The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Rent to Own – Making the Dream of Homeownership Come True in Today’s Real Estate Market with Alfonso Salemi

Welcome to the Burn Your Mortgage Podcast. I’m Sean Cooper and it’s great to be back for another episode. On today’s show I’ll be talking to Alfonso Salemi.

Alfonso Salemi is the co-owner, co-founder of JAAG Properties. JAAG specializes in Rent to Home solutions and have helped over 250 families on the road to homeownership. Alfonso loves sharing his passion for Rent to Home and the benefits it brings to people’s lives. He thrives on these interactions and enjoys helping others with their largest purchase or investment of their lives.

He is the conduit to Joint-Venture Partners, Investors, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Tenant Buyer Clients, as well as other Real Estate Professionals. As a true ‘people person,’ Alfonso enjoys presenting the benefits of JAAG's Rent to Home program and how it enables those who have experienced roadblocks to become homeowners. Bringing these entities together is one of the things that Alfonso values most about his role.

Alfonso also serves as the President of C.A.R.O.P. (Canadian Association of Rent To Own Professionals)

In my interview with Alfonso, we discuss what is Rent to Own (Rent to Home), why Rent to Own is more relevant now than ever before, and how to earn a great ROI by investing in Rent to Own.

If you’re interested in learning more about Rent to Own and to see if you’re a good fit as a Tenant Buyer or Investor, please email me at sean@burnyourmortgage.ca to learn more.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Risk-Free Renting with MacKenzie Wilson of SingleKey

On today’s show I’ll be talking to MacKenzie Wilson of SingleKey.

SingleKey Helps Landlords Find the Right Tenant & Manage Risks That Come With Renting. Screen Tenants, Run Background-Checks & Protect Your Property with Our Rent Guarantee. Result in only 5 minutes! Trusted by 90K+ Landlords.

MacKenzie Wilson increases the supply of affordable housing through grass root education of Alberta Landlords. He uses tech to instill best practices and reduce the risk for landlords & tenants across Canada.

He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the largest Facebook group for Alberta landlords, the Alberta Landlord Community.

In my interview with MacKenzie, we discuss what is SingleKey, Singley Key’s unique Tenant Report and Rent Guarantee, and how SingleKey helps make being a landlord risk-free.

Please refer to our show notes, as we have an exclusive offer for all our loyal listeners.

Without further ado, here’s my interview with MacKenzie Wilson.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Smart Home Buying – From Dream to Reality with Steve Bridge

Steve Bridge, CFP®, is a dedicated financial planner with a decade of experience in personal finance. He prioritizes serving his clients' best interests as an advice-only professional, free from the distractions of selling financial products. Steve's profound understanding of personal finances has transformed lives, motivating him to share his expertise with both small and large groups. His goal is to empower individuals to make informed decisions and establish a strong financial foundation. Beyond his financial pursuits, Steve finds joy and balance in activities like running, mountain biking, and playing hockey with his over-the-hill men's league team.

In my interview with Steve, we discuss making sure you’re financially ready to buy a home, not becoming house rich and cash poor, and savings strategies for coming up with your down payment.

Without further ado, here’s my interview with Steve Bridge.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: The Journey to Buying 4 Rental Properties with Anthony Molinaro, Adrian Omasta and Conor Duffy

On today’s show I’ll be talking to Anthony Molinaro, Adrian Omasta and Conor Duffy.

Anthony Molinaro is a normal guy from Brampton who happens to buy investment properties with his two buddies, Adrian and Conor. He works as a marketer for Rock Star Real Estate and is also a property manager & tenant placement expert.

Adrian Omasta joint ventured with his two buddies from Brampton to buy 3 investment properties in 3 years while in their mid 20’s.

Conor Duffy is a 27 year old Chartered Insurance Professional. He bought his first property (joint-venture with Anthony & Adrian) in July 2021, and bought his second (joint-venture) in Sudbury in February 2022.

In my interview with Anthony, Adrian and Conor, we discuss selecting the perfect partner for a joint venture in real estate, tenant screening done right and buying a rental property as your first property.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Fixing Housing Supply in Canada with Uytae Lee

Welcome to the Burn Your Mortgage Podcast. I’m Sean Cooper and it’s great to be back for another episode. On today’s show, I’ll be talking to Uytae Lee.

Uytae Lee is the creative mind behind ‘About Here’, a YouTube channel dedicated to covering the complex issues surrounding our cities. In addition to the channel, Uytae produces the CBC series ‘Stories About Here.’ Check out more of his work at YouTube.com/abouthere

In my interview with Uytae, we discuss addressing the missing middle, the heritage dilemma, and a “special” solution to the housing supply.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How a 22-Year-Old Reached the Top 1% Bracket of all Realtors in Canada with Luc Lising

Welcome to the Burn Your Mortgage Podcast. I’m Sean Cooper and it’s great to be back for another episode. On today’s show, I’ll be talking to Luc Lising.

Luc Lising is a realtor in the GTA and the president of My Future Condo, a pre-construction real estate firm that helps people invest in pre-construction homes and condos. At only 22 years old, Luc reached the Top 1% bracket of all Realtors in Canada. Luc and his team have done over $180m in real estate sales, closing over 300+ deals over the last 2 years.

In my interview with Luc, we discuss his journey to become a successful as a realtor at such a young age, what to look for when buying an investment property, and mental fortitude, the ups and downs of business.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: How a 28-Year-Old Bought 7 Rental Properties in the GTA through House Hacking and the BRRRR Strategy with Jelani Smith

Jelani Smith is a personal finance guru with a passion for real estate & personal finance. He is a real estate agent at RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY and managing editor & founder of Bay Street Blog, a Millennial Finance Hub. He envisions the blog to improve the financial literacy rates among millennials. Jelani bought his first home in Toronto as a recent U of T grad and looks forward to sharing his knowledge with students & recent grads.

Jelani has received multiple agent awards – & closed 39 deals in the first 12 months of his real estate career & continues to help clients climb the real estate ladder. All in all, Jelani has the vision of providing guidance to investors, buyers, & sellers – with the underlying goal of wealth creation.

In my interview with Jelani, we discuss what is house hacking and why do it, how to scale your real estate portfolio using the BRRRR Strategy, and how to successfully work with contractors.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About the Smith Manoeuvre with Robinson Smith

Robinson Smith, financial strategist and author, reveals how Canadians can mitigate the challenges that homeowners face in raising their families, raising their net worth and raising their level of financial security in the face of rising costs of life.

Robinson, a consultant with over 15 years in the investment industry, creator of a number of financial educational courses and the author of, “Master Your Mortgage and Retire Ready – The Smith Manoeuvre”, is dedicated to increasing Canadians’ awareness of personal finances.

In my interview with Robinson, we discuss why the Smith Manoeuvre is more relevant than ever before, why should you work with a Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional (SMCP) mortgage broker instead of doing it yourself, and why home financing has very little to do with the rate.

I recorded this interview with Robinson Smith a while ago. Most of the information is still relevant, but some things have changed. Mortgage rates are no longer as low as they once were. The question I get most often is, does the Smith Manoeuvre still make sense? The answer is a resounding yes. When rates are low, we have more money to invest, but we receive a lower tax refund. When rates are higher like they are right now, we have less to invest, but we receive a higher tax refund, so things even out. Not to mention, with markets down, it’s a great buying opportunity. You’re able to buy solid long-term investments while they’re on sale. These are just a few of the many reasons why the Smith Manoeuvre still makes sense today.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Pre-Construction Condos with Laura Stewart

Laura Stewart is the Director of Sales and Marketing for one of Canada’s Top Real Estate firms. Having spent the last 15 years navigating her career, Laura has had the opportunity to gain education and experience in a multitude of industries. From nutrition to concierge services, to special needs caregiver, to fashion, to real estate and a degree in Science and a Master of Business Administration, Laura loves to discuss an array of topics with the hope of inspiring others to never settle.

In my interview with Laura, we discuss why and how to purchase pre-construction condos, what do people need to know when signing the purchase agreement and the benefits of working with a realtor when buying pre-construction.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Real Estate Law with Mark Weisleder

Mark Weisleder is a Senior Partner at RealEstateLawyers.ca. Mark is recognized as a real estate industry expert on real estate issues, having spoken for real estate associations, boards and brokerages across Canada. Mark is a regular guest expert on BNN, Global News, Citytv and CTV and has written columns for the Toronto Star and Real Estate Magazine on real estate issues. Mark has written best selling industry books for real estate agents, buyer, sellers and landlords.

In my interview with Mark, we discuss how has the legal process changed when buying a home during COVID times, some important things to know about real estate deposits and how people can complete their refinancing to take advantage of the low interest rates.