Glen Sutherland - The Deal That Changed My Life

In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we sit down with Glenn Sutherland, host of Canadian Investing in the U.S., to break down one of the most unexpected and life-changing real estate deals of his career.

Glenn shares a true story from his early investing days that proves real estate doesn't always go according to plan—but when managed correctly, even the worst situations can turn into massive opportunities. From buying a $20,000 rental property in Ohio, to earning $1,400/month in rent, to having the property burn to the ground and end up on CNN, this deal took a wild turn that ultimately helped Glenn scale into a much larger portfolio.

This episode is packed with real-world lessons on:

• Real estate investing in the U.S. as a Canadian

• Risk tolerance and partner dynamics

• Insurance claims and disaster recovery

• Turning setbacks into scalable opportunities

• Leveraging cash events to build a portfolio

• Multifamily, single-family, and creative deal structures

Whether you're a Canadian investing in U.S. real estate, a local U.S. investor, or someone looking to learn from real deals—not theory—this conversation delivers real value.

👉 If you haven't already, check out Glenn's first appearance on the podcast, where we dive deeper into his investing strategy and cross-border investing model.

About the Guest:
Glenn Sutherland is a full-time real estate investor with a diverse portfolio including single-family homes, fourplexes, 20-unit properties, and 100+ unit multifamily deals. He also coaches and helps Canadians invest successfully in the United States.

🔗 Learn more about Glenn: https://acanadianinvestingintheusa.com/

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Top 8 Alternative Investments for 2026 with Patrick Grimes - #260

In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin (Hard Money Bankers) and Ian Horowitz (Equity Warehouse) sit down with Patrick Grimes, founder of Passive Investing Mastery, to break down the Top 8 Alternative Investments for 2026 and how investors can build true financial security through diversification.

Patrick shares his journey from a high-paid engineering career into alternative investing, including lessons learned from market cycles, leverage, and early real estate mistakes. The conversation dives deep into non-correlated asset classes and why building a "family office" mindset matters more than ever heading into 2026.

Topics covered include:

• What alternative investments really are (beyond stocks & traditional real estate)

• The difference between financial independence vs. financial security

• Why diversification across uncorrelated asset classes matters

• Passive vs. active investing—and when to take chips off the table

• Litigation funding explained (mass torts vs. class actions)

• Medical receivables & recession-resistant industries

• Oil & gas investing risks, rewards, and long-term outlook

• AI disruption and which industries may (or may not) survive it

• Common investor traps: guru programs, DIY investing, and over-concentration

• How to evaluate operators, partners, and deal flow in alternative assets

Patrick also shares resources for investors looking to explore alternative investments responsibly, including litigation finance, medical funding, energy, and more.

🎧 Whether you're an active real estate investor, passive investor, or someone looking to diversify your portfolio in 2026, this episode offers a masterclass in alternative investing strategy.

Connect with Patrick Grimes:
🌐 Website: PassiveInvestingMastery.com
📘 Free Book: PassiveInvestingMastery.com/book

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Mitchell England - The Deal That Changed My Life

In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, we welcome Mitchell England back in the studio for another powerful conversation—this time breaking down the single deal that completely transformed his life, both financially and mentally.

If you haven't checked out Mitchell's first episode with us yet, make sure to go back and watch it. Ian and I learned a ton about mobile home park investing, capital raising, and the mindset shifts required to scale in real estate—and Mitchell delivers even more value in this follow-up.

🔥 The Deal:
Mitchell walks us through a 51-unit mobile home park—only his second park—that turned into a true home run. This was his first deal raising outside capital, and the results were nothing short of incredible.

💡 What you'll learn in this episode:

• How Mitchell and his partner secured a mobile home park with very little cash of their own

• Raising capital for the first time (and landing a single investor to fund the entire deal)

• Value-add strategies in mobile home parks (rent increases, utility fees, community improvements)

• Turning a $1.6M purchase into a $3.4M sale in just 18 months

• How Mitchell turned a $7,500 investment into over $500,000

• Selling a mobile home park to the tenants themselves through a nonprofit partnership

• Why this deal unlocked Mitchell's confidence in capital raising and scaling real estate

• A powerful reminder that real estate deals can change entire communities, not just investors

This episode isn't just about returns—it's about mindset, impact, and seeing what's possible when you structure the right deal and bring the right people together.

📍 Connect with Mitchell England:
Learn more about Mitchell's work, grab his book Zero to 100 Units, or explore his mastermind community at:
👉 https://www.zeroto100tribe.com/

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