Why This Financial Planner Sold Everything in Canada and Moved His Portfolio to Ohio?

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  • How a frustrated Canadian financial planner built a cash-flowing U.S. portfolio
  • Eviction in 3 weeks, not 8 months: why Carlos won’t invest in Ontario again
  • Learn the American financing trick that let him, a Canadian buy without income verification

Carlos Rodrigues is a seasoned entrepreneur and former financial planner who left behind a 20-year career—including ownership of his own financial and mortgage brokerages—to go all-in on U.S. real estate. After growing frustrated with Canada’s tightening lending rules, anti-landlord policies, and the sheer grind of compliance work, he sold everything in 2019—including his Ontario rental portfolio—and moved his investing focus to Cleveland, Ohio. There, he now specializes in high-yield, cash-flowing properties with a focus on Section 8 rentals.

But Carlos didn’t find success overnight. In true “Truth About Real Estate Investing” fashion, he shares the ugly parts too—like how his first Ohio property manager stole $30,000 and vanished, and how brutal it was to find trustworthy, proactive team members in a market with zero margin for error. He also breaks down lead paint certification hurdles, evictions, Section 8 pros and cons, and how DSCR financing lets you invest without using your personal income.

Today, Carlos helps Canadian investors who are fed up with Ontario’s red tape to get started in the U.S. He offers mentorship, boots-on-the-ground tours, and joint ventures. You can follow him on Instagram at @cashflowcarlos, or grab his book Property Profits on Amazon (just search the title with his name).

If you want the unfiltered truth of a Canadian being full time, hands on, from the ground up building a portfolio outside of Canada—this episode is for you.

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BEFORE YOU GO…

Before you go, if you’re interested in what kind of properties I am looking at in the landlord friendly states of the USA please go to iwin.sharesfr.com for what I consider the best investment for most Canadians, most of the time.

I’ve been investing in Ontario since 2005 and while it’s been a great, great run. I started out buying properties in the 100,000s and now it’s $800,000 to $1,000,000.  How much higher can it go? I don’t know

To me, the remaining potential for appreciation does not match the risk hence I’m advising my clients to look to where one can find rental properties that are affordable range of $150,000 to $350,000 US$, with rents that range from $1,400 to 2,600/month plus utilities.   As many Canadians recognize, these numbers will be positive cash flow and are night and day compared to anything locally. Plus the landlord has all of the rights, no rent control, and income is US dollars which are better than Canadian dollars.

If you don’t believe me, US dollars are better than Canadian dollars, go ask 100 non-Canadians which currency they prefer to be paid in.

So to regain control of your retirement planning.  Go to iwin.sharesfr.com and check out what great cash flow properties are available in the USA.  

The best part is, my US investments will be much more passive compared to by local investments as I’m hiring an asset manager called SHARE to hand hold me through the entire process.  As their client and shareholder, Share will source me quality income properties, help me with legal structure and taxes, they manage the property manager and insurance provider while passing down to me preferred rates so I save both time and money.  

Share will even tell me when to strategically refinance or sell.  SHARE can even support investors all over the country for proper diversification hence my plan is to own in Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas.  Share is like my joint venture partner but I only have to pay them fees while I keep 100% ownership and control.

If your goal in investing is to increase cash flow, I don’t know of a better strategy for most Canadians most of the time.  One last time that’s iwin.sharesfr.com to see what boring, cash flowing real estate investing can look like on your path towards financial peace.

This is how I’m going to make real estate investing great again for my family and hope you choose the same.  Till next time!

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This episode is brought to you by me! We don’t have sponsors for this show. I only share with you services owned by my wife Cherry and me.  Real estate investing is a staple in my life and allowed me to build wealth and, more importantly, achieve financial peace about the future, knowing our retirement is taken care of and my kids will be able to afford a home when they grow up.  If you, too, are interested in my systematic strategy to implement the #1 investment strategy, the same one pretty much all my guests are doing themselves, then go visit www.infinitywealth.ca/events and register for our next event.

Till next time, just do it because I believe in you.

Erwin

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Disclaimer:
As a committed advocate for transparent and responsible real estate investment, I want to openly share my involvement with SHARE SFR (Single Family Rental) as an Advisor. I hold an equity position in this company and receive a referral commission for clients I introduce to their services. My endorsement of their business model – focusing on direct ownership of positive cash flow income properties – is consistent with my own personal investing since 2005, is based not only on a professional assessment but also on my personal experience and belief in their approach. Please note that while I stand behind my recommendations, it is crucial for each individual to conduct their own due diligence and consider their unique circumstances before making any investment decisions. As always, my priority is to provide you with honest, insightful, and practical real estate investment education.