world in premium cabins using points and miles\, where they are able to mix work and pleasure by creating systems that allow them to be location independent. When not travelling\, you can find Spencer and Ashley at home with their two fur-babies\, Tucker and Stella.\n\nQuentin D’Souza is a multiple award winning Real Estate Investor\, and a trusted authority on real estate investing.  He is an Ontario Certified Teacher and holds two university degrees\, which includes a Master’s in Education.  Quentin has appeared on local and national television and radio\, interviewed in national publications\, and has been a keynote speaker to large audiences or real estate investors. \nQuentin is a proud member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and been accepted in to Tiger 21.  His company\, Appleridge Homes\, uses the Buy\, Fix\, Refinance\, and Rent strategy on long term rental properties in Ontario\, Canada\, as well as with joint venture partnerships to create win/win relationships.  Quentin owns a real estate portfolio in excess of $125 million dollars of assets under management across Canada and the US and transacted on 80+ properties since 2004. \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-october-8th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250910T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20250508T155926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T161842Z
UID:10000476-1757530800-1757541600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI September 10th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: September 10th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Kevin McGuire – “Buying in a Buyers Market”\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Chris Davies – Purchasing Multifamily in Alberta \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nKevin McGuire joined Canada Guaranty in 2014\, as an Account Executive serving the Ontario East region. During his tenure\, Kevin has developed deep relationships with his customers while providing a terrific understanding of market dynamics and underwriting expertise. Kevin’s personalized support and effective solutions has lead to strong partnerships across his customers and colleagues. Over his 20-year career\, Kevin has gained extensive industry experience through several progressive mortgage and lending roles. Kevin holds a membership with the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals and is a certified financial counselor. Kevin looks forward to further strengthening and building new relationships with our industry partners. \nChris Davies is the product of three generations of real estate practitioners and has dedicated his career to continuing as the consummate commercial real estate professional. Born into a family of investors he spent much of his young life contributing to managing over 1\,600 residential units and other commercial property. \nHe has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta\, with Master of Theological Studies level work completed at Newman Theological College. Additional courses in search engine optimization\, web analytics and social media ensure Chris’s clients benefit from the latest marketing platforms available. His diverse skill set lent itself to a successful career as a residential sales associate before focusing on commercial properties with a specialty in multi-family properties. \nChris has a hard\, honest work ethic that his clients appreciate\, coupled with a team of extraordinary professionals with specific skill sets to help you\, the client receives excellent service.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-september-10th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T235746Z
UID:10000461-1749668400-1749679200@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI June 11th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: June 11th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Spotlight Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Financing Small Multifamily Properties (5-10 units) – Part Four \n* Keynote Speaker – Harry James – If not now\, when?\n \n* Panel Discussion  – Adding Additional Dwelling Units – Panel Discussion with Contractors \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nHarry James is a serial entrepreneur\, he built one of Canada’s premier independent financial planning boutiques and sold it for an unprecedented price. Along with his real estate investment & development company\, harry james enterprises inc\, he is a partner in a robust employee benefits company\, HJ Group. \nHarry’s business journey includes restaurants\, a stone quarry\, a sports franchise\, cloud services and to date orchestrating in excess of $150 million worth of real estate deals. \nhttps://liverealbereal.com https://hjgroup.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryjamesgroup  \nhttps://www.instagram.com/harryjameslivereal \n  \n\nUsman Khan  Director Operations  MY LEGAL BASEMENT LTD \nI am a construction engineer and I have experience in doing subdivisions\, land development and custom homes.  \n\nCurrently\, I own and operate a construction company focusing on rental basement apartments and home renovations. Our company covers areas from Oshawa to Waterloo. Our office/ showroom is in Mississauga. We have in-house expertise in architecture and construction project management. \n \nDaniel Hogenbirk has been a full-time real estate investor since 2021. Focusing on adding value through construction\, he has grown his portfolio to 25 million dollars in five and a half years. His investing business is a one-stop shop for anyone looking to add value to their properties through development or construction\, either for a customer or a joint venture partner. Primarily focusing on the new frontier of missing middle housing\, he has built his team at North Lakes to be able to take on any project that comes their way\, be it a basement apartment or apartment building. When Daniel is not working he enjoys spending his time outdoors and currently has a goal to photograph all the big cats in the wild.\n \nSteven On is the General Contractor at AgileBuilds\, a company that focuses on multiplex and basement conversions. AgileBuilds was founded in 2020\, his team has over 30 years of combined experience. He loves the process of building and takes pride in being able to contribute to the housing within Toronto and the GTA. For Steven\, turning underused spaces into livable homes is both meaningful and genuinely fun.\n \n \n \nWith over 20+ years of experience in the contracting industry\, Jeff Lee now operates Complete Contracting Solutions which is an investor focused contracting business. He invests in real estate personally and is passionate about helping other investors achieve their goals and maximizing their ROI. This is done by completing their renovation projects on time and on budget with the best possible service and least amount of stress for the investor possible!
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-june-11th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T174808Z
UID:10000460-1747249200-1747260000@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI May 14th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: May 14th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Spotlight Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Underwriting Small Multifamily Properties (5-10 units) – Part Three \n* Update – Alex Bell – Insurance Market Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Michael Dominguez – Converting Equity to Income – Different Stages \n* Panel Discussion –  How I Got Started Investing in Real Estate? \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n \nAlex Bell\, B.A. Director\, Business Development Realty Programs I’m an investor-focused Commercial Insurance Broker who has focused the last 15 years of my career working with clients across Canada. The cornerstone of my practice is delivering best-in-class insurance products tailored to the unique demands of the Real Estate Investing Cycle. \nLeveraging deep\, long-term relationships with insurance carriers and companies\, I have been able to secure and build an Insurance Program tailored to investors’ specific needs\, with a robust focus on coverages and pricing. \nAs a trusted advisor\, I ensure that my clients are well-informed and supported in all their insurance needs/endeavours related to investing. My mission is to provide mentorship and advocacy\, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of the Canadian Property and Casualty Insurance market. \n \nMichael Dominguez – Investor\, former realtor\, traveller\, connoisseur of life. Want to live my life like I don’t care who’s watching. I Have a note on my medicine cabinet asking if I’m doing anything scrapbook worthy today. Not sure how many “Go Go” years I have left\, but when they are done\, I want to be able to look back and know that I experienced as many things as possible. My time is my most valuable asset\, and I don’t want to waste my time on things that don’t bring me joy. \n  \nPanelist: \nSarah Coupland has been a full time Real Estate Entrepreneur since 2012 when she left her role as a financial advisor and went all-in on real estate. With a portfolio of over 40 doors Sarah focuses on multi-family purchases and small building flips to build cash flow and wealth for her and her JV partners. Her real estate investing businesses round out with a renovation company and property management company that takes care of over 250 doors in the Northumberland area. Sarah enjoys coaching other investors on multi-family deals and property management systems. Learn more at www.sarahcoupland.ca. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnita Bongers-Lewis a Broker and Team Lead at Doors To Wealth Real Estate Group\, where she combines her experience as a real estate investor and dedicated Realtor® to help others build wealth through real estate. After transitioning from a successful career as a chiropractor\, Anita found her passion in empowering everyday people to take control of their financial future through property ownership. She and her team believe in changing lives through equity—whether it’s five friends buying a home together to stop paying rent\, converting single-family homes into duplexes and triplexes\, infill development\, or even high-rise apartment buildings. Anita believes this can be achievable for anyone.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-may-14th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T190933Z
UID:10000459-1744225200-1744236000@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI April 9th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: April 9th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Spotlight Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Underwriting Small Multifamily Properties (5-10 units) – Part Two\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Anita Lewis – Opening the Door to Real Estate Investing – To educate and inspire beginners to take the first confident steps in real estate investing by understanding key strategies and how to choose the right market.\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Jude Gome and Cliantha Fernandes – How we built a real estate Portfolio in our Early 20s Without JV partners – Our story\, Sourcing off-market properties/ our off-market process\, Case Study\, Creative Deal Structure and What’s next for us. \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n\nJude Gomes is an industrial engineer\, entrepreneur\, and Co-founder of Fergo Group\, specializing in commercial real estate acquisitions and management. With experience managing a 300-unit rental portfolio and structuring off-market deals\, Jude excels in negotiation and value creation. Jude is also the founder of TaskTuesday\, a virtual assistant agency serving real estate professionals. Combining analytical skills from engineering with hands-on real estate expertise\, Jude is focused on scaling Fergo Group into Ontario’s top commercial real estate agency. \n  \nCliantha Fernandes is a mechanical engineer\, commercial real estate agent\, and co-founder of Fergo Group\, specializing in commercial sales and property management. With a sharp eye for process optimization and operational efficiency\, she ensures every deal runs smoothly\, delivering real value to clients. Her ability to streamline operations and tackle complex projects has helped establish Fergo Group as a leader in commercial real estate. Outside of work\, Cliantha is a dedicated powerlifter\, applying the same discipline and resilience to both business and fitness. Her drive for excellence pushes her to set new standards and inspire those around her. \nAnita Bongers-Lewis a Broker and Team Lead at Doors To Wealth Real Estate Group\, where she combines her experience as a real estate investor and dedicated Realtor® to help others build wealth through real estate. After transitioning from a successful career as a chiropractor\, Anita found her passion in empowering everyday people to take control of their financial future through property ownership. She and her team believe in changing lives through equity—whether it’s five friends buying a home together to stop paying rent\, converting single-family homes into duplexes and triplexes\, infill development\, or even high-rise apartment buildings. Anita believes this can be achievable for anyone.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-april-9th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T182149Z
UID:10000458-1741201200-1741212000@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI March 5th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: March 5th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Spotlight Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Underwriting Small Multifamily Properties (5-10 units) – Part One \n* Keynote Speaker – Matt and Laura Hawkins – Detached ADUs – What to Look For and What to Watch Out For\n \n* Keynote Speaker – George Wang – Buying Your First Investment Property \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nMatt and Laura Hawkins 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. They love digging into the numbers\, are skilled in managing large renovations. 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. Matt and Laura self-manage almost all of their properties and love to connect with other investors and talk all things real estate. Matt and Laura have 3 young kids\, love to stay active and be outdoors and mountain bike at any chance they can get! \nGeorge Wang is a seasoned real estate investor and realtor with deep expertise in the Belleville and Quinte region. With experience in duplex and triplex conversions\, multifamily properties\, flips\, and long-term rentals\, he helps clients find and maximize high-cash-flow opportunities. His market knowledge\, strategic approach\, and hands-on experience make him a go-to resource for investors at any stage. Whether you’re buying your first investment property or scaling your portfolio\, George simplifies the process and helps you take action. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-march-5th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T015506Z
UID:10000457-1739386800-1739397600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI February 12th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: February 12th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Spotlight Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Taking a Single Family Home and Converting it Into 6 plex in Clarington – Case Study \n* Keynote Speaker – Hart Togman – What You Can Do About Rising Vacancy Rates\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Brian Gordon – Turning Challenges into Opportunities:  Converting a Detached Garage into a Garden Suite \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nHart Togman is the Founder and CEO of Rent Panda – a rental services company specializing in tenant placement\, property management and software for small landlords across Ontario. Hart believes that everyone can be a landlord and works with his team to provide the services investors need to make that vision a reality. Placing and managing tenants can be a pain\, but Hart is no stranger to doing hard things – with a passion for mountain climbing\, cold plunges and getting uncomfortable. With over 5000 tenants placed and properties under management in over 20 cities in Ontario\, Rent Panda is on a mission to change the Canadian rental landscape one property at a time. \n  \nBrian Gordon has always found an interest in the Canadian financial system and how money works. In part\, from his experience working for a real estate investment trust\, Brian’s personal interest in real estate investing prompted him to build his own portfolio. His portfolio consists of investment properties ranging from legal duplexes\, triplex\, vacation rentals\, vacant land\, and an apartment building. Brian often has insightful perspectives that others haven’t previously considered. 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-february-12th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T184952Z
UID:10000456-1736362800-1736373600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI January 8th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: January 8th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards and prepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n*Spotlight Presentation – Quentin D’Souza – 10 Questions that Changed the Direction of My Life – These profound questions have helped transform my life – leave my profession as a teacher to start a business\, build a 9 figure real estate portfolio\, lose 135 pounds\, build different income streams\, travel the world and climb mountains.  Learn them and apply them to your life. \n* Keynote Speaker – Alvin Wong – Negotiating with Problem Tenants – 10 Tips\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Josh Wilkinson and Kyle Grondin – The Secret Sauce of Health Success for Busy Professionals\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nAlvin Wong is a Canadian real estate investor and Registered Nurse who blends his healthcare career with his passion for real estate investment\, property management\, and tenant-landlord mediation. With over three years of experience in the real estate industry\, Alvin has successfully managed six multifamily properties comprising 13 units. He specializes in the BRRRR strategy\, joint ventures\, multifamily properties\, as well as wholesale\, short-term\, medium-term\, and long-term rentals. His expertise in creative financing and real estate versatility sets him apart in the field.\nAlvin’s unique approach to tenant-landlord conflict resolution has resulted in a 95% success rate\, helping landlords negotiate smooth tenant vacancies in over 25 units. He collaborates with industry leaders\, including lawyers\, property managers\, and real estate technology experts\, to provide holistic solutions.\nDespite holding only a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and no formal degrees in economics or finance\, Alvin is proof that success in real estate is attainable for anyone willing to learn\,\nsurround themselves with inspiring individuals\, and embrace financial education. His commitment to self-care allows him to better serve his family\, friends\, and community.\nLooking forward\, Alvin plans to expand his real estate portfolio by acquiring commercial properties across Canada and investing internationally. His personal ambitions include taking his family and friends on a luxury yacht buffet and completing a marathon\, reflecting his drive for both personal and professional growth. \n Colossus Fitness is a successful online fitness coaching company with over 4\,500 1 on 1 transformations. Josh Wilkinson and Kyle Grondin have been in business over 10 years now\, with over 30 million YouTube views and 10 million podcast listens. They focus on helping people reach their goals while having a social life and enjoying the process. \n  \n  \nQuentin D’Souza is a multiple award winning Real Estate Investor\, and a trusted authority on investing in the Durham Region.  He is an Ontario Certified Teacher and holds two university degrees\, which includes a Master’s in Education.  Quentin has appeared on local and national television and radio\, interviewed in national publications\, and has been a keynote speaker to large audiences or real estate investors. \nQuentin owns a real estate portfolio in excess of $125 million dollars of assets under ownership  across Canada and the US and transacted on 80+ properties since 2004. \nQuentin is a proud member of the Society (SocietyToronto.com) and been accepted in to Tiger 21.  His company\, Appleridge Homes\, uses the Buy\, Fix\, Refinance\, and Rent strategy on long term rental properties in Ontario\, Canada\, as well as with joint venture partnerships to create win/win relationships.  He also invests in rental properties in the USA. \n  \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-january-8th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T143201Z
UID:10000455-1733943600-1733954400@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI December 11th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: December 11th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n*Spotlight Speaker – Quentin D’Souza – Planning for a Successful 2025 \n* Keynote Speaker – Vijay Stevens  – Corporations\, Partnerships\, Co-Ownership in Real Estate Projects (As well as tax rule updates)\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Nathan Clarke – Why Fixed Rates Don’t Drop With Bank Of Canada Rate Changes\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nVijay Stevens is a highly qualified tax professional with extensive experience in asset management and corporate taxation. \nCurrently serving as a Specialty Tax\, Senior Manager at MNP LLP\, Vijay brings a wealth of expertise to his role\, particularly in tax compliance\, consulting\, and strategic planning for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs) and owner-managers. \nWith a career spanning prominent firms such as PwC and KPMG\, Vijay has excelled at managing complex tax engagements\, and providing valuable insights to his clients. \nVijay is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and has completed the CPA In-depth Tax Course and holds a degree in Applied Mathematics. \n  \nNathan Clarke has spent about 10 years in the industry. First starting at an insurance company and then quickly discovering that financial planning was what he was meant to be doing. Nathan is now a Certified Financial Planner who works mostly with lawyers\, IT professionals\, and business owners focusing on corporate-based financial planning solutions. \nAt MCO Private Wealth\, we are looking to disrupt the industry for all Canadians. To make sure clients are paying appropriate amounts for what they are getting and providing all our clients with a financial plan. \nIn his spare time\, Nathan enjoys road biking\, billiards\, and E-sports. Nathan also spends a lot of time with his dog\, cookie.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-december-11th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T150938Z
UID:10000454-1731524400-1731535200@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI November 13th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: November 13th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Glen Sutherland – USA Investing Fundamentals\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Raja Uppuluri  – Unlocking Wealth Through Multifamily Real Estate: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Invest \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n \nGlen Sutherland is a real estate investor based in Wellesley\, ON\, where he lives with his wife and two wonderful children. His investment journey began with purchasing local ‘buy and hold’ rental properties. Through extensive research\, he discovered that investing in the US offered more favorable laws\, lower property taxes\, and reduced entry costs\, which made wealth creation more accessible. \nCurrently\, Glen focuses on expanding his rental real estate portfolio in the US\, acquiring both single-family homes and large apartment buildings. He also hosts the podcast and YouTube channel\, “A Canadian Investing in the US\,” where he shares insights and advice for Canadian investors interested in the American market. Glen finds great satisfaction in sharing his expertise with others. \nWith years of experience in the US real estate market\, Glen has navigated numerous challenges and believes that learning is a continuous process. He started with ‘Buy and Hold’ investments and has since gained hands-on experience in creative acquisitions\, sales\, extensive renovations\, and various strategies for generating passive income. Glen continues to explore promising markets and innovative approaches to enhance his real estate ventures while helping others achieve financial growth in the diverse US market. \nhttps://www.glensutherland.com \nWith over a decade of real estate experience\, Raja Uppuluri has established himself as a distinguished expert in multifamily apartment developments across the GTA. His transition from a successful career in investment banking to real estate has led to his involvement in the development of more than 1\,000 units\, including 200 purpose-built rental apartments. Raja’s impressive portfolio\, including over $150 million in residential home construction\, has earned him multiple awards as a leading custom home builder. \nAs a serial entrepreneur\, Raja is renowned for his exceptional ability to identify undervalued properties and optimize returns for investors through strategic land acquisition\, development\, and multifamily projects. His sharp insights and business acumen have consistently produced outstanding results. \nA devoted father and active community leader\, Raja is deeply committed to philanthropy\, regularly contributing to charitable organizations such as the United Way. Whether developing properties or providing investment opportunities\, his expertise instills confidence\, ensuring both high-quality projects and significant returns for investors.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-november-13th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T182043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T185703Z
UID:10000453-1728500400-1728511200@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI October 9th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: October 9th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Anita and Kris Lewis – BRRR And House-Hacking To Financial Freedom\n \n* Keynote Speaker –  Transformative Real Estate Project Recently Completed in Welland\, Ontario – We undertook a venture to convert four side-by-side townhomes into legal duplexes\, effectively increasing the rental units from 4 to 8. The project involved acquisition and cost-effective renovations aimed at modernizing the properties. Following the renovations\, rental income has more than doubled due to the expanded number of units. We also covered our refinancing strategy\, which was designed to optimize financial returns and recover a portion of the initial investment. This project has proven to be an exceptional opportunity to significantly enhance rental income and maximize investment potential. \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n  \nAnita and Kris Lewis did not start out in real estate as a Realtors\, but as investors. Looking to see their hard earned money work harder for them and to create a better road to financial freedom they researched real estate as an investment strategy. It didn’t take long before they jumped in with both feet. They worked hard to purchase five rental homes in their first year while also having their first child. They were hooked. They purchased a variety of home types and used strategies like student rentals\, buying turnkey duplexes\, duplex conversions and house hacking. Seeing how this changed their lives and that of their family – they are now both Realtors with the primary objective of improving lives through equity. \n  \n  \n  \n\nGeorges El Masri – After graduating from the University of Toronto in 2012\, I picked up a full time office job with a tech company. I quickly realized how miserable I was.  After a really LONG period of reflection\, I realized I’d be much happier in real estate. I thought to myself\, “what can I do every day for the next 10 years and wake up feeling happy?”. The answer was clear. I got my realtor’s license knowing that one day I would become a real estate investor.  After completing the “BRRR” strategy for the first time in 2017\, I was hooked. Since then\, I’ve been obsessed with the idea of building wealth and helping others do the same. My personal hobbies include playing chess\, basketball and running.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-october-9th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20240611T181948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T182800Z
UID:10000452-1726081200-1726092000@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI September 11th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: September 11th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n*Spotlight Session – Quentin D’Souza – Income Layering Considering Tax Efficiency – When you think of your income When You Earn 10\,000 How Much Do You Keep? Is that the same when you earn funds from your rental proeprty or private lending?  What about returning capital from different projects that you invested in?  In this presentation\, we will be looking at how to best earn funds and what type of taxes will effect how much you keep.  We will discuss various ways to layer your income in order to give you more flexibility when paying them.   \n* Keynote Speaker – Dalia Barsoum – USA Lending Options for Canadians \n* Keynote Speaker – Denise and Stuart MacPherson – Discover the untapped potential of Mutual Fund Trusts (MFTs) in real estate investment\, a strategy that could transform the way you raise capital and expand your portfolio – In this exclusive 45-minute session\, seasoned investors Denise and Stuart MacPherson will introduce you to the powerful possibilities that MFTs offer. With their SDMAC Capital Trust already established and actively raising capital for their next development project\, Denise and Stuart are prepared to share valuable insights into how this innovative approach can enhance your capital-raising efforts. This session is perfect for investors eager to explore innovative strategies that can unlock new opportunities and set the stage for long-term growth. \nThis isn’t just another talk—it’s an opportunity to get ahead of the curve and consider new avenues for funding your real estate ventures. Denise and Stuart will provide a comprehensive overview of how MFTs work\, the benefits they offer\, and the legal framework necessary to ensure compliance. While the focus will be on education and understanding\, the insights you gain could open doors to higher returns and a more diversified investment approach. If you’re looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible in real estate investing\, this is a session you won’t want to miss. \n  \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nDenise and Stuart MacPherson\, living in Ottawa\, have turned their diverse backgrounds in leadership\, management\, and public service into a formidable partnership in real estate investing. Branded as DENISEandSTUART\, they are the founders and managing principals of SDMAC Properties Inc. and the newly created SDMAC Capital Trust specializing in turning income properties into positive investment opportunities through innovative redevelopment and construction strategies. \nTheir expertise extends beyond traditional investment methods. They are recognized for their proficiency in leveraging unconventional financing options\, including RRSPs\, TFSAs\, and other registered funds\, to craft creative funding solutions. This unique edge has empowered many others to expand their investment portfolios\, offering a stable alternative to the volatile stock market. \n  \n  \n \nDalia Barsoum is the founder of Streetwise Wealth\, a boutique real estate wealth advisory firm and Streetwise Mortgages\, a multi-award winning brokerage specializing in income property financing. Streetwise Mortgages is known as Canada’s #1 small markets broker (AKA rental markets) as ranked by Canadian Mortgage Professionals. \nThe team at Streetwise Mortgages has funded over 1.5  billion dollars of mortgage volume and over 2700 of mortgage transactions ranging from residential\, multi family\, mixed use and other construction projects. \nDalia is a speaker\,  best-selling author of Canadian Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want\, a member of the Forbes Finance Council\, a columnist for the Canadian Real Estate Wealth magazine and has been recognized as a Global 100 mortgage professional\, one of Canada’s top 10 brokers and a woman of influence. \nThrough strategic real estate financing advice\, sophisticated deal structuring solutions and access to understanding of all the money tools and capital structures investors use to grow (private money\, traditional mortgages\, alternative mortgages\, GP/LP structures\, corporate capital structures and joint ventures)\, Dalia and her team have helped thousands of Canadians kick start their real estate investment journey and take their portfolios to the next level while managing risk.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-september-11th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230608T172922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T192455Z
UID:10000435-1718218800-1718229600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI June 12th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: June 12th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Victoria Suen – How to 5x Your Investment Properties – Bill 23 and Creative Stratefies for Highest and Best Use\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Glen Young – From IT to Acreage: Insights on Investing in Farmland – reflects on my transition from an IT manager and residential real estate investor to an organic farmer. My own version of Clarkson’s Farm has taught me a lot of practical lessons on investing in farmland which I’ll share\, highlighting the shift needed in approach compared to residential properties. We’ll explore topics such the business case for farmland investing\, challenges and pitfalls to avoid as well as some insight into experience of starting a farm business. Join me as I offer a candid look at the challenges and successes\, hoping to inspire and inform those interested in this unique and fulfilling investment path.\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n  \nVictoria Suen is the founder of Build X Design\, an architecture firm based out of Toronto with a speciality for housing densification projects as well as the design of high end commercial and retail spaces. Victoria began her real estate investment journey buying her first property at the age of 19. Since then she’s invested in a variety of projects including duplexes\, triplexes\, apartment conversions\, and severances. Looking ahead\, she’s working towards larger development and construction projects while continuing to educate the investor community on how they can unlock value through design. \nGlen Young began his career in engineering and IT\, dedicating 15 years to the tech industry before moving into farming fulltime. His journey into property investment started modestly with a duplex in 2007\, gradually expanding to include a mix of residential and commercial property before rapidly expanding into student rental joint ventures. In 2016\, driven by a desire to connect more deeply with the land\, he pivoted to agricultural real estate\, purchasing a 105-acre farm in Northumberland. This farm has since evolved into Cold Springs Organics\, where he grows over 50 types of organic vegetables. Balancing farm management with raising three young children and overseeing other investments\, he has learned to streamline operations to maintain efficiency and sustainability.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-june-12th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230608T172823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T161537Z
UID:10000434-1715194800-1715205600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI May 8th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: May 8th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight –  Equitable Bank Programs for Rental Properties and Real Estate Investors \n* Keynote Speaker – Spencer Giles & Ashley Antidormi – Building Wealth While Building Memories: Short Term Rentals & Points and Miles\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Marten and Michelle Wind – Student Rental Property Management – Tips and Tricks\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nSpencer and Ashley are Niagara- based real estate investors with a shared love of travel\, fitness\, and dogs. They started investing in 2018 and have since expanded their portfolio to 13 units with a mix of short- term and long-term rentals. Spencer and Ashley co-founded Travelluxe Inc. in 2019\, a short-term rental management company\, which currently manages over 45 units across Canada. They were able to leave their corporate jobs in 2021 and 2022 to focus all their efforts on their businesses. Their love for travel has brought them all around the world in premium cabins using points and miles\, where they are able to mix work and pleasure by creating systems that allow them to be location independent. When not travelling\, you can find Spencer and Ashley at home with their two fur-babies\, Tucker and Stella.\n\n \nMichelle and Marten Wind have a shared passionate in real estate investing\, helping others and a desire for financial freedom. They specialize currently in student rentals\, small multi families and compliment this with owning and operating a property management company. They chose to grow their portfolio in Peterborough as well\nas manage the majority of their property management there as well. They approach each opportunity with enthusiasm and commitment while working on growing all their investments.\nMichelle retired from General Motors once they shut down the Oshawa Plant in October 2019 and Marten retired from 30+ years of Policing in January of 2020. They focused on family\, real estate investments\, and their business. They bring experience and a growth mind set to the table and treat their owners as partners in this real estate investing journey.\nThey look to make strong contributions to this industry from both Real Investing and the Property Management.\nRizwan Qureshi – Regional Business Manager\, Central Ontario \nRizwan Qureshi\, your dedicated partner in the mortgage and real estate industries. With over 19 years of diverse experience across various lenders and roles\, my mission is to empower mortgage and real estate professionals to achieve the freedom and lifestyle they desire by providing them with the right mortgage products for their clients. I firmly believe that their success is my success\, and together\, we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the mortgage and real estate market. \nShan De Mel – Regional Channel Manager – Reverse Mortgages \nShan comes to Equitable Bank with 30+ years of sales and finance experience across the Retail Banking\, Insurance\, and Mortgage Brokerages sectors. He joins with extensive reverse mortgage experience\, having spent the last 5 years at Home Equity Bank. Outside of work\, Shan enjoys staying active playing squash\, running\, and biking. \nShan is very enthused  to help you develop your reverse mortgage business and provide your clients 55+ with financial peace of mind.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-may-8th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230608T172750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T170205Z
UID:10000433-1712775600-1712786400@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI April 10th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: April 10th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Alka Nedungadi – Pathwise Credit Union – Options for Real Estate Investors \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Drew Knox – AirBnB Arbitrage International \n* Keynote Speaker – Max Ma – MPAC Assessment 101 – Training provides an overview of how MPAC collects data\, measures properties\, and instructions on calculating property taxes. We show how to access Assessment\, Site\, Structural\, and Sales Data\, within GeoWarehouse\, and provide an overview of our Automated Valuation Model (AVM) products customized.\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n“For over 10 years\, Max Ma has been an experienced consultant and influencer within the property valuation and real estate space. Driven by relationship building and client success\, Max is well known within the leadership space\, providing training and insights to large audiences for over 250 in person and over 500 virtual events. Through his experience in the Appraisal and Assessment industries\, Max has worked with a wide variety of Real Estate professionals including REALTORS®\, Appraisers and Mortgage Brokers. \nAlso\, I have attached my picture to the email. Feel free to adjust the length to whatever fits your marketing material. Let me know if you need anything else. \nAlka Nedungadi is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. I have worked in both commercial and retail banking\, providing solutions to a diverse range of clients and businesses. I strive to learn from and add value to our members\, ultimately helping them achieve their financial goals and dreams. Outside work\, I am a fitness lover who enjoys travel\, global cuisines and yoga. \n  \n  \nDrew Knox father of 3\, beer league hockey enthusiast\, Canadian realtor and investor for 13+years\, multi Cannabis shop owner and U.S. Airbnb Arbitrage operator with a 6 figure portfolio.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-april-10th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230608T172723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T011052Z
UID:10000432-1709838000-1709848800@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI March 7th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: March 7th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Anita Bonger-Lewis – Running the Numbers on Student Rentals in Peterborough \n* Keynote Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Creating Alternate Streams of US Income: Investing in US Property\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Dalia Barsoum – Private Lending for Those with Smaller Amounts to Lend – Using a Mortgage Administrator – Streetwise \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n \nDalia Barsoum is the founder of Streetwise Wealth\, a boutique real estate wealth advisory firm and Streetwise Mortgages\, a multi-award winning brokerage specializing in income property financing. Streetwise Mortgages is known as Canada’s #1 small markets broker (AKA rental markets) as ranked by Canadian Mortgage Professionals. \nThe team at Streetwise Mortgages has funded over 1.5  billion dollars of mortgage volume and over 2700 of mortgage transactions ranging from residential\, multi family\, mixed use and other construction projects. \nDalia is a speaker\,  best-selling author of Canadian Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want\, a member of the Forbes Finance Council\, a columnist for the Canadian Real Estate Wealth magazine and has been recognized as a Global 100 mortgage professional\, one of Canada’s top 10 brokers and a woman of influence. \nThrough strategic real estate financing advice\, sophisticated deal structuring solutions and access to understanding of all the money tools and capital structures investors use to grow (private money\, traditional mortgages\, alternative mortgages\, GP/LP structures\, corporate capital structures and joint ventures)\, Dalia and her team have helped thousands of Canadians kick start their real estate investment journey and take their portfolios to the next level while managing risk. \n  \nAnita Bongers-Lewis is an active\, investor-focused Real Estate Broker who runs the Doors To Wealth Real Estate Group. This is a team of 5 agents servicing Durham\, Peterborough\, Kawartha Lakes\, Northumberland and Quinte West areas. Every member of the team is a real estate investor with varied investment focuses. Anita and her team are highly experienced in investment and residential properties in these regions\, with a sole focus on helping people change their financial futures through real estate – from a simple house hack to multi-residential properties\, adding garden suites and even infill development. \n  \n \nQuentin D’Souza is a multiple award winning Real Estate Investor\, and a trusted authority on investing in the Durham Region.  He is an Ontario Certified Teacher and holds two university degrees\, which includes a Master’s in Education.  Quentin has appeared on local and national television and radio\, interviewed in national publications\, and has been a keynote speaker to large audiences or real estate investors. \nQuentin owns a real estate portfolio in excess of $125 million dollars of assets under management across Canada by the end of the year and the US and transacted on 80+ properties since 2004. \n  \nQuentin is a proud member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and been accepted in to Tiger 21.  His company\, Appleridge Homes\, uses the Buy\, Fix\, Refinance\, and Rent strategy on long term rental properties in Ontario\, Canada\, as well as with joint venture partnerships to create win/win relationships.  He also invests in rental properties in the USA. \nQuentin is the author of “The Property Management Toolbox: A How-To Guide for Ontario Real Estate Investors and Landlords\,” “The Filling Vacancies Toolbox: A Step-By-Step Guide for Ontario Real Estate Investors and Landlords for Renting Out Residential Real Estate\,” “The Scaling Up Toolbox: A How to Guide for Real Estate Investors Who Don’t Have to Use Their Own Money to Buy Property\,” “Finding Properties Toolbox: Buying Real Estate at a Discount” and “The Ultimate Wealth Strategy: Your Complete Guide to Buying\, Fixing\, Refinancing\, and Renting Real Estate.”  \nHe is also mentors real estate investors through the Durham Real Estate Investors Club.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-march-13th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
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SUMMARY:Durham REI February 15th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please note the date of the Meeting. \nOur meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: THURSDAY February 15th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Laurissa Tavares – Residential Financing Manager – National Bank – Financing Garden Suites and ADUs\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Jeremy Kraemer– Experiences Reducing Carbon Footprint in Residential Housing – Jeremy will help Durham REI members learn how to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency in residential housing. Topics will include heat pumps (ground source and air source)\, electrification\, energy efficiency improvements\, accessing rebate & grant programs\, what greenhouse gases are and where they’re emitted for residential housing\, and answer the question “what is net zero?”. Jeremy will discuss these topics based on his experiences installing a ground-source heat pump (“geothermal”) system and implementing energy efficiency improvements and accessing rebate programs when he lived in Scarborough and most recently his net-zero ready build in Lindsay which is a fully electrified 3-unit investment property that eliminated Enbridge and fossil fuels to align his investment with his personal values. \n* Keynote Speaker – Mike Bouma  – How to Leverage Travel Points – Get ready for a crash course on travel hacking. You’ll learn the basics of how to earn a large number of points\, the “do’s and don’ts” of credit card churning\, how to redeem points for the greatest value\, what credit cards offer the greatest opportunities currently and general tips and tricks that I use to travel all over the world for a fraction of retail.  Whether your goal is a business class flight to Europe\, a family trip to Disneyworld\, or an all inclusive in Mexico credit card points can help reduce the out of pocket cost.  \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n  \nMike Bouma is a U of T graduate\, a second-generation Realtor\, and a real estate investor who has been active in the Durham Region for the past twenty years. When not working he and his wife are busy with two active children who take part in competitive dance and competitive Jiu-Jitsu. In his free time\, he indulges his next biggest passion: travel. Having traveled to over 30 countries on five continents Mike has leveraged credit card points for nearly 10 years to make his travels less expensive and more comfortable.  \n  \n  \nJeremy Kraemer has been a member of Durham REI since 2019 and has experience in student rental\, duplex conversion\, joint ventures\, land development\, and coach house construction. He lives in Lindsay with his wife\, two children and two cats. In his day job he is a Technical Director with GHD\, a multidisciplinary engineering consulting company with 11\,000 people globally. He is a registered professional engineer in Ontario reducing greenhouse gas emissions from municipal wastewater treatment plants in Durham\, York\, and Halton Regions and the City of Toronto and elsewhere across North America. He holds a PhD in civil environmental engineering from the University of Toronto.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-february-14th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230608T172433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T171133Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI January 10th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: January 10th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Desjardins – Programs for Real Estate Investors\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Anita Bongers-Lewis – Working with a Realtor and the new TRESA Regulations December 2023 Changes – In Ontario the Trust in Real Estate Services Act\, Phase 2 came into effect December 1\, 2023. This is new legislation meant to govern the conduct of Real Estate Agents and Brokerages trading in real estate in the province of Ontario. \n* Keynote Speaker – René Masse – RRSP Mortgages: Best kept secret for Canadian Investors – Many individuals face financial limitations when seeking to purchase their next investment property. RRSP mortgages offer a strategic solution to this challenge. In an upcoming speech\, real estate entrepreneur Rene Masse will share his success story of purchasing over $25 million worth of real estate using RRSP money. He will provide a comprehensive step-by-step guide on leveraging RRSP money as a mortgage to your next property. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your investment horizons and achieve financial growth through strategic leveraging of RRSP mortgages. \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nAnita Bongers-Lewis is an active\, investor-focused Real Estate Broker who runs the Doors To Wealth Real Estate Group. This is a team of 5 agents servicing Durham\, Peterborough\, Kawartha Lakes\, Northumberland and Quinte West areas. Every member of the team is a real estate investor with varied investment focuses. Anita and her team are highly experienced in investment and residential properties in these regions\, with a sole focus on helping people change their financial futures through real estate – from a simple house hack to multi-residential properties\, adding garden suites and even infill development. \nRené Masse is a real estate investor\, entrepreneur\, speaker\, and business coach. René has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur\, realtor\, and investor\, and has been coaching others to achieve financial freedom through real estate investments. René’s real estate team is known for creating real estate deals\, renovating\, and managing properties since 2008.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-january-10th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230608T172357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T175614Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI December 13th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: December 13th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nNO Guest Passes Accepted at this Meeting – Guest must pay at the door. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Elia Saikaly – Discovering Your Life’s Purpose: A Journey to Everest – This keynote presentation shares Elia Saikaly’s personal story of challenge\, courage\, compassion\, and risk. Through stunning visuals and compelling storytelling\, he inspires a greater understanding of how challenges and adversity can shape us into the people we are born to be. \n\nSaikaly brings audiences though his journey from rock bottom to the peak of Mount Everest\, where he honored the memory of his friend and mentor\, Dr. Sean Egan. This journey inspired him to create FindingLife\, a non-profit educational program\, which has virtually brought 20\,000 Canadian students to the summit of Mount Everest\, all in honour of his friend’s life. \nSaikaly also delves into more complex experiences including surviving the 2015 earthquake and avalanche on Everest and his most recent ascent of K2\, the second tallest mountain on Earth\, where he enabled and co-led a recovery mission of a young man in search of his father who disappeared on the world’s deadliest mountain. \nThis inspirational and empowering keynote is a celebration of how tragedy can inspire hope and lead to positive change. With the use of stunning 4K video and sound\, Saikaly brings the beauty and danger of Everest and the world’s tallest peaks to life while sharing lessons of success and failure during his ascents. His presentation explores themes such as goal setting\, teamwork\, courage\, calculated risks\, resilience\, resourcefulness\, believing in oneself\, and giving back to society. \n* Keynote Speaker – Quentin DSouza –  12 Things I Learned As A  Real Estate Investor After Spending $12\,000 on a Professional Financial Plan ​ – As Real Esate Investors our portfolios look different that many other Canadians.  I have had many financial plans done for me in the past\, as I personally like to challenge myself through having professionals who might disagree with the direction of my financial plans and find blind spots and provide valuable insights.  Well I learned quite a bit from this particular process and Im going to share my insights that could save you the 12\,000+ HST that I spent on having this plan created for me.  You are going to want to make sure you are at this presentation\, so that you can ask questions. \n\n* Special Raffle and Give-Aways at this meeting \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nElia Saikaly\nSocial Entrepreneur | Award-Winning Filmmaker | Global Adventurer \nElia Saikaly is an award-winning adventure filmmaker and high-altitude mountaineer. His global\nadventures inspire others to find their most meaningful life and spark positive change. Having reached the summit of Mount Everest five times (a Canadian record)\, scaled the world’s second tallest peak\, and completed over 25 world-class expeditions\, Saikaly has proven he has the determination\, stamina\, skill\, resourcefulness\, and vision required to meet the greatest of challenges\, and shows audiences how to do the same.\nAs a storyteller and mountaineer\, Saikaly survived and documented the 2014\, 2015\, and 2019 disasters on the world’s tallest peak. His Everest imagery is regularly licensed by networks including National Geographic\, Discovery\, ESPN\, Netflix\, BBC\, and many more. He also produced the reality television series\, Everest: On the Top\, which garnered him a CINE Golden Eagle Award\, and won a Canadian Screen Award for his work with Rogers Sportsnet on the documentary\, Limitless. In 2016\, Saikaly co-created and co-starred in Discovery Channel’s Unclimbed: Reaching the Summit.\nSaikaly spends most of his time working with NGOs and causes close to his heart. Through his storytelling and camera\, he has supported Indigenous people in Canada\, the Peuls people of the Sahara in Niger\, Syrian Refugees in Lebanon\, persons with albinism in Africa\, the Dinka and Nuer in South Sudan\, and beyond. For a decade\, he ran his FindingLife educational program that connected tens of thousands of students to interactive real-time learning adventures. He currently sits on the board of the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation of Canada that supports the\nSherpa people of Nepal.\nAs an inspirational speaker\, Saikaly has spoken to dozens of corporations and organizations\, including high schools and universities\, and is fluent in both English and French. Whether inspiring people through his camera or on-stage\, Saikaly’s core mission is to elevate\, inspire\, and help make the world a better place. \n \nQuentin D’Souza is a multiple award winning Real Estate Investor\, and a trusted authority on investing in the Durham Region.  He is an Ontario Certified Teacher and holds two university degrees\, which includes a Master’s in Education.  Quentin has appeared on local and national television and radio\, interviewed in national publications\, and has been a keynote speaker to large audiences or real estate investors. \nQuentin owns a real estate portfolio in excess of $125 million dollars of assets under management across Canada by the end of the year and the US and transacted on 80+ properties since 2004. \n  \nQuentin is a proud member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and been accepted in to Tiger 21.  His company\, Appleridge Homes\, uses the Buy\, Fix\, Refinance\, and Rent strategy on long term rental properties in Ontario\, Canada\, as well as with joint venture partnerships to create win/win relationships.  He also invests in rental properties in the USA. \nQuentin is the author of “The Property Management Toolbox: A How-To Guide for Ontario Real Estate Investors and Landlords\,” “The Filling Vacancies Toolbox: A Step-By-Step Guide for Ontario Real Estate Investors and Landlords for Renting Out Residential Real Estate\,” “The Scaling Up Toolbox: A How to Guide for Real Estate Investors Who Don’t Have to Use Their Own Money to Buy Property\,” “Finding Properties Toolbox: Buying Real Estate at a Discount” and “The Ultimate Wealth Strategy: Your Complete Guide to Buying\, Fixing\, Refinancing\, and Renting Real Estate.”  \nHe is also mentors real estate investors through the Durham Real Estate Investors Club.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-december-13th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230608T172318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T210308Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI November 8th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: November 8th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Sourcing & Structuring CRE Debt is a complex and sophisticated matter – Austin James and Russell Myshasty \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Increasing Density on Single Family Zoning a New Opportunity for Real Estate Investors – Alex Ford \n* Keynote Speaker – Felix Vortsman – Navigating the Wild & Wonderful\, World of Passive Real Estate Investing – Stacking the Cards in Your Favour \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nAlex Ford\, an experienced real estate investor with a portfolio that includes 2 duplexes and 2 single-family homes. With a background spanning over two decades in The financial industry\, Alex is determined to leverage real estate as a means to secure a prosperous financial future. He is a dedicated family man\, married\, father of three\, and has successfully completed two duplex conversions.  \nAustin James\nTeam Lead and VP\, Debt Capital Markets\nAustin is a leading commercial real estate finance professional with nearly a decade of experience in various financial services roles ranging from commercial real estate and development financing to business owner wealth and estate planning\, insurance\, strategic\ngrowth planning for mid-market commercial banking clients and more.  \nPrior to joining team Finneo\, Austin was a consistently awarded commercial real estate originator and portfolio manager with RBC Royal Bank in Downtown Toronto. Austin specializes in commercial mortgages\, land and construction financing\, bridge financing and CMHC. He currently heads up a team with staff out of Toronto and San Francisco and has contributed to debt originations of over $1 Billion. \nAustin holds a Bachelor of Commerce\, Honours Program from the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. He is an avid golfer and enjoys spending his weekends outdoors with family and friends. \n \nRussell Myshasty\nAVP\, Debt Capital Markets\nRussell is an experienced commercial real estate lending professional with over 8 years of\nexperience with the leading commercial banks in commercial real estate and construction\nservices – financing developments\, owner-occupied and income-producing properties\, business\nowner wealth and estate planning\, comprehensive strategic growth planning and advisory for\nmid-market commercial banking clients.\nMost recently\, Russell was a Relationship Manager in the commercial real estate space as an\noriginator and portfolio manager with RBC Royal Bank. He specializes in commercial R/E assets\nsuch as industrial\, multifamily\, retail\, office\, mixed-use\, and land bridge construction financing to CMHC.\nRussell holds an Master’s of Business Administration Degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University. He looks forward to utilizing his breadth of experience coupled with his relationship approach to provide the best in market results with Finneo’s industry-leading tech-enabled platform. \n  \nFelix Vortsman is the Founder and Chief Millionaire Maker at Cloud9Life\, a real estate investment expert\, coach and sales representative at Rock Star Real Estate Inc.\, Brokerage.  \nWith over 13 years experience as a sophisticated real estate investor and over two decades in the corporate world as a CFO\, CPA\, financial restructuring and improvement specialist within the manufacturing\, construction\, real estate development and multi-family renovation industries\, Felix employs several real estate investment strategies. \nIn 2018\, he pioneered the strategy of converting single-family homes into legal 3+ unit dwellings in Ontario\, using only the existing building envelope. \nOver the past few years\, Felix has been increasingly focused on larger scale syndicated private and preferred equity opportunities within the multi-family repositioning\, purpose built multi-family\, high-rise\, low-rise and institutional development spaces\, both passively and actively. \nToday\, Felix and his partners own 570 multi-family and single-family units and are participating in repositioning and developing several thousand low-rise\, high-rise and purpose-built rental units in both Canada and the USA\, with a keen focus on creating multiple six figure income streams\, diversification\, maximizing ROI and cash flow. \nFelix has achieved financial freedom and continues to guide his clients\, partners and all Canadians on their very own paths to living their own Cloud9Life on their own terms. 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-november-8th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230524T204007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T170426Z
UID:10000427-1697050800-1697061600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI October 11th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: October 11th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Advertising Strategies to Attract Top Tenants – Hart Togman\n \n* Real Estate Investor Keynote Speaker – Maximizing Income with Short-Term Accommodations – Shawn Ferron  \n* Real Estate Investor Keynote Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Creating Alternate Streams of US Income \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n \nShawn Ferron’s journey in real estate and property investment began two decades ago when he acquired his first real estate investment\, which was soon followed by his first student rental property at Durham College/UOIT. This initial step into the real estate market introduced him to the world of licensed rental properties. \nAs he gained experience and knowledge in the field\, Shawn expanded his real estate portfolio by purchasing another property in Prince Edward County (PEC). He saw potential in short-term accommodations (STA) and increased revenue within the vacation rental market. \nShawn’s dedication to real estate investment and property management led him to join the DREI and further expand his property portfolio. \nDespite having a successful 22-year career in the pharmaceutical industry managing multimillion-dollar brands across Canada\, he decided to take action and pivot toward the real estate industry. This major career shift led him to buy into a well-established full-service booking\, tourism\, and property management company called “Place in PEC.” This company specializes in managing a diverse portfolio of properties\, including over 60 licensed short-term accommodations (STA) and long-term rental properties. \nGillian (Fedchak) Tantalo has over 30 years of experience in Special Event Management\, sponsorship\, and fundraising\, and moved to Prince Edward County in 2017 to work within the Real Estate and rental market. \nTogether with her husband Frank\, they opened Places in PEC in April of 2019 after recognizing a need for a full-service management company when dealing with Short Term Rentals. She opened her doors with 5 places for short-term renting\, and over the past 4 years\, the property list has grown to over 60 licensed STA’s\, with 25 staff. \nIn August of 2023\, Gillian and Shawn (a property owner of hers) partnered to take Places in PEC to the next level\, diversify\, and start exciting new partnerships. Gillian is well versed in licensing on a municipal level for the STA properties and continues to be the largest property management company in the area. \n  \nHart Togman founded Rent Panda 7 years ago after experiencing the underserved rental industry in Canada. He built the company with the vision of helping small landlords throughout their rental journey and works every day on a mission to make renting better. Hart brings his passion for real estate\, background in technology and marketing and personal experiences as a landlord to the table at every chance possible. In the last 7 years he has led Rent Panda to helping over 3000 landlords find ideal tenants and manages a rental portfolio of over 200 units. \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-ocotber-11th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
CREATED:20230524T203845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T165221Z
UID:10000424-1694631600-1694642400@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI September 13th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: September 13th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Wasi Khan – Lowering the Cost of Paint and Supplies for Members \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Rene Masse – Finding My Financial Freedom \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Jeff Lee – Video Walkthrough of Newly Constructed Garden Suite in Whitby – Get Your Questions Answered \n* Real Estate Investor Keynote Speaker- Paul Punnoose – Homeroom to Home selling: An Educator’s Wholesaling Journey \n* Real Estate Investor Keynote Speaker- Quentin DSouza – Creating Alternate Streams of US Income \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n  \nJeff Lee – Complete Contracting Solutions – With over 20+ years of experience in the contracting industry\, Jeff now operates complete contracting solutions which is an investor focused contracting business.  He invests in real estate personally and is passionate about helping other investors achieve their goals through completing their renovation projects on their investment properties.\n\n \n  \n  \nRené Masse could have been a French teacher\, but he quit after 3 months to become an entrepreneur.  From many failed attempts\, he flourished as a contractor investing in properties. Rene and his team have been involved with legalizing duplexes since the city implemented the secondary suite by-laws in 2019.  Rene is a realtor\, coach\, and investor who specializes in working with joint venture partnership to offer hands off investment opportunities. \n  \n \nPaul Punnoose is a father\, husband\, world traveller\, educator\, real estate investor\, and coach. \nHe realized the power of real estate when he and his wife travelled the world for 14 months and discovered that they made 20K and covered the cost of their trip through the appreciation of just one of his rental properties. \nHaving completed duplex conversions\, flips\, wholesales and wholetails\, he has decided to focus on growing his rental portfolio\, working on more wholesale/flip projects\, and spending more time with his son. \nHe is looking to connect with as many like-minded real estate investors as possible this year. \nWasi Khan\, is the District City Manager for Sherwin Williams Paints. He brings in over ten years of industry experience. He directly oversees the operations of 26 Sherwin-Williams stores in the GTA. Over the years\, Wasi has worked closely with countless real estate investors and custom home builders throughout the GTA\, helping them reduce their hassles\, save\, and make more money. \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-september-13th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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SUMMARY:Durham REI June 14th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: June 14th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Jake Bannister – Glasslake Funding – There are deals to be made today…. by using Multiple Qualifying Programs\, we expand your funding options. \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Financial Freedom Presentation – Rene Masse \n* Keynote Speaker – Laura Gu/ Soctiabank Economist – Economics Update on the Housing Market mid-Year Update 2023 \n* Keynote Speaker – Ryan Carr – Strategic Land Planning for Highest and Best Use – The 4 languages of real estate\, and a real-world land severance deal using easements to create highest and best use opportunities .\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nLaura Gu joined Scotiabank Economics in November 2021 as an Economist. She provides research and commentary on a wide range of topics—including regional economic forecasting and government finance issues. She also supports Scotiabank Economics’ auto sector work. Prior to joining Scotiabank\, Laura worked as a Senior Economic Analyst at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation\, specializing in housing finance research. Laura started off her career as a macroeconomic analyst at a Montreal-based investment research provider. Laura holds a Master of Arts in economics from McGill University and a Master of Finance from the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. \nJake Bannister’s career took off after he graduated from Brock University with a degree in Business Management. Since then\, he has spent the last 7 years in the financial services industry specializing in alternative lending. Mr. Bannister finds his motivation in his commitment to establish\, cultivate and manage relationships with broker partners. His consultative approach makes him a trusted advisor to his brokers and strategic partners\, as he works to provide professional recommendations that meet the needs of his clients. Mr. Bannister’s passions include building long term relationships with partners and delivering exceptional customer service. An athlete at heart\, Mr. Bannister was once an OHL hockey draft pick and avid golfer. \n  \nRyan Carr is a full-time real estate investor from the Greater Toronto Area. He specializes in finding the highest and best use of real property\, and coaching others to do the same.\nRyan has been known in the past for his knack at finding “hidden opportunity”\, and is the author of a new book relating to land development and construction.\nFor a copy of his new book\, go to www.TheHighestAndBestUse.com \n  \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-june-14th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTAMP:20260427T163651
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SUMMARY:Durham REI May 10th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: May 10th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – \nKaren Jackson – Update on the Beneficial Ownership Register for Corporations that Hold Real Estate \nAdele Iozzo – AVEO by CMLS – providing solutions for todays mortgage complexities \n* Keynote Speaker –Andrew Brennan – Vender Take Back Mortgages – Build Your Portfolio and Increase Your Profits \n* Keynote Speaker – Michael Dominguez – How I Achieved My Financial Freedom and the Awesome List\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n  \n\n(Ian Goodall/Goodall Media Inc) \nMichael Dominguez is an award-winning sales representative at RE/MAX Jazz Inc. Brokerage and the founder of Doors to Wealth Real Estate Group\, a team of realtors focused on educating and assisting people in residential real estate. After becoming a realtor in 2008\, Michael realized the opportunities in real estate investing and bought his first investment property\, proceeding to add to his portfolio for 10 consecutive years. Throughout his realtor career\, he has completed over 300 investment property transactions. \nWhen he entered real estate in 2008\, Michael was drawn towards people who saw real estate ownership as a vehicle for building wealth and reaching their goals. Many of his current and former clients were able to quit their full-time job\, do more of what they want to do\, and seek their passions. As an investor realtor\, Michael discovered a real passion for helping others build their wealth so they can experience the choices and financial freedom they desire.\n \nMichael has been named Investor Realtor of the Year by the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) twice\, as well as Canadian Real Estate Magazine Investor Realtor of the Year. He was also awarded a RE/MAX Jazz Mentorship Award. Now the author of the wealth book\, Armchair Real Estate Millionaire\, available through Amazon and Indigo in e-book and paperback\, along with a newly released audiobook\, available on Audible. \n\n\nAndrew Brennan is a multiple award-winning investor\, skilled renovator and real estate investment educator. He has offered his experience to others through seminars\, coaching\, television\, radio\, public appearances and real estate magazines.  Andrew owns a portfolio in excess of $160M in the Barrie and Kingston areas in Ontario.  He specializes in working with joint venture partners to offer hands off investment opportunities and is the co-author of “The Ultimate Wealth Strategy. \nAndrew has specialized in VTB’s\, the fix and refi strategy\, and working with joint venture partners to build it.  $15 million via VTB purchases. He has done over 30 VTB purchases. And raised an additional $2 million in VTB funds. \n\n\n \n\n\nKaren Jackson a Corporate Paralegal that has worked for law firms\, sole practitioners and my own personal clients for over 25 years.\n \nI am also a real estate investor\, who has used the BRRR strategy and flipping.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAdele Iozzo is a seasoned mortgage industry professional with over 20 years experience.  Adele specializes in Alternative Lending Solutions for CMLS Financial. Adele is inspired to educate mortgage professionals believing that knowledge is the greatest edge you can have in this industry to stay competitive and relevant.  In her spare time Adele is busy raising 3 sons and enjoys travelling to Europe with her husband whenever she can\, she loves the history\, culture and food Europe has to offer.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-may-10th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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