Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode we invited Trez Capital's Co-Chief Executive Officer & Global Head of Origination, John Hutchinson, to speak on one of the topics that is always trending, investing in real estate. Real estate lending and private debt investing are strategies Trez does well. With $5.5 Billion of assets under management, this episode uncovers all important and pressing questions, along with an invitation for investors to not only learn but start investing in th...

Ever wonder how to combat inflation and meet your future financial needs while watching your invested retirement income grow? Your goal as an investor is to get the rate you need to achieve your financial objectives without falling prey to the unpredictability of market fluctuations. In this episode we showcase Session Three of our Investing for Income Summit - a free online webinar series. Featuring a line-up of four industry experts, this episode explores the following topics: Michael Ba...

Ever wonder how to combat inflation and meet your future financial needs while watching your invested retirement income grow? Your goal as an investor is to get the rate you need to achieve your financial objectives without falling prey to the unpredictability of market fluctuations. In this episode we showcase Session Two of our Investing for Income Summit - a free online webinar series. Featuring a line-up of four industry experts, this episode explores the following topics: Mike Meekins...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode we invited Group RMC USA's Managing Director, Mike Mangione, to bring to you one of the most lucrative investment strategies, ground leasing. This investment strategy used by the British Monarchy and the Vatican is seen by Mike as, "the pearl of real estate." Learn how you can add these real estate royalties to your portfolio today! Today's questions of interest: 0:00 Intro 1:14 Tell us about your journey and Group RMC. 6:53 Tell us about how you start...

Ever wonder how to combat inflation and meet your future financial needs while watching your invested retirement income grow? Your goal as an investor is to get the rate you need to achieve your financial objectives without falling prey to the unpredictability of market fluctuations. In this episode we showcase Session One of our Investing for Income Summit - a free online webinar series. Featuring a line-up of four industry experts, this episode explores the following topics: Sean Rogiste...

Ever wonder how to combat inflation and meet your future financial needs while watching your invested retirement income grow? Your goal as an investor is to get the rate you need to achieve your financial objectives without falling prey to the unpredictability of market fluctuations. In this episode, Bob explains how to achieve your financial goals with minimal risk and volatility while preserving and growing your wealth by introducing you to the Investing for Income Summit. This webinar se...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode focuses on the opportunity to invest in private lending and what it can look like when added to your portfolio. Featuring Michael Scott, Managing Director at SAF Group, this episode takes you into how to get an income from investing in private lending through SAF Group. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 Intro 2:18 What is your story Mike and what drew you into private lending? 5:45 What do you recommend for a portfolio? 6:22 Why would you recom...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode focuses on the opportunity to invest in private lending and what it can look like when added to your portfolio. This episode takes you into a deep dive into a due diligence interview with Cortland Credit President, Sean Rogister. Today's questions of interest: 3:32 Sean, can you provide an overview of the company history and founding? 5:26 What's the ownership of the company look like right now? 7:00 But where are you now on employees? 8:48 How does...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today's episode focuses on the opportunity to invest in green energy and what it can look like when added to your portfolio. This episode takes you into a deep dive into the Skyline Green Energy Fund, with expert guest, President of the fund, Robert Stein. Discover all that investing in green energy has to offer and how you can make a difference in the planet and in your investment portfolio when choosing this fund. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 Intro 2:54 Rob...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we learn more about Antrim Investments and Mortgage Investment Corporations. Today we're going into a deep dive into the Antrim Balance Mortgage Fund's performance, past and expected returns, their investments strategies and they havs grown to become the largest residential private lender in Canada. Our expert guest on this episode is Will Granleese, Director and Portfolio Manager at Antrim Investments. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 Intro 4:44 Antr...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Are Bond Funds Stalling Your Investment Progress?". Bob Simpson, the host of My Private Network podcast, discusses his concerns with bond funds. He highlights the general issues investors have faced over the past 10 to 15 years, noting that there is a significant problem with their performance. He emphasizes that his critique isn't aimed at any particular bond fund but rather the category as a whole. Through his anal...

Today we are shaking things up with a roundtable discussion with our experts with "boots on the ground" experience in private investing. Featuring an insightful discussion on real estate, music royalties and more on alternative investments with industry experts. We explore the evolving landscape of private debt and equity investments, and delve into real estate market trends, including demographic shifts and migration patterns, that impact leverage on investment returns. You'll also learn ...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Self Storage?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Rob Anton, President and Partner at Next Edge Capital. Questions of Interest: 1:44 What are you seeing with equities and bonds in the current financial landscape? 5:13 Could you explain the returns you're seeing in private lending? 12:41 What can investors expect when it comes to fees? 13:55 How do you go about assessing r...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Self Storage?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Gabriel Millard, Managing Partner at Avenue Living. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - What brought you to this investment concept and you current position at Avenue Living? 2:38 - Where did Avenue Living get its name? 5:13 - Could you tell us about the Self Storage concept? 8:46 - What makes self storage ...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Purpose Built Student Accommodations?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Aly Damji, Managing Partner at Forum Asset Management. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Aly, tell us about you and what brought you to Forum? 4:11 - Please talk about your firm, Forum Asset Management. 6:49 - What are the trends that you're seeing in student accommodation in Canada today?&nbs...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "What is Liquidity?". In this episode Bob explores the complexities of liquidity in both private and public investment markets. He is a veteran of the financial industry, discusses the evolution from transaction-based to fee-based business structures and the gradual integration of private mandates into investment portfolios. He emphasizes the importance of understanding liquidity and its implications for various...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Farmland?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Kent Willmore, CEO & President at AGInvest Properties Canada Inc. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 2:38 - Kent's background, growing up on a farm and getting into this investment space. 5:15 - Are baby boom farmers looking to exit their business with kids resisting the legacy? 7:10 - Is farmland owned 50/50 by elderl...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Canadian Multi-Family?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Geoff Lang, Senior Vice President at Equiton Inc. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 2:47 - Tell us about your story and the work your firm does with investors. 4:15 -Could you explain Canadian Multi-Family in terms of your buy and hold strategy? 5:28 - What kind of financing do you have in place in your portf...

Hosted by Bob Simpson, today we shift the focus to answering the question "Why Invest in Mortgage Investment Corporations?". Learn from our host Bob Simpson and our expert guest, Will Granleese, Director and Portfolio Manager at Antrim Investments. Today's questions of interest: 0:00 - Intro 4:03 - Where were you back 50 years ago and what has led you to join in on Mortgage Investment Corporation work? 6:28 - Who borrows from private lenders? If they need a mortgage, why don't they j...

Welcome to a special episode of the podcast, Outlook 2024 is a collaborative effort between us and our founding company, Wealth Stewards Inc.. Our lineup of experts panelists include: Bill Chinery FSA, FCIA, ICD.D - Retired Chairman of Ontario Teachers Pension Plan’s Investment Committee Topic - Recent Economic and Investment Trends Sasha Cucuz - CEO Greybrook Securities Inc. & Partner of Greybrook Capital Topic - Ontario Real Estate Prathna Ramesh - Vice President of Operations...