The Savvy Investor Podcast

Welcome to the Savvy Investor Podcast, where we provide practical insights on real estate investing, market trends, and expert tips from industry professionals. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned investor, our show offers actionable advice to help guide you through the world of real estate investing with confidence. Tune in to elevate your investment knowledge and help you live a savvy life.

The Savvy Investor Podcast is a business podcast hosted by The Savvy Investor, with 128 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #129

  Landlord Insurance: Are You Covered? with Michael Durigon & Matt Nelson

  Sep 2, 20261h 9m

  Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Are you confident your investment property insurance actually protects your real estate business? Many investors renew the same insurance policy year after year without reviewing whether their coverage still matches their portfolio. In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, host Michael Ponte is joined by insurance brokers Michael Durigon and Matt Nelson from BrokerLink Insurance to discuss what every real estate investor should know about landlord insurance, rental property coverage, and protecting their investments from costly surprises. Whether you own a single rental property or a growing real estate portfolio, this conversation explains the differences between homeowner's insurance and landlord insurance, why rebuild cost matters more than purchase price, and how the right policy can protect your cash flow and long-term investment strategy. You'll also learn about common insurance mistakes, renovation coverage, deductibles, liability protection, and why many investors discover coverage gaps only after filing a claim. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between homeowner's insurance and landlord insurance. Why every rental property should have insurance designed for investors. How rebuild cost impacts your insurance coverage. Insurance considerations for single-family homes, duplexes, and small multifamily properties. How deductibles affect claims and out-of-pocket expenses. Why unreported renovations can impact your coverage. The difference between landlord insurance and tenant insurance. Common insurance gaps that could leave real estate investors exposed. Practical tips for reviewing your insurance policy before you need to file a claim. If you're a real estate investor looking to protect your rental properties, improve your risk management strategy, and avoid expensive insurance mistakes, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply today. Follow their Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokerLink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokerlinkca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdtPhkE78WAF7dP3B_UNjw Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brokerlink Learn More About Our Trusted Partner - Rook & Knight Law Whether you are buying your first rental, scaling a portfolio, refinancing, using private lending, purchasing multifamily property, or planning for long-term wealth and estate protection, our team helps you navigate the legal side with clarity and confidence. We understand that investors need more than a standard real estate closing — they need structure, strategy, communication, and practical guidance that supports the bigger picture. With a fully virtual model and a process-driven approach, Rook & Knight helps make your transactions smoother, your legal structures stronger, and your investment journey easier to manage. Would you like to learn more? Visit: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/rook-knight/ Savvy Investor Links: Website: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_investors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesavvyinvestor Join our Savvy Squad Community for 14 Days Absolutely FREE! https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/join Disclaimer: The views and advice expressed on this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the podcast host or affiliated parties. The content is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional financial, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions. The podcast host and producers are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.

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  Building Wealth By Wholesaling with Teanna Clark & Cody Kelly

  Aug 26, 20261h 8m

  Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Cody Kelly and Teanna Clark of JPL HomeBuyers, a family-run wholesaling business based in Alberta. Wholesaling has been around for years, but there’s still a lot of confusion around how it actually works—and what it takes to build a real business from it. Cody and Teanna have taken a very hands-on approach, starting with door knocking and handwritten letters and eventually building a buyers list of more than 10,000 investors. Cody came into wholesaling after building his own flipping business, giving him a strong understanding of the numbers and what makes a deal work. Teanna brought eight years of high-ticket sales experience to the business. Together, they’ve built a company that has closed assignments ranging from a few hundred dollars to more than $100,000 on a single property. In this conversation, we get into the practical side of wholesaling, including: What wholesaling actually is and how it differs from flipping How to find motivated sellers and recognize a genuinely distressed property How Cody and Tiana built a buyers network of more than 10,000 investors The legal issues new wholesalers need to understand Mistakes that can damage your reputation in the industry What it really costs to operate a wholesaling business each month What they would tell someone looking to get their first wholesale deal If you’ve been curious about wholesaling, wondering whether it still works, or trying to figure out how to build a real business around it, this conversation is worth a listen. Follow their Socials: https://www.instagram.com/teannaclark/ https://www.instagram.com/mightyirishhomeinvestors/ Learn More About Our Trusted Partner - Ellements Financial Group Ellements Group offers real estate investors like you the peace of mind that comes from their insightful, full-team approach to financial coaching, holistic financial planning and managing your entire financial picture, not just your portfolio. Would you like to learn more? Visit: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/ellements-financial-group Savvy Investor Links: Website: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_investors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesavvyinvestor Join our Savvy Squad Community for 14 Days Absolutely FREE! https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/join Disclaimer: The views and advice expressed on this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the podcast host or affiliated parties. The content is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional financial, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions. The podcast host and producers are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.

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  Episode #128

  Mistakes That Sink Developers with Robert Nichols

  Aug 19, 20261h 5m

  Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Zoning is changing faster right now than at almost any point I can remember. Cities across Canada & the US are opening the door to four, six, even ten units on lots that used to allow one. Now on paper that sound like an amazing opportunity. But for many investors it can be a nightmare when they don’t know what the heck they are doing. That gap, between what's legally possible and what's actually buildable, is where a lot of good intentions turn into expensive mistakes. Robert Nichols has spent more than 20 years closing that gap. He's a real estate developer out of Boston who's completed over 40 projects and personally led entitlement and permitting on 17 of them in one of the most difficult regulatory markets in the country. He's also a capital advisor through MIG Advisory, where he's placed over $800 million across commercial real estate deals, so he's seen this business from the development side and the money side. His path here wasn't a straight line. He set out to become an attorney, ended up in a corporate job instead, and it was buying his first property at 23 that changed everything. From there he learned development from the ground up, working under a development company that also ran a lending arm, which is where he picked up how to actually underwrite a deal. Here's what we get into: How zoning and entitlement decisions early on can make or break a project's return What actually goes into building a capital stack that doesn't fall apart Why understanding your exit strategy before you even close on land The most common and most expensive mistakes he sees first-time developers make How he thinks about scaling from a single project into a repeatable development business And so much more He also gives us a sneak peek into where he's seeing the best development opportunities right now. If you've been wondering whether your next move should be development instead of another single or multifamily property, then you really want to listen to this right to the very end. Follow Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlnichols/ Learn more about our Trusted Partner - SingleKey Used by more than +1 Million housing providers and tenants across the U.S. and Canada, SingleKey is a digital platform that helps property owners make more informed decisions when selecting tenants and managing their risk. Their tenant screening service, automated rent collection tool, and Rent Guarantee Program bring trust, transparency, and accountability into the rental process, allowing homeowners, renters, property managers, and realtors to rent risk free. Stop guessing with tenants. SingleKey’s got the tools: Screening, automated rent, and a Rent Guarantee. Used by 150,000+ landlords. Don’t risk it. Get SingleKey. Use promo code SAVVY10OFF or use the link below to login into your SingleKey account or create new account. Savvy members are entitled to an exclusive recurring 10% discount on all single credit bureau reports regularly priced at $29.99. Would you like to learn more? Visit: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/singlekey Savvy Investor Links: Website: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_investors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesavvyinvestor Join our Savvy Squad Community for 14 Days Absolutely FREE! https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/join Disclaimer: The views and advice expressed on this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the podcast host or affiliated parties. The content is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional financial, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions. The podcast host and producers are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.

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  Remote Real Estate Investing with Kathy Fettke

  Aug 12, 20261 hour

  Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode What happens when the best real estate investment opportunities aren’t in your own backyard? In this episode of the Savvy Investor Podcast, Michael Ponte explores the world of out-of-state and remote real estate investing with Kathy Fettke, co-founder of RealWealth. Kathy and her husband Rich have helped more than 88,000 investors purchase rental properties across the U.S., many of them in markets far from where they live. With many investors sitting on capital while being priced out of their local markets, the question is becoming more important: Should you invest where you live, look for a better real estate market elsewhere, or wait for the market to change? Kathy shares the lessons she’s learned from building a real estate investing career and explains how she evaluates markets, manages risk, and creates systems that allow investors to successfully buy and manage rental properties from a distance. In This Episode, We Discuss: How Kathy evaluates a real estate investment market before ever visiting it What real estate due diligence really looks like from a distance How to build and manage a reliable local real estate team The biggest mistakes investors make when buying out-of-state rental properties How to identify opportunities when you’re priced out of your local real estate market Why having the right systems and processes can make remote real estate investing possible What Kathy would tell investors who are ready to invest but are still holding themselves back If you’ve been wondering whether your next investment property should be somewhere outside your city, state, province, or even country, this episode is packed with insights to help you think differently about real estate investing, rental properties, market selection, due diligence, and building long-term wealth. Stay connected with Kathy: https://realwealth.com/ Learn More About Our Trusted Partner - Ellements Financial Group Ellements Group offers real estate investors like you the peace of mind that comes from their insightful, full-team approach to financial coaching, holistic financial planning and managing your entire financial picture, not just your portfolio. Would you like to learn more? Visit: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/ellements-financial-group Savvy Investor Links: Website: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_investors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesavvyinvestor Join our Savvy Squad Community for 14 Days Absolutely FREE! https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/join Disclaimer: The views and advice expressed on this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the podcast host or affiliated parties. The content is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional financial, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions. The podcast host and producers are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.

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  Episode #125

  Should You Use CMHC MLI SELECT? with Nadeem Keshavjee

  Aug 5, 20261h 5m

  Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode Thinking about using CMHC MLI Select for your next multifamily investment? It’s often promoted as the go-to financing solution, but the reality is that it’s not the right fit for every deal. In this episode, Michael Ponte sits down with Nadeem Keshavjee, Founder of GreenBirch Capital, to unpack what MLI Select really offers, where it shines, and where investors need to be careful. They discuss the trade-offs, common misconceptions, and why choosing the right financing strategy is just as important as choosing the right property. If you're considering commercial or multifamily investing, this conversation will help you evaluate whether MLI Select belongs in your investment strategy. In this episode, you'll learn: What CMHC MLI Select is and how it works How affordability, energy efficiency, and accessibility impact financing terms When MLI Select is the right choice—and when it isn't The hidden costs, restrictions, and reporting requirements investors should know Alternative commercial financing options and how to choose the right one for your deal Practical insights from years of financing multifamily and commercial properties across Canada Whether you're buying your first apartment building or expanding your portfolio, this episode will help you make more informed financing decisions. Follow GreenBirch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenbirchcapital Learn More About Our Trusted Partner - Calvin Realty Calvin Realty is a top-tier, investor-focused real estate team based in Edmonton. Our goal is to transform lives and build lasting relationships through real estate. We strive to offer exceptional service and guidance, ensuring every client’s success throughout their journey. We’re proud to be recognized as the top-rated real estate team in Edmonton and area, with over 570 Google reviews and the highest client satisfaction rating. Clients consistently describe us as responsive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to delivering exceptional service. In 2025, Calvin Realty earned the prestigious Northern Alberta Consumer Choice Award in the Commercial Real Estate category—marking us as a leading team in the region. We specialize in investor-focused services, providing exclusive access to private deals, a strong professional network, and strategic market guidance designed to help clients expand their portfolios and identify opportunities early. With our award-winning reputation, proven results, and investor-first approach, Calvin Realty stands out as a premier real estate partner in Northern Alberta. Would you like to learn more? Visit: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/calvin-realty/ Savvy Investor Links: Website: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_investors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesavvyinvestor Join our Savvy Squad Community for 14 Days Absolutely FREE! https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/join Disclaimer: The views and advice expressed on this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the podcast host or affiliated parties. The content is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional financial, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions. The podcast host and producers are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.

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