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.
Tune in to elevate your investment knowledge and help you live a savvy life.
Episodes
106 episodes
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...
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Episode 106
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1:05:38
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...
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Episode 105
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1:02:33
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...
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Episode 104
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1:07:15
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...
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Episode 103
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53:02
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...
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Episode 102
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56:11
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...
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Episode 101
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1:07:37
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...
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Episode 100
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1:36:10
Building a Short-Term Rental Brand Beyond Airbnb with Steph Weber
Short-term rentals have changed the real estate investing game — but the rules keep shifting. Airbnb and VRBO can drive bookings, but they’re not something you own. And when your income depends on a platform you can’t control, that’s a risky pl...
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Episode 99
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54:40
U.S. Real Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Investors with Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland
Taxes are one of those topics every real estate investor complains about, but very few spend enough time planning around. In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, host Michael Ponte continues the conversation on tax strategy — this time w...
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Episode 98
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57:54
Smart Tax Strategies For Real Estate Investors with Lisa Elle
Taxes might not be the most exciting part of real estate investing, but they can make or break your long-term returns. In this episode, we’re talking about the side of investing most people avoid until it’s too late — tax planning.We’re...
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Episode 97
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53:22
Financing To Scale Your Real Estate Business with Kyle Green
If financing feels like the thing slowing down your real estate business, this episode is for you. I sat down with Kyle Green from the Green Mortgage Team to talk about what financing really looks like for investors right now and how lenders ar...
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Episode 96
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1:01:53
Building Infill Smarter: Multifamily Development Meets Submetering
Infill and multifamily projects don’t leave much room for error. Land is scarce, construction costs keep climbing, and timelines move fast. In this episode, we talk about the decisions that actually shape long-term performance — the ones made b...
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Episode 95
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55:10
Starting The Year With Intention
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Savvy Investor Podcast. This episode is all about pressing pause, looking at where you’ve been, and setting a clear tone for the year ahead. A fresh year brings motivation, big goals, and that feeling that...
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Episode 94
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1:01:55
Doing Nothing Is The Riskiest Move In Real Estate
This episode is a solo one — no guest, no interviews — just a real conversation about something almost every real estate investor runs into at some point: hesitation. Not starting. Waiting a little too long after saying you were going to move.<...
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Episode 93
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29:22
The Smith Manoeuvre Explained with Robinson Smith
If you’ve spent any time around Canadian real estate investing or personal finance, you’ve probably heard about the Smith Manoeuvre — usually followed by a lot of mixed opinions and half-answers. In this episode, we slow things down and actuall...
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Episode 92
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1:01:54
Tenant Risk Management with Mackenzie Wilson
This week’s episode is a must-listen for landlords who are feeling the pinch of today’s shifting rental market. Vacancies are sitting longer, rents are flattening or even dropping in some areas, and competition between landlords is picking up f...
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Episode 91
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1:04:23
The Future of Multifamily with Rob Mills
If you’ve been wondering whether multifamily is still worth your time in this weird economic moment—rate changes, tighter lending, rising costs—you’re not alone. Investors everywhere are trying to figure out what still pencils in 2025 and what ...
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Episode 90
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1:01:52
What It Really Takes To Scale with Adrian Hernandez
If you’ve been feeling that pull to grow your real estate business but something keeps making you hesitate, this episode is going to hit home. Scaling sounds exciting — more deals, more momentum, more freedom — but it also comes with those “am ...
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Episode 89
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1:06:45
Short Term Rental Arbitrage with Charles Crompton
If you’ve been watching the short-term rental space over the last few years, you know it’s been anything but predictable. Wild returns pulled everyone in… then city rules tightened, hosts scrambled, and a lot of people started wondering whether...
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Episode 88
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58:31
Land Severance Investing with Darcy Marler
When the real estate market gets tight and deals start drying up, smart investors start looking for creative ways to stay profitable. In this episode, we sit down with seasoned investor and Savvy Investor Leader Darcy Marler to unpack a strateg...
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Episode 87
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59:56
Getting Started In Multi Family Investing with Leasa Stanley
Ever wondered how everyday investors make the jump from single-family homes to multi-family properties? This week’s episode is one you’ll definitely want to tune into. I sat down with Leasa Stanley from Best Life Investments, and she’s sharing ...
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Episode 86
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1:01:00
More Units, More Cashflow with Andy Tran
It seems like everywhere you turn, investors are talking about adding basement suites, garden suites, or converting homes into small multiplexes — and for good reason. With housing affordability and supply top of mind across Canada, local gover...
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Episode 85
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1:00:33
Edmonton’s Hidden Opportunities with Calvin Hexter
The real estate market might be cooling in parts of Canada, but in Edmonton? There’s a different story unfolding — and it’s one savvy investors are paying close attention to.In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Calvin Hexter, a...
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Episode 84
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58:43
How To Find Off Market Deals with Michael Ponte
Tired of scrolling MLS and finding nothing but overpriced listings and bidding wars? This episode is for you.This week, Michael Ponte is flying solo — and he’s pulling back the curtain on one of the most valuable skill sets in real esta...
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Episode 83
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22:49
Boutique Apartment Building Development with Katie Neason
This week we’re talking about something that’s catching a lot of attention lately: boutique apartment developments — and we’ve got the perfect guest to walk us through it.Fresh off a property tour in Calgary, it’s clear the buzz around ...
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Episode 82
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1:03:13