Ep. 83 | Investing in Canadian Real Estate with Daniel Foch and Nick Hill

Are you ready to deepen your understanding of Canadian real estate investing and private lending? In this episode of The Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, Neal and Ryan sit down with Daniel Foch and Nick Hill, the dynamic duo behind the top-rated Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast. They share their extensive experience as realtors, mortgage brokers, and entrepreneurs, revealing how they built their influential podcast empire and scaled their portfolios using private lending. 

Learn how they managed market volatility, leveraged alternative financing, and developed practical strategies for real estate success. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned investor, discover key insights into private lending, risk management, and evolving market conditions. Plus, gain valuable perspectives on the importance of real estate education and the impact of policy changes. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in real estate investment and private lending in Canada.

Show Notes:

02:35 - Dan and Nick’s podcast origin story and chemistry spark

05:07 - Nick recalls the obscure start of Brick & Mortar podcast

07:05 - Why Dan ditched Facebook ads for content and cold calling

12:28 - Real estate podcasting as the new “real estate school”

17:47 - Why they fought—and then embraced—creating a real estate course

20:20 - Building trust through transparency, real value, and no ego

21:25 - Toronto's real estate market conditions explained in depth

23:43 - Why condo oversupply could stall Toronto’s housing growth

25:33 - MLI Select, multiplex zoning, and population consolidation trends

30:22 - GDP per capita recovery explained vs national growth

33:11 - Dan and Nick’s personal investment history using private capital

35:38 - Lessons from the private lending world and high LTV caution

39:52 - Coaching and productization in real estate without losing integrity

46:46 - The future of Canadian real estate education and trusted mentorship

Find Daniel and Nick on:
Podcast: Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast
Daniel Instagram: @danielfoch
Nick Instagram: @mybuddynick

Find Neal On:
Instagram: @neal.andreino
LinkedIn

Find Ryan on:
LinkedIn
E-mail: ryan@keycap.ca