Real Estate Strategies You Can Rely On | "Inspired To Invest" Ep55 with Sarah Larbi

Think Ahead & Learn To Pivot Your Real Estate Strategy

Real estate strategies are so important, especially when things aren’t going the way you planned.

Welcome back to “Inspired To Invest” ep55. To tune into, click here.

This week Sarah Larbi is here to share the incredible journey from her first investment in 2013 to managing a diverse portfolio that includes new build developments, midterm rentals, and a beach resort.

Sarah opens up about her early struggles, such as navigating financing challenges and the critical importance of tenant screening. Through her story, you’ll gain actionable insights on leveraging mortgage brokers and other resources to grow your own real estate portfolio. Ever wondered about the nuts and bolts of successful tenant screening?

Sarah breaks down her meticulous approach, from crafting specific ads with targeted questions to utilizing paralegal resources for comprehensive background checks. We also cover creative financing methods like vendor take-back mortgages and private lending, discussing their roles in expanding Sarah’s investments.

Get ready to understand how market fluctuations and economic changes impact real estate investments and why strategic pivots are essential for sustaining success even during tough times. Curious about multi-unit conversions and midterm rentals?

Sarah discusses the strategic advantages of these approaches in today’s market, including the benefits of converting commercial properties into residential units and navigating regulatory challenges. Reflecting on her 11-year journey, Sarah highlights the lifestyle benefits and financial freedoms that real estate investing has afforded her, particularly during the pandemic.

Her experiences underscore the importance of adaptability, problem-solving skills, and keeping a long-term perspective. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to succeed in the unpredictable world of real estate investing.

To connect with Sarah, go to @investorsarahlarbi on social & online.

Thank you to Honeytree REIT for bringing us this month’s episodes of “Inspired To Invest”. To learn more about them, go to honeytreegrow.ca online & to make your investment,?click here.

“Inspired to Invest” is proud to support the Beyond Success Program, a not-for-profit financial literacy program for students, launched by More To Give & MAK Investments. Find out more at?@more2give.ca.

Join us again on Jul. 10 to hear from a dynamic real estate investor who is with us to share relevant real estate strategy you can rely on when you need to think ahead and learn how to pivot.

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