Adriana shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to Canada from Brazil at age 13 with her single mother and sister to becoming a successful real estate investor.

The discussion delves into Adriana's early challenges, including learning a new language, working night shifts at McDonald's at 14, and the cultural shock of adapting to life in Canada. She recounts her humble beginnings, her early work experiences, and the pivotal moments that shaped her resilient work ethic.

Adriana narrates how she and her husband transitioned into real estate, inspired by working with a couple who flipped high-end homes. Despite initial financial constraints and skepticism from others, Adriana's determination led her to invest in real estate education, convert her first townhouse into a legal duplex, and persist through numerous challenges with city permits.

The episode is a testament to the power of resilience, strategic thinking, and relentless pursuit of one's goals. Adriana emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, not taking no for an answer, and continuously seeking solutions to overcome obstacles.

Join Alfonso and Adriana as they explore themes of ambition, community, and success in multifamily real estate investing, offering listeners valuable insights and inspiration for their own journeys.

Adriana Ostapenko is the Founder of Ace Properties, an Asset Management Company specialized in a diversified portfolio of well performing Multifamily Properties. She co-owns, alongside her husband, a construction company in the Greater Toronto Area, and TurnKey Virtual Agency, supporting small and mid-sized business growth and scale.

Adriana is a mother of two and is passionate about helping families build wealth using Real Estate and sharing her story to inspire and educate others. Adriana

also has extensive experience with Property Management, owning her own management company for over 6 years.

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Thia is a firm believer in going after what you want life. She lost her mom in 2020 and quit her 9-5 less than a year later when she made more than her annual salary in one month. Thia is a dedicated mother, an author, mentor/coach, and speaker. Thia is passionate about creating impact and leaving behind a legacy that will inspire others to live their dreams.

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Gary Hibbert is a leadership expert who delivers inspiring keynote presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and relate to Gary’s practical and humble approach to what matters most in their life and their business. His extensive background in building businesses, corporate management and joint venture partnerships makes him the perfect fit.

“Real Talk With Gary” is the highly acclaimed Canadian podcast that Gary is the host of. The show has become a go-to resource for anyone interested in real estate investing, health, wealth and mindset; with a large and growing audience tuning in weekly to hear Gary’s insights and interviews with other influential guests.

Gary is also a co-owner of “Our Neighbourhood Realty”, a real estate brokerage with multiple branches, in Ontario, and has been instrumental in driving the company’s success. His extensive knowledge of the investment market, combined with his exceptional customer service, and peer partnerships has helped him to establish a loyal client base and achieve outstanding results.

“Smart Home Choice/ Realty Group”, the real estate side of Gary’s portfolio has assisted hundreds of individuals with buying and selling real estate, investment properties, luxury homes and vacation properties. He is a pioneer in the Real Estate Investment realm and is well respected by his peers.

Gary takes immense pride in being a dedicated family man, a role he holds in the highest regard, if not more, than his numerous business accomplishments. While his professional success has brought recognition and rewards, his true sense of fulfilment arises from the deep, enduring connections he shares with his family. Gary values these moments as the most meaningful achievements in his life. He believes that the balance between his thriving career and the strong foundation of his family is the essence of his true success, and a testament to his unwavering commitment to the people who matter most to him.

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Insiyah and Sibtain Panju are the co-founders of PRAGMA Incorporated, a real estate investment company focused on acquiring and developing multifamily real estate in Canada. They help professionals and high net worth individuals protect and grow their wealth in a tax efficient manner.

Before becoming a full-time real estate investor, Insiyah was a high school math teacher. She is also a realtor and a youth empowerment coach. Sibtain has a finance background and has over 20 years of banking experience. He leverages his experience in corporate finance and business strategy for his real estate business.

PRAGMA Inc. has a strong commitment to giving back and making a lasting impact. Believing in universal access to clean water, food, and education, they actively contribute to the construction of water wells, sponsorships for orphans, and support education initiatives for underprivileged communities.

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Recognized as one of the top 100 Global Mortgage Professionals, Canada's mortgage broker of the year for 2023 and a member of the Forbes Finance Council.

Dalia Barsoum is a best-selling author of ‘Canadian Investor Financing’ and is the founder of Canada's top brokerage in income property financing and multi-award winning team, Streetwise Mortgages and Real Estate advisory firm Streetwise Wealth.

Dalia and her team are known for taking a strategic and a holistic approach to financing income properties and they helped thousands of Canadians build the real estate portfolio of their dreams and achieve financial freedom while managing leverage risk.

The team has funded over 1.5 billion dollars of mortgages and is on a mission to :

Help Canadians financially prosper through property investing and create abundance, peace of mind and time freedom.

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ABOUT CODY
The well-recognized 7-figure income stock options coach, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. With over 10 years of expertise in the investment industry, Cody is revolutionizing stock options investing and the financial game for aspiring elite professionals who want to achieve financial success and independence. In the past year alone, Cody has been featured on TD Direct Investing Webinars and more than 80 investor-focused podcasts. His expertise in the field has made him a go-to resource for investors seeking to grow their wealth.

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The episode features Benjamin Julius discussing his transition from coaching youth and college sports to real estate development, emphasizing the importance of treating real estate as a business. He shares his journey of starting with a 13-unit project and setting ambitious goals for his development company; Lionheart Development. Benjamin discusses the challenges of balancing family life with business responsibilities and instilling resilience in his children. He offers valuable tips for building a business, including hiring a bookkeeper early on and establishing a strong personal brand.

About Benjamin Julius

Ben is the founder and CEO of Lionheart Development. His enthusiasm and dedication to real estate have grown the company from a small scale rental and construction business to a successful land development company.

In 2017 feeling lost in the professional world, Ben and his wife leveraged everything they had to dive into real estate. Fast forward to the current day and he now holds $200M assets under management and is continuing to grow. He is the boots on the ground guy and primary contact between planners, construction companies, and the municipalities during the site plan approval process and for all ground-up projects. Ben brings his creativity and philosophy of ensuring the best use of subject sites when he analyzes land and building purchase opportunities, during a due diligence phase, and when collaborating with appropriate stakeholders. Ben’s approach to development is both practical and passionate, in which he deeply values his relationships with investors and fellow industry professionals.

Prior to real estate, Ben spent the first part of his career coaching men’s collegiate basketball. Working in a team environment, adjusting his strategy on the court, and a strong desire to better the lives of individuals in his community, are just some of the transferrable skills that Ben brings to his development company.

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In this episode, Marie-France and Shanna share their unique paths, transitioning from backgrounds in psychotherapy and hydro work to flourishing real estate entrepreneurs. The duo reflects on initial challenges, highlighting the significance of patience and persistence in navigating the real estate market. The episode delves into how their diverse skills complemented each other, contributing to a thriving partnership that resulted in the acquisition of 11 units within just nine months. Listeners gain insights into the unexpected twists and valuable lessons that fueled Marie-France and Shanna's inspiring venture.

ABOUT MARIE-FRANCE ARRUDA

My name is Marie-France, I’m French Canadian originally from Quebec.

I come from humble beginnings. Both my parents worked to make ends meet and give us what we needed.

I was married for 9 years and my family now consists of my Son, Daughter-in-law and my 4 grand-children. They are my everything and I want to leave them a legacy so they can do what they want and not what they are told to do.

I have been living paycheck to paycheck since my divorce, I’m at retirement’s door and it’s time I live the life I want as well.

Real Estate Investing is perfect, it’s the start of my legacy and financial freedom. I don’t want to look through the looking glass at others living the dream life I want.

I’m the Real Estate Investor for professionals who want to retire early and see the world.

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ABOUT SHANNA ARRUDA

I am the real estate investor for busy people who are tired of living paycheck to paycheck. My focus is on assisting parents who desire to prioritize their family time while also generating a reliable source of income. With four children of my own, I empathize with the longing to provide for their needs and simultaneously create meaningful memories with them. I also understand that many people don’t want to be slaves to a job, but rather have purposeful and meaningful work. My desire is to help people achieve their goal of having financial and time freedom. I have achieved my goal of working for myself as a psychotherapist, which provides me with a sense of purpose, while also prioritizing my loved ones.

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