Kevin Engel - How to Invest in Central Alberta

In the past, investors have paid close attention to primary markets, whereas secondary markets were generally under-appreciated. However, due to the effects of the recent economic downturn, the pandemic, and inflation, investors are now taking a renewed interest in the secondary market.

How are you going to carve out a portion of the seemingly booming secondary market?

We got you covered! Join us in this episode as we have our guest Kevin Engel, Optometrist, Real Estate Investor, Co-author of the book, Bounce Back to Success, walks us through on how to invest in Central Alberta

Enjoy listening!

What we learned from Kevin Engel in this episode:

- How the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad inspires Kevin to become a real estate investor. 

- How to make your first deal happen. 

- Kevin’s business model in Alberta. 

- How to effectively increase your borrowing power. 

- Kevin’s book Bounce Back to Success: How to Steer Through and Overcome Adversity. 

- Alberta’s current market situation. (... learn how a non-Albertan investor capitalize on Alberta’s market.)

- Strategies for managing your finances, even if you have multiple properties.

Success Quotes:

"We all go through times of challenge. At least in my life, I’ve had a few curve balls thrown at me, and usually during those defining moments is when you can make a change.” -Kevin Engel

Timestamp:

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Kevin talks about a little bit about his journey through life that has led him to become a real estate investor.

04:11 - Kevin describes how his first deal happened. 

06:36 - Kevin shares what his business model looks like in Alberta. 

10:37 - Kevin reveals the proven strategies he has used to manage his finances, despite having multiple properties.

13:35 - What is Alberta's market looking like currently?

19:17 - How can a non-Albertan investor capitalize on Alberta’s market?

21:29 - Kevin talks about his book Bounce Back to Success. 

26:33 - Kevin shares what motivates him, and how he plans to continue growing as an investor.

29:01 - Ways to connect with Kevin Engel. 

Connect with Kevin Engel here: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-engel-1a363437/ 

Website: https://www.familyrealestate.ca/ 

Connect with Us:

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/restateinvestorsclub/ 

Email: reic@clubimmobilier.ca 

Axel Monsaingeon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-monsaingeon-42577b28/ 

Axel Monsaingeon’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/monsaxel/ 

Terrie Schauer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrieschauer/ 

Terrie Schauer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrieschauer/ 

Terrie Schauer’s “Mindful Landlord” book: https://mindfullandlord.com/ 

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