On Wednesday, May 28, our team was thrilled to welcome more than 100 participants to our conference night focused on real estate investing. The event was filled with meaningful exchanges and valuable insights, drawing a curious and motivated audience ready to explore the world of rental properties.
Over the course of the evening, our five speakers shared their expertise, practical tips, and personal experiences, generating a great deal of interest and lively questions from the audience. Here is a snapshot of the topics discussed:
🔍 Market trends and property search
Participants got a look at the latest real estate market trends, what to look for when hunting for a good opportunity, and the tools and methods that can make a property search more effective.
🏗️ Building inspection and acquisition
A key part of the evening focused on the important steps of the inspection process, mistakes to avoid, and the best ways to secure a property purchase. A special thank you to Inspector Jocelyn Bourdon for his particularly engaging presentation.
💰 Down payment and financing
Mélanie Saint-Hilaire, our specialized advisor in multi-unit property financing, broke down the various financing options, explained how to build up a down payment, and shared strategies for making the most of available financial leverage.
🛡️ Protecting your real estate assets
Antoine Jacques, financial security advisor, tackled the legal and financial sides of protecting real estate assets, covering legal structures, insurance, and estate planning.
🧭 A real estate investor’s journey
One of the evening’s highlights was hearing from Normand Fauteux, an investor who openly shared his story, his wins, his missteps, and the valuable lessons he has gathered over the years.
🤝 Q&A session
The evening wrapped up with an engaging open discussion, giving participants the chance to ask their questions directly to the speakers and take part in a meaningful, personalized exchange.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for their energy and enthusiasm, and to our speakers for delivering such high-quality and insightful presentations. This evening is just the beginning of a series of events we have planned to help aspiring investors along their journey.
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If you are looking for guidance from our team on rental property financing, feel free to contact us at caissereseaumunicipal@desjardins.com
