The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast

Saving Big Bucks with Realtor Match Making Service feeDuck with Warren Mascarenhas

Warren Mascarenhas is the director and co-founder of feeDuck, a website that helps home buyers and sellers easily find qualified real estate agents and save big bucks. The idea for feeDuck came about when Warren and his three neighbours who had recently moved into the area were having beers in the backyard and brainstormed a better way to find a good agent and negotiate on commission.

In my interview with Warren, we discuss how feeDuck is disrupting the real estate industry, the benefits feeDuck offers over For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and how home buyers can save money with feeDuck, too.

How to Beat the Real Estate Market and Buy a House Before Age 25 with Steven Trieu

Steven Trieu is the mastermind behind the blog YoungVestors. After bouncing around eight jobs in different industries within two years of graduating, it was at this point Steven became a YoungVestor, a person in the early stages of learning how to achieve financial independence. He’s set himself the ambitious goal of reaching financial independence before age 40 and real estate plays a big part in this.

In my interview with Steven, we discuss reaching your savings goals sooner, coming out ahead as a homebuyer in hot real estate markets and affordable places to buy houses in the GTA.

Women in Real Estate: Buying a Home in a Satellite City to Prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse with Danielle Kubes

Danielle Kubes is a millennial personal finance journalist and blogger. She eats an avocado every day because she will never be able to afford a house in Toronto anyway. You can catch her trying to improve the financial literacy of Canadians (without making them hate their lives) on Twitter and Facebook.

In my interview with Danielle, we discuss why Hamilton is a good long-term investment for real estate, getting a mortgage when you’re self-employed and the best ways to make Canadians more financially literate.

Downsizing to a Condo the Right Way with Mark Seed

Mark Seed is passionate about personal finance and investing and is the blogger behind My Own Advisor. Mark is currently investing in dividend-paying stocks and low cost ETFs on his journey to financial freedom.

In my interview with Mark, we discuss key considerations when deciding to leave one home for another, decluttering your home when downsizing and Mark’s top mortgage-burning tips.

The Best Places to Invest in Real Estate Outside Toronto with Cory Matthews

Cory Matthews is the founder of Straight-Up Realty Group, a Real Estate Homeward Brokerage that focuses on helping people buy real estate outside the city, as well as helping people in Toronto sell their properties at fair commission rates.

In my interview with Cory, we discuss affordable places to buy real estate outside the GTA, owning a rental property without the responsibilities of being a landlord and the benefits of working with a property manager.

If you’re interested in getting in touch with Cory, you call or text him at 416-720-9414 or email him at coryfmatthews@gmail.com.

Women in Real Estate: Preparing for Financial Emergencies When You’re a Homeowner with Octavia Ramirez

Octavia Ramirez is a personal finance and entrepreneurship writer from Toronto. She's also the Founder and CEO of Paper & Coin, a financial literacy and coaching company for Millennials, and co-hosts a weekly podcast with her husband, called "About That Life."

In my interview with Octavia, we discuss buying a home with consumer debt, saving up an emergency fund and prioritizing your mortgage payments.

Women in Real Estate: Buying a Home Together with Your Partner with Janine Rogan

Janine Rogan is a passionate finance professional and CPA. She’s the founder of JanineRogan.com and runs her own YouTube channel. Over the years she has dedicated countless hours to sharing her knowledge through writing and speaking, and she’s passionate about educating individuals and businesses about their money.

Janine lives in Calgary, Alberta giving back through a number of local and national organizations focusing on sustainability and women in business. As a woman in a male-dominated industry, Janine loves being involved with organizations that empower women to climb the corporate ladder through mentorship and sponsorship.

In my interview with Janine, we discuss saving together for a down payment, separate versus joint bank accounts and the pros and cons of shopping for a property with your partner.

Getting Your Side Hustle On and Investing in Real Estate with Martin Dasko

Martin Dasko is a 30 year old dude that loves personal finance, making money, and getting the most out of life. He’s a real estate investor and landlord. He writes Studenomics, a DIY personal finance blog in Canada. The site is unique because Martin “drives” the content - he writes from his own perspective, using personal pronouns and anecdotes from his own life experience.

In my interview with Martin, we discuss dealing with debt, creative ways to save for a down payment and renting out your place on Airbnb.

How to Be Mortgage-Free in Your 20’s and Financially Independent in Your 30’s with Kornel Szrejber

Kornel Szrejber is a contributing editor for Canadian MoneySaver Magazine, and is the host of the Build Wealth Canada Show, a top personal finance and investing podcast created specifically for Canadians. There he interviews the top personal finance experts to share their best strategies, tips and tactics when it comes to investing and financial planning in Canada.

Kornel’s mortgage burning story is similar to my own. He managed to pay off his mortgage in only 6 years while still in his 20s, and become financially independent at the age of 32.

In my interview with Kornel, we discuss how he managed to pay off his mortgage super quick on a modest salary, creating your own source of passive income, and being a successful landlord.

How Credit Cards Can Help You Become a Homeowner with Stephen Weyman

Stephen Weyman is the founder of HowToSaveMoney.ca and creditcardGenius, sites dedicated to helping Canadians maximize their money.

In my interview with Stephen, we discuss how Stephen burned his mortgage at a young age, buying a forever home and why the Maritimes is a good place to invest in real estate.