Podcast appearances and mentions of jules mckenzie

(REPLAY) Do You Have What It Takes To Finish The Race- Featuring Jules McKenzie If you start at the back of the pack, do you have what it takes to stick it out and finish the race?⁠  Winning the race isn't even a consideration. Completing the race is winning.⁠ If you had the odds stacked against you, are you still inspired to do the work without losing hope?⁠  This concept reminds me of the beautiful Winston Churchill quote; ⁠ "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."⁠ I recently completed a two-part Podcast episode with a good friend, Jules McKenzie.  Jules, had so many obstacles placed in front of him. The list was endless... and none of them was his choice.⁠ Where he lived (he had no running water)⁠ Hatred⁠ Racism⁠ Substance abuse⁠ and the list goes on... The odds were soooo stacked against him... he could have very quickly become a 'statistic' and given up.⁠  But he had a wonderful family and, most importantly, an attitude that things in our life happen for us, from us.⁠ He took personal responsibility for making changes⁠ He committed to the commitment.⁠ He made different choices than his friends⁠ He embraced change⁠ He changed his environment⁠ He changed his future, one decision at a time Was it easy?⁠ Absolutely... NOT⁠ Was the hard work worth it?⁠ Absolutely... YES⁠ He now lives a life that most people would consider a 'success.'⁠  But he still hungers to contribute more, inspire others and be in service for the next generation.  His new mission is to help people overcome great adversities.⁠ =====

In this episode, our guest, Jules McKenzie, shares his insights and experiences on the dynamic world of real estate investment. Jules discusses the importance of economically viable investment deals and the invaluable lessons he learned from his early career investments. One area that particularly caught Jules' attention is Orillia in Ontario, Canada, which he considers a top-notch location for real estate investment. He dives into the rental rates for residential and commercial properties in Orillia and offers his predictions on how interest rate changes can impact rents and property values. Sharing his funding strategy, Jules emphasizes the power of investor partnerships and highlights the requirements for conventional mortgage rules in Canada.As a master of cold calling and a successful commercial real estate agent, Jules shares valuable tips on prospecting and network marketing. From navigating difficulties to bouncing back, Jules shares his personal journey, including his experience with a loan and a highly profitable townhouse investment project sold in 2020. Join us in this engaging episode as Jules McKenzie's expertise and candid stories inspire listeners to explore the world of real estate investment and unearth new opportunities for success.Remember, this is your MBA. Have a notepad handy, and get ready to take some notes!The education we provide is sponsored by Lehigh Valley Fund. The fund earns returns through real estate investing and pays inventors an average 10% return with a 12 - 18% target* Apply Here: https://www.lvpefund.com/questionnaireBook Fund Manager, Tejas Gosai: https://www.lvpefund.com/investContact Jerna Bentilanon to schedule a visit to our offices or a tour of one of our properties: j.b@lvpefund.com, 610-230-777

Jules and Ange Mckenzie have been investing in residential real estate in the Orillia and Barrie areas of Canada for over 20 years. His strategy has been buying and holding. He's currently holding 13 investment properties. His portfolio is a mix of small multifamily buildings. He has raised the money to buy properties from Joint Venture investors. Jules and Ange manage their own properties. Jules has also been a Police Officer for 31 years. 11 of which were with the Ontario Provincial Police and he is currently with the Rama Police Service.   We talked to Jules about his knowledge and experience from investing in Orillia, and how they have overcome some obstacles and challenges with his partner.   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [00:01 – 02:41] Opening Segment  Jules talks about his background. He talks about how he started investing; [02:41 – 18:01] An Investing Tale from Canada How partnering with other people helped; The reasons why people decided to invest with Jules; How he got interested in real estate in the first place; He talks about the skills he had that were transferable to real estate investing; He talks about a deal with huge profits and breaks down its details; [18:01 – 26:33] Orillia and Barrie Markets He talks about his bed and breakfast deal; The parameters he uses to have guests in where he lives; How holding a property can pay off; He talks about the Orillia and Barrie Markets;  [26:33 – 31:53] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Financial challenges early in his career.   Digital Resource: Facebook Market   Most Recommended Book: Can't Hurt Me   Daily Habit: His morning routine   #1 Insight for Investing:  Cashflow is everything.   Best Place to Grab a Bite in Charleston:  The Keg Steakhouse   Contact Jules: To learn more go to www.mckenzieproperties.online or you can connect with Jules directly on Instagram or Twitter.   Tweetable Quotes: “When was the best time to invest in real estate? Maybe 20 years ago. When is the next best time to invest in real estate? Right now!” - Jake Wiley   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

In today's episode of the Investing Shorts segment, I welcome you Jules Mckenzie to provide us some tips, advice, and instructions on how to become a successful investor. As an investor for 20 years, he believes that it doesn't have to be hard to become a successful investor. You can do it by reading a book or listening to an audio and doing your homework. And if you can do that consistently, then you're in good shape.    [00:00 - 03:03] Opening Segment Jules's background and journey Consistent action  Mindset of success Having a dream and a passion for living     [03:04 - 10:22] Climbing the Real Estate Ladder Jules shares his experiences with his mentor Breaking free from the negative mindset Finding strength through God Jules's recommended authors Napoleon Hill Robert Kiyosaki Rebuilding after a failed business   Utilizing social media to share your story     [10:23 - 11:40] Closing Segment Final words See links below to connect with Jules     Quote/s:   "There's no ceiling. It's all possible if you take consistent action towards your goals." - Jules Mckenzie    ------------------------------------------------------------------------ You can connect with Jules through Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter, or you can visit www.cavanahouse.com and www.mckenzieproperties.online.    WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Connect with me through LinkedIn   Or send me an email sujata@luxe-cap.com   Visit my website www.luxe-cap.com or my Youtube channel Thanks for tuning in!     If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!

On to this week's show! I'm super excited to have back on the show my friend Jules Mckenzie who I find super inspiring and unfortunately, I'm just going to warn some of you now, he is a super successful real estate investor having owned a lot of properties and raised millions and millions of capital to buy real estate in Barrie and Orillia but he's a Police Officer with over 30 years of experience and I know some of you won't like his opinion about the protests in Ottawa. Jules shares how he too protested at Parliament Hill and his experience was very different than what happened earlier this year with the trucker and anti covid mandate protests. We talk a lot about real estate on this show on tips and tactics including previous interviews with Jules so feel free to go back and listen to those. Today we focus more on the obstacles Jules has had to overcome being an indigenous Canadian, growing up on a reserve, substance abuse. If you've ever met Jules, you'll know he's one of the happiest people you'll ever meet and have no idea about his tragic past but he refuses to live the life of a victim and his living proof of how important mindset is as Jules has achieved immense financial success. If you do enjoy the show which I think you will, please look up Jules Mckenzie on Facebook or Instagram and send him a message letting him know you want to read his book. I don't think he needs the encouragement but just in case as I believe his book will help a lot of people. More than just our 17 listeners for sure. Please enjoy the show!  

Jules Mckenzie has been investing in Real Estate for 20 years! Jules is a buy and hold investor holding 11 properties. Most of his properties are small Multifamily income properties in Orillia Ontario Canada

It's tough to estimate future costs. However, as you approach retirement, you'll have a better idea of how much money you'll need to maintain your current standard of living, and real estate is an ideal opportunity to start investing. Real estate generates constant cash flow, appreciates in value in lockstep with inflation, generates a higher return owing to positive leverage, and allows for equity development through debt reduction.   In today's episode, we will be joined by Jules Mckenzie. Jules Mckenzie and his beautiful wife Ange have been investing in residential real estate for 19 years in Orillia, Ontario Canada. Jules and Ange manage their own properties. Jules is a police officer with Rama Police Service. He is also a member of the Real Estate Investment Network and receives ongoing training and support to continue investing.   Listen to this podcast and discover how to not rely on your pension!   Highlights:   [06:23] How did Jules McKenzie get his start in real estate? [14:05] Jules Mckenzies's First Experience in Renovation [15:55] The best $5000 Jules has ever borrowed [17:30] Why is Jules scared in Renovation Projects? [17:30] Jules experience with Elite 52 Coaching Program [21:23] What motivated Jules to pursue a career in real estate rather than rely on his pension? [21:23] How is Business Skills Transferable on a Full-time Job?  [28:10] What kind of properties was Jules concentrating on right now? [32:26] Jules' Advice for New Starters  Links:   Website: http://www.mckenzieproperties.online/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesmckenzie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckenzie.jules/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.mckenzie.50 Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjulesmckenzie?lang=en   People Mentioned: Don Campbell Patrick Francey

Jules Mckenzie has been investing in Real Estate for over 18 years. Jules uses a simple buy and hold and rent strategy. Jules and his wife Ange have acquired over 50 properties by developing relationships with people who became their investors. In more recent history they have sold and refinanced other properties to pay out investors and are holding on to 13 income producing properties. Jules is also a police officer with the Rama Police Service, which polices Casino Rama and the Rama First Nation. Jules gets his support for Real Estate Investing from the Real Estate Investment Network which is a group that he had been a member of for over 18 years. Jules and Ange Mckenzie are married and live and Invest in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Get in touch with Jules: http://www.mckenzieproperties.online/ Instagram: Mckenzie.Jules Twitter: @MrJulesMckenzie Facebook: Jules Mckenzie Linkedin: Jules Mckenzie https://reincanada.com/ https://www.ramapolice.ca/  _____________________________________________ #RealEstatePodcast | #RealEstateAdvice Wanna know more about Barri Griffiths and the WWRE Podcast: https://linktr.ee/wrestlingwithrealestatepodcast The WWRE Podcast is available on all platforms

Jules Mckenzie has been investing in real estate for over 20 years. Jules uses a simple buy-and-hold-and-rent strategy. Jules, together with his wife, has acquired over 50 properties by developing relationships with people who became their investors. In more recent history, they have sold and refinanced other properties to payout investors that are holding on to 14 income-producing properties. Jules gets his support in real estate investing from the Real Estate Investing Network, which is a group he's been a member of for over 16 years. Jules, together with his wife, lives and invests in Orillia, Ontario, Canada.[00:01 – 07:49] Getting to know JulesInsight into the episodeIntroduction to the guest for the episode, Jules MckenzieJules' backgroundNetwork marketing in the early 2000sFinding his way to the real estate industryPassively earning from real estate[07:50 – 16:54] Retiring on your termsWhat does your business look like today?The goal to build and own a bed and breakfastJules' retirement planEnhancing their children's lives through real estate investingThings Jules would differently throughout his real estate career[16:55 – 18:55] Final Four SegmentJules' advice to aspiring investorsKeep reading and studyingHow he stays on top of his gameHis way to make the world a better placeReach out to our guest– see links belowFinal wordsTweetable Quotes: “Keep reading and studying. I continually read and attend my investment network meetings, I stay focused on my geographical area, and know economically what's going on there by reading newspapers and online publications.” - Jules Mckenzie“Find out the best sources of the geographical area that you're in to invest in.” - Jules Mckenzie------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Jules on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me --> sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com

Jules Mckenzie has been investing in real estate for over 20 years. Jules uses a simple buy-and-hold-and-rent strategy. Jules, together with his wife, has acquired over 50 properties by developing relationships with people who became their investors. In more recent history, they have sold and refinanced other properties to payout investors that are holding on to 14 income-producing properties. Jules gets his support in real estate investing from the Real Estate Investing Network, which is a group he's been a member of for over 16 years. Jules, together with his wife, lives and invests in Orillia, Ontario, Canada.[00:01 – 07:49] Getting to know JulesInsight into the episodeIntroduction to the guest for the episode, Jules MckenzieJules' backgroundNetwork marketing in the early 2000sFinding his way to the real estate industryPassively earning from real estate[07:50 – 16:54] Retiring on your termsWhat does your business look like today?The goal to build and own a bed and breakfastJules' retirement planEnhancing their children's lives through real estate investingThings Jules would differently throughout his real estate career[16:55 – 18:55] Final Four SegmentJules' advice to aspiring investorsKeep reading and studyingHow he stays on top of his gameHis way to make the world a better placeReach out to our guest– see links belowFinal wordsTweetable Quotes: “Keep reading and studying. I continually read and attend my investment network meetings, I stay focused on my geographical area, and know economically what's going on there by reading newspapers and online publications.” - Jules Mckenzie“Find out the best sources of the geographical area that you're in to invest in.” - Jules Mckenzie------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Jules on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me --> sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com

Jules Mckenzie and his beautiful wife Ange have been investing in residential real estate for 19 years in Orillia, Ontario Canada. Jules and Ange manage their own properties. Jules is a police officer with Rama Police Service. He is also a member of the Real Estate Investment Network and receives ongoing training and support to continue investing.For this episode, we talk all about real estate investing and scaling in Canada, and he will share how he initially attracted investors to raise the money to buy income properties and allow these investors to enjoy the benefits of ownership in a passive way.[00:01 – 03:03] Opening SegmentI talk briefly about great values that await you in this episodeI welcome our guest, Jules MckenzieJules talks about his background [03:04 – 17:51] Real Estate Investing in CanadaJules shares the challenges he faced investing in CanadaStrict rules and guidelines they must follow and adhere to in terms of evictionDealing with Rent bumps in their marketDiscounts on wholesaling in the Canadian RE marketImpact of oil trade on the Real Estate market in CanadaCovid’s impact on the RE market in CanadaJules’ approach to addressing the concerns and issues on rent during the pandemicProviding customer service [17:52 – 21:56] Scaling Real Estate in Canada Jules shares his experience in scaling his real estate portfolio in CanadaAdhering to the different regulations and laws in their respective markets [21:57 – 30:38] Closing SegmentQuick break for our sponsorsWhat is the best investment you've ever made other than your education?38-unit townhouse deal in Orillia back in 2005What is the worst investment you ever made?Renovating a rundown property I bought in 2003What is the most important lesson that you've learned in business and investing?Screen and select qualified tenants to rent your properties toHave a strategy before you buy a propertyConnect with Jules. See the links below. Tweetable Quotes:“When you run out of money, what you bring to the marketplace is your experience.” - Jules Mckenzie“Ninety percent of this business is screening and selecting qualified tenants to rent your properties to.” -  Jules Mckenzie“Make sure you have a strategy for a property, before you buy the property.” -  Jules Mckenzie Resources Mentioned:Rama PoliceReal Estate Investing Network Connect with Jules on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

Jules Mckenzie has been investing in Real Estate for over 18 years with the buy and hold strategy. He has acquired over 50 properties but is currently holding on to 14. He is also a police officer with the Rama Police Service, which polices Casino Rama and the Rama First Nation. On this episode, we discuss:   Growing up in Lake Kipawa, Quebec Policing for 31 years The early mistakes he made as an investor His introduction to REIN Breaking down some of the investment fundamentals taught in REIN Purchasing 38 townhouse in Orillia   You can reach out to Jules on instagram @mckenzie.jules __ Subscribe and review today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPf_0bbU8wlyX3Frv3kZ30w http://welloff.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/welloffx/

If you start at the back of the pack, do you have what it takes to stick it out and finish the race?⁠  Winning the race isn't even a consideration. Completing the race is winning.⁠ If you had the odds stacked against you, are you still inspired to do the work without losing hope?⁠  This concept reminds me of the beautiful Winston Churchill quote; ⁠ "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."⁠ I recently completed a two-part Podcast episode with a good friend, Jules McKenzie.  Jules, had so many obstacles placed in front of him. The list was endless... and none of them was his choice.⁠ ** Where he lived (he had no running water)⁠ ** Hatred⁠ ** Racism⁠ ** Substance abuse⁠ and the list goes on... The odds were soooo stacked against him... he could have very quickly become a 'statistic' and given up.⁠  But he had a wonderful family and, most importantly, an attitude that things in our life happen for us, from us.⁠ He took personal responsibility for making changes⁠ ** He committed to the commitment.⁠ ** He made different choices than his friends⁠ ** He embraced change⁠ ** He changed his environment⁠ ** He changed his future, one decision at a time Was it easy?⁠ Absolutely... NOT⁠ Was the hard work worth it?⁠ Absolutely... YES⁠ He now lives a life that most people would consider a 'success.'⁠  But he still hungers to contribute more, inspire others and be in service for the next generation.  His new mission is to help people overcome great adversities.⁠ =====

Pascale is a mom and wife living in Ottawa, Ontario. As a young mom and school teacher, the pandemic hit her pretty hard with the decision to keep teaching in a changing environment and sending her young son back to daycare. My kids were forever sick while in daycare and preschool pre covid. I can only empathize with parents in this environment. Pascale decided to pivot this past summer to work online in multi level marketing. I’ve invited Pascale on this show because multi level marketing is a common thread among many investors.  Jules Mckenzie has done it. Lynne Tham was a dynamo for Tupperware and I have other friends who’ve been successful in MLM as well who later go onto massive success in real estate.  Is it those with side hustles inevitably will be successful or is it the experience and training that translates into success?  Maybe a bit of both. She’s a successful real estate investor as she shares her number on her current project. To Follow Pascale:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascalinabrisson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pascalina.brisson

If you start at the back of the pack, do you have what it takes to stick it out and finish the race?⁠  Winning the race isn't even a consideration. Completing the race is winning.⁠ If you had the odds stacked against you, are you still inspired to do the work without losing hope?⁠  This concept reminds me of the beautiful Winston Churchill quote; ⁠ "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."⁠ I recently completed a two-part Podcast episode with a good friend, Jules McKenzie.  Jules, had so many obstacles placed in front of him. The list was endless... and none of them was his choice.⁠ ** Where he lived (he had no running water)⁠ ** Hatred⁠ ** Racism⁠ ** Substance abuse⁠ and the list goes on... The odds were soooo stacked against him... he could have very quickly become a 'statistic' and given up.⁠  But he had a wonderful family and, most importantly, an attitude that things in our life happen for us, from us.⁠ He took personal responsibility for making changes⁠ ** He committed to the commitment.⁠ ** He made different choices than his friends⁠ ** He embraced change⁠ ** He changed his environment⁠ ** He changed his future, one decision at a time Was it easy?⁠ Absolutely... NOT⁠ Was the hard work worth it?⁠ Absolutely... YES⁠ He now lives a life that most people would consider a 'success.'⁠  But he still hungers to contribute more, inspire others and be in service for the next generation.  His new mission is to help people overcome great adversities.⁠ =====

This week’s guest is the lovely Kayla Andrade, founder of the Ontario Landlords Watch, a grassroot advocacy group for good landlords and good tenants.  If the environment is good for landlords that only benefits good tenants.  Kayla also has her own investment properties in Cambridge, Ontario, her own property management business Boardwalk Property Management. She's the mother of four and she’s our guest speaker for the next iWIN Meeting on Saturday morning of Oct 24th.  We have very limited seating to accommodate for safe and social distancing but we’ll have enough space online via Zoom.  Followed by lunch at a local restaurant that could use our support and to network with myself and other like minded investors.   The feedback from our meeting last weekend was excellent thanks to our guest speaker Jules Mckenzie who was simply amazing with all the knowledge he shared in overcoming obstacles that would have buried the average Canadian. Kayla is also super awesome in being our collective voice for improvements at the Landlord And Tenant Board and provincial government and her local government in Cambridge.  She’s here today sharing her best practices in tenant management, reporting tenant credit history and just being awesome. Again she’s our guest speaker on Oct 24th, the link to register is in the show notes and anyone already on my email distribution list will get the invite to register as well. Link to register: https://oct2020iwinmeeting.eventbrite.ca

On to this week’s guest, Lynne Tham. She was nervous to come on the show which is not uncommon. Public speaking by some surveys ranks higher on the lists of fears above death it self…. Lynne’s kids including my friend Simon told her to just do it and she did! I’ll post Lynne’s full bio on our website, www.truthaboutrealestateinvesting.ca. It’s a wonderful Canadian success story of a teenager immigrating to Canada, falling in love with the greatest country in the world.  Started a family, stayed at home to raise the kids, picked up a side hustle in multi-level marketing, excelled, became a single parent, became a Realtor, had a wake up call at age 55 that she needed a retirement plan. Invested in real estate, de-invested in real estate and now a pretty successful stock hacker. I know we have several full time professional, uber successful real estate investors like Ryan Carr and coming up next Leslie and Jamie Collard and their 160 units but for the investor who wants to take it easy and be a bit more passive…. Well it worked out for Lynne. Full bio: Proud mom of two successful adults (Simon and Melanie) who form our family real estate team (we do between 40 - 50 deals per year as a team).  I'm a constant advocate for personal growth in my own life and determined to create my own financial future goals of being able to live, travel and work from anywhere in the world.  My own story - came to Canada by myself as an 18 year old, without knowing anyone, from the UK, to be a nanny, in 1978.  It was supposed to be a one to two year work stay.   Fell in love with the country, got married at 21 and became a Canadian citizen.  Being a stay at home mom I was recruited to sell Tupperware in the '90's and this was beginning of personal growth for me.  I realized that I was a sales person and loved motivating myself and other people to reach goals.  I was with them for 10 years and ended up owning a distributorship with them in the Toronto area.   After becoming a single parent in the 90's, I had a five year stint in the car business, being a business manager and selling cars, but long hours and very little personal satisfaction, motivated me to take my real estate license.  I became an agent in 2006 with the desire of being able to have the ability to increase my income and have the flexibility to travel to see my kids, who were both now living in the U.S. (Melanie on a gymnastics scholarship at Iowa State University and Simon modelling in NYC).   After building my business for six years it was a welcome addition to have my Mel join me in the business after she graduated univeristy and then Simon, two years later.  Both of my kids did not have real estate as a career goal but they kind of fell into it after realizing that it was a great way to earn good money and also be able to pursue other passions (not to mention my daughter's teaching degree did little to generate an actual job in teaching and Simon realized that modelling looks don't last forever - but as his mom, I would disagree :) and he's still modelling now) Five years ago, at age 55, I was staring at my future and realizing that I needed more of a retirement plan - at that time, my net worth was basically the equity in my Mississauga townhouse (at the time, worth around 775k, and I had a mortgage of $300k on it) and I had $200k in RRSP's and that was it.  When I looked into what the Canadian pension was, if I waited until 65 to draw it, it was a wake up call.   This started my journey into how to build a consistent income of at least $10k a month within the next five years. I had met with an investment guy from a reputable company, regarding what to do with my RRSP's, who told me he could generate me a guaranteed 8 - 10% annually with their various investments.  It sounded a lot better than the 2% than my Scotia funds were generating, but luckily, I was introduced to investing in second mortgages by profunds in Burlington and decided to put my money there (it has now grown by over $100k in four years).   Simon had introduced me to your podcasts and it opened up a new world of exploration.  Around this time, I was invited to an event at my Keller Williams brokerage, put on by two agents who were representing, Brian Pullis's project in Orillia.  They were offering an investment opportunity to purchase a townhouse in an older complex that had been refurbished and all the interiors gutted and renovated.  The homes were offered at $247k, and they were offering a $7k builder incentive and on top of that, my 2.5% real estate commission, so essentially I could buy one of these homes for $235k.  Again, embarrassingly, I hadn't realized that I could take an 80% line of credit against my primary residence to take the down payment for an investment property, and I had always had the mindset that I needed to pay off my mortgage before doing so.    I got the line of credit and purchased my first property.  The type of property fit me well as it was easy to manage, (one year property management was offered for free), and it cash flowed ($1400/month in rent).  This was a great first experience and it encouraged me to buy a second property in Orillia, which I had realized through listening to one of your podcasts (and Jules McKenzie), was listed in REIN's top 10 cities in Ontario to invest in.  The second property was easy as it was new construction and the builder was only requiring $20k down.  I closed on it a year later and after buying it for $345k and putting $20k into it, it attracted good tenants and covered itself.     I sold the first property 3 years later and made around $70k net, and I just sold the second one (closed yesterday) and made $145k in three years.   Last year, I had looked into the possibility of buying another investment property (at the time, I owned only one of the Orillia properties), but it had become so much more difficult to qualify for a mortgage and I was approved to buy at $600k, with B lender financing and it would have to be a legal duplex, generating $3400/$3500 month for it to work.  I realized that it was too much for me at this point in my life, to drive to Oshawa (where it seemed like the only opportunities to do this, existed in this price range).    In the summer I attended your IWin meeting where the discussion came up about the upcoming stock hacking course.  I was so inspired by Adriano's story and I had been listening to your increasing interest in doing it yourself and was following your progress.  Unfortunately I was in Portugal in September when the first class was offered but as you know, Simon attended and he seemed to be quite inspired and impressed.  What sealed the deal for me was hearing Habib's podcast with you, in the late fall, and I knew I had to sign up.   Since taking the two day course in December, it has changed my life.  No other words for it.  I started with $150k from my HELOC and then added $40k two months later.  Since just before Covid, as of today, I'm up $54k, which is nicely falling into my goal of $10k/month and is opening up my future.  I plan on taking the profits from the sale of my investment property and adding it to my account, with the goal of making $15k to $20k a month consistently.    I am constantly amazed at how options trading is not only something that I could grasp but is so easy, enjoyable, flexible and unlimited.  I now find myself talking real estate clients (especially the ones around my age) out of buying their first investment property and doing options trading instead.  As you always say, there's a place for both and they go hand in hand, but for me personally, and other's in my situation, looking at retirement and how to fund it, in my opinion and experience, this is an incredible option.

Jules Mckenzie has been in the business of real estate investing in the Orillia and Barrie areas for over 17 years. His strategy has been buying and holding residential real estate and he currently holds 20 investment properties. His portfolio is a mix of single-family condominium town homes and small multifamily buildings. Together with his beautiful wife Ange, Jules has raised the money to buy his properties with joint venture investors and they continue to manage these properties on their own. Alongside his real estate investing business, Jules has also worked as a Police Officer for 29 years. For 11 of those years he worked with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and subsequently moved to where he is currently works with the Rama Police Service.  

[In the face of adversity] “I just knew there was a task to be done and there was a significant amount of pressure around that. But we don't give up and we don't give in and we don't cave. I made an obligation and I'm going to live up to that.” – Jules McKenzie Jules Mckenzie has been in the business of real estate investing in the Orillia and Barrie areas for over 17 years. His strategy has been buying and holding residential real estate and he currently holds 20 investment properties. His portfolio is a mix of single-family condominium town homes and small multifamily buildings. Together with his beautiful wife Ange, Jules has raised the money to buy his properties with joint venture investors and they continue to manage these properties on their own. Alongside his real estate investing business, Jules has also worked as a Police Officer for 29 years. For 11 of those years he worked with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and subsequently moved to where he is currently works with the Rama Police Service. Rama Police Service happens to be focus of the A.P.T.N. series: Tribal Police Files which followed Jules and team during season 2. In this episode Jules shares his investing knowledge and experience, how he acquired his portfolio along with a tremendous story of lessons learned, adversity overcome and gratitude within it all.      Show Notes [02:07] Patrick introduces his next guest in the REIN Member Series: Jules Mckenzie. [04:39] Jules and Patrick get to work straight away and open the door to Jules' elevator pitch. [05:15] Jules touches on a bit more of what he's up to, including raising his new dog Peaches![07:07] In addition to a real estate investor, Jules is also a police officer and he shares how his father's encouragement and inspiration led him on his path to work with the Rama First Nation. [08:45] Jules' path to real estate investing began in 2001 with a U.S. infomercial and a couple of houses that added up to a lot of debt. After an introduction to REIN and a mind-blowing REIN event, Jules found hope, systems and direction which started to turn things around. [12:40] Although Jules' wife Ange wasn't fully on board after their first experience, she came to understand REIN's value in educating Canadian investors about Canadian real estate and 17 years later they are still going strong! [14:09] Jules talks more about his background, his challenging childhood on the reserve in Quebec where his father served as Chief for 18 years, then his decision to move off the reserve. [16:50] At the other end of the road in Ottawa, Jules had to learn how to navigate and integrate into life outside of the reserve into a big city. He describes it as a bit like the scene from Crocodile Dundee. [take that reference back to 1986!] [19:19] As an early aptitude test suggested, while studying to be a counsellor, Jules found his true calling with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Service and quickly moved through training to become an officer. [21:41] After his father fell ill Jules transferred to a detachment to be closer, and there he began coaching a young officer who had become jaded with his career. Together they investigated a new opportunity with the Mnjikaning Police Service, now called Rama Police Service. There, Jules refined his calling. [27:02] In the first phase of Jules' move, still working as an OPP officer, his dedication and integrity to the service was stretched to the point of breakdown with the heavy responsibility to train four young officers. Time for a change, and a transfer to Rama Police Service. [29:16] Jules explains what motivated him to pursue real estate investing and dive in wholeheartedly. [33:32] Yah, but what was the real tipping point behind the motivation? [37:03] Jules' wife Ange rounded out their partnership with equal parts determination and hard work during the financial difficulty of their first investments. Once their portfolio turned around to grow and prosper,

Episode #74 – Jules Mckenzie – Honour and Integrity by Patrick Francey

Many people who have started investing in real estate and closing real estate deals began with a full-time job. A successful rental housing provider in Central East Ontario for 17 years and also a police officer for 29 years to date, Jules McKenzie reveals the secret to managing two worlds at a time. As he […]

What does work/life balance mean to you? I make it no secret that I take Sunday’s off as Sunday is recovery from Raptors Game 6 Series clincher AND Sunday Family Day!! For all you entrepreneurs out there seeking balance I have no idea what balance is. What I do know is no one likes working on Sundays so it’s a good day to take off. Note I’ve been a young hustler for over a decade and my business and investments keep working on Sunday’s and statutory holidays so I don’t always have to work. If I do need to check on a property, I’ll bring the kids as it’s part of their education and inheritance. Going to school will get them a job. Learning to invest in real estate let’s them level up, turn down promotions for little pay, more responsibility and worse more hours so they can spend time with my grandchildren. To me that’s balance and the definition of wealth. When my kids look back, other than being wildly embarrassed by my antics and silliness, I hope they remember they are a priority for me. ICYMI (in case you missed it)   Our next speaker for iWIN’s Wealth Hacker Conference Nov 9th is...   We identified this speaker as the top educator in the area of multi-family (5 units and above) investing during our brainstorming phase and he just agreed to participate.   Pierre-Paul Turgeon is Canada’s leading authority and insider when it comes to investing in apartment buildings because of his unique perspective on this type of investment.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qin5AmB1KIc   He is a former CMHC multi-family underwriter (he analyzed the risks for an insurance proposal) and a full time multi-family investor with a portfolio of 160 doors valued in excess of $22M. As a former CMHC apartment building underwriter, he has analyzed hundreds of apartment deals in three provinces and three territories. He has analyzed more apartment buildings than most of the largest landlords in the country. Not only is he familiar with the front end of buying apartment buildings, he is also very knowledgeable about the back-end of this business (that is, when apartment deals go sour and investors default on their loan), as he also managed the default management department in CMHC’s Prairie office.   This wealth of knowledge and experience enables Pierre-Paul to invest in apartments buildings strategically to ensure a sound return for his investors with low risks.   To register for the waitlist to get advance access to tickets at early bird pricing go here: https://www.wealthhacker.ca   This week’s guest is….   Before I introduce this week’s guest, we just passed 100 episodes which is crazy.   What started as a six episode experiment, I was a never wreck with nonsensical questions for my guests, I’ll always Remember asking Julie Broad if she drank coffee or tea.  Her response was do people really want to know?   Time went on, it’s been three and a half years now. It’s insane to me how a niche Canadian content only podcast made the top 60 on all of iTunes in the investment category so I want to take a moment to say thank you to all my listeners, my guests, especially my favourite guests many of whom dropped bombs on this podcast publicly for the very first time.   One was kicked out of home for substance abuse as a young teenager and lived on the streets for years only to turn it around and now they are super successful and rich.   Another lost her parents as a young teen and became homeless only to become on of the top coaches in our industry and is wealthy and successful.   Many have shared how they overcame overwhelming odds, Tahani, born in a refuge camp, came to Canada for an arranged marriage only to become a single mom, barely speaking english to go on to become one of the wealthiest people I know.   Jules Mckenzie, an “Indian” as he refers to himself born and raised on a reserve was told he was worthless by his teachers, then to have a challenging job of a police officer on the reserve, many dark days, failed investments only to turn it around and become wealthy.   To celebrate 100 episodes, I’ve reached out to several of our most popular guests for updates plus for fun a few centurian investors: investors who have owned 100 or more properties to learn their lessons so we too may learn to invest like the best of the best.   First off, we have my friend John Roumanis, an old friend now who owns lots of property but also the honour of having our most downloaded episode.   John is very well educated: MBA, CPA. He even teaches at a local college for fun. He manages tons of people at work, Canada’s largest coffee producer, he’s really smart too as a conservative stock investor choosing value plays for blue chip companies that pay dividends. He’s also really smart for choosing me to help him make close to $1million in real estate, all part time in only eight years. If you want help build and grow a real estate portfolio let me know.

Jules McKenzie has been involved in 50 separate real estate properties and is the operations manger in 12 joint ventures. And when he’s not doing real estate, he’s a full-time police constable. Connect with Jules McKenzie: http://mckenzieproperties.online/ Twitter: @MrJulesMcKeznie Connect with Seth Ferguson: http://www.SethFerguson.org http://www.ALBACapitalGroup.com

Oh the lengths we will go for our kids….   On Sunday, my wife Cherry planned a half day event for us to ride Thomas the Train.  No idea what I’m talking about? That’s ok. He’s a crazy popular cartoon character who is a train and for $25, you can ride in the train that he pulls.   The price is fine, it’s the distance, 122 kilometres from home in Uxbridge, ON that was my biggest problem but fine, we did it, me driving without my license as I brilliantly left my wallet at home

For this week's episode we have Police Constable Jules Mckenzie, successful real estate entrepreneur in the Barrie/Orillia area of Ontario. Jules who has held an interest in 50 separate real estate properties and is the operations manager in over 12 joint venture partnerships  The truth about Jules' rise to success as an investor is, back in 2001 he took some unsophisticated real estate investing courses not specific to Canada.  Jules was taught to call his creditors to extend lines of credit and apply for more credit card capacity to be used to financing down payments and renovations on run down rental properties.  Unfortunately, the strategy did not work out and Jules had accumulated over $140,000 in expensive credit card and line of credit debt. How did he climb out of this hole to become an ultra-successful investor?  Have a listen to this week's episode titled, the Jules of Real Estate Investing.  Without further ado, I introduce to you, Jules Mckenzie.   If you would like to reach out to Jules, you can do so here: Web: http://www.mckenzieproperties.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.mckenzie.50/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjulesmckenzie Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesmckenzie

 in iTunes. .  Our Best Ever guest puts together deals in Canada, and he is a pro at raising money! He attended a few seminars by Don R. Campbell and eventually found his niche. He is especially passionate about crunching numbers and showing everyone how they going to win in the deal. Hear why he is not a fan of rehabbing and what he does instead! Best Ever Tweet: Document your successes! Jules Mckenzie’s real estate background: Successfully investing in small multifamily buildings, condos and town houses in Ontario, Canada since 2001 Has acquired 34 properties with his investor’s capital and been featured in the REIN Report and in Canadian Real Estate Magazine Based in Ontario, Canada and is still a police officer in Ontario Say hi to him at Real Estate Investing in Canada by Don R Campbell Listen to all episodes and get a FREE crash course on real estate investing at: Subscribe in   and    so you don't miss an episode!  Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: You find the deals. We’ll fund them. Yes, it’s that simple. Fund That Flip is an online lender that provides fast and affordable capital to real estate investors. We make funding your projects easy so you can focus on what you do best…rehabilitating homes. Learn more at . What’s the Best Ever health plan for YOU? Go to and find a better health plan in 10 minutes or less. On average you'll save $418 on coverage and care.