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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20240611T182431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T184952Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20240611T182219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T143201Z
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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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20240611T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T150938Z
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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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20240611T182043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T185703Z
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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:20260427T180414
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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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20230608T172922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T192455Z
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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:20260427T180414
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:20260427T180414
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:20260427T180414
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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20230608T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T175641Z
UID:10000431-1708023600-1708034400@durhamrei.com
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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20230608T172433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T171133Z
UID:10000430-1704913200-1704924000@durhamrei.com
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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20230608T172357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T175614Z
UID:10000429-1702494000-1702504800@durhamrei.com
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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20230608T172318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T210308Z
UID:10000428-1699470000-1699480800@durhamrei.com
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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20230524T204007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T170426Z
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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:20260427T180414
CREATED:20230524T203845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T165221Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20220801T184928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T180618Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20220801T184853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T003950Z
UID:10000403-1683745200-1683756000@durhamrei.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20220801T184818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T204340Z
UID:10000402-1681326000-1681336800@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI April 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: April 12th\, 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 – Mike Lorusso/ Matthew Pickering -National Bank’s Product Solutions especially for Real Estate Investors! \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Chris Post – Life Safety Alterations to Your Home\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Paul D’Abruzzo – Ontario’s Next Real Estate Boom: Create 6 & 7 Figure Pay Cheques with Small & Medium Size Land Developments \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nPaul D’Abruzzo heads the Expert Investor Academy\, an Investor-Focused Education & Sales Team\, he is a regular industry Speaker & mentor to 200+ local Real Estate Investors. Based out of Rock Star Real Estate\, a brokerage well-known in Ontario in Real Estate Investment education and sales. \nTogether with his wife\, Paul operates and manages an Investment & Development Company with a portfolio of multi-unit residential\, student rental and land holdings properties across the Golden Horseshoe. \nPaul also offers lucrative opportunities to invest alongside him in Real Estate Developments & Multi-Family Investments in the US & Canada. \nChris Post – 27 year career firefighter and Fire Officer II certified. Im also a certified Fire Prevention Officer in the province of Ontario.My hobby is/was flipping houses for the last 15 years . My company specializes is means of egress windows and doors\, home renovations\, concrete walkways and patios etc \n  \nMatthew Pickering – Mortgage Development Manager – I have been working in the financial industry for over 12\nyears\, which includes 3+ years at National Bank. I have become a highly knowledgeable mortgage specialist\nwith the technical and behavioral skills to assist clients with their financing needs. Customer service and providing mortgage expertise are top priorities! \n  \nMike Lorusso – Mortgage Development Manager – Driven professional who has been in the customer service and sales industry for over 20 years. My vision in life has always been to help people. In this industry I feel helping clients means to properly educate them so they can hit their life goals. I have been with National Bank now for over 1 year and love what I do!
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-april-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T220000
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SUMMARY:Durham REI March 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: March 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. \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 – Kathleen van den Burg – Financial Freedom Presentation –\n \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Tom Sullivan – Underused Housing Tax Return and Election Form \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Hart Togman – Rent Panda \n* Keynote Speaker – Chad Robinson – Gain Freedom\, Security\, and Control in Your Private Lending Career with Self-Directed RRSP Accounts – Earn predictable double-digit returns on your investments without relying on the whims of the financial markets with the blueprint in Becoming the Bank. Align Mortgage Corporation president Chad Robinson shares the steps to gain the same control\, flexibility\, and freedom the big banks enjoy as lenders. Full of straightforward\nadvice for beginner investors\, this is your guide to ditching the traditional restraints of investment growth with a satisfying private lending career.\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nChad Robinson is the president of Align Mortgage Corporation and IQ Lend Inc. A fully licensed mortgage and real estate broker with 25 years of experience\, he has particular expertise in commercial development\, with several prominent construction projects under his belt and more ongoing in the Ottawa area. While balancing multiple development projects\, Chad also offers his sound advice\nand professional expertise as a consultant to other private lenders and developers. He hosts The Practical Broker\, a real estate and brokage podcast. \nChad excels with first-time investors and investment real estate\, serving as a motivational speaker and\ncontributing writer to several real estate periodicals. A valued resource\, he is regularly featured on several real estate media outlets. He was awarded MA Mortgage Architects Inc.’s Silver Award\nin 2019 and Gold Award in 2020\, and he was featured on the CMP Hot List of mortgage professionals for 2020. \nChad holds a bachelor of economics with a specialization in international business from Carleton University. His enthusiasm for the real estate industry along with his desire to address each mortgage request with one-on-one attention while looking at all possible angles enables Chad to stand out from other mortgage professionals. Learn more at www.iqlend.ca. \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.  \nTom Sullivan – While and currently working full time as a Chartered Professional Accountant with one of the largest telecommunications information technology and consumer electronics company\, Tom Sullivan jumped head first into real estate investing in 2015. Since then he has not allowed obstacles slow him down but rather thrived on obstacles to find solutions around them. Tom personally and along with his joint ventures have purchased and sold 20+ properties\, currently holding 18 properties in his portfolio with a current market value over $10M. Not only is Tom a multiple award real estate investor\, he loves to talk and share his knowledge. He has been featured in the Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine\, a guest speaker throughout Ontario and featured on many podcasts such as Breakthrough Real Estate Investing and The Truth About Real Estate Investing. You can regularly find Tom on social media defending the rights of real estate investors and landlords. Tom specializes in purchasing single family properties through joint venture arrangements adding a legal secondary suite\, utilizing the buy\, renovate\, refinance and rent strategy.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-march-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:20230208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20220801T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T190659Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI February 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: February 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. \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 – George Wang – Financial Freedom Presentation\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Short Term Rental business in Florida – This presentation will first take a high level overview at two different property types that I own and self manage. I will share purchase prices\, renovations needed\, current values\, Cashflow from precious year\, and ROI projections. I will then talk about how technology has allowed me to self manage these active businesses. I have an app that helps me coordinate listings\, automate messages\, coordinate cleaners\, & adjust my nightly pricing. I am happy to answer any questions around purchasing short term rentals\, buying in the states\, or around management challenges. \n* Keynote Speaker – Brooke Shang – Rent-to-Own Fundementals – Rent-to-Own Contact Terms and Phrases\,  What Lanuage to Use\, Terms in the option contract/ and lease contract\, and Why do I invest in Rent to Own. \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nMy name is Cam Cassidy\, I am an investor focused realtor\, facilitator for the Humber College real estate program\, short & long term rental house provider and most importantly a husband and father to Austen and Brooks. I started attending Durham REI in December 2016\, shortly after that I started buying properties in Durham Region and converting them to legal 2 units\, also helping a number of investors do the same. November 2021\, I started purchasing properties in Florida to Air BNB and have self managed them using a number of apps and systems that I am excited to share with you this evening! \n  \n  \n\nFrom a stay-at-home mom of 10 years\, to management consultant\, to financially free as a real estate investor in 3 years\, Brooke Shang went from having no income to a single income source\, then to multiple streams of income. She continues to work in the corporate world\, writing\, mentoring and expanding her real estate portfolio while helping others create wealth through real estate.  \nBrooke is the award winning author of Financial Freedom the Royal Way. Besides being known as the expert in Rent to Owns\, Brooke has also completed several duplex conversions\, private lending deals\, and multi-family income properties. She has invested across Canada\, in US and she owns investment property in Asia as well. \n\n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-february-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:20230111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20220801T184627Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI January 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: January 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. \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 – Financial Freedom Presentation – Jeff Walker \n* Keynote Speaker – Dan Hogenbirk – Building Garden Suites in Clarington \n* Keynote Speaker – Rachel Oliver – Top 3 Tips to Increase Cashflow with Rent-to-Own Properties – In a rising-interest environment\, Rent-to-Own properties can still provide consistent\, predictable cashflow while helping grow your capital with the less risk and hassles.\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nRachel Oliver \nDan Hogenbirk – Dan became a business owner at 24 with the purchase of his family’s landscaping business with his brother-in-law. Between business pressures in the snow industry and seeing opportunity in Real Estate\, Dan helped lead his team to grow into doing flips BRRRRs and new construction projects in the winter. With the addition of this new revenue stream\, Dan’s business has become the only large landscaping company able to offer true full-time work to its employees in Durham Region. This has helped them grow to the largest residential landscape construction company in the region.\n \nOver the last 4 years\, Dan and his business partner have acquired 15 buy-and-hold properties in Durham Region. They are currently active real estate investors completing the first coach houses in Clarington as well as having several land development\, new construction\, and renovation projects underway.\n \nRachel Oliver is a Rent-to-Own (RTO) expert\, multi award-winning real estate investor and affectionately nicknamed “Cashflow Queen”. She has been featured in Canadian Real Estate Wealth Magazine\, Financial Post\, CBC\, CTV and co-hosted the Mothers of Real Estate TV show. While helping over 700 families get into homeownership\, Rachel’s RTO model has also created above-average cashflow opportunities for real estate investors and partners in Alberta\, Ontario and Quebec. Passionate about sharing knowledge\, Rachel co-authored a book together with her husband\, titled The Rent-to-Own Essential Guide for Homebuyers\, an Amazon best-seller. Alongside her husband\, Rachel owns and operates Clover Properties\, Canada’s leading rent-to-own company. Connect with Rachel at Hellocashflow.ca
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-january-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:20221214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20220801T184536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T175049Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI December 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: December 14th\, 2022 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 – Lindsay Harvey CMHC – Build your 2023 Plan – CMHC Market and Consumer Insights \n* Keynote Speaker – Robert Gauvreau FCPA\, FCA LPA – Structuring for Scale and financial Success \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n  \nLindsay Harvey is a Client Relations Manager with CMHC. She leads a dedicated team of professionals in the Ontario and Atlantic markets. Lindsay and her team support Home Owner and Multi Unit lender business partners with mortgage loan insurance expertise and the tools to effectively navigate a rapidly evolving industry. \nLindsay has over 19 years of experience in the financial service and real estate industries. Prior to joining CMHC in 2015\, Lindsay has held roles in service\, sales and underwriting within the retail bank and real estate industries. \nFounder and CEO of Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory\, Best-Selling Author of The Wealthy Entrepreneur\, Speaker\, and Business Coach. \nRobert is an award-winning FCPA who works exclusively with entrepreneurs to help them make more money and gain financial clarity in their businesses. As a financial expert and author\, Robert shares his insight and wisdom as a public speaker\, is often cited in major business journals related to money\, finances\, and entrepreneurship\, and works directly with more than 500 businesses across North America\, helping them build a better business and generate greater financial performance. \nBob challenges the status quo within the accounting industry. Unsatisfied with the limitations of conventional accounting\, Bob turned down leadership opportunities with a global accounting firm for a life of entrepreneurship. His passion for helping entrepreneurs gain financial clarity and generate greater financial results in business led him to trade customary for creative\, establishing a new and innovative firm concept. \nThe firm he founded in 2008\, Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory\, is now one of Canada’s Fastest Growing Businesses as recognized by The Globe and Mail\, Maclean‘s and Financial Times. In just the last two years alone\, the global pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for strategic financial advice. Bob’s dedication to helping entrepreneurs has led to the expansion of his business advisory services to include his best-selling book The Wealthy Entrepreneur\, his mastermind coaching program the Million Dollar Year Peak Performance Program\, and his virtual event The Ascent\nSummit.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-december-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:20221109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
CREATED:20220801T184454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T190813Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI November 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: November 9th\, 2022 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Carruthers Creek Golf & Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd S\, Ajax\, ON L1Z 1W9 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option.\nLocation Context: Located off Lake Ridge Road just south of Bayly Street East. It is the first entrance on the right once you pass Bayly. There is ample parking. \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 – Jacob Sofer – Prefab Laneway and Garden Suites \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Matthew Sukraj – Affordable Kitchens for Real Estate Investors\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Brooke Shang – Navigating through Up Down Side-way Markets with Multiple Strategies \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n\nFrom a stay-at-home mom of 10 years\, to management consultant\, to financially free as a real estate investor in 3 years\, Brooke Shang went from having no income to a single income source\, then to multiple streams of income. She continues to work in the corporate world\, writing\, mentoring and expanding her real estate portfolio while helping others create wealth through real estate.  \nBrooke is the award winning author of Financial Freedom the Royal Way. Besides being known as the expert in Rent to Owns\, Brooke has also completed several duplex conversions\, private lending deals\, and multi-family income properties. She has invested across Canada\, in US and she owns investment property in Asia as well. \n\n  \nJacob Sofer – Metrosuite is a subsidiary of The TVM Group\, an industry leader in commercial and residential real estate redevelopment for over 25 years\, managing 30+ properties\, including 850 residential units and 150\,000 square feet of commercial space across five cities.  Metrosuite offers turn-key modular garden and laneway suites to residents in Ontario for the purpose of rental income\, intergenerational living\, and work from home. Their extensive knowledge of real estate development\, construction\, and pre-fabrication allows them to offer a highly-valued solution to their customers. Amit Sofer\, Jacob’s father and business partner in Metrosuite\, is the principal at the TVM Group. Jacob is the president of Metrosuite and hopeful to offer guidance on the new and exciting landscape of laneway and garden suites in Ontario. \n \nMatthew Sukraj is the owner and general manager of Affordable Kitchens\, located in Scarborough and serving the greater GTA.  Affordable Kitchens produces and installs quality kitchens with lead times as short as 5 business days at affordable prices.   \nMatt graduated from U of T with a degree in HR in 2002\, and subsequently went on to work in the field of vocational rehabilitation.  Working at ODSP and then later as manager of vocational rehab at WSIB until 2017.  \nMatt purchased his first investment property at the age of 22 in the Beach area of Toronto.  Between 2001 to 2017 he grew his personal real estate holdings from 2 units to 34\, including multiple properties in Durham.  \nIn 2021 he divested some of his real estate investments to purchase Affordable Kitchens with his Wife Olessia.  Matt and his Amazing staff have grown Affordable Kitchens year over year sales by 29%\, currently employing 22 people and selling over 4.5M a year in kitchens.   
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-november-9th-meeting/
LOCATION:Carruthers Creek Golf and Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd South\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1Z1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
GEO:43.8477278;-78.980272
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
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SUMMARY:Durham REI October 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: October 12th\, 2022 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Carruthers Creek Golf & Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd S\, Ajax\, ON L1Z 1W9 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option.\nLocation Context: Located off Lake Ridge Road just south of Bayly Street East. It is the first entrance on the right once you pass Bayly. There is ample parking. \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 – Karen Jackson -The New Ontario Business Registry and Changes that Affect Your Corporation \n\nnew Ontario Business Registry.\nnew Corporation Key and what it means for your company.\nnew requirement to file an Annual return each year (this is different than a tax return).\nupcoming Significant Shareholder Control register and the government’s plan for it.\nProperty Register and the government’s plan for it.\n\n* Keynote Speaker – Cherry Chan –Tax structure for Beginner to Veteran Real Estate Investors – \nYou might have heard it all – personal vs. corporation\, family trust vs. holding company\, corporation vs limited partnership. As you venture down the road of real estate investing\, you have different goals and objectives.  You may start out buying single-family homes and duplexes; maybe dabble into property management and Airbnb.  You may do some flips to supplement your income after quitting your job. You may be worried about how to minimize the amount of taxes coming from your flips and Airbnb and how you can’t get financing without job income.  So you’re forced to venture into the 5+ multifamily investing space instead. Or let’s say you’ve built up your portfolio and want to gift it to your kids. Would your current tax structure allow you to give out your portfolio tax efficiently? Whatever investment strategy you decide to use or stage in your investing journey\, the big question one must answer is\, “How should you structure your next investment in the most tax-efficient manner?” In this presentation\, Cherry will cover various tax structures for beginning investors to veteran investors with different objectives and at different stages of investing. \n* Keynote Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Optimal Performance Metrics for Your Real Estate Portfolio \n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nCherry Chan is an author\, a blogger\, and a Chartered Professional Accountant to entrepreneurs and real estate investors. She graduated on the Honour Roll for Accountants\, top 50 in all of Canada her graduating year\, and was named “Top 50 Women in Accounting” globally in 2018. She owns double digit investment properties and is in high demand as a speaker for her Tax knowledge as it relates to investing\, small business\, and especially real estate. \nKaren Jackson is a Corporate paralegal with over 25 years experience.  Spent most of my career working for law firms in Toronto.  Over the past couple of years\, I have become self-employed and have my own personal clients as well as do work for various sole practitioner lawyers.  My business focuses on corporate matters.  I am also a real estate investor who has been investing for over 12 years.  My focus has been on converting single family residences into 2 unit dwellings and flips.   
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-october-12th-meeting/
LOCATION:Carruthers Creek Golf and Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd South\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1Z1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
GEO:43.8477278;-78.980272
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
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SUMMARY:Durham REI September 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: September 14th\, 2022 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Carruthers Creek Golf & Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd S\, Ajax\, ON L1Z 1W9 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option.\nLocation Context: Located off Lake Ridge Road just south of Bayly Street East. It is the first entrance on the right once you pass Bayly. There is ample parking. \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 – Taking Advantage of Gresham’s Law/Active vs Passive Investing \n* Keynote Speaker – Dalia Barsoum – Dealing with Higher Rates\, Tougher Qualifications and Softer Valuations\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Hillary Walgate – Ways to Increase Income on Your Rental Property \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \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 billion dollars of mortgage volume and over 2700 of mortgage transactions ranging from residential\, multi family\, mixed use and other construction projects. \nDalia is the best-selling author of Canadian Investor Financing: 7 Secrets to Getting All The Money You Want\, a columnist for 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  \n\n\n \nHillary Walgate\, Co-owner Stoneridge Property Management. \n\n\nHillary has been investing in residential real estate for over 15 years.  She is focused on multi-residential real estate and owns property in Oshawa\, Peterborough\, Port Hope and Lindsay.  She currently has a portfolio of 75 doors.\n \nHillary has been investing full time since 2012 when she left her full-time corporate job.\n \nStoneridge Property Management manages properties for clients from Pickering to Bowmanville and currently has over 350 units under management.  
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-september-14th-meeting/
LOCATION:Carruthers Creek Golf and Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd South\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1Z1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
GEO:43.8477278;-78.980272
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T180414
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SUMMARY:Durham REI June 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: June 8th\, 2021 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Carruthers Creek Golf & Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd S\, Ajax\, ON L1Z 1W9 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option.\nLocation Context: Located off Lake Ridge Road just south of Bayly Street East. It is the first entrance on the right once you pass Bayly. There is ample parking. \n **Masks are required by the meeting facility\, but not while seated** \nBefore the meeting:\n1. **Masks are required by the meeting facility\, but not while seated**\n2. Bring business cards and property deal sheets for the networking table. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Life Insurance For Real Estate Investors – Real Estate VS Insurance – What’s better? Specifically what type of insurance should real estate investors own? Insurance for Joint Ventures.How should Real Estate Investors use their insurance to buy more real estate \n* Keynote Speaker – 15 tips/secrets to scale your business from acquiring $1M / year in REI to $10M / year in REI – Nick Legault \n* Keynote Speaker – Garden Suites – 2 Case Studies\n \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nNick Legault\, is the founder and CEO of Building Investments Inc. He’s also the award winner of Multi-Family Investor of the Year\, Co-Venturer of the Year\, and Leslie Cuff (Most Prominent Player) of the Year by REIN Canada – Ottawa. He has an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering\, and an honours certificate in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa. Nick also has 2 young daughters and a lovely wife.  \n  \nBuilding Investments has a team of 12 who specializes in the acquisition\, construction\, renovation\, and property management of low-to-mid rise multi-family apartment buildings in Ottawa\, ON. Building Investment is likely the best and fastest company to own and reposition multi-family investment buildings in Ottawa. Nick owns almost 100% of the $40M in assets that the Building Investment team manages\, and the portfolio is growing every year. \n  \nGuy Solomon Seeing a gap in the market\, Guy Solomon\, with a background in accounting founded Penguin Basements in 2011 to bring a standard of process and professionalism to a burgeoning industry. Guy believed that a company could rise above the competition by employing higher build standards\, utilizing more suitable materials\, and implementing a proven build process (similar to that employed by housing developers) to deliver a better basement in terms of design\, functionality\, quality\, and durability. The philosophy remains true today\, even as Penguin looks beyond basements and expands into Second Suites\, Condominium Renovation\nand Garden Homes. A Renomark™ certified company\, Penguin remains dedicated to the vision of its founder\, to deliver value above and beyond the competition\, and to deliver a great investment for the end user\, the home owner. \n  \nKathleen van den Berg\, CFP\, MBA prides herself in helping clients create phenomenal wealth and has a lot of fun doing it. \nUnlike most other financial planners\, she includes real estate strategies in clients’ wealth building plans.  Kathleen together with her husband own 17 doors\, most of which are purpose built legal secondary suites – her specialty. \nKathleen specializes in using permanent cash value whole life insurance to create significantly greater wealth in retirement\, but also allowing for policies to create an infinite banking resource to be used in a client’s wealth building years for opportunities such as income properties\, stock trading\, private mortgages\, and other opportunities.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-june-8th-meeting/
LOCATION:Carruthers Creek Golf and Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd South\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1Z1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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SUMMARY:Durham REI May 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: May 11th\, 2021 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Carruthers Creek Golf & Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd S\, Ajax\, ON L1Z 1W9 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option.\nLocation Context: Located off Lake Ridge Road just south of Bayly Street East. It is the first entrance on the right once you pass Bayly. There is ample parking. \n **Masks are required by the meeting facility when not seated** \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Masks Required When Not Seated\n2. Bring business cards and property deal sheets for the networking table. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Quentin DSouza – Are We Already in a Recession? \n* Keynote Speaker – Michael Dominguez – Armchair Real Estate Millionaire \n* Panel Discussion- Basement Suites\, Accessory Apartments and Garden Suites – Local Expert Panel Discussion – Rene\, Ara and Tom\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 \n\nAra Poladian is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who invests in the Cambridge-Kitchener area.  His portfolio consists of three duplex conversions in Cambridge and a 6-plex in Kitchener.  Ara is a structural engineer by trade and has gone ahead and started his own general contracting company in the KWC and surrounding areas\, focusing on helping other investors with their construction projects.  Ara is always looking for JV partners to join him in adding value with conversions\, multi-family properties and soon to be garden suites!  Other than real estate and construction\, Ara tries to spend as much time as possible with his wife and 3 young children\, along with getting in as many rounds of golf as he can! \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 \nTom Sullivan\, while working as a Chartered Professional Accountant for one of the largest telecommunications information technology and consumer electronics company Tom amassed a portfolio with sufficient cash flow to leave his 9 to 5 job.  He is also a multiple award real estate investor recipient\, guest speaker and mentor.  Tom now focuses on his passion for real estate investing including property\, management and renovations.   He specializes purchasing properties through joint venture partnerships utilizing the buy\, renovate\, refinance and rent strategy concentrating on adding a secondary unit to single family homes.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-may-11th-meeting/
LOCATION:Carruthers Creek Golf and Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd South\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1Z1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
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