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Jun 27
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VREP #474 | How a Family-First Investor ...

Adam and Matt Scalena
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Think your RRSP is just for stocks and bonds? Think again. Montreal-based investor Rodrigo Parada used his registered retirement savings to unlock real estate investing — and scaled into a multimillion-dollar multifamily portfolio. Rodrigo, founder of Triple Harbor Capital, joins Adam & Matt to share his journey from house hacking with family during COVID to building a mutual fund trust that now attracts passive investors across Canada. He breaks down how he overcame residential lending limits, built teams in unfamiliar markets, and made the leap from DIY renovations to commercial apartment acquisitions. From tax pitfalls in traditional RRSP strategies to the key differences between residential and commercial financing, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for Canadians looking to invest smarter. What’s the real difference between residential and commercial lending? Can average investors really use their RRSPs to buy real estate? And how did a family-first mindset give Rodrigo an edge in scaling up?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Listen up!

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