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SUMMARY:Durham REI February 15th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please note the date of the Meeting. \nOur meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: THURSDAY February 15th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Laurissa Tavares – Residential Financing Manager – National Bank – Financing Garden Suites and ADUs\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Jeremy Kraemer– Experiences Reducing Carbon Footprint in Residential Housing – Jeremy will help Durham REI members learn how to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency in residential housing. Topics will include heat pumps (ground source and air source)\, electrification\, energy efficiency improvements\, accessing rebate & grant programs\, what greenhouse gases are and where they’re emitted for residential housing\, and answer the question “what is net zero?”. Jeremy will discuss these topics based on his experiences installing a ground-source heat pump (“geothermal”) system and implementing energy efficiency improvements and accessing rebate programs when he lived in Scarborough and most recently his net-zero ready build in Lindsay which is a fully electrified 3-unit investment property that eliminated Enbridge and fossil fuels to align his investment with his personal values. \n* Keynote Speaker – Mike Bouma  – How to Leverage Travel Points – Get ready for a crash course on travel hacking. You’ll learn the basics of how to earn a large number of points\, the “do’s and don’ts” of credit card churning\, how to redeem points for the greatest value\, what credit cards offer the greatest opportunities currently and general tips and tricks that I use to travel all over the world for a fraction of retail.  Whether your goal is a business class flight to Europe\, a family trip to Disneyworld\, or an all inclusive in Mexico credit card points can help reduce the out of pocket cost.  \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n  \nMike Bouma is a U of T graduate\, a second-generation Realtor\, and a real estate investor who has been active in the Durham Region for the past twenty years. When not working he and his wife are busy with two active children who take part in competitive dance and competitive Jiu-Jitsu. In his free time\, he indulges his next biggest passion: travel. Having traveled to over 30 countries on five continents Mike has leveraged credit card points for nearly 10 years to make his travels less expensive and more comfortable.  \n  \n  \nJeremy Kraemer has been a member of Durham REI since 2019 and has experience in student rental\, duplex conversion\, joint ventures\, land development\, and coach house construction. He lives in Lindsay with his wife\, two children and two cats. In his day job he is a Technical Director with GHD\, a multidisciplinary engineering consulting company with 11\,000 people globally. He is a registered professional engineer in Ontario reducing greenhouse gas emissions from municipal wastewater treatment plants in Durham\, York\, and Halton Regions and the City of Toronto and elsewhere across North America. He holds a PhD in civil environmental engineering from the University of Toronto.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-february-14th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240206T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
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SUMMARY:February DurhamREI Real Estate Investor Call (Get Your Questions Answered)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated and get connected with other members! \nHave your real estate questions answered by experienced real estate investors who have decades of time in the market and have done dozens of acquisitions in different times in the market\, using many different strategies. \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/february-durhamrei-real-estate-investor-call-get-your-questions-answered/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230608T172433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T171133Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI January 10th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: January 10th\, 2024 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Desjardins – Programs for Real Estate Investors\n \n* Keynote Speaker – Anita Bongers-Lewis – Working with a Realtor and the new TRESA Regulations December 2023 Changes – In Ontario the Trust in Real Estate Services Act\, Phase 2 came into effect December 1\, 2023. This is new legislation meant to govern the conduct of Real Estate Agents and Brokerages trading in real estate in the province of Ontario. \n* Keynote Speaker – René Masse – RRSP Mortgages: Best kept secret for Canadian Investors – Many individuals face financial limitations when seeking to purchase their next investment property. RRSP mortgages offer a strategic solution to this challenge. In an upcoming speech\, real estate entrepreneur Rene Masse will share his success story of purchasing over $25 million worth of real estate using RRSP money. He will provide a comprehensive step-by-step guide on leveraging RRSP money as a mortgage to your next property. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your investment horizons and achieve financial growth through strategic leveraging of RRSP mortgages. \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nAnita Bongers-Lewis is an active\, investor-focused Real Estate Broker who runs the Doors To Wealth Real Estate Group. This is a team of 5 agents servicing Durham\, Peterborough\, Kawartha Lakes\, Northumberland and Quinte West areas. Every member of the team is a real estate investor with varied investment focuses. Anita and her team are highly experienced in investment and residential properties in these regions\, with a sole focus on helping people change their financial futures through real estate – from a simple house hack to multi-residential properties\, adding garden suites and even infill development. \nRené Masse is a real estate investor\, entrepreneur\, speaker\, and business coach. René has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur\, realtor\, and investor\, and has been coaching others to achieve financial freedom through real estate investments. René’s real estate team is known for creating real estate deals\, renovating\, and managing properties since 2008.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-january-10th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T183331Z
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SUMMARY:January DurhamREI Real Estate Investor Call (Get Your Questions Answered)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated and get connected with other members! \nHave your real estate questions answered by experienced real estate investors who have decades of time in the market and have done dozens of acquisitions in different times in the market\, using many different strategies. \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/january-durhamrei-real-estate-investor-call-get-your-questions-answered/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230608T172357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T175614Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI December 13th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: December 13th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nNO Guest Passes Accepted at this Meeting – Guest must pay at the door. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Keynote Speaker – Elia Saikaly – Discovering Your Life’s Purpose: A Journey to Everest – This keynote presentation shares Elia Saikaly’s personal story of challenge\, courage\, compassion\, and risk. Through stunning visuals and compelling storytelling\, he inspires a greater understanding of how challenges and adversity can shape us into the people we are born to be. \n\nSaikaly brings audiences though his journey from rock bottom to the peak of Mount Everest\, where he honored the memory of his friend and mentor\, Dr. Sean Egan. This journey inspired him to create FindingLife\, a non-profit educational program\, which has virtually brought 20\,000 Canadian students to the summit of Mount Everest\, all in honour of his friend’s life. \nSaikaly also delves into more complex experiences including surviving the 2015 earthquake and avalanche on Everest and his most recent ascent of K2\, the second tallest mountain on Earth\, where he enabled and co-led a recovery mission of a young man in search of his father who disappeared on the world’s deadliest mountain. \nThis inspirational and empowering keynote is a celebration of how tragedy can inspire hope and lead to positive change. With the use of stunning 4K video and sound\, Saikaly brings the beauty and danger of Everest and the world’s tallest peaks to life while sharing lessons of success and failure during his ascents. His presentation explores themes such as goal setting\, teamwork\, courage\, calculated risks\, resilience\, resourcefulness\, believing in oneself\, and giving back to society. \n* Keynote Speaker – Quentin DSouza –  12 Things I Learned As A  Real Estate Investor After Spending $12\,000 on a Professional Financial Plan ​ – As Real Esate Investors our portfolios look different that many other Canadians.  I have had many financial plans done for me in the past\, as I personally like to challenge myself through having professionals who might disagree with the direction of my financial plans and find blind spots and provide valuable insights.  Well I learned quite a bit from this particular process and Im going to share my insights that could save you the 12\,000+ HST that I spent on having this plan created for me.  You are going to want to make sure you are at this presentation\, so that you can ask questions. \n\n* Special Raffle and Give-Aways at this meeting \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nElia Saikaly\nSocial Entrepreneur | Award-Winning Filmmaker | Global Adventurer \nElia Saikaly is an award-winning adventure filmmaker and high-altitude mountaineer. His global\nadventures inspire others to find their most meaningful life and spark positive change. Having reached the summit of Mount Everest five times (a Canadian record)\, scaled the world’s second tallest peak\, and completed over 25 world-class expeditions\, Saikaly has proven he has the determination\, stamina\, skill\, resourcefulness\, and vision required to meet the greatest of challenges\, and shows audiences how to do the same.\nAs a storyteller and mountaineer\, Saikaly survived and documented the 2014\, 2015\, and 2019 disasters on the world’s tallest peak. His Everest imagery is regularly licensed by networks including National Geographic\, Discovery\, ESPN\, Netflix\, BBC\, and many more. He also produced the reality television series\, Everest: On the Top\, which garnered him a CINE Golden Eagle Award\, and won a Canadian Screen Award for his work with Rogers Sportsnet on the documentary\, Limitless. In 2016\, Saikaly co-created and co-starred in Discovery Channel’s Unclimbed: Reaching the Summit.\nSaikaly spends most of his time working with NGOs and causes close to his heart. Through his storytelling and camera\, he has supported Indigenous people in Canada\, the Peuls people of the Sahara in Niger\, Syrian Refugees in Lebanon\, persons with albinism in Africa\, the Dinka and Nuer in South Sudan\, and beyond. For a decade\, he ran his FindingLife educational program that connected tens of thousands of students to interactive real-time learning adventures. He currently sits on the board of the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation of Canada that supports the\nSherpa people of Nepal.\nAs an inspirational speaker\, Saikaly has spoken to dozens of corporations and organizations\, including high schools and universities\, and is fluent in both English and French. Whether inspiring people through his camera or on-stage\, Saikaly’s core mission is to elevate\, inspire\, and help make the world a better place. \n \nQuentin D’Souza is a multiple award winning Real Estate Investor\, and a trusted authority on investing in the Durham Region.  He is an Ontario Certified Teacher and holds two university degrees\, which includes a Master’s in Education.  Quentin has appeared on local and national television and radio\, interviewed in national publications\, and has been a keynote speaker to large audiences or real estate investors. \nQuentin owns a real estate portfolio in excess of $125 million dollars of assets under management across Canada by the end of the year and the US and transacted on 80+ properties since 2004. \n  \nQuentin is a proud member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and been accepted in to Tiger 21.  His company\, Appleridge Homes\, uses the Buy\, Fix\, Refinance\, and Rent strategy on long term rental properties in Ontario\, Canada\, as well as with joint venture partnerships to create win/win relationships.  He also invests in rental properties in the USA. \nQuentin is the author of “The Property Management Toolbox: A How-To Guide for Ontario Real Estate Investors and Landlords\,” “The Filling Vacancies Toolbox: A Step-By-Step Guide for Ontario Real Estate Investors and Landlords for Renting Out Residential Real Estate\,” “The Scaling Up Toolbox: A How to Guide for Real Estate Investors Who Don’t Have to Use Their Own Money to Buy Property\,” “Finding Properties Toolbox: Buying Real Estate at a Discount” and “The Ultimate Wealth Strategy: Your Complete Guide to Buying\, Fixing\, Refinancing\, and Renting Real Estate.”  \nHe is also mentors real estate investors through the Durham Real Estate Investors Club.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-december-13th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230822T134953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T155220Z
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SUMMARY:December DurhamREI Real Estate Investor Call (Get Your Questions Answered)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated and get connected with other members! \nHave your real estate questions answered by experienced real estate investors who have decades of time in the market and have done dozens of acquisitions in different times in the market\, using many different strategies. \n(DurhamREI Members Only) \nSpecial Guest Speaker: \nUsing Building Stack Software to Streamline Your Property Mangement \nJonathan Margel\, 34\, is the co-founder and CEO of Building Stack. He has a varied and unique background in real estate investment and management coupled with a passion for technology and trends in the industry. 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/december-durhamrei-real-estate-investor-call-get-your-questions-answered/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230927T213053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T190325Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Up to Build Your Portfolio Faster and Increase Your Net Worth
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to raise capital for your projects but not sure where to start? Are you looking to grow your real estate portfolio but you are stuck?  Would you like to increase your net worth\, by using simple strategies\, that has been proven to work? What is the difference between raising capital from friends and family\, and accredited investors?  \n\nLearn the Secrets of finding great partners\nGet a Proven Roadmap that will help you build your real estate investing system\nStrategies for Filtering between Debt and Equity Partners \nLearn Different Partnership Structures from Joint Ventures\, LPs\, and REITs \nStrategies for dealing with common problems \nLearn Exit Strategies \n\nLearn more at ScalingUpYourPortfolio.com
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/scaling-up-to-build-your-portfolio-faster-and-increase-your-net-worth/
LOCATION:Durham Corporate Center\, 105 Consumers Dr\, Whitby\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230608T172318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T210308Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI November 8th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: November 8th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Sourcing & Structuring CRE Debt is a complex and sophisticated matter – Austin James and Russell Myshasty \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Increasing Density on Single Family Zoning a New Opportunity for Real Estate Investors – Alex Ford \n* Keynote Speaker – Felix Vortsman – Navigating the Wild & Wonderful\, World of Passive Real Estate Investing – Stacking the Cards in Your Favour \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \nAlex Ford\, an experienced real estate investor with a portfolio that includes 2 duplexes and 2 single-family homes. With a background spanning over two decades in The financial industry\, Alex is determined to leverage real estate as a means to secure a prosperous financial future. He is a dedicated family man\, married\, father of three\, and has successfully completed two duplex conversions.  \nAustin James\nTeam Lead and VP\, Debt Capital Markets\nAustin is a leading commercial real estate finance professional with nearly a decade of experience in various financial services roles ranging from commercial real estate and development financing to business owner wealth and estate planning\, insurance\, strategic\ngrowth planning for mid-market commercial banking clients and more.  \nPrior to joining team Finneo\, Austin was a consistently awarded commercial real estate originator and portfolio manager with RBC Royal Bank in Downtown Toronto. Austin specializes in commercial mortgages\, land and construction financing\, bridge financing and CMHC. He currently heads up a team with staff out of Toronto and San Francisco and has contributed to debt originations of over $1 Billion. \nAustin holds a Bachelor of Commerce\, Honours Program from the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. He is an avid golfer and enjoys spending his weekends outdoors with family and friends. \n \nRussell Myshasty\nAVP\, Debt Capital Markets\nRussell is an experienced commercial real estate lending professional with over 8 years of\nexperience with the leading commercial banks in commercial real estate and construction\nservices – financing developments\, owner-occupied and income-producing properties\, business\nowner wealth and estate planning\, comprehensive strategic growth planning and advisory for\nmid-market commercial banking clients.\nMost recently\, Russell was a Relationship Manager in the commercial real estate space as an\noriginator and portfolio manager with RBC Royal Bank. He specializes in commercial R/E assets\nsuch as industrial\, multifamily\, retail\, office\, mixed-use\, and land bridge construction financing to CMHC.\nRussell holds an Master’s of Business Administration Degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University. He looks forward to utilizing his breadth of experience coupled with his relationship approach to provide the best in market results with Finneo’s industry-leading tech-enabled platform. \n  \nFelix Vortsman is the Founder and Chief Millionaire Maker at Cloud9Life\, a real estate investment expert\, coach and sales representative at Rock Star Real Estate Inc.\, Brokerage.  \nWith over 13 years experience as a sophisticated real estate investor and over two decades in the corporate world as a CFO\, CPA\, financial restructuring and improvement specialist within the manufacturing\, construction\, real estate development and multi-family renovation industries\, Felix employs several real estate investment strategies. \nIn 2018\, he pioneered the strategy of converting single-family homes into legal 3+ unit dwellings in Ontario\, using only the existing building envelope. \nOver the past few years\, Felix has been increasingly focused on larger scale syndicated private and preferred equity opportunities within the multi-family repositioning\, purpose built multi-family\, high-rise\, low-rise and institutional development spaces\, both passively and actively. \nToday\, Felix and his partners own 570 multi-family and single-family units and are participating in repositioning and developing several thousand low-rise\, high-rise and purpose-built rental units in both Canada and the USA\, with a keen focus on creating multiple six figure income streams\, diversification\, maximizing ROI and cash flow. \nFelix has achieved financial freedom and continues to guide his clients\, partners and all Canadians on their very own paths to living their own Cloud9Life on their own terms. 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-november-8th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230822T134750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T134750Z
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SUMMARY:November DurhamREI Real Estate Investor Call (Get Your Questions Answered)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated and get connected with other members! \nHave your real estate questions answered by experienced real estate investors who have decades of time in the market and have done dozens of acquisitions in different times in the market\, using many different strategies. \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/november-durhamrei-real-estate-investor-call-get-your-questions-answered/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230728T205437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T205621Z
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SUMMARY:Durham REI Florida Trip 2023 - October 12-15
DESCRIPTION:We have had some great experiences as a group travelling to different locations in the last few years.  We have had a number of members that have purchased property in Tampa\, Florida. \nIf you are interested in attending this trip please email info@durhamrei.ca with the subject line “Florida Trip” and we will add you to our list of interested participants. \nAs with all our trips\, you will be surrounded with other real estate investors\, and have the opportunity to mastermind with some really interesting people.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-florida-trip-2023-october-12-15/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230524T204007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T170426Z
UID:10000427-1697050800-1697061600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI October 11th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: October 11th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Advertising Strategies to Attract Top Tenants – Hart Togman\n \n* Real Estate Investor Keynote Speaker – Maximizing Income with Short-Term Accommodations – Shawn Ferron  \n* Real Estate Investor Keynote Speaker – Quentin DSouza – Creating Alternate Streams of US Income \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n \nShawn Ferron’s journey in real estate and property investment began two decades ago when he acquired his first real estate investment\, which was soon followed by his first student rental property at Durham College/UOIT. This initial step into the real estate market introduced him to the world of licensed rental properties. \nAs he gained experience and knowledge in the field\, Shawn expanded his real estate portfolio by purchasing another property in Prince Edward County (PEC). He saw potential in short-term accommodations (STA) and increased revenue within the vacation rental market. \nShawn’s dedication to real estate investment and property management led him to join the DREI and further expand his property portfolio. \nDespite having a successful 22-year career in the pharmaceutical industry managing multimillion-dollar brands across Canada\, he decided to take action and pivot toward the real estate industry. This major career shift led him to buy into a well-established full-service booking\, tourism\, and property management company called “Place in PEC.” This company specializes in managing a diverse portfolio of properties\, including over 60 licensed short-term accommodations (STA) and long-term rental properties. \nGillian (Fedchak) Tantalo has over 30 years of experience in Special Event Management\, sponsorship\, and fundraising\, and moved to Prince Edward County in 2017 to work within the Real Estate and rental market. \nTogether with her husband Frank\, they opened Places in PEC in April of 2019 after recognizing a need for a full-service management company when dealing with Short Term Rentals. She opened her doors with 5 places for short-term renting\, and over the past 4 years\, the property list has grown to over 60 licensed STA’s\, with 25 staff. \nIn August of 2023\, Gillian and Shawn (a property owner of hers) partnered to take Places in PEC to the next level\, diversify\, and start exciting new partnerships. Gillian is well versed in licensing on a municipal level for the STA properties and continues to be the largest property management company in the area. \n  \nHart Togman founded Rent Panda 7 years ago after experiencing the underserved rental industry in Canada. He built the company with the vision of helping small landlords throughout their rental journey and works every day on a mission to make renting better. Hart brings his passion for real estate\, background in technology and marketing and personal experiences as a landlord to the table at every chance possible. In the last 7 years he has led Rent Panda to helping over 3000 landlords find ideal tenants and manages a rental portfolio of over 200 units. \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-ocotber-11th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231003T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230822T134632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T182847Z
UID:10000442-1696363200-1696366800@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:October DurhamREI Real Estate Investor Call (Get Your Questions Answered)
DESCRIPTION:(Special Guest Speakers – Getting Financed as a Canadian Buying USA Real Estate) \nThis Q and A Call is an opportunity for investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated and get connected with other members! \nHave your real estate questions answered by experienced real estate investors who have decades of time in the market and have done dozens of acquisitions in different times in the market\, using many different strategies. \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/october-durhamrei-real-estate-investor-call-get-your-questions-answered/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230524T203845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T165221Z
UID:10000424-1694631600-1694642400@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Durham REI September 13th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will start at 7:00 pm and doors will open at 6:45 pm and end by 10pm. \nNext Meeting: September 13th\, 2023 at 7:00 pm \nLocation: Abilities Centre Theatre – 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, ON L1N 0J2 \nCost:$100 per person at the door for non-members or choose a membership option. \nLocation Context: Our new meeting location is at the Second Floor Theatre Room overlooking the track at the Abilities Centre.  If you go to the front besk of the Abilities Centre they will walk you there.  Or simply follow the ramp up and you will walk past the Theatre. The parking lot is located on the West Side of the building along Gordon Street. \n  \nBefore the meeting:\n1. Bring business cards andprepare for networking at the end of the meeting. \n2. Property deal sheet for 2min for members with a gift to members. \nAgenda for the Evening: \n* Introductions and Durham Updates \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Wasi Khan – Lowering the Cost of Paint and Supplies for Members \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Rene Masse – Finding My Financial Freedom \n* Real Estate Investor Strategy Spotlight – Jeff Lee – Video Walkthrough of Newly Constructed Garden Suite in Whitby – Get Your Questions Answered \n* Real Estate Investor Keynote Speaker- Paul Punnoose – Homeroom to Home selling: An Educator’s Wholesaling Journey \n* Real Estate Investor Keynote Speaker- Quentin DSouza – Creating Alternate Streams of US Income \n* Wrap-up and Burning Questions \n* Networking and Developing Your Power Team \nSpeaker Showcase: \n  \nJeff Lee – Complete Contracting Solutions – With over 20+ years of experience in the contracting industry\, Jeff now operates complete contracting solutions which is an investor focused contracting business.  He invests in real estate personally and is passionate about helping other investors achieve their goals through completing their renovation projects on their investment properties.\n\n \n  \n  \nRené Masse could have been a French teacher\, but he quit after 3 months to become an entrepreneur.  From many failed attempts\, he flourished as a contractor investing in properties. Rene and his team have been involved with legalizing duplexes since the city implemented the secondary suite by-laws in 2019.  Rene is a realtor\, coach\, and investor who specializes in working with joint venture partnership to offer hands off investment opportunities. \n  \n \nPaul Punnoose is a father\, husband\, world traveller\, educator\, real estate investor\, and coach. \nHe realized the power of real estate when he and his wife travelled the world for 14 months and discovered that they made 20K and covered the cost of their trip through the appreciation of just one of his rental properties. \nHaving completed duplex conversions\, flips\, wholesales and wholetails\, he has decided to focus on growing his rental portfolio\, working on more wholesale/flip projects\, and spending more time with his son. \nHe is looking to connect with as many like-minded real estate investors as possible this year. \nWasi Khan\, is the District City Manager for Sherwin Williams Paints. He brings in over ten years of industry experience. He directly oversees the operations of 26 Sherwin-Williams stores in the GTA. Over the years\, Wasi has worked closely with countless real estate investors and custom home builders throughout the GTA\, helping them reduce their hassles\, save\, and make more money. \n 
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/durham-rei-september-13th-meeting/
LOCATION:Abilities Centre Theatre – Iroquois Park Sports Centre\, 55 Gordon St\, Whitby\, Ontario\, L1N 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Regular Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230905T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230822T133917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T133917Z
UID:10000441-1693944000-1693947600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:September DurhamREI Real Estate Investor Call (Get Your Questions Answered)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated and get connected with other members! \nHave your real estate questions answered by experienced real estate investors who have decades of time in the market and have done dozens of acquisitions in different times in the market\, using many different strategies. \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/september-durhamrei-real-estate-investor-call-get-your-questions-answered/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230622T163733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T201247Z
UID:10000437-1692025200-1692032400@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:August Members Only Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:This event will be held in the Durham Region and is available to members only.  There is a limited amount of space so we can only have members attend this event.  Location details will be sent directly to members. \nLocation: TBA \nTime: 3-5pm \nDate: August 14\, 2023
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/august-members-only-networking-event-2/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230622T163631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T163817Z
UID:10000436-1690642800-1690650000@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:DurhamREI Members Only Boat Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Network with amazing real estate investors in a great atmosphere.  This members only event will be held in a location made available to members.
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/members-only-boat-cruise/
LOCATION:Carruthers Creek Golf and Country Club\, 650 Lake Ridge Rd South\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1Z1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
GEO:43.8477278;-78.980272
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230509T010353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T010353Z
UID:10000423-1689411600-1689440400@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Use Vendor Take Back Mortgages to Build Your Portfolio and Increase Your Profits
DESCRIPTION:(LIVE – July 15\, 2023 – 9am-5pm – Whitby\, Ontario)\nhttp://www.vendortakebackworkshop.com/
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/use-vendor-take-back-mortgages-to-build-your-portfolio-and-increase-your-profits/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20220801T184928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T180618Z
UID:10000404-1686769200-1686780000@durhamrei.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230606T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230105T040238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T184719Z
UID:10000420-1686081600-1686085200@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:June DurhamREI Real Estate Investor Call (Get Your Questions Answered)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated! \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/june-durhamrei-beginner-real-estate-investor-call-3-properties-or-less-3/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230105T040151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T182139Z
UID:10000419-1684267200-1684270800@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:May DurhamREI Real Estate Investor Call (Get Your Questions Answered)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for Durham REI investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated! \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/may-durhamrei-beginner-real-estate-investor-call-3-properties-or-less-3/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230419T163603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T163603Z
UID:10000422-1682017200-1682020800@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Private Lending Members Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a focus group of members who are doing private lending or looking to do private lending.  The focus will be to act as peer support for membersa and help each other. \nThis is not a group for: mortgage brokers/agents to look for clients to lend their funds for them\, or investors who want to borrow funds. \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/private-lending-members-focus-group-5/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230105T040118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T040118Z
UID:10000418-1681848000-1681851600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:April DurhamREI Beginner Real Estate Investor Call (3 properties or less)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for beginning investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated! \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/april-durhamrei-beginner-real-estate-investor-call-3-properties-or-less-3/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230105T040052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T040052Z
UID:10000417-1679428800-1679432400@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:March DurhamREI Beginner Real Estate Investor Call (3 properties or less)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for beginning investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated! \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/march-durhamrei-beginner-real-estate-investor-call-3-properties-or-less-3/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20220801T184744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T180003Z
UID:10000401-1678302000-1678312800@durhamrei.com
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:20230213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230130T222124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T222211Z
UID:10000421-1676314800-1676322000@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:Private Lending Members Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a focus group of members who are doing private lending or looking to do private lending.  The focus will be to act as peer support for membersa and help each other. \nThis is not a group for: mortgage brokers/agents to look for clients to lend their funds for them\, or investors who want to borrow funds. \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/private-lending-members-focus-group-4/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20220801T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T190659Z
UID:10000400-1675882800-1675893600@durhamrei.com
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:20230202T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20230105T040021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T040021Z
UID:10000416-1675368000-1675371600@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:February DurhamREI Beginner Real Estate Investor Call (3 properties or less)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for beginning investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated! \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/february-durhamrei-beginner-real-estate-investor-call-3-properties-or-less-3/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230124T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T014348
CREATED:20221214T185125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T185125Z
UID:10000412-1674590400-1674594000@durhamrei.com
SUMMARY:January DurhamREI Beginner Real Estate Investor Call (3 properties or less)
DESCRIPTION:This Q and A Call is an opportunity for beginning investors to ask questions regarding – Finding\, Funding or Financing their properties.  Stay motivated! \n(DurhamREI Members Only)
URL:https://durhamrei.com/dreievent/january-durhamrei-beginner-real-estate-investor-call-3-properties-or-less-3/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Members Only Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="DurhamREI":MAILTO:info@durhamrei.ca
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