Ottawa Real Estate Investors Organization (OREIO)

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Attend one of our monthly meetings where our guest speakers will educate you on how to invest in real estate, how to manage your properties, how to attract joint venture partners and much more. Here are just a few of the past presentation topics:

How to find properties
Financing your investment
A detailed look at property management
How appraisals work
The legal aspects of buying investment properties and dealing with tenants
To incorporate or not to incorporate?

06/24/2026

One of the biggest signs of success?

Still being willing to learn. 👀

The people who grow the fastest are often the ones who never assume they know everything.

Whether you're experienced in construction, investing, development, or business, there's always another skill, strategy, or perspective to learn.

The best rooms aren't full of people trying to prove how much they know.

They're full of people curious about what they don't know yet.

06/22/2026

🚀 Want to Grow Faster? Get in Rooms With People Ahead of You.

At OREIO Ottawa, one member shared exactly why he keeps coming back:

👉 He's early in his real estate journey.

And instead of trying to figure everything out alone...

He chooses to spend time around people who have already done it.

🏘️ Experienced investors
💰 Wealth builders
📈 Action takers
🤝 People willing to share what they've learned

His biggest takeaway?

💡 The knowledge is here.
💡 The people are approachable.
💡 The conversations are real.

Because success leaves clues.

And sometimes the fastest way to grow is simply being in the same room as people who are already where you want to be.

06/20/2026

🤝 Real Estate Is a Relationship Business. Period.

At OREIO Ottawa, Elena shared a simple but powerful reason why she keeps showing up:

👉 The people.

Whether they're future clients, buyers, sellers, partners, or simply people you can learn from, every conversation has value.

As she continues to grow her real estate career, one thing is clear:

💡 Success doesn't happen alone.

The best opportunities often come from:
✔️ Building relationships
✔️ Expanding your network
✔️ Learning from experienced investors
✔️ Being part of a community that wants to see you win

Because sometimes the most valuable deal you'll make...

Is the person you meet before the deal ever exists.

06/18/2026

🤝 “I Came Here to Meet People.”

At OREIO Ottawa, Humber attended for the first time with a simple goal:

👉 Build connections.

As a debt and structured financing specialist, his role is helping developers, investors, and owner-occupiers secure the financing they need to grow.

But what stood out wasn't the financing talk.

It was this:

💡 Ottawa is a small city.

The more you show up...
The more people you meet...
The more opportunities find YOU.

Whether you're looking for:
🏘️ Deals
💰 Financing
🤝 Partners
📈 Knowledge

It all starts with being in the room.

As Humber put it:

🔥 "Expose yourself to opportunities and make yourself visible."

Because in real estate, your next opportunity is often one conversation away.

06/16/2026

One of the biggest myths in real estate investing?

That you need to know everything before you start. 👀

The reality is that most successful investors figure things out as they go.

Build your team.
Find mentors.
Ask questions.
Take action.

Whether it’s an 8-unit property, a 10-unit mixed-use building, or your very first deal, momentum starts the moment you decide to begin.

You don’t need perfect knowledge.
You need a first step.

06/14/2026

A great rental experience starts before the tenant even moves in. 👀

Whether it’s a post-renovation cleanup, a turnover between tenants, or getting a unit move-in ready, first impressions matter.

Clean.
Fresh.
Inviting.

That’s what prospective tenants are looking for when they walk through the door.

Sometimes the small details make the biggest difference in attracting quality tenants.

06/12/2026

Ottawa’s proposed zoning changes could create major opportunities for property owners. 👀

If you own a larger lot, especially near transit corridors, LRT stations, or major bus routes, it may be worth paying attention.

More density.
More development potential.
More flexibility in what can be built.

Sometimes the biggest real estate opportunities aren't new properties — they're hidden in the properties people already own.

What are your thoughts on Ottawa's new zoning direction?

06/10/2026

🎉 10,000 Followers. Fully Rented. Not a Bad Month. 🚀

At OREIO Ottawa, one member shared two big wins:

📱 Their Facebook and Instagram community just crossed 10,000 followers, unlocking monetization opportunities and proving the power of consistent content creation.

(Although apparently Facebook's AI also decided to send them to "Facebook Jail" for reposting content... a mystery still waiting to be solved. 😅)

But the bigger win?

🏘️ Their latest development is now officially:

✅ Fully leased
✅ Fully occupied
✅ Generating income

After months of planning, construction, leasing, and coordination...

💥 Every unit is filled.

Now comes the rarest phase in development:

😌 Taking a breath.

💡 The lesson?

Success in real estate isn't one big moment.

It's stacking small wins:
👉 Build
👉 Lease
👉 Occupy
👉 Repeat

That's how portfolios grow.

🚀 Join us at the next OREIO Ottawa event!

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Hellenic Event Centre, Ottawa

🎙️ Carina Guzman
The Developer's Eye: Lessons from My Years as a Land Developer, Coach & Mentor

Discover how experienced developers identify hidden opportunities, evaluate land differently, and create value where others only see obstacles.

This is a must-attend session for investors, developers, and anyone looking to think like a developer.

06/09/2026

🏢 Want to Learn From the People Who Own and Manage Thousands of Rental Units? 👀

At OREIO Ottawa, members were reminded that the Rental Housing Canada Conference is just around the corner.

And this isn't your typical real estate conference.

❌ Not thousands of people
❌ Not overwhelming crowds
❌ Not generic real estate content

Instead:

🔥 Rental housing ONLY
🔥 Property management
🔥 Development
🔥 Operations
🔥 Technology
🔥 Policy updates that actually impact investors

You'll be in the room with:

🏘️ Independent landlords
🏢 Large-scale operators
📈 Property managers
🏗️ Developers
💼 Industry leaders

And the best part?

👉 It's intimate.

With roughly 325 attendees, you'll actually have conversations with the people running rental housing across Canada.

💡 The lesson?

Sometimes the biggest value isn't the presentation.

It's the conversation you have during the coffee break.

Because one connection can change the trajectory of your portfolio.

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🚀 **Next OREIO Ottawa Event**

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Hellenic Event Centre, Ottawa

🎙️ **Carina Guzman**
**The Developer's Eye: Lessons from My Years as a Land Developer, Coach & Mentor**

Learn how experienced developers identify opportunities others miss, evaluate land differently, and create value where others only see challenges.

If you're interested in land development, infill projects, severances, or simply becoming a better investor, this is a session you won't want to miss.

06/08/2026

🔥 FOUR YEARS. ONE EMAIL. FOUR NEW LOTS. 🔥

At OREIO Ottawa, Van shared a reminder that real estate is often a game of patience.

After nearly FOUR years of planning, paperwork, approvals, and waiting...

📧 An email arrived from their lawyer just before the meeting.

The result?

🏘️ Four separate titles officially created in Barrhaven.

What started as a single property purchase with a vision to sever the land has finally crossed the finish line.

Most people see the result.

What they don't see:
❌ The delays
❌ The meetings
❌ The applications
❌ The years of persistence

💡 The lesson?

Some of the biggest wins in real estate happen slowly... and then all at once.

If you're working on a project that's taking longer than expected, keep going.

Because one email can change everything.

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🚀 Join us at the next OREIO Ottawa event!

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Hellenic Event Centre, Ottawa

🎙️ Guest Speaker: Carina Guzman
**The Developer's Eye: Lessons from My Years as a Land Developer, Coach & Mentor**

Learn how successful developers identify hidden opportunities, evaluate land differently, and create value where others only see obstacles.

This is a session every investor, developer, and aspiring land developer should attend.

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