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Return on LifeStyle Podcast

Return on LifeStyle Podcast

Written by: Paul D'Abruzzo
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Welcome to the Return On Lifestyle podcast host by Paul D'Abruzzo. Paul is the leader of the Expert Investor Team, an Industry Leading Investor-Focused Realtor & Sales Team, a regular industry Speaker & Goals-Oriented Coach. Based out of Rock Star Real Estate, a brokerage well known in Ontario in Real Estate Investment education and sales, Paul and his team specialize in the Acquisition and Sale of Investment & Development Grade Property in Southern Ontario. Together with his wife, Paul D’Abruzzo operates and manages an Investment Company with a portfolio of multi-unit residential, student rental and Single Family assets across the Golden Horseshoe. Paul also offers Professional Asset Management Services and lucrative opportunities to invest alongside him in Real Estate Developments & large Multi-Family projects Paul has been successfully working with investors and managing Real Estate investment projects since 2009 with sales & portfolio values growing year over year.Copyright 2024 Paul D'Abruzzo Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Building Wealth: Lessons from a Real Estate Pro
    Jun 21 2024

    In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Quentin D'Souza, a former teacher turned full-time real estate investor who now manages over 580 units across Ontario and the U.S.

    How did he transition from a stable teaching career to achieving financial freedom through real estate?


    What strategies did he employ during market fluctuations and regulatory changes?


    And most importantly, what mindset and goals propelled him to success?


    Find out as Quentin shares his inspiring story, invaluable advice for new investors, and the nuances of managing a growing portfolio in today's challenging market.


    ⭐️ Get your 56-page 2024 Real Estate Investor Playbook FREE --https://expertinvestoracademy.com/playbook/ ⭐️


    ⭐️ Sign up for 🇨🇦's Favourite R/E Investment Email Newsletter -- https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/XtMRUje/Website ⭐️


    ⭐️ Follow our Instagram channel for Exclusive Investment Deals & updates -- https://www.instagram.com/paul_expert_investor_academy/?hl=en# ⭐️

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    55 mins
  • In the Trenches of Property Design & Development with Jordan Heckman
    May 31 2024

    Welcome back to another investor success story that you won't want to miss. Today, I'm chatting with Jordan Heckman from Jordan Station Design Co. 🏡 These guys are absolute rockstars when it comes to designing custom homes, handling duplex and triplex conversions, garden suites, and even larger multi-unit projects!

    Before we dive into the juicy details of real estate, Jordan kicks things off with a wild story about a custom build near Lake Erie that got halted because they found human remains! 😲 Yeah, you heard that right. The police were called, and the site is now under investigation. Talk about a curveball in construction!

    Jordan also shares his journey from studying math and physics to diving into architecture, and how he ended up back in St. Catharines. He’s been making waves since 2019 with Jordan Station Design Co., growing from a solo operation in his basement to a team known for their impressive investment designs. Over 350 conversions in the last five years? Now that’s what I call hustle! 💪


    We also discuss how the market has shifted post-COVID, with investors teaming up for larger projects and adaptive reuse becoming a hot trend. 🏢 Imagine converting old commercial buildings into sleek residential spaces—it's happening, and it's exciting!


    And if you're thinking about adding a garden suite to your property, Jordan's got another ace up his sleeve with his company Flexo Build. They’re making it easier and faster to set up detached ADUs. Think IKEA but for home building—it's that efficient! 🛠️

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    49 mins
  • From Trials to Triumph: Real Estate Insights with Christian Kalb
    Apr 16 2024

    In this episode of the Return on Lifestyle show, I delve into the principle that investments should not only yield financial returns but also enhance one's lifestyle.

    My guest, Christian Kalb, a dedicated real estate investor since 2016, primarily in Southern Ontario, shares his journey with us.


    He focuses on acquiring small multi-unit properties and highlights the advantages of short-term rentals. Christian recounts a particularly harrowing experience with a triplex in St. Catharines, dealing with difficult tenants, and shares the invaluable lessons he learned from facing such challenges in real estate investing.


    We also explore Christian's personal path, what drove him into real estate, and his strategies for achieving success.


    ⭐️ Get your 56-page 2024 Real Estate Investor Playbook FREE --https://expertinvestoracademy.com/playbook/ ⭐️


    ⭐️ Sign up for 🇨🇦's Favourite R/E Investment Email Newsletter -- https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/XtMRUje/Website ⭐️


    ⭐️ Follow our Instagram channel for Exclusive Investment Deals & updates -- https://www.instagram.com/paul_expert_investor_academy/?hl=en# ⭐️

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    1 hr and 1 min
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