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: [email protected] 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 🏠 Do you need help or ideas for your own real estate investing business? Reach out and let us support your journey a href="http://www.sarahlarbi.