PRIME MEMBER EXCLUSIVE | 3 Months Free Trial

Auto-renews at INR 199/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime. Offer ends 15 July, 2026.
Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada cover art

Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Written by: Sarah Larbi
Listen for free

Real Estate Investor, Developer, MentorSarah Larbi 2019-2021 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • The $20,000 Tenant Trap: How to Protect Your Ontario Rentals

    The $20,000 Tenant Trap: How to Protect Your Ontario Rentals
    May 12 2026
    Is the Ontario rental market stacked against you? In this episode, Sarah sits down with Jacqui Cummins, founder of Anchor Point Property Management. Jacqui leverages a 25 year career as a law clerk and 20 years of personal investing experience to protect her clients from professional tenants and LTB nightmares. From the rise of the “cash for keys” phenomenon to the high-tech fraud used in rental applications today, Jacqui reveals the exact systems she uses to mitigate risk. If you are a Durham Region investor or anywhere in Ontario, this episode is your survival guide for the modern rental landscape. In this episode, you will learn:
    • The “Prior-Prior” Reference: Why the current landlord is the last person you should trust.
    • Document Verification: How Jacqui spots doctored letters and fraudulent credit reports.
    • The Cash for Keys Crisis: How to handle $20,000 demands and why entitlement is changing the game.
    • Contractual Safety: The specific clause you need when selling a tenanted property to avoid being sued.
    • Boutique Management: Why local proximity is the key to white-glove service.
    Get in touch with Jacqui Cummins, Anchor Point Property Management Info@anchorpointpm.ca
    Website: https://www.anchorpointpm.ca/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchorpoint_mgmt/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577825797819To work with Sarah Larbi contact at https://sarahlarbi.com/contact/ or sarah@sarahlarbi.com

    The post The $20,000 Tenant Trap: How to Protect Your Ontario Rentals first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.
    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
  • Losing Everything to the CRA: A Cautionary Tale for Investors

    Losing Everything to the CRA: A Cautionary Tale for Investors
    Apr 24 2026
    In this raw and honest episode, Sarah Larbi sits down with Adam Kitchener, a seasoned investor and former property manager who built a massive career only to see it dismantled by the CRA.
    Adam shares the devastating chain of events where an audit of a former client led to an investigation into his own finances, ultimately resulting in his bank calling all of his mortgages due.

    This is a vital conversation for any investor about the importance of corporate structure, the reality of tax audits, and the mental grit required to rebuild from zero.

    What You Will Learn
    • The Fourplex Sweet Spot: How Adam used residential mortgages to execute perfect BRRRs.
    • The Audit Domino Effect: How being a third party contractor for a troubled firm put Adam in the CRA crosshairs.
    • The Sole Proprietorship Trap: The specific structural mistake that allowed the CRA to target Adam’s personal assets and his family members.
    • Banking Default Realities: Why banks can call a mortgage even if you have never missed a payment.
    • Rebuilding with Grit: How Adam is using his construction expertise to launch Renovation Solutions and move forward.
    This episode brought to you in part by Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages https://streetwisemortgages.com/

    Get in touch with Adam Kitchener, Renovation Solutions adamraykitchener@gmail.com
    Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/renovationsolutionsinc/#
    Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576545914368#
    Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-k-21a985137/

    To work with Sarah Larbi contact at https://sarahlarbi.com/contact/ or sarah@sarahlarbi.com

    The post Losing Everything to the CRA: A Cautionary Tale for Investors first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.
    Show More Show Less
    52 mins
  • Quitting at 50 to Become a Full-Time Entrepreneur

    Quitting at 50 to Become a Full-Time Entrepreneur
    Apr 10 2026
    In this episode, Sarah Larbi sits down with Albert Belo, the founder of Tribelo Properties, to discuss his incredible 30 year journey in the construction industry.

    Albert reveals the personal catalyst that led him to leave a secure 20 year career in insurance restoration at age 50 to pursue his own business.

    They dive deep into the technical side of property investing, from the importance of detailed documentation to selecting materials that are actually indestructible for rentals. Albert also shares his expertise on dealing with mold, asbestos, and the critical importance of having a properly insured team on your job site.

    What You Will Learn:
    • The Mid Life Leap: Why Albert chose entrepreneurship over a stable 9 to 5 career path.
    • The Insurance Restoration Edge: How appraising multi-million dollar claims taught Albert to see the hidden details in every renovation.
    • Investor Specific Renos: Why vinyl flooring and IKEA kitchens are the gold standard for ROI and longevity.
    • Risk Management: The non-negotiables of WSIB, liability insurance, and working with specialized trades.
    • Building Tribelo: How Albert is bridging the gap between high level construction management and residential investing.
    Learn more about Albert and Tribelo Properties – https://tribeloproperties.com/

    This episode has been brought to you in part by:

    Ryan DeLaurentis, Flip Savvy – https://flipsavvy.ca/

    Ryan Carson, Carson Law – https://www.carsonlaw.ca/ or email ryan@carsonlaw.ca

    Matt Pickering, National Bank matthew.pickering@nbc.ca

    The post Quitting at 50 to Become a Full-Time Entrepreneur first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.
    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet