LANDLORD TO REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER - MIKE ZAVERSHNIK (#25)
Mike Zavershnik is a lifelong entrepreneur with a background in startup software and real estate investment. A former pro baseball and university basketball player, he founded 17A Properties, a Toronto-based apartment investment and property management company, in 2010. A father of two, Mike also coaches youth athletics and is heavily involved in the GTA’s housing industry.
In this episode, Payam hosts Mike, a seasoned entrepreneur who has made the shift from a landlord to a real estate developer. Mike shares his experiences, challenges, and learnings, from starting a tech-incubator company that didn’t survive the dot-com burst to build a successful real estate portfolio with 300+ units. They dive deep into the importance of relationships, the misconceptions about developers, and the complexities of being a landlord. The conversation also tackles the pressing issues in the housing crisis, the political and regulatory landscape, and the critical need for policy reforms. Tune in for an enlightening discussion about real estate development, managing multifamily properties, and the future of housing.
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- What are the Keys to Success in Real Estate Investing?
- What are the myths and Misconceptions in Real Estate Development?
- The Housing Crisis and Policy Changes
- How Can Technological Innovations in Construction Help Solve the Housing Crisis?
- Municipal Regulations and Development
- What is the true impact of Development Charges on a Real Estate Development Project?
- Challenges of being a small landlord and potential solutions
The 17A Properties team has been providing top-notch apartment living in SouthWestern Ontario since 2010. They cater to a wide range of tenants, from young professionals to families and retirees looking to downsize, and their focus is on delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining top-quality properties. They offer renovated and energy-efficient suites, ensuring you get the best of both style and sustainability.
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This document is a supplementary resource to
episode #24 of the Real Estate Development
Insights Podcast in which Payam Noursalehi shares a practical framework for evaluating and selecting the most suitable innovative systems for your next project.Â
