#194: Wesley Cowan - Post-Pandemic Debt - A Trustee’s Perspective
On this episode, Gary chats with Wes Cowan, Senior VP, President of MNP, a firm specializing in consumer proposals and bankruptcy proceedings. Wes has over 20 years of insolvency experience as a license insolvency expert, helping people get back on their feet, but his services are very helpful for investors who want to get back into the investing game as soon as possible. They discuss what the difference is between a consumer proposal and a bankruptcy, and which applies to certain situations. If YOU are struggling with debt, don’t abandon hope, listen to this podcast to see if MNP can help you with your situation before it gets worse!
Gary also shares his goal planning ritual that he and Darlene use each year to make them crystal clear and achievable!
Don't forget, Smart Home Choice is gearing up for growth mindset in 2023 and their in-person events are ramping up! Check out SmartHomeChoice.ca for a list of upcoming events.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Bio
Wes Cowan, CIRP, MA, LLM is a Senior Vice-President (Partner) and Licensed Insolvency Trustee in the Kitchener Insolvency and Restructuring Group of MNP Ltd. Wes has over 20 years of experience in insolvency matters; 18 of those years as a federally licensed Insolvency Trustee. Wes was appointed Director of Consumer Insolvency for Canada at MNP Ltd. in 2019
Wes has a diverse range of experience in both personal and corporate insolvency engagements. With a focus on restructuring as an initial position, Wes has often found alternatives to bankruptcy that benefit both debtors and creditors alike. In addition, Wes has a unique perspective on tax related debt given his former role as a collections officer and auditor with the Canada Revenue Agency (Revenue Canada).
Wes and his team serve clients not only from the Kitchener office, but also from the Waterloo, Cambridge, Stratford and Woodstock MNP offices, and satellite offices in Tillsonburg, Guelph, Mount Forest, Listowel and Owen Sound.
In 2016 Wes completed a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) at Osgoode Law School specializing in Bankruptcy and Insolvency.
E-MAIL Wes at wesley.cowan@mnp.ca or call him at 519-772-7461
This episode proudly sponsored by Deep Pockets - https://deep-pockets.ca
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#193: Brian Gordon - How Property Assessments Work & The Economy
On this episode, Gary chats with real estate investor Brian Gordon. Brian actually went to school to study real estate assessment with a side order of macroeconomics, and became an expert on the value of properties. Gary and Brian take a look at macroeconomics, inflation and the potential recession!
Don't forget, Smart Home Choice is gearing up for growth mindset in 2023 and their in-person events are ramping up! Check out SmartHomeChoice.ca for a list of upcoming events.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Bio
Brian Gordon, Real Estate Investor, has a lifelong mantra "acquiring wisdom", enabling him to strategically help others as a wealth-generating educator and mentor.
Currently, his investment portfolio includes duplexes, triplexes and vacation rentals.
Brian enjoys family time, travel, providing microloans to small businesses in developing countries, and dedicating time to his community.
This episode proudly sponsored by Brian Daley @ AGHI Home Inspections.
Whether buying or selling a property, AGHI recognizes that the process can be stressful. It is critical that any decision you make be one that is based on knowing all of the facts. Purchasers, vendors, insurance companies and lending institutions have come to recognize the professionally trained residential home inspector as a credible source of key information vital to making these decisions, and AGHI has been doing it for over 15 years!
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#192: Michelle & Marten Wind - Everything You Need To Know About Student Rentals
On this episode, Gary chats with the owners of Peterborough based Diligent PM, Michelle & Marten Wind. They are the true masters of student rentals, as Diligent specializes in tenant placement and management of student rentals, as well as multi family homes. Not only do they own the company, but they themselves have owned student rentals, learned many lessons and are here to share their learned experience with you. If you haven’t given any thought to student rentals and you are curious about them, DON’T MISS this episode!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Marten and Michelle are full time Real Estate Investors since 2019 have been focusing their portfolio on Student Rentals, Duplex Conversions and Multifamily Properties.
Since becoming real estate investors it has helped them achieve their “Why” by giving them the opportunity to work with other investors and develop many relationships along the way. Their passion to help others came from Marten’s 30+ year career in policing and serving his community and Michelle’s years of experience in sales, management and manufacturing. In 2019 they were propelled to open and create their own property management company “Diligent Property Management” allowing them to serve their community and continually elevate their expertise and knowledge in Real Estate investing and Property Management.
Marten and Michelle’s goals for 2023 include a commitment to continually improve themselves and their business through education and coaching and look forward to developing relationships with others who love Real Estate Investing as much as they do.
This episode proudly sponsored by BM Select - https://bmselect.ca
Are you looking to become a millionaire through real estate investing? Then BM Select is for you!
BM Select has helped more people become millionaires over the past 15 years than ANY OTHER mortgage brokerage in Canada!
BM Select focuses on working with Real Estate Investors who are looking to begin or expand their portfolio, as well as specializing in working with customers that are engaged with our host of Realtor contacts across Canada. At BM Select we offer strategic mortgage solutions with dedicated Agent Support along with leading-edge Underwriting and Fulfillment Services that allow you to sleep well knowing your mortgage transactions are being handled by top quality professionals.
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BONUS - Gary Hibbert guests on the More To Life Real Estate Investing Podcast
On this episode, Gary was a guest on the More To Life Real Estate Investing Podcast, hosted by Adrian Pannozzo. This conversation is full of actionable advice, elite knowledge about the investing game and super informative for those new to investing or looking to do more! Gary’s story continues to inspire other would-be investors, and his coaching and mentoring help people scale their portfolios and create systems for success. Oh, and Gary’s made a few mistakes and he willingly shares many of his ‘finer’ moments!
Don’t miss Gary’s tip for this episode about how *everything* is an investment, so you should invest your time wisely!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Bio
Gary Hibbert | Investment Realtor Ninja
Sales Rep @ Our Neighbourhood Realty
Say hi at gary@smarthomechoice.ca
Gary Hibbert is a full time Real Estate investor, licensed Real Estate agent, achieving various Realtor awards and educator. In 2008 he purchased his first investment property and through hard work and dedication left the regiment of the corporate world to become a full time entrepreneur in 2014.
Gary has helped hundreds of clients with creating a wealth strategy plan through public speaking, online webinars and even has his own Podcast channel dedicated to inspire and educate anyone willing to change their mindset. He continues to play an active role in his community by attending corporate, private and school events to educate adults and especially children. Gary’s inspiration and hard work comes from his passion in helping others and wanting to make a difference in their lives. Being able to design a lifestyle of your choice is not an easy feat however, it’s attainable as long as you have passion and know what your ‘why’ is.
Gary's mentorship program visit https://garyhibbert.ca
This episode proudly sponsored by SFG Paralegal.
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Private Investing, visit https://deep-pockets.ca
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