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Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Where Should I Invest? Real Estate Investing in Canada

Written by: Sarah Larbi
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 Real Estate Investor, Developer, MentorSarah Larbi 2019-2021 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
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  • Embracing Wellness: Anxiety & Stress Management for Entrepreneurs

    Embracing Wellness: Anxiety & Stress Management for Entrepreneurs
    Feb 13 2026

    In this episode of Where Should I Invest, Sarah Larbi sits down with registered psychotherapist Samir Boulazreg to explore the mental and emotional side of entrepreneurship, investing, and high performance.

    They unpack how anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and burnout quietly impact ambitious professionals and why waiting for the “perfect time” often keeps people stuck.

    Samir shares practical frameworks around mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and therapy, and explains why mental health work isn’t about “fixing yourself,” but about building awareness and resilience over time.

    This conversation is especially relevant for entrepreneurs, investors, and high achievers who are building toward financial freedom but struggling to stay present along the way.
    What You’ll Learn:
    • Why most people live in the past and how it fuels anxiety
    • How depression creates a negative feedback loop (and how to interrupt it)
    • Why starting imperfectly beats waiting for the perfect plan
    • The real difference between psychotherapy and life coaching
    • How mindfulness helps regulate high-achieving personalities
    • Why men and first responders often avoid therapy and why that’s changing
    • How movement and routine support long-term mental resilience

    Samir Boulazreg is a registered psychotherapist who works with entrepreneurs, high performers, and first responders. His approach blends evidence-based therapy with practical strategies around mindset, behaviour, and well-being. Samir specializes in helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout while building meaningful and sustainable lives.

    Listen here: https://sarahlarbi.com/podcast-home

    Contact Samir Boulazreg here:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-boulazreg-001695330/
    Website: https://mypsychology.ca/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypsychology.ca/

    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

    Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com

    The post Embracing Wellness: Anxiety & Stress Management for Entrepreneurs first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.
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    35 mins
  • Bill 60 and Beyond: A Guide for Ontario Landlords

    Bill 60 and Beyond: A Guide for Ontario Landlords
    Jan 30 2026
    In this episode of Where Should I Invest, Sarah Larbi sits down with Kayla Andrade, a landlord advocate and long-time Ontario real estate investor, to unpack what’s really happening in Ontario’s rental market. Kayla shares her journey from landlord to advocate, the regulatory pressures pushing landlords out of the market, and why many investors are reconsidering long-term rental strategies altogether. They dive into Bill 60, municipal licensing fees, tenant-landlord dynamics, and the growing importance of landlord communities and advocacy. This episode offers a grounded, firsthand look at how policy decisions are reshaping the rental landscape and what landlords need to understand to survive and adapt. What You’ll Learn Why landlord–tenant relationships are becoming more strainedHow Bill 60 impacts evictions, rent reporting, and landlord rightsWhy some landlords are selling or converting rental propertiesThe risks of over-regulation in Ontario’s rental marketHow tenant behaviour and loopholes affect small landlordsWhy landlord advocacy and community support matter more than everWhat investors should watch for over the next 12–24 months Kayla Andrade is an Ontario-based landlord advocate and real estate investor. She is the founder of the Ontario Landlords Watch community and has become a leading voice for landlords navigating Ontario’s evolving regulatory environment. Kayla works closely with municipal and provincial leaders to push for balanced housing policy and practical reform. Listen now at https://sarahlarbi.com/podcast-home/ Contact Kayla Andrade here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylaandradeolw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-andrade-b4855648/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kayla.Andrade.olw/ Websites: https://ontariolandlordswatch.com/, https://landlordcreditbureau.ca/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontariolandlordswatch X: https://x.com/OLWLandlords This episode has been brought to you in part by: Ryan DeLaurentis, Flip Savvy – https://flipsavvy.ca/podcast/ Ryan Carson, Carson Law – https://www.carsonlaw.ca/ or email ryan@carsonlaw.ca Dalia Barsoum, Streetwise Mortgages https://streetwisemortgages.com/ or email dbarsoum@streetwisemortgages.com Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com The post Bill 60 and Beyond: A Guide for Ontario Landlords first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.
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    39 mins
  • Building Multi-Family From The Ground Up to Rental Success

    Building Multi-Family From The Ground Up to Rental Success
    Jan 16 2026
    In this episode of Where Should I Invest, Sarah Larbi sits down with Natalie Cloutier, a real estate developer, author, and builder who has carved out a unique niche in the Canadian investing landscape: Build to Rent. Starting with $0 at just 19 years old, Natalie and her husband built their first home using an auto-construction loan and that single decision launched a long-term strategy now responsible for multiple duplexes, fourplexes, and sixplexes. Natalie breaks down the real numbers, the risks, the rewards, and the mindset behind creating cash-flowing rentals from the ground up. She also shares the truth about Bill 23, the municipal pushback that followed, and the often-overlooked challenges developers face behind the scenes. If you’ve ever wondered how to build new multifamily housing or whether Build-to-Rent can actually work in today’s market, this episode delivers the clarity you’ve been missing. What You’ll Learn How Natalie’s “Build to Rent” strategy works from land acquisition to refinanceThe financing structure needed to build rentals with minimal money left in the dealHow Bill 23 created unexpected chaos for buildersWhy municipalities can make or break your development timelineThe biggest mistakes investors make when expanding into constructionHow Natalie handles permitting, design, and working with new city staffWhy choosing the right JV partner matters more than the dealHow she used rebates, credit hacks, and marketplace finds to finish units affordablyWhat inspired her new book The Build to Rent StrategyWhy cash flow matters more than unit countWhen to step back from development (and why mental fatigue is real)How to start with nothing and still build long-term wealth Natalie Cloutier is a real estate investor and developer specializing in the Build-to-Rent model, constructing duplexes, fourplexes, and sixplexes across Ontario. With a background in architectural technology, Natalie handles permitting, design, and construction management, while her JV partners handle financing and tenant placement. She is the author of The Build to Rent Strategy, a transparent, numbers-focused guide for aspiring builders and investors. Listen now at https://sarahlarbi.com/podcast-home/ Contact Natalie Cloutier here: Website: https://www.thenewbuildcouple.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewbuildcouple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenewbuildcouple Book: The Build to Rent Strategy (available via her website) This episode has been brought to you in part by: Ryan Carson, Carson Law – https://www.carsonlaw.ca/ or email ryan@carsonlaw.ca James Lloyd, US Properties https://www.usproperties.ca/ or email james@usproperties.ca Matt Pickering, National Bank matthew.pickering@nbc.ca Mid-Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com/ Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com/ Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey www.sarahlarbi.com or email sarah@sarahlarbi.com The post Building Multi-Family From The Ground Up to Rental Success first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.
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    33 mins
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