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All Forum Posts by: Larry Smet

Larry Smet has started 44 posts and replied 376 times.

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77
Originally posted by @Shreesha Jagadeesh:

Hi Larry,

I was wondering if the regular meetup is still on ? I am interested in hearing and learning from other people's experiences

Regards,

Shreesha

Hi Shreesha - yes, the next one is scheduled for January 13 (we're skipping December this year).  When I post it, it will show up under events (go to "Network", then "Events" and you'll see it).  The last couple meetups in particular have been great with special guest presenters and over 30 people attending each time.  Thanks for asking

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - Mon Nov 18, 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77

Please click the "Attend Event" button above or PM me if you plan to attend! Address is in the box above. Also, PM me if you'd like to get on the google reminder list for future meetups. 

This meetup is a networking event for anyone living in (or visiting!) Toronto who invests or is interested in investing in real estate anywhere in the US. This is a regular event, usually once per month on the 3rd Monday. No pitching or selling, just a venue to share experiences and resources for those of us actively investing in the US and anyone interested in learning more about investing in US real estate.

This month we have a guest presenter:  Glen Sutherland. Glen is an experienced Canadian investor and host of the "A Canadian Investing in the U.S." podcast and will be presenting on his experiences investing in multiple markets in the US.

Here's the rough agenda:

6:00 - 7:00 Welcome Mingle and general discussion

7:15 - 7:30 Quick Introductions

7:30 - 7:45 Group discussion on How to Research US Markets

7:45 - 8:15 Presentation and follow-up discussion (Buying & Financing Rentals as a Canadian)

8:15 - 9:00+ Mingle / Discussion

Future meetups are generally 2nd Monday of each month. They're planned as follows:

  • Monday, December 16 [PLEASE NOTE DECEMBER MEETUP HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to holiday season/schedule]
  • Monday, January 13
  • Monday, February 10

***Please support our hosts at the Frog by purchasing some drinks/food while attending the meetup - they are running a business and it's not sustainable for us to use their venue if we don't makes some purchases.***

Thanks

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - WED Oct 23, 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77

Please click the "Attend Event" button above or PM me if you plan to attend! Address is in the box above. Also, PM me if you'd like to get on the google reminder list for future meetups.  Please also note that the meetup is on a WEDNESDAY this month.  

This meetup is a networking event for anyone living in (or visiting!) Toronto who invests or is interested in investing in real estate anywhere in the US. This is a regular event, usually once per month on the 2nd Monday. No pitching or selling, just a venue to share experiences and resources for those of us actively investing in the US and anyone interested in learning more about investing in US real estate.

This month we have 2 guest presenters from Ottawa:  Elliott Milek CPA, CGA, EA and Mathieu Laquerre.

Elliott is a U.S. - Canadian tax accountant with over 10 years of experience working with Canadians investing in U.S. real estate. He has helped Canadians secure U.S. financing, helped Canadians open U.S. banks accounts, and ensure U.S. and Canadian tax filings have been completed in a timely and tax efficient manner.

Mathieu is a real estate investor with over 10 years of experience flipping, renting, and managing property. Mathieu has started his real estate investing career in eastern Canada and in Ottawa and has branched out to the U.S. markets over the last few years. Mathieu and his team have been flipping residential and commercial property in Philadelphia for over 3 years and expect to flip more than 15 properties in 2020.

Here's the rough agenda:

6:00 - 7:00 Welcome Mingle and general discussion

7:00 - 7:15 Quick Introductions

7:15 - 8:15 Presentations and follow-up discussion (Cross-border Taxation & Flipping)

8:15 - 9:00+ Mingle / Discussion

Future meetups are generally 3rd Monday of each month this fall. They're planned as follows:

  • Monday, November 18
  • Monday, December 16

***Please support our hosts at the Frog by purchasing some drinks/food while attending the meetup - they are running a business and it's not sustainable for us to use their venue if we don't makes some purchases.***

Thanks

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - Mon Sept 9, 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77
Originally posted by @Jeremie Duchesne:

Hi Larry! When is the next event?

Hi Jeremie, next meetup was supposed to be Oct. 21 but I have a conflict and will be out of town.  I'll likely schedule it for the week after and move the next 2 around as well (maybe one later in November and skip the December one because December is a heavy month for everyone.  I'll post it before too long - I'm just coordinating the presenters.  Stay tuned!

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - Mon Sept 9, 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77
Originally posted by @Carolyn So:

Hi guys, sorry we couldn't make it, however would love to recommend topics to cover in upcoming sessions such as best options for taxes, how to find reputable trades people in the US and loan/mortgage options for Canadians who dont own a property in their country. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you all! 

 Thanks for the suggestions Carolyn - see you next month!

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - Mon Sept 9, 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77
Originally posted by @Jim Sioukas:

@Larry Smet hello Larry. I would like to attend this months meeting on the 9th. I am new to BP and have interest in investing in the US. Is there any reason that I could not attend?

Hi Jim, all are welcome! No prerequisites required. :) 

If you plan to attend please click the blue "Attend Event" button above so I can make the appropriate reservation. 

Looking forward to meeting you in person!

Take care, Larry 

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - Mon Sept 9, 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77

I hope everyone had a great summer.  It's time to get together again and talk about real estate investing.  Please click the "Attend Event" button above or PM me if you plan to attend! Address is in the box above. Also, PM me if you'd like to get on the google reminder list for future meetups.

This meetup is a networking event for anyone living in (or visiting!) Toronto who invests or is interested in investing in real estate anywhere in the US. This is a regular event, usually once per month on the 2nd Monday. No pitching or selling, just a venue to share experiences and resources for those of us actively investing in the US and anyone interested in learning more about investing in US real estate.

This month we're going to go with a basic agenda and decide on what topics and presentations we'll be focusing on over the next several meetups.:

6:00 - 7:15 Welcome Mingle and general discussion

7:15 - 7:30 Quick Introductions

7:30 - 7:45 Group discussion (topics and presentations to be covered for next meetups)

7:45 - 9:00+ Mingle / Discussion

Future meetups are generally 3rd Monday of each month this fall. They're planned as follows:

  • Monday, September 16
  • Monday, October 21
  • Monday, November 18
  • Monday, December 16

***Please support our hosts at the Frog by purchasing some drinks/food while attending the meetup - they are running a business and it's not sustainable for us to use their venue if we don't makes some purchases.***

Thanks

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - Mon June 10 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77

Thanks Carlos - looking forward to it. Please PM me your email and I'll add you to the list

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - Mon June 10 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77
Originally posted by @Al Perez:

I'm just finding out about this. Please add my name to the list. I want to attend all meetings. I've been investing in RE in US for the last 5 years (specifically in Cleveland, OH) and I'm looking for a business partner to handle all the good deals that come my way. Cheers, 

 Hi Al,

Please PM me with your email address so I can add you to the google group.  the google group is only used to send out a couple reminders each month in advance of the meetup.  Please note that the next meetup isn't scheduled until the fall.

Thanks

Post: Toronto Meetup for Investors in US Real Estate - Mon June 10 2019

Larry SmetPosted
  • Flipper / Rehabber / Real Estate Investor
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Posts 392
  • Votes 77

Please click the "Attend Event" button above or PM me if you plan to attend! Address is in the box above. Also, PM me if you'd like to get on the google reminder list for future meetups.

This meetup is a networking event for anyone living in (or visiting!) Toronto who invests or is interested in investing in real estate anywhere in the US. This is a regular event, usually once per month on the 2nd Monday. No pitching or selling, just a venue to share experiences and resources for those of us actively investing in the US and anyone interested in learning more about investing in US real estate.

This month's agenda:

6:00 - 7:15 Welcome Mingle and general discussion

7:15 - 7:30 Quick Introductions

7:30 - 7:45 Group discussion (topic to be determined)

7:45 - 8:00 The Real Deal - Investing at a distance

8:00 - 9:00+ Mingle / Discussion

Future meetups are generally 2nd Monday of each month. They're planned as follows:

  • Summer Break (no meetups are planned for July or August)
  • Monday, September 16 (note - this is the 3rd Monday of September)

***Please support our hosts at the Frog by purchasing some drinks/food while attending the meetup - they are running a business and it's not sustainable for us to use their venue if we don't makes some purchases.***

Thanks