JF3292: Melanie and David Dupuis - Unlocking Wealth Through Seller Financing and International Expansion

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Best Ever CRE

Realestatepodcast, Entrepreneurship, Business, Realestate, Investing, Realestateinvesting, Realestateinvestingpodcast

4.8 • 983 Ratings

🗓️ 9 September 2023

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Ever dreamed of achieving financial freedom through real estate investing? Join us as we uncover the secrets of Mel and Dave Dupuis's extraordinary journey. With over 240 units across five countries, they've mastered the art of creative financing and portfolio diversification, all without their own capital or joint venture partners.

Key Takeaways:

The Power of Creative Financing: Mel and Dave's journey began with traditional real estate investing, using their own funds. However, they soon realized that working multiple jobs wasn't the path to financial freedom. Creative financing became their game-changer. They discussed using secured funds like 401(k) and RRSPs, promissory notes, and owner financing to acquire properties with minimal risk and maximum returns.
Expanding Across Borders: The duo shared their motivation for venturing into different countries, such as Canada, the US, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. Their aim was to diversify their portfolio, manage risk, and enjoy the perks of traveling. By implementing their creative financing strategies in international markets, they've successfully continued to grow and thrive.
Adapting to Changing Markets: As seasoned investors, Mel and Dave discussed how they stay ahead of market changes. They emphasized the importance of researching secondary and tertiary markets, like those in Alberta, Texas, and Florida, which offer higher cap rates and cash flow potential. They also highlighted the growing interest from investors with registered funds, looking for stable, real estate-backed returns in today's uncertain economic climate.

Mel and Dave Dupuis | Real Estate Background

Real estate investors and mentors with “The Action Family”
Portfolio:
- 240+ multifamily units solely owned in 5 countries
Based in: North Bay, Ontario
Say hi to them at:
- Instagram
- Facebook

Best Ever Book: The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business by Keith Cunningham
Greatest Lesson: You don't need to use your own money to grow your portfolio.

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1:21.8	Without Action you can listen to podcasts and you can read books every day and you can look at buildings
1:27.8	but at some point you're going to have to push through that fear and get that education and take action to get the results that you want to get.
1:34.6	Welcome to the best ever show, the world's longest running daily commercial real estate
1:39.2	podcast. Our hosts interview commercial real estate experts every day to get you the best advice ever with none of the fluffy stuff Best ever listeners welcome to the best real estate investing advice ever show. I'm Slocum Reed and today I'm joined by Mel and Dave Dupu.
1:55.2	They are based in North Bay, Ontario. They are real estate investors and mentors with the
2:01.0	action family. They buy properties using none of their own
2:04.1	money and without joint venture partners as well. Their current portfolio
2:08.6	consists of over 240 units solely owned in five countries. All those units are residential and commercial
2:16.7	multifamily.
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