In this solo episode, Andrew la Fleur discusses some of the reasons why student rental condos are becoming so popular and why owning a student rental unit right here in downtown Toronto is a great thing to have in your portfolio. Related Links Grid Condos Investor Package “Trends in Enrollment” interesting study on university enrollment [...]
Todd Cowan and Jordan Dermer ran a huge development company in Eastern Europe for over 10 years. Now they are building a brand in Toronto that they hope will one day become one of the most respected in the industry. They are getting ready to launch 150 Redpath which comes hot on the heels of [...]
Tom Karadza and his brother Nick are experts in Real Estate investing in Canada. They have authored several books on real estate investing and they help their clients invest all over the golden horseshoe. In this episode Andrew la Fleur sat down with Tom to talk about his experience as a real estate investor and [...]
Toronto City Council is facing a big decision this week about the future of the crumbling Gardiner East. Toronto Mayor John has come out in favour of the “hybrid” option which essentially means to keep the expressway in it’s current form. Alex Bozikovic, architecture critic for the Globe and Mail, strongly supports the “remove” alternative [...]
Jeanhy Shim has over 22 years of experience in the Toronto development industry as a consultant, analyst, and entrepreneur. Jeany talked to Andrew la Fleur about the current state of the Toronto condo market, what makes Toronto unique among major world cities, and how condo investors can and should take advantage of the baby boom [...]
In this special solo episode, Andrew la Fleur provides 5 thoughts on interest rates as they pertain to real estate investors. Andrew has been saying for years that low interest rates are "the new normal" and now the Bank of Canada will likely lower rates this month yet again. This episode is especially for you [...]
One of the most common questions that I get asked from first time condo investors is will I be able to rent out my condo once it is complete? In this episode I look at the latest numbers from Urbanation on the Toronto Condo rental market from Q2-2015. The bottom line is that the condo [...]
My old uncle said something very interesting to me recently when discussing current world events like the Greek crisis, Chinese economy losing steam, and low oil prices: “You have to think in centuries”. These things are all small blips on the radar in the bigger picture of world events and history. And the same is [...]
In this week’s podcast episode, Pauline Lierman of Urbanation discusses the Q2 condo rental numbers with Andrew la Fleur. The market continues to perform even above industry insiders’ expectations. Related Links Urbanation Official Website Pauline Lierman on Twitter Click Here for Pauline Lierman Interview Transcript Andrew la Fleur: Great. It's my pleasure to welcome to the show [...]
What’s Underlying the Student Rental Condo Boom?
May 29, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Why Yonge and Eglinton is the Best Neighbourhood in Toronto With Todd Cowan and Jordan Dermer of Capital Developments
June 12, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Living Your Life on Your Terms with Tom Karadza of Rock Star Real Estate
June 19, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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The Case for Tearing Down the Gardiner East with Alex Bozikovic of The Globe and Mail
June 8, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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How Condo Investors Can Take Advantage of the Baby Boom in Downtown Toronto with Jeanhy Shim of Housing Lab Toronto
July 9, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Bank of Canada Cutting Rates Again. Are Low Interest Rates Here to Stay?
July 3, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Will I be Able to Rent Out My Condo?
July 17, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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The Importance of Long Term Thinking in Real Estate Investing
July 23, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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The Amazingly Strong Toronto Condo Rental Market with Pauline Lierman of Urbanation
July 31, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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