"Right now we are at $350,000 owed in rent..."

In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with James Fernandez, real estate investor and entrepreneur, to uncover the Hard Truths behind building and scaling a successful real estate business.

We dive into his journey—how he scaled from 0 to 40 units in just one year, bought a 33-unit apartment building and navigated the pivot to investing in self-storage. James opens up about how he is currently owed over $350,000 in lost rent, the moral dilemma of tenant evictions, and the infamous machete story that changed how he operates. From building solid systems and processes to investing in self-storage, this episode gives you an unfiltered look at the strategies, challenges, and resilience required to successfully grow and sustain a real estate business.

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"I don’t care what your guru told you, not everybody can do this."

In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Zack Brittain, real estate investor and owner of Phipps Brittain Real Estate and King Street Construction, to explore the Hard Truths of building a sustainable real estate business.

We dive into his journey, from investing without using OPM to launching King Street Construction and developing a sustainable real estate model. Zack shares what it really takes to stay focused, scale, and integrate different parts of your business in a way that lasts. We also get into the gritty side of real estate—the sh*tty work most people don’t talk about—and why this business isn’t for everyone. From creating strong buying strategies to fighting for your bottom line, Zack breaks down what it means to be an operator, how good deals are made, and what’s next for him and his companies.

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"The days of 10 duplexes are over. If you're risk adverse you're not making money in this market."

In this episode of the Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Josh Findlay, a professional mortgage broker, real estate investor, co-owner of @bldfinancial and CMHC specialist, to explore the hard truths of the MLI Select program and why it's essential for investors to have capital in order to succeed in the real estate game.

We dive into his journey—from meeting Matt McKeever and shooting videos for the Canadian Real Estate Channel to becoming a trusted advisor for mid-sized investors across the country. Josh shares the challenges facing the mortgage industry today, including the affordability crisis, the red tape surrounding CMHC programs, and the importance of understanding the nuances of the MLI Select vs. CMHC Standard programs. We also discuss the current state of the real estate market and why "the money is in the money."

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Josh Findlay on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jfins/
Josh - 519-729-9212
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