Let’s be Frank about Real Estate Investing Podcast

11/23/2023

It was my sincere pleasure to be a guest on Real Talk with Gary. Thank you Gary it was wonderful to be on your shows once again.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tGfqPIAyactjfjE3kRtX5?si=jgdoFLazT7iUOLhiryCFWQ&t=52&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A01uQn4XgnEWrNasU2mSU2Q

Listen to this episode from Real Talk With Gary - Real Estate Investing on Spotify. #235: Frank Taylor - How To Win In The Current Real Estate Market Frank Taylor from Frank Taylor Consulting joins Gary for an unscripted chat about the current market - what precipitated this market, where we are and...

11/10/2023

FTC Master Sessions Mentorship aims to further build upon its core foundation of participants.

I am extremely fortunate to have participants with various levels of real estate investment and professional experiences, from which everyone learns continuously.

Our team includes a expert real estate lawyer with 40 years of experience, along with his team; a Commercial Appraisal Analyst; a Master’s in Real Estate MBA working in Acquisitions and Divestment for a national Healthcare firm; an Economics and Global Development Grad working within the Investment Real Estate software industry; an R.E. Investment CPA / Investment Realtor; an Executive Producer in the advertising industry / private lending; and an Electronics Engineer / Furnished Rental Entrepreneur

All participants possess unique skills and individual experience in various real estate investment models.

All are actively engaged in taking advantage of real estate opportunities that reveal themselves.

FTC Master Sessions Mentorship celebrates participants’ real-world experiences and invites continuous input for all to learn continuously.

If you are or have been a real estate investor with any one of the following professional backgrounds in Ontario that is an active investor.

We are ideally looking for (but are not limited to) the following investors in the following professions;

- A Commercial Mortgage Broker
- A Paralegal specializing in the LTB
- Licensed Building Trade(s), GCs or Contractors
- A Structural Engineer, an Environmental Engineer, a Drafts Person, or an Architect
- Investment Realtor / Broker in the Niagara, Hamilton, KW, and London areas
- Accredited Property Manager

If this is you - or - anyone else who thinks they would be a compliment to the Master Sessions.

I am looking for you.

These are the times when one wants peace of mind to move forward with great confidence to build upon what you have - knowing - in-depth knowledge is a strength to capitalize upon.

FTC Master Sessions Mentoring is a worthy partner to get you to where you want to be.

Call Frank - 905-971-7070

See bio link 🔗

09/05/2023

Hey everyone, I hope you had a magnificent summer! ☀️

It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted anything on social media, but feel compelled to share once again.

Knowing your strengths and weaknesses is the key to success!

I don’t know much - about social media,

but - I do know - everything about what it takes to invest in real estate successfully in good and in - challenging markets.

Regardless of asset type or size. 🏠🏢

I am proud to present FTC Master Sessions to share my knowledge and expertise to a limited number of participants - cost effectively! 📚📝

Have a look at the link in my bio and give me a call to learn more. 905-971-7070

07/01/2023

Happy Canada Day to all 🥂My absolute favourite part of being a proud Canadian, (natural beauty aside) is the devirsty of so many cultures. The acceptance and relationships between those who maybe enemies in their respective homelands, yet they can be genuine neighbours, friends and most importantly, family here. We all bleed Red, no matter where we are from. Today is a celebration of all cultures that make Canada Day, makes Canada a very special place indeed. 🇨🇦

12/31/2022

As we look ahead to the New Year, let’s take a moment to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished and all that we have to be grateful for. Happy New Year to all 🥂

06/22/2022

So, so excited to have finalized a major historical restoration on a massive Mixed Use building in northern Ontario. My clients were the best anyone could ask for; we were an incredible combined team, and I am extremely proud of them! We took this building dated 1881, which was…let’s just say, in a significant state of major disrepair throughout, with a meagre income and zero recoverable expenses. In only 14 short months we legally increased the overall Gross Income by +74.6% and the Effective Gross Net Income by +117.41%! 👈 only happens when you effectively reduce overhead costs through efficiencies. Plus - the building has annual increases on Base Rents and Additional Rents with excellent long term leases. (There is a further Triple Net uplift of 30k on the six remaining res units when turned over at minimum), not to mention over 500k on what was a complicated historical restoration specifically designed for the owners - long term, keep and hold strategic mindset! Moving forward this building is deemed a Sleeper Investment to manage - as all facets of operations are now fully stabilized. (I will be doing podcast shows on this journey to explain all that was done, step by step, to make it what it is today) Congratulations, Natalija and Mona - not only are you incredible people - combined, you are a mind-blowing unstoppable team!
🙏🥂so proud of both of you! ♥️ Quality built, down to the smallest detail!

05/15/2022

Throughout my career, I’ve said - don’t buy - to my clients 10 fold more than - to buy. It wasn’t an easy thing to do when I was on a commission-based income as a realtor, but I always knew it was always the right thing to do. For those who bought with me - it was always done right from beginning to end! When they’d call wanting to sell - if it wasn’t to scale up, I’d do “everything possible” to help them overcome the present day issues that were making them want to sell. (Again, not in my best interest as a realtor, but knew it was for them.) I’m extremely proud to say, the vast majority of the clients I sold investment related properties to throughout my entire career - still own them today. When bought right, long term keep and hold will be something you’ll never regret. I’m outside of the box - always have been. You can count on the truth when you work with me. It’s simply how I roll. (Thank you Jay for the kind words - long term business relationships is the foundation of my business)

05/11/2022

For the many who have never known a major shifting market in their lifetime, it’s totally understandable to think - all shall pass - and what is happening within the economy today will - go back to normal soon enough. Why are the generation of the last 20 years saying that? Because “it’s all they’ve known” up, up, up, small marginal stalls and then up, up and up again! For all my Realtors / Brokers friends - these will be hectic times for you; you’ll be listing like never before for those with less than 20 years in the game. For those Realtors / Brokers who know better, these times will quickly bring back many memories of the early 90s. MOST IMPORTANTLY - “don’t panic” - although it will most likely be recorded that the top peak of the most historical R.E market ever - was most likely February 2022, it is still the absolute best time to get any asset that isn’t your long term keepers on the market soon - but very important to realize - if you list too high now, you’ll experience what we in the industry- used to call “the real estate slide” - meaning - you’ll list way to high and then in short time have to reduce down, likely at minimum to what you should have originally listed at, and then, it won’t be enough and that is where the R.E slide downward begins. So, be smart today, make sure - you list bang on the money or be smart - a tad lower (my recommendation) and get that beautiful, well earned equity you’ve worked so hard for - out - pay down debt and last but not least, although I’ve always been an advocate of variable mortgage rates fundamentally - for all your investment keepers on variables - 10 year fixed - is and will be likely your best bet - don’t do a 5 year fixed (you’ll regret it). (Many) may still think this guy is crazy or outright wrong, trust me - I’m providing sound advice to those who may listen. The time is clearly now, too many extremely unusual factors unfolding all at once, in many ways, like never seen before in history. More Food for Thought 💭 I’m always here to chat - it’s what I do best - it’s is my business to know.

05/05/2022

As many who have listened to my podcasts before will know, or are my existing clients. I have been talking at length about this unfolding for quite some time. Important Note - the 41% figure “isn’t” value decreases, but - year over year comparison stats on overall sales. However, as I’ve shared many, many times. If you plan on keeping your investment assets for more than PLUS at minimum 15 years - a major market adjustment won’t affect you (other then mental duress’s - learn to get over that!) however, if there is any thoughts to sell - now is the time to capitalize on all the properties that aren’t your long term keepers. Take the equity from those assets, pay down your debt or improve upon the assets you have (highest best use - capital improvements) then - in time, you’ll be able to capitalize on opportunities never thought of - in time - not now. Food for thought - these are the signs of what is to come. It’s all good, we need a major cleansing for the health of our long term economic strength. Oxymoron right - not!

03/20/2022

Part 2 - War! How is that going to affect inflation and the Real Estate Markets? , , , ,

Welcome to Episode 8 - a Special 2 Part segment on Let’s be Frank about Real Estate Investing.

It’s one thing to talk about market conditions, it’s another to back it up with historical data. In these Two Special episodes, I provide detailed data over the past 50 years. Why 50 years? Because history has a way of repeating itself. What you will see in Part One and Part Two, I review inflation, oil prices and how that directly affects and impacts the real estate market. Now is the time to seriously analyze your investment portfolio big or small. The good news, as you will see for those who watch on the Let’s be Frank about Real Estate YouTube channel or listen on all podcast providers, there is time to pause and think about what is happening in the world today. It’s critically important to realize how "cause and effect" apply to all things, especially real estate. I hope you find these special episodes to be helpful and informative. All data that I refer to can be found on the links on all syndication providers. Dig in and see if you see what I see. As always, thank you for joining me on Let’s be Frank about Real Estate Investing. I hope you enjoy these very special episodes.