The Savvy Investor Podcast
Welcome to the Savvy Investor Podcast, where we provide practical insights on real estate investing, market trends, and expert tips from industry professionals.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned investor, our show offers actionable advice to help guide you through the world of real estate investing with confidence.
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Episodes
124 episodes
Scaling Without Capital with Sam Primm
In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, Michael Ponte sits down with real estate entrepreneur Sam Primm to discuss how he went from a corporate career to building a real estate portfolio worth more than $40 million using the BRRRR strate...
Seller Financing Understood with Rob Lamontagne
What happens when you've found a great real estate deal—but the bank says no?In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Rob Lamontagne, founder of Thinking Outside the Box, to talk about one of the most powerful tools many investors ...
The Right Way To Buy Multifamily with Pierre-Paul Turgeon
If you've been thinking about making the jump from single-family homes to multifamily investing, this episode is for you. Michael Ponte sits down with seasoned investor Pierre-Paul Turgeon to talk about what it really takes to buy and operate a...
Fill Vacancies Faster with AirBNB Arbitrage with Josh Wilson
Vacancies are becoming a growing challenge for many real estate investors, but what if there was another way to fill your units besides signing another long-term lease?In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Josh Wilson, who operat...
Do You Have the Right Corporate Structure with Shawn Quigg
Before the episode, most investors ask what property to buy. As they grow, the better question becomes how should I own it? In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with real estate and corporate lawyer Shawn Quigg to unpack one of the most ove...
Avoiding Tenant Fraud with MacKenzie Wilson
Tenant fraud is becoming a growing challenge for real estate investors, and the consequences can be costly. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with MacKenzie Wilson to discuss how landlords and investors can better protect themselves from...
Rich Portfolio. Empty Life. with Cary Alan
Most investors get into real estate for the same reason: more freedom, more time, and a better life. But somewhere along the way, many end up building portfolios that demand more of them than the jobs they were trying to escape.In this e...
When The Market Shifts The Best Investors Do This with Natasha Phipps & Andrea Tessier
Real estate markets move in cycles, and the investors who understand them are often the ones best positioned to succeed. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Calgary real estate experts Natasha Phipps and Andrea Tessier to discuss what...
Mobile Home Park Investing: Start to Scale with Leo Young
As multifamily deals become harder to find and traditional investing strategies face increasing pressure, many investors are exploring alternative ways to scale their portfolios. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Leo Young, founder ...
Building A $230 Million Portfolio with Thomas Beyer
In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, Michael Ponte sits down with veteran real estate investor Thomas Beyer — founder of Prestigious Properties and one of the early influential investors in Western Canada’s real estate community.<...
Is Edmonton Still Cash Flowing? With Calvin Hexter
Canadian real estate investors are asking one big question right now — is cash flow still possible in 2026? In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, Michael Ponte sits down with Edmonton real estate expert Calvin Hexter to talk about why ...
AI Just Made Real Estate Investing Easier with Judith Tait
AI is changing the game for real estate investors — and most people still have no idea how powerful it can really be.In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, Michael Ponte sits down with real estate investor and AI entrepreneur Jud...
Is Investing In US Multifamily Better? with August Biniaz
If you’ve been searching for multifamily deals in Canada, you already know—it’s getting tough to find numbers that actually work. Tight cap rates, high prices, and deals that fall apart under real analysis.So where are investors looking...
Build The Room. Build Your Business with Mario Lamarre
Building a successful real estate investing business often comes down to one thing—relationships. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Mario Lamarre to talk about how creating the right environment for connection can unlock opportuniti...
Maintenance: The Silent Cash Flow Killer
If your rental property numbers look good on paper but feel tight in real life, this episode is going to hit home.Michael Ponte breaks down one of the most overlooked profit drains in real estate investing—maintenance. It’s not flashy, ...
Building Your Financing Strategy with Jeff Welgan
Most investors spend all their time chasing the right deal—and leave financing as a “figure it out later” step. That’s exactly where things start to break down.In this episode, host Michael Ponte sits down with Jeff Welgan, VP of Invest...
Handling Losses In Real Estate Investing with Melanie Robinson
This episode of The Savvy Investor Podcast hits close to home for a lot of investors right now.Host Michael Ponte revisits a powerful conversation at a time when the real estate market is shifting fast—rising inventory, softening proper...
Rents Are Softening.....Now What?
If you’ve been watching the rental market lately, you already know—things aren’t hitting the same. In this solo episode, host Michael Ponte breaks down what’s really going on as rent prices start to cool off across multiple markets.We’re...
Build A Business That Doesn't Need You with Aleks Sydorow
If your business feels like it can’t move without you, this episode is going to hit home.In the latest episode, we sit down with Aleks Sydorow, Director of Integrations at Savvy Investor, to talk about what it really takes to build a bus...
Pre-Construction Investing Risks You Need To Know with Brandon Hans & Graham Barr
Thinking about pre-construction real estate investing? This episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast takes a closer look at the risks many investors are facing in today’s shifting market.Host Michael Ponte, founder of Savvy Investor and lo...
Real Estate Success Starts With Belief with Trixy Castro
Some real estate stories stick with you, and this one definitely does. In this episode, Trixy Castro shares how she went from humble beginnings to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur. With no built-in advantages, she built her path t...
Stop Overpaying Taxes as a Real Estate Investor with Charles Tarantino
If you added up every dollar you made in real estate last year… how much of it actually stayed in your pocket after taxes?Not your gross revenue. Not the deal projections. What you actually kept.Most investors spend years learni...
Stop Guessing Your Short Term Rentals with Kenny Bedwell
Is short-term rental investing still worth it… or has the acquisition boom cooled off?With cities tightening regulations, licenses disappearing, and bylaws changing fast, the question isn’t just “How much can this Airbnb make?” — it’s “I...
Behind The Curtain to Wholesaling with Wade Fenner
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I start investing in real estate with no money?” — this episode is for you.Wholesaling real estate is one of the most talked-about strategies for beginners. No down payment. No mortgage app...
If I Were To Start All Over Again - Savvy Investor Podcast 100th Episode
We've hit a big milestone… the 100th Episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast!To celebrate, we went LIVE on our YouTube channel with a special panel episode called: “If I Were To Start All Over Again…"We bring in three veteran inve...