All Forum Posts by: Cassidy Logsdon

As a real estate investor, relationships are one of the key components to your success. The WinCity Investors Club is Windsor Ontario's premier networking group for real estate investors to connect with each other in order to access more opportunities, accelerate their learning, and reach their goals faster.

Join us at this month's event to get the latest real estate market updates, learn valuable REI information, and connect with great like-minded people.

This month's speakers and topics:

BRADY AND KRISTY MACDONALD - SECONDARY SUITE CONVERSIONS

Secondary suite conversion is a great opportunity in Windsor right now! This just became a much easier process in Windsor this past summer, and now is a great time to take advantage of the ability to add a secondary suite to a single family home.

Brady and Kristy have lots of experience with this strategy, and they'll be here to share their knowledge.

Husband and wife team, Kristy and Brady McDonald started BK Real Estate Investing in 2014 when they realized the wealth and freedom that real estate investing can bring.

By mid-2018, they’d purchased and renovated over 75 properties. Throughout this journey, Kristy and Brady created and perfected strategies and systems to make renovations, co-venture partnerships and property management run smoothly. Today, they share these strategies and systems with clients who want to find their own financial freedom through real estate investing.

Brady began as a Utility Arborist Instructor for Hydro One, a job he’s since retired from. Kristy began as and remains an AACI Accredited Real Estate Appraiser, except today she owns her own firm.

BK Real Estate Investing is honoured to have won the:
2015/2017/2018 REIN’s Top Players of the Year Award
2017 Canadian Real Estate Wealth Joint Venture of the Year Award
2017 REIN’s Co-Venture of the Year Award
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WING LI - INVESTMENT TACTICS FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONDOS

Is Windsor on track to be a thriving condo city? Are condos a viable investment strategy? What factors do we need to consider? Wing Li is a wealth of knowledge in real estate investing, with a wide range of experience investing, globally.

Wing On Li, currently Chief Executive Officer & Director of Eastside Horizons Inc, is a seasoned investor in real estate in Asia Pacific region. Trained as a journalist in Hong Kong and the US with 15-years' experience in communications & media productions, Li has a gifted talent in research and marketing. His career switch happened 27 years ago when the Communist government in China first allowed their people to own their own homes as private properties.

In 1992, Li published books and weekly journals on China real estate. Then he started providing consultancy services to international developers on marketing and sales of their Chinese properties to Asian buyers. In 5 years, he has earned enough money to buy 7 prime office and residential properties in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. By 2006, at the age of 50, Li has ample recurrent income and bank savings to migrate to Canada for retirement.

Since retiring in Canada, Li remains restless once he sees opportunities in the North American real estate markets. Over the past 10 years, exploiting the twists and turns of the markets, Li bought and sold 10 properties in Toronto, Windsor, and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Li and his family members started investing in Windsor from 2014 and gobbled up 13 investment properties (now valued over $2 million) for rental income and capital appreciation. Incidentally, in 2018, Li and his nephew Jason ran into a 3.4-acre lot zoned for a condo development. Knowing it is a rare find at a good price, they decided to change their role from a passive investor to an aggressive developer. Their first project -- the 180-unit Eastside Horizons on Banwell Road -- is the largest condo development in Windsor since 2005.

Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served. Tickets are $20 per person and $30 for a couple.

Tickets are available at the door with cash, but it is best to get them in advance as we may fill up!

TICKETS:
Click here for tickets

@Or Segev and @Ade Babasola I'll PM you.  :)

4 MORE DAYS, WINDSOR ONTARIO! :D

Also, updates:
- Stefan Aarnio will be joining us as a keynote speaker!
- A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Habitat for Humanity, as well as a draw at the event
- there will be some awesome giveaways 

PUMPED!!

How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci by Michael Gelb.   Amazing!! 

We are PUMPED to bring you WinCity OREC in Windsor, Ontario on March 16th!!

If you currently invest in Windsor, or you have thought about investing in Windsor, then you CANNOT miss this event!

MAIN STAGE + 2 WORKSHOP ROOMS + TRADE HALL + LUNCH INCLUDED

Learn About: 
- investment strategies (ex. flipping, commercial, BRRR, buy and hold, student rentals, etc).
- what works best in Windsor (hear from a local panel)
- Windsor' economy and future
- Windsor's real estate market
- neighbourhoods of Windsor

Network with:
- other investors
- real estate services
- trades
- mortgage brokers
- insurance agent
- lawyer
- plumber
- inspector
... everyone you need on your power team!

See you there!

It's that time again!

As a real estate investor, relationships are one of the key components to your success. The WinCity Investors Club is Windsor's premier group for real estate investors to connect with each other in order to access more opportunities, accelerate their learning, and reach their goals faster.
Join us at this month's event to get the latest real estate market updates, learn valuable REI information, and connect with great like-minded people.
This month's speakers and topics:
**ALFONSO SALEMI** RENT-TO-OWN AS AN INVESTMENT Alfonso Salemi co-founded JAAG PROPERTIES, which specializes in Rent to Own Programs. Together with his partner Adam Wissink they have constructed and managed over 95 RTO Programs across Ontario. Alfonso will share the proven systems they use that can work in any market condition. JAAG Properties focuses on education, for Investors as well as Realtors and Tenant Buyers to help establish a strong financial foundation and guide clients on the path to Home Ownership. JAAG architects WIN-WIN-WIN scenarios for all partners involved.
Alfonso is a Diamond Member of C.A.R.O.P. (Canadian Association of Rent To Own Professionals)
**DAN GRENIER** FROM LANDLORD TO INVESTOR: ADDING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TO YOUR PORTFOLIO Before getting into real estate, Dan was a structural engineer with a Ph.D. from Western University. He became a landlord with his first rental in 2011. In 2015, he founded PE Real Estate Solutions and soon after quit his engineering job to become a full-time investor. He has completed approximately 30 real estate deals in the last 3 years, currently has 9 doors in his rental portfolio, and is the creator of the Windsor Real Estate Investor Network. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/commercial-real-estate-and-rent-to-own-investment-strategies-tickets-56656459997

The people who brought you #OREC2018 are proud to announce that we are hosting a Windor OREC event. Held at the illustrious Ciociaro Club, this one day event will be loaded with aspiring investors, seasoned veterans in the art of investing, and real estate professionals. With a heavy focus on education and empowerment, this event promises to grow your network so that you can grow your net worth!

Speakers include: Matt McKeever, Jeff Wybo, Jon Seguin, Cassidy Logsdon, Mathew Frederick, Kory Mackinnon, and many, many more. Expect a value-packed day!

Network with like-minded people, and make great connections that will elevate your Windsor Real Estate Investment game. Catch educational talks on the main stage, and learn trade secrets and best practices in break-out sessions.
Learn more about the neighbourhoods of Windsor, Windsor's current economy and where it's headed, future development plans, and other key stats from those who are active in the community.
If you are a serious real estate investor, take advantage of this opportunity to be in the same room as other serious investors, and other service providers, mentors, and potential partners that will help you grow your business and hit your real estate goals.

Plated lunch is included in the admission price!

For those of you wanting to get more out of the experience, V.I.P. tickets are available. The V.I.P. experience includes access to the V.I.P. lounge, and a private dinner after the event with the organizers and some of the speakers. This is an excellent opportunity to build stronger connections and grow your network. Plus, it will be lots of fun. :)

**For speaking and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Cassidy at info@wincityre.com

Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wincity-orec-ontario-real-estate-conference-tickets-55705733348

@Sara Bennis

As of now, there is no limit for number of bedrooms, and landlords do not require a license as in other cities. This makes it easier to get a property with a higher number of bedrooms and greater cash flow.

As Scott mentioned, there are still some tenants paying low rents (generally for properties that have not been well maintained and are in poor condition). Investors now are buying these properties, renovating them, and increasing the rent to at least $500 per room in most cases. This means that the standards are increasing for student rentals. 

Also, one thing to keep in mind is that the student rental market is comparable across cities more than the family rental market. This is because students move from different cities for school, so the amount they are willing to pay for a room won't vary too much from city to city (whereas the family rental market depends largely on the local economy and average incomes). 

This means that the rent to purchase price ratio can be quite a bit higher for student rentals in Windsor as compared to other cities. 

Thanks for sharing, Scott! There is definitely a shortage of supply of good quality student rentals in Windsor! And it's a great opportunity to get into student rentals near the new downtown campus before everyone else catches on!

Hey Freddie!
If you don't get a referral here, try asking on the WinCity Investors Club facebook group.
facebook.com/groups/WinCityInvestorsClub/

I have a couple of contractors I could recommend but they do more start to finish projects. Someone in the group may be able to give you a recommendation for drywallers.

Cheers