Dean Curtis is the podcast guest for this week.

A seasoned real estate investor with nearly 30 years of experience under his belt. Dean’s journey in the industry began with short-term vacation rentals, eventually leading him to establish his own management company.

Throughout the years, he has remained adaptable to changing times and challenges, exploring a wide range of investment opportunities including international properties, student rentals and duplex conversions.

Currently working as a real estate agent in Guelph, and is dedicated to helping fellow investors (within a two-hour radius of the city).

His insights and expertise on high cash flow opportunities in student rentals and short-term rentals are sure to provide valuable guidance for anyone looking to succeed in these niches.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Achieving success in property investing by recognizing the importance of strategic pivoting
  
• Uncover profitable income streams through student and short-term rental
  
• Evaluate the impact of COVID-19 and governing policies are transforming today’s real estate landscape
  
• Optimizing your investment portfolio by conducting thorough tenant screening and expanding beyond the local market
  
• Strengthen your long-term financial position through wise property investments and connections with other investors
  

Key Moments in this Episode:


00:03:19 – Real Estate Market,

00:07:13 – Pivoting Strategies,

00:09:31 – Student Rentals,

00:10:59 – Short-Term Rentals,

00:13:01 – Benefits of Rooming Houses,

00:15:16 – Rooming Houses for Older Adults,

00:18:28 – Investing Out of Country,

00:23:06 – Investing in Agricultural Land,

00:25:53 – Investing Outside of Canada,

00:26:36 – Government Regulations & Short-term Rentals,

00:32:04 – The Challenges of Being a Landlord,

00:35:23 – Investor Strategies,

Get in Touch with Dean:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deancurtisrealestate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deancurtisrealestate/
Email: dean@cbn.on.ca
Telephone: 519-400-4887

This episode has been brought to you in part by:

• Dalia Barsoum, Streetwise Mortgages – https://streetwisemortgages.com
  
• Mid Term Rentals – https://midtermrentalproperties.com
  
• Wyse Construction – https://www.wyseconstruction.ca
  
• US Properties – https://www.usproperties.ca
  
• Andrew Choubeta – https://caveatlegalservices.cliogrow.com/book
  
• Inspire Beach Resort – https://inspirebeachresort.com
  
• Jamil Rahemtula – https://jamilrahemtula.com