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    The Highest And Best Use

    The Highest And Best Use Podcast hosted by Ryan Carr interviews real estate professionals that will show you the 3 best ways to actually WIN in real estate using the “Highest And Best Use” principles. These principles are: The Highest And Best Use Of The Land The Highest And Best Use Of The Structure The Highest And Best Use Of Your Own Skill Sets & Time. Join host Ryan Carr as he unlocks the secrets to winning in the real estate investing game, as seen on HGTV's "Hoarder House Flippers". To find out more about Ryan or the podcast, please visit http://TheHighestAndBestUse.com
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    S1E34 - One Deal and One Million Dollars Ft. Andrew Perrie

    S1E34 - One Deal and One Million Dollars Ft. Andrew Perrie

    The Fine Estates Team is composed of award winning local realtors who treat every listing, no matter the price point with an elite client care program we call "The Fine Life Method". Lead by team owner Andrew Perrie, who runs 2 brokerage offices in Niagara-on-the-Lake and Muskoka and has been awarded a director role for one of the fastest growing independent brokerages in Ontario - Revel Realty.

    Since 2020, Andrew has also been growing and maintaining a strong personal referral business that has resulted in roughly 85% agent to agent referrals. The Fine Estates Team understands that you have worked hard for homeownership and you and your property deserve only exceptional service. We invest real marketing dollars to get our clients homes sold and we offer a wide variety of services to help get your home in tip top shape. We are #1 on social media and know the importance of not only digital marketing, but a mix of traditional marketing as well. We advertise in 50,000 magazines every month and have digital advertising partners including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and The Globe and Mail and more

    S1E32 - Coach Houses. The Icing on the Cake. Ft. Vlad Maeskiy

    S1E32 - Coach Houses. The Icing on the Cake. Ft. Vlad Maeskiy

    Vlad Maevskiy started investing in Real Estate in 2005 and got into it by accident. He owned 1 investment property passively in North York for 10 years. The property more than doubled in price, which allowed Vlad to become an active and strategic investor and start building a rental portfolio in hot markets in Ontario. He became a REIN member, and spend hundreds of hours educating himself on various strategies and deep knowledge surrounding the Real Estate business. Coach Houses are the icing on the cake

     

    Over the last 7 years, Vlad has transacted over 25 properties, and his favorite strategies are where he can add value and force appreciation, and increase cash flow. Vlad's wife is also helping the business, although she is still working full-time. Vlad retired from a corporate consulting job 3 years ago to do Real Estate investing full-time. Currently, they have 14 properties under management and a total of 32 doors. Some are with investors, and some are 100% owned. they have done BRRRs, flips, coach houses, land severances, and turnkey buys and holds. One of the best plays was the Coach House construction, and they have done 2 so far – one in Barrie, and one in Orillia, the latest one.

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caMay 04, 2023

    S1E31 - The Difference Between Money and Lifestyle Ft. Gary Hibbert

    S1E31 - The Difference Between Money and Lifestyle Ft. Gary Hibbert

    Gary Hibbert is a full-time Real Estate Investor, licensed and award-winning Real Estate Agent, Author, and Educator. In 2008, he made a decision that would be life-changing by purchasing his first investment property. Through hard work and dedication, Gary left the corporate world to become a full-time entrepreneur in 2014. Today, not only does he have a remarkable Real Estate Investing Portfolio and successful businesses, Gary continually inspires the same change that transformed his life, into others. 

    In the beginning, Gary lived pay cheque to pay cheque as many others do. He had been accustomed to the reality that at the end of the month, there was more month than money. Realizing that there must be another way to make ends meet, he became determined to educate himself and make a change. However, at that point, he hadn’t yet realized that by changing his own life, it would enable him to help 100’s of future investors to their path to finding financial freedom. In 2010, Gary launched Smart Home Choice, a company dedicated to educating new and experienced investors through a focus on SMART goals in order to allow them to make informed decisions in their investing strategies. Currently, Smart Home Choice is one of Durham Region’s largest groups of Real Estate Investors and although the company is continually growing, it offers networking, mentoring, and self-improvement opportunities to its members. 

    In addition to Smart Home Choice, Gary is the owner of a private investment company called Deep Pockets and co-owner of a real estate brokerage; Our Neighbourhood Realty. Gary attributes his success to his focus on improving his mindset, rather than improving his skillset and most importantly discovering his “why”. He is also dedicated to helping others realize their “why”, because that is the realization that led Gary to where he is today.

     

    S1E30 - Do You Know Your Land Rights?! Ft. Bob Aaron

    S1E30 - Do You Know Your Land Rights?! Ft. Bob Aaron

    Bob Aaron is a sole practitioner with Aaron & Aaron in Toronto. He practices in the areas of real estate, corporate and commercial, wills and estates, and expert opinions in real estate litigation. Do You Know Your Land Rights?! Bob is certified as a specialist in real estate law by the Law Society and accepted as a real estate expert by Ontario’s Superior Court and Court of Appeal. He has been an elected director of the Law Society of Ontario and the Tarion Warranty Corporation. He writes the Property Law column in the Toronto Star on alternate Saturdays and his 800 columns appear on his website at www.aaron.ca. He frequently lectures to groups of lawyers, property buyers, and real estate agents.

    S1E29 - Landscaper to Investor! Ryan Carr's Coaching. Ft. Daniel Hogenbirk

    S1E29 - Landscaper to Investor! Ryan Carr's Coaching. Ft. Daniel Hogenbirk

    Daniel Hogenbirk has been a Landscaper from a young age and has had a lot of success but he had reached a point where passive income was necessary to leverage the seasonal work of being a landscaper. With the help of Ryan Carr, Daniel was able to shift from Landscaper to investor using coaching strategies based on The Highest and Best Use.

    S1E28 - Best Development ROI Possible Ft. Darcy Marler

    S1E28 - Best Development ROI Possible Ft. Darcy Marler

    The World's #1 Residential Property Development Educator! Darcy Marler teaches the Best Development Strategies to bring the most ROI possible. In the past 20 years, Darcy has owned many real estate land developments, new construction projects, condo conversions, flips, and long & short-term rentals. He purchased, renovated, or developed 92 properties / 240 doors worth $44M. He has significant experience with real estate: acquisitions and disposals, turnarounds/restructuring, contracts/law, lending & finance, and dealing with government. Darcy Marler has also written 4 books on real estate investing and created an online educational course on Residential Land Development as a Profitable Investment.

    S1E27 - Creating a Construction Business Ft. Ara Poladian

    S1E27 - Creating a Construction Business Ft. Ara Poladian

    Ara Poladian transferred his education as an engineer and boots-on-the-ground experience in construction into creating a construction business in the tr-cities. Follow Ara and his story on this episode and maybe get the idea of how you can shift from being in the construction labor industry to creating your own business!

    Ara is a Civil Engineering graduate from McMaster University and received his P.Eng in 2019. Currently, Ara owns a construction company doing home renovations and new build construction along with being a full-time Real Estate investor.

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caMarch 30, 2023

    S1E26 - Struggle LESS with Finances Ft. Kory MacKinnon

    S1E26 - Struggle LESS with Finances Ft. Kory MacKinnon

    Helping people struggle less With decades of experience, Kory has climbed the path to success with real estate as his vehicle of choice for true wealth. A sought-after speaker, author, and coach to investors looking to succeed at a high level, Kory has made it his Mission in life to make an impact on the financial literacy and success of others. Real Estate investing when properly executed has produced more millionaires than any other wealth strategy. Inquire about how you too can succeed on your real estate journey. With Kory, you can struggle less with finances.

     

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    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caMarch 23, 2023

    S1E25 - The Evolution of Land Surveys Ft. Dave Comery

    S1E25 - The Evolution of Land Surveys Ft. Dave Comery

    Dave Comery was such a fun guest to have on the show. About halfway through this podcast we trail off and geek out about the technical side of land surveys and the evolution land surveys have gone through since the establishment of Ontario. Dave Comery is a fountain of knowledge in this area. The history is so cool!

     

    Dave is an Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the civil engineering industry. Skilled in Land Development, AutoCAD, Construction, Topographic Surveys, and Construction Management. Strong business development professional who graduated from the University of Toronto Mississauga.

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    en-caMarch 16, 2023

    S1E24 - Close All Deals in 24 Hours Ft. Jesse Bobrowski

    S1E24 - Close All Deals in 24 Hours Ft. Jesse Bobrowski

    Jesse Bobrowski is able to close all deals in 24 hours. He and his company are able to lend to real estate investors with as little as $20K down!

    Jesse Bobrowski was fated to find his career in an industry he loves. He describes finding private mortgage lending as a “fluke,” but it was a happy accident that is helping him to fulfill his passion for watching dreams become reality for investors, mortgage brokers, and consumers alike. “What I love is helping people,” says Jesse who is now the Vice President of Business Development of Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation (CHMIC). “We solve problems for people so they can reach their financial goals. I am not interested in what I don’t have a passion for and I feel passionate about our business because it is all about growing something special for all stakeholders.”

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caMarch 09, 2023

    S1E23 - Building The BEST Wholesaling Empire /w Luc and Jess Boiron

    S1E23 - Building The BEST Wholesaling Empire /w Luc and Jess Boiron

    Luc and Jess Boiron are on the show! The biggest and best wholesaling company for Real estate in Canada! These 2 have been building a wholesaling empire over the past few years that is completely self-sufficient! how did they do it? Where did they come from? What benefits does a Lawyer bring to the table? Enjoy The Show!

    In the past 12 months, Luc's companies have purchased over 250 properties for a mix of flips, wholesales, and long-term rentals. Luc Boiron is also the founder of a monthly Real Estate Investor Meet-up in Toronto and started one in Ottawa at the beginning of 2020, and has been also featured on several Canadian Real Estate podcasts. The current focus is on acquiring 500,000 sqft of industrial space in Southern Ontario. Jessica-Ann Boiron graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of International Business degree and the University Medal for achieving the highest standing in her program. She went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School and an MBA, also from York. Jess started her career working as a corporate and energy lawyer at Borden Ladner Gervias LLP on Toronto’s Bay Street. Simultaneously, she co-founded Bliss Realty Inc. – a real estate investment firm.

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caMarch 02, 2023

    S1E22 - The Triplex King from Welland Ontario /w Felix Vortsman

    S1E22 - The Triplex King from Welland Ontario /w Felix Vortsman

    The King of the Triplex is sharing his secrets from building wealth in Welland Ontario. The History of Welland and the Welland Canal goes back centuries and Felix Vortsman was able to capitalize on opportunities that were presented in Welland over any other city in Ontario. Creating Tri-plex from single-family homes under the same building envelope is a skill Felix has pioneered, but the industry is changing! What happens next?

    Felix offers innovative, proven, simple-to-understand, and effective real estate investment strategies that you can easily implement to realistically and prudently achieve your goals of financial freedom while building a meaningful legacy that can be passed on to quite possibly infinite generations.

    Unlike most financial advisors, Felix puts his money where his mouth is, personally testing all real estate strategies and markets on himself first, using his own money, to prove they work before ever recommending them to clients. So you know you are dealing with an expert who has truly walked the walk, not just talked the talk.

     

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    1:24 Guest Bio

    4:52 Getting into REI

    7:24 Building Code Variations

    10:34 Existing Vs. New Build

    17:43 Bill 23

    22:21 Tri-Plex Numbers

    28:58 The End of the BRRRR??????

    33:44 The Welland Canal

    37:56 OUTRO

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    To find out more about Ryan and his mission of "The Highest And Best Use", or to pre-order his book, go to http://www.thehighestandbestuse.com.

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caFebruary 23, 2023

    S1E21 Sexy Self Storage Development in the USA /w Brady McDonald

    S1E21 Sexy Self Storage Development in the USA /w Brady McDonald

    There are some seriously amazing opportunities in the self-storage development areas in Florida and other parts of the USA. Brady McDonald is a legend in this business for being one of the most influential in self storage and real estate along with his high-energy lifestyle! Brady is a Full Time Real Estate Investor and Real Estate Developer. Brady and his wife have transacted well over $200 M in real estate over the past 6 years. They have done hundreds of deals utilizing many strategies including flips, conversions into multi-family, 10+ unit BRRRs, land development, new construction income properties as well as the development of state-of-the-art self-storage facilities! Brady has worked with investors in many different capacities including private mortgages, joint ventures, and syndications for larger projects! They love creating success and ensuring that all parties win!

     

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    1:58 Guest Bio

    3:57 Before

    9:55 Class A & C

    12:29 Assignment Contract

    13:45 Decades to Days

    14:48 Lessons Learned

    17:00 During

    20:35 GP LP

    23:33 Raising Funds in Canada Vs. the USA

    27:39 Things to Remember

    31:44 Leaving Canada

    36:48 Construction Process

    41:57 After

    46:52 Mindset

    49:45 Outro

     

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    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caFebruary 16, 2023

    S1E20 - From Contractor to Cash King w/ Andrew Hines

    S1E20 - From Contractor to Cash King w/ Andrew Hines

    Andrew Hines joins us to share his amazing portfolio and how he was able to start small as a contractor and build upon his number of units becoming the cash king he's become today. Andrew shares his previous and current projects which include some of his investments in Florida and other parts of the USA and why there are still some fantastic opportunities out there.

    Andrew is a business and economics-educated real estate investor and entrepreneur as well as host of the Andrew Hines Real Estate Investing Podcast. Andrew is an advocate of the BRRRR model of investing, owns his own construction company and has built dozens of new construction units and houses. Andrew regularly speaks on topics of economics, development, student rental investing, private lending/borrowing and financing strategies.

    On this site, which is the home of The Andrew Hines Real Estate Investing Podcast, Andrew covers topics including buy and hold, BRRRR (buy, reno, rent, refinance, repeat), multi-family investing, land development, student rentals, flipping and more! Please feel free to reach out to Andrew on instagram or Youtube for the quickest response if you’d like to connect. There’s also a contact page you can use through the menu bar.

     

    To find out more about Ryan and his mission of "The Highest And Best Use", or to pre-order his book, go to http://www.thehighestandbestuse.com.

    Contact Ryan:

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    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caFebruary 09, 2023

    S1E19 - Choose the Best Investment for YOU w/ Christian Szpilfogel

    S1E19 - Choose the Best Investment for YOU w/ Christian Szpilfogel

    How do you get started in Real Estate? Where should you put your investment? How can you choose the best investment for your particular situation?

     

    Christian Szpilfogel is an experienced real estate investor and entrepreneur. With a background in various executive positions in both private and public technology corporations, Christian shifted focus to a new venture through investments in real estate and tech start-ups. Over the years he has proven to be a thriving real estate investor with holdings in multi-unit residential and commercial properties. Christian is currently serving as the Chief Investment Officer of The Aliferous Group. When he noticed an evident gap in real estate investment education, he decided to share his expertise – and today, he offers coaching and consultancy services to real estate investors. Learning from his own prosperity, he believes in giving back to the community by spreading his knowledge and helping others develop their own personal wealth strategy to succeed.

     

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    1:46 Guest Bio

    6:47 Finding Deals

    9:11 IRR Vs. ROI

    12:29 Return on Equity

    15:24 Past Projects

    26:05 Success

    39:20 Safe Positioning

    42:21 Padmount Transformers

    44:02 Top Priority of #THBU

    46:51 OUTRO

     

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    To find out more about Ryan and his mission of "The Highest And Best Use", or to pre-order his book, go to http://www.thehighestandbestuse.com.

    Contact Ryan:

    New Episodes: Thehighestandbestuse.com/podcast

    Email: podcast@thehighestandbestuse.com

    Book Signup -- www.thehighestandbestuse.com

    Instagram: @Thehighestandbestuse

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    Youtube URL: https://bit.ly/3TlVyvi

    Contact Christian:

    Website: https://aliferous.ca/real-estate-coaching/

     

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caFebruary 02, 2023

    S1E18 - Building More Homes in Canada w/ Terrance Glover

    S1E18 - Building More Homes in Canada w/ Terrance Glover

    Terrance Glover of the company, "Urban in Mind" Planning, Land Development & CPTED Consultants. Building More Homes in Canada, better! Things have changed in Canada regarding building codes and bylaws. If you plan on developing homes in Canada then you need to hear from an expert in the industry.

    Terrance is an Experienced Registered Professional Planner with a demonstrated history of working in the Government AND Development side of the industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Management, Report Writing, Community Engagement, Policy Analysis, and resolving complicated planning issues. In addition, we also offer private & public educational services such as Seminars, Webinars, on selected Land Development topics.

    #building #homes #canada #UrbaninMind #TerranceGlover #LandDevelopment #Planning #construction #THBU #thehighestandbestuse #ryancarr #podcast #investing #investment

    Chapters

    0:00 Intro

    5:41 Government Vs. Private

    9:46 Development Speed

    16:36 Push-Back

    22:55 Where's the Money?

    27:36 Technical

    32:53 Zoning Bylaws and Minor Variance

    37:43 Ontario Land Tribunal

    44:41 Planned Subdivision

    50:01 Compound Zoning

    56:13 Outro

     

    To find out more about Ryan and his mission of "The Highest And Best Use", or to pre-order his book, go to http://www.thehighestandbestuse.com.

    Contact Ryan:

    New Episodes: Thehighestandbestuse.com/podcast

    Email: podcast@thehighestandbestuse.com

    Book Signup -- www.thehighestandbestuse.com

    Instagram: @Thehighestandbestuse

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehighest.a...

    Youtube URL: https://bit.ly/3TlVyvi

     

    Contact Terrance:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrance-glover-7227b996

    Landing Page: https://www.urbaninmind.ca/profile.html

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caJanuary 26, 2023

    S1E17 - Urban Planning and Land Development w/ Terrance Glover

    S1E17 - Urban Planning and Land Development w/ Terrance Glover

    Terrance Glover of the company, "Urban in Mind" Planning, Land Development & CPTED Consultants.

    Terrance is an Experienced Registered Professional Planner with a demonstrated history of working in the Government AND Development side of the industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Management, Report Writing, Community Engagement, Policy Analysis, and resolving complicated planning issues. In addition, we also offer private & public educational services such as Seminars, Webinars, on selected Land Development topics.

     

    Chapters

    0:00 Intro

    3:31 THBU Land Planning

    9:16 Small Vs. Large Projects

    12:45 Stages and Phases

    14:12 LPAT and OMB

    15:30 Beginners

    17:57 Success Stories

    21:48 NIMBY's

    22:59 Success Stories

    29:05 What's Available

    29:05 NIMBY's

    38:30 Picking the Right Deal

    42:02 Technical

    52:09 OUTRO

    To find out more about Ryan and his mission of "The Highest And Best Use", or to pre-order his book, go to http://www.thehighestandbestuse.com.

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caJanuary 19, 2023

    S1E16 - What are The Best Land Development Opportunities?? w/ Ben Julius

    S1E16 - What are The Best Land Development Opportunities?? w/ Ben Julius

    Are you looking to get into land development in Canada? Today's guest is Ben Julius, whose business's highest and best use is land development. Ben provides some fantastic insight from his experiences and points out the best land development opportunities. What are your thoughts on the best type of land assembly to maximize your profit, time, and skills? Comment below!

    Coach Ben Julius has been fortunate enough to not only be a leader but also learn followership and stewardship. He has been able to demonstrate through his coaching experience that preparation and realistic goal-setting leads to success. Ben has felt the pulse of a team where their energy and brotherhood resulted in positive outcomes. Coaching has instilled a will in Ben to win and a hatred for losing. One of Ben's greatest assets as a coach was his ability to motivate his team. Ben's education is rooted in a Master of Science in Sports Administration, which is heavily focused on marketing, sales, and promotions. The sport administration program demonstrated the importance of communication, and how to make networking your greatest asset, and introduced the details of the business world. Using these skills Ben has secured coaching (basketball) positions at the highest of levels, from Canadian College all the way to the professional level NBA.

    Ben's skills as a coach transfer a mindset in Real Estate and have brought him huge success in land assembly and development.

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    1:29 Guest Bio

    3:18 Going into Deals

    8:43 Motivation

    12:04 Land Development - First Steps

    17:48 Land Assembly

    31:45 Land Cost

    32:23 Exit Strategy

    35:15 Condo Vs. Rental

    24:58 Exit Strategy

    39:53 What's the Profit?

    49:08 THBU of Time

    50:49 Private Lending

    51:56 Success

    55:53 Active Developments

    58:04 OUTRO

     

    To find out more about Ryan and his mission of "The Highest And Best Use", or to pre-order his book, go to http://www.thehighestandbestuse.com.

    Contact Ryan:

    New Episodes: Thehighestandbestuse.com/podcast

    Email: podcast@thehighestandbestuse.com

    Book Signup -- www.thehighestandbestuse.com

    Instagram: @Thehighestandbestuse

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    Youtube URL: https://bit.ly/3TlVyvi

     

    Contact Ben:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.julius.9

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbenjulius/?hl=en

     

    The Highest And Best Use
    en-caJanuary 12, 2023