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The Equity Builders Club Podcast
Terrie Schauer from the Real Escape Investing Podcast shares her method for escaping the constraints of time, income and geography with the vehicle of real estate investing. By hacking the investing game, Terrie was able to support her family, train as an elite combat athlete, and live abroad. She’s sharing how you can use Real Estate investing to live your dreams too. Discover how you can reach financial freedom and get your life back with real estate. Hosted on Ausha. See…
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Your Properties Made You Wealthier. Why Do You Still Feel Broke
Your properties have gone up in value. Your tenants are paying down your mortgages. On paper, you’re doing well. So why does it still feel like there’s never…
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From a Duplex to $25 Million in Private Lending: François Bélanger’s Real Estate Journey
How do you go from a corporate job and a duplex to a 750-unit portfolio and a private lending business with $25 million in capital? In this episode of the…
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You Bought an Investment. Why Does It Feel Like a Second Job?
You bought real estate to build wealth and create freedom. So why are you spending your evenings answering tenant messages, chasing rent, and coordinating…
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Are You Buying With Yesterday’s Numbers? Quebec Multifamily Reality Check
“Prices are too high. There are no deals.” I hear this all the time. But are there really no opportunities—or are you looking for deals using assumptions that…
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You Are the Average of Your Network: Real Estate Lessons on Community (with Charles Rose Jr.)
"I've taken the course. I know the numbers. So why haven't I bought anything yet?" Knowledge is the easy part. What gets investors over the finish line is the…
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Stop Making Bad Business Decisions to Save Tax
Trying to avoid taxes can feel like smart business, but it often leads real estate investors into terrible decisions. They hold properties that should be sold…
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Property Management Is a Tough Business So Where’s the Real Money? with Cory Friedman
Property management looks like a natural way to scale in real estate—but managing more doors doesn’t automatically mean making more money. In this episode, I…
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You Can Still Make Money in Real Estate, Just Not Like It’s 1998
“The market is too expensive. There are no good deals anymore.” I hear some version of this almost every week. But if real estate is no longer profitable, how…
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Money Follows Competence: The Four Things Investors Actually Fund
Having trouble finding partners or raising capital? The problem may not be a lack of money. It may be that something is missing from the opportunity you’re…
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$25K for a Bathroom?! Why Does Calling a Contractor Feel Like He’s Just Not That Into Me?
Is it just me or does $25,000 for a bathroom sound normal? Since COVID, construction and renovation costs in Quebec have exploded, while finding a reliable…
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If I Were Starting Over, I’d Buy Cash-Flowing Rentals in the U.S.
What if you could buy a rental property for around $100,000 U.S. and generate positive cash flow from the beginning? Charles Rose started investing in the…
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Why Working Hard Won’t Make You Rich—But Owning These Assets Can
What separates the working class, the middle class and the wealthy? It isn’t simply how much money they earn. It’s what they own, and whether their income…
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What Would You Do for a Million Dollars?
Most people say they want financial freedom. But if you asked them what they'd actually be willing to do to become a millionaire, the answer is often... not…
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The Real Estate Time Trap: Why Most Investors Don't Actually Have a Money Problem
Most investors believe they're stuck because they don't have enough money. In reality, most aren't limited by capital, they're limited by time. When you're…
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The Hidden Cost of Being "Nice" as a Landlord (Why Good Investors Lose Money)
Many landlords think they're being nice by avoiding difficult conversations. They don't raise rents, they let late payments slide, they ignore lease…
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The Most Expensive Words in Real Estate: "I'll Deal With It Later"
"I'll deal with it later." The problem is that "later" is often where the biggest financial losses happen. In this episode, Terrie Schauer explains why…
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5 Bottlenecks Keeping Investors Stuck at 1–10 Properties
Most investors think they have a deal problem. In reality, deals are rarely the thing holding them back. In this episode, I break down the five biggest…
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5 Pieces of Real Estate Advice I Completely Disagree With
The real estate industry is full of advice that gets repeated so often people stop questioning it. "Never sell." "Cash flow is king." "Buy and hold forever."…
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If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today, Here's Exactly What I'd Do
What would you do if you lost everything and had to start over? It's a question most investors never ask themselves, but it's one of the fastest ways to…
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Analysis Paralysis Isn't Your Problem: The Real Reason Investors Procrastinate
We've all heard the advice: "Just take action." But what if procrastination isn't the problem? In this episode, Terrie Schauer challenges the idea that…
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Stop Fighting Fires: This Hidden Skill Scales Real Estate Portfolios Faster Than Hustle
Most landlords and business owners think success comes from being good at solving problems. But the truth is, the people who scale the fastest usually become…
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Should You Quit Your Job for Real Estate Investing? (5 Things to Know First)
Quitting your job to become a full-time real estate investor sounds like the dream. But for most people, making that move too early is one of the biggest…
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What Happens to Your Portfolio If You Die Tomorrow?
Life insurance is one of the least exciting topics in business… until something goes wrong. In this episode, we sit down with two insurance experts to talk…
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The July 1st Chaos Playbook: How to Handle 24-Hour Unit Turnovers in Montreal
Montreal's July 1st is unlike anything else in North America. In Quebec, thousands of leases end at the same time—and as a landlord, you’re expected to turn…
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3 Things to STOP Doing If You Want to Grow Your Portfolio
Most real estate investors don’t stall because they lack knowledge, they stall because they hesitate at the wrong moments. In this episode, we break down the 3…
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Capital Gap - The Real Reason Most Investors Never Buy Apartment Buildings
A lot of Canadian investors eventually learn the truth about multifamily financing: yes, apartment buildings can qualify based on their own income. But then…
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The Financing Wall: Why Scaling Real Estate in Canada Is So Hard
Most Canadian real estate investors never scale past a condo, duplex, or triplex because eventually they hit a financing wall. In Canada, residential…
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The End of No-Pet Clauses? New Quebec Rental Rules Explained
Pets are becoming one of the biggest pressure points between landlords and tenants in Quebec. In this episode, we break down the recent TAL rulings and legal…
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Why Most Real Estate Investors Fail to Scale (And the 5 Pillars That Make Success Predictable)
Most people think financial freedom comes from motivation, hustle, or luck. But in reality, success in real estate investing is much more predictable than…
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How Fast Can You Buy Your Next Property? The Real Estate Time Compression Playbook
How long is it really going to take you to buy your next property? A year? Six months? Thirty days? Most investors assume those timelines are fixed. But in…
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How Much Is Enough? Designing Your Financial Freedom Number
How Much Is Enough? Designing Your Financial Freedom Number “Financial freedom” sounds inspiring but most investors have no idea what their number actually is…
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The 3 Phases of Scaling From 1 to 20 Units (And Where Most Investors Stall)
Scaling a rental portfolio from 1 to 20 units isn’t about finding more deals. It’s about evolving as an investor. In this episode, I break down the three…
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How to Analyze a 5-Plex or 6-Plex in 10 Minutes
If you’re analyzing a 6 plex in Canada and opening Excel before you’ve made a basic decision, you’re wasting time. In this episode, I walk through how to…
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The Hidden Risks That Kill Small Rental Portfolios
Most small landlords don’t fail because they can’t calculate cap rates. They fail because they underestimate risk. In this episode, we break down real estate…
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Lease Transfers (Cession de bail) in Quebec: What Landlords Can Refuse in 2026
Lease transfers — known in Quebec as cession de bail — are one of the most misunderstood parts of Quebec rental law, especially for small duplex, triplex, and…
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Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Is a Terrible Financial Strategy (For Investors and Homeowners)
Paying off your mortgage early is often framed as the ultimate financial win, peace of mind, freedom, and “no debt.” But from an investment and wealth-building…
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Rising Vacancy Rates in Canada: What Montreal & Quebec Real Estate Investors Should Do
Vacancy rates are trending up across Canada and Québec is no exception. In today's show, we break down what the data is actually showing, what we’re seeing…
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Digital Wisdom for Real Estate Investors: Why You Shouldn’t Automate or Delegate Before You Understand
Episode Description Everyone wants to automate, delegate, and scale, but most people try to skip the part where they actually understand the work. In this…
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Listen Before You List: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Selling a Rental Property
Listen Before You List: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Selling a Rental Property Selling a rental property isn’t just about putting a sign on the lawn — it’s a…
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Financial Independence Part 2: Burn Rate, Capital vs Income, and Smarter Wealth Decisions
Financial independence isn’t a mindset or a destination. It’s a system built on math, discipline, and better financial decisions. In Part 2 of this series…
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Financial Independence Is a System — Why Most People Get It Wrong
Financial independence is one of the most misunderstood goals in personal finance and real estate. In this first episode of the newly rebranded Equity Builders…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastOutcome Goals are Dead: Use Habit Goals & the SMART Framework To Define 2026
Welcome to a monumental episode! As we close out 2025, we are not only giving you the ultimate blueprint for strategic goal setting but also making the huge…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastStrategic Investing Goals Beat New Year’s Resolutions: The Future of Real Escape Investing
This is a monumental episode as we close out 2025! After years of partnership, Real Escape Investing is making a major move, officially branching off the…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastThe Power of Pausing: Why Gratitude and Time Off Make You a Better Investor
As the year winds down and the holidays begin, many of us slip into a familiar rush—trying to wrap up projects, close deals, and squeeze productivity out of…
The Equity Builders Club Podcast6 Steps to a Bulletproof Real Estate Partnership Pitch
Thinking about partnering on your next deal? A bad partner can sink a good investment faster than a bad market. On today’s episode, Terrie Schauer breaks down…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastFrom Rental to Resale: How to Sell for Highest Use Value
EP Description : Episode Description Everyone talks about when to sell—but few talk about how to do it right. In this episode, I pick up where we left off last…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastLoss Aversion in Real Estate: What to Do If Your Investment is Bleeding Money
Why do smart investors keep throwing money at bad deals? In this episode, Terrie breaks down how loss aversion—driven by fear, ego, and sunk costs—pushes…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastShould You Sell Your Property Now?
When’s the right time to sell a property? It’s one of the most common—and important—questions real estate investors face. In this episode, I break down how to…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastStop Doing 50/50 Deals: Smarter Ways to Structure Real Estate Partnerships
Thinking of splitting your next real estate deal 50/50? Think again. In this episode, I explain why equal partnerships often lead to unequal work, frustration…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastCrypto for Real Estate Investors: Beyond Bitcoin and Speculation
Most real estate investors hear about crypto in terms of Bitcoin, tax shelters, or risky speculation. But is that the whole story? In this episode, Terrie…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastMasculine Traits, Motherhood & Money: The Deeper Challenges Women Face in Business & Real Estate Investing
When people ask me what it’s like to be a woman in real estate or entrepreneurship, they usually expect me to talk about sexism. But that’s not really the…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastHow Taxes in Canada and Quebec Are Eating Your Money (And What to do About It!)
Think housing is your biggest expense? Not even close. For Canadians and Quebeccers, the real threat to your money is tax. In this episode, Terrie Schauer…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastStarting Scared: What New Real Estate Investors Need Most to Succeed
Starting out in real estate can feel terrifying—but every investor begins scared. In this episode, Steph shares how she went from nervous beginner to confident…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastOvercoming Overwhelm: A Beginner’s Roadmap to Real Estate Investing
New to real estate investing? Learn how to overcome overwhelm with baby steps, consistency, and community support. In this episode we hear from a special guest…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastBecause the State Isn’t on Your Side... Real Estate Investors vs. The Government
“Because the State Isn’t on Your Side... Real Estate Investors vs. The Government” The State has its own agenda. It rarely aligns with yours as an investor or…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastThe Business of Eviction: Risks and Returns for Real Estate Investors
Evictions are never easy—but sometimes, they’re unavoidable. In this episode of Real Escape Investing, Terrie Schauer dives into the latest CMHC reports on…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastYour Competition Uses VAs. Why Don’t You? (The Canadian Gap)
Canada is lagging behind the U.S. in productivity—and here’s one reason why: we’re not using Virtual Assistants. While American investors scale faster with…
The Equity Builders Club Podcast5 Habits Every Investor Needs (And How You Can Build Them This Week)
Want to build wealth in uncertain times? In this week’s episode, I break down the 5 habits of highly effective investors. From strategic planning to networking…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastDrug Use in Rental Housing: What Happens When Addiction Moves In
“Addiction isn’t just a health crisis—it’s moving into our rental units. In this episode, I share a tenant story that ended in eviction, the stats on substance…
The Equity Builders Club PodcastManaging Mentally Ill Tenants: A Landlord's Guide
If you own enough rental units, mental health will come knocking. In this episode, I share my first experience with psychosis in student housing—and how, 20+…