Welcome back to another investor success story that you won't want to miss. Today, I'm chatting with Jordan Heckman from Jordan Station Design Co. 🏡 These guys are absolute rockstars when it comes to designing custom homes, handling duplex and triplex conversions, garden suites, and even larger multi-unit projects!

Before we dive into the juicy details of real estate, Jordan kicks things off with a wild story about a custom build near Lake Erie that got halted because they found human remains! 😲 Yeah, you heard that right. The police were called, and the site is now under investigation. Talk about a curveball in construction!

Jordan also shares his journey from studying math and physics to diving into architecture, and how he ended up back in St. Catharines. He’s been making waves since 2019 with Jordan Station Design Co., growing from a solo operation in his basement to a team known for their impressive investment designs. Over 350 conversions in the last five years? Now that’s what I call hustle! 💪

We also discuss how the market has shifted post-COVID, with investors teaming up for larger projects and adaptive reuse becoming a hot trend. 🏢 Imagine converting old commercial buildings into sleek residential spaces—it's happening, and it's exciting!

And if you're thinking about adding a garden suite to your property, Jordan's got another ace up his sleeve with his company Flexo Build. They’re making it easier and faster to set up detached ADUs. Think IKEA but for home building—it's that efficient! 🛠️

In this episode of the Return on Lifestyle show, I delve into the principle that investments should not only yield financial returns but also enhance one's lifestyle.

My guest, Christian Kalb, a dedicated real estate investor since 2016, primarily in Southern Ontario, shares his journey with us.

He focuses on acquiring small multi-unit properties and highlights the advantages of short-term rentals. Christian recounts a particularly harrowing experience with a triplex in St. Catharines, dealing with difficult tenants, and shares the invaluable lessons he learned from facing such challenges in real estate investing.

We also explore Christian's personal path, what drove him into real estate, and his strategies for achieving success.

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dave Knight, a fellow first responder and real estate investor from Ontario. As a former first responder myself, it was incredible to connect with someone who shares my passion for both serving the community and building wealth through real estate.

In this episode, Dave takes us on his journey from buying his first property straight out of university to now developing multi-unit projects. We dive deep into the lessons he's learned along the way, the challenges of being a real estate investor while working as a police officer, and how he's helping other first responders achieve financial freedom through his online bootcamp, the First Responder Network.

But we don't just talk shop - we also get personal. Dave opens up about his recent marriage, his thoughts on starting a family, and how he balances his career, his investments, and his personal life. We even touch on the current state of the market, the potential risks to pensions, and the importance of taking control of your own financial future.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.

🏡 Ever wondered how to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing? In this exclusive interview, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Josh Arnett, to dive deep into his incredible success story. 💪

Josh shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming a full-time real estate investor, and how it completely transformed his life. 😎 We discuss the challenges he faced along the way, including a jaw-dropping story about a tenant's 300-gallon fish tank disaster that caused over $16,000 in damages! 🐠💸

But Josh didn't let setbacks stop him. He reveals his #1 piece of advice for aspiring investors: ACT! 🎬 We explore the importance of overcoming fear, setting clear goals, and taking action, even in uncertain market conditions.

I sat down with accountant and financial planner Fabio Campanella to uncover the keys to building generational wealth through real estate. With decades of experience advising investors, Fabio shares his unique insights on leveraging property to create true financial freedom.

We dive deep on advanced estate planning concepts like cascading life insurance and estate freezes. Fabio explains how these strategies can help you legally avoid taxes and pass hard-earned assets down to future generations.