Property Investment: Are You Getting This Wrong? | Nick Hill

GROWTH PILLAR: Real Estate & Wealth Building WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Real estate investors / Anyone building long-term wealth through property WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: Actionable financing strategies, a clear breakdown of CMHC MLI Select, practical advice on house hacking, and a honest read on where Canada's real estate market is headed.   Most Canadian investors are waiting for the perfect moment. Nick Hill says that moment already passed, and the next one is right now. Nick is a commercial mortgage broker, real estate investor, and co-host of The Canadian Real Estate Investor — one of the most downloaded real estate podcasts in the country. He's the co-founder of BLD Financial, where his team helps investors across Canada fund multifamily builds, construction projects, and commercial deals. In this conversation with Fred Crouch and Bernie Franzgrote, Nick covers a lot of ground — and none of it is fluffy. What you'll learn: How CMHC MLI Select actually works — points, amortizations, loan-to-value, and who qualifies Why house hacking is more accessible now than ever, and the one mindset shift that makes it work What the silver tsunami means for trades, real estate supply, and long-term opportunity How to think about your investment thesis before you pick a market What to do with $100K right now — from duplexes to MICs to partnerships Why analysis paralysis has cost more Canadians wealth than any market downturn The age of the operator — what existing property owners should be doing right now Nick also shares his take on Canada's permitting problem, the boomer wealth transfer, and why boring markets are actually good markets. Connect with Nick: Website: BLD Financial LinkedIn: Nick Hill Instagram: @bldfinancial | Personal: @mybuddynick Facebook: BLD Financial YouTube: BLD Financial Email: [email protected] Podcast: The Canadian Real Estate Investor Hosted by Fred Crouch — Gentry Real Estate Services, 36+ years in real estate — and Bernie Franzgrote, producer and co-host. Browse all episodes More Property Wizard episodes: Property Wizard Podcast Archive Gentry Real Estate: Listings | Investor Club | Free Newsletter   — PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE — Gentry Learning — Fred Crouch's real estate education platform. Practical courses, active listings, an Investor Club, and a free newsletter. Whatever your next property move is, start here. Profit10™ — Take the free Profit Snapshot. Ten questions. A clear read on where your business stands across ten drivers. No cost, no sales call — just clarity. Notionhive — Websites built to perform, not just look good. If your site isn't bringing in leads, it's time for a rethink.   Next Steps Email: [email protected] Join Canada Growth Network — $1 CAD first month, $47 CAD/month. Real tools. Real people. Subscribe to the K4B blog Search K4B episodes Register as a K4B guest More Property Wizard episodes Past episodes — all streams Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation.We share perspectives. You make the decisions.Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there.Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.