Subject: October Newsletter: Tragedy, thankfulness, and tours of 144 units

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving Friend


I'm grateful to be connected with you, and that you take the time to read my emails :)



In August, a close friend and flight instructor of Patrick's tragically passed away in a plane crash. It really shook us up as he was only 35 years old - a good man, husband, dad, pilot, and so so much more. 😥


A reminder that life until you're 90 isn't guaranteed so do what you want to do, take chances, and live with no regrets.


I'm so grateful to be on this life's journey with my best friend and husband Patrick, and our two beautiful loving children, who are quickly learning about business. Cassian would like to open a Build-a-Robot store one day (like Build-a-Bear). You will pay, and he will give you instructions and supplies!



Before the weekend begins, I wanted to remind you of our InvestHER meeting happening tomorrow in Edmonton. Special guest Harneet Dhaliwal, founder of Cranston Master Builder, will be joining us.


I also just got back from Houston... and here's some photos below!



Boots of the Ground Tour of Ashwood Park, Texas


We (Patrick and I) just came back from Houston where we toured 40+ real estate investors around Ashwood Park. Everyone got to see our beautiful model unit, and the leasing office under construction!


For those that aspire to buy apartment buildings in the US themselves, they came away with more confidence from everything they learned and increased optimism that it was possible to own 100+ units.


I was also there to inspect the progress on our renovations (a close eye on your contractors is so important for a successful project!). A total of 13 units have been completed so far, and the leasing office will be done next week!



Leasing Office Before:

Leasing Office Last Week:

Professional photos of model unit:

UPCOMING EVENTS

InvestHER Edmonton Meetup - Saturday, October 7

Special Guest:

Harneet Dhaliwal is the founder of Cranston Master Builder. Cranston has flourished into a multi-faceted corporation with an emphasis on custom home building, rental properties, and multi-family construction.


Immigrated to Canada in the early 1990s, Harneet spoke no English but saw first-hand what hard work and dedication looked like as both of her parents worked hard. "I watched and learned how hard work could transform not only your life but the lives of others, those who worked alongside you and for you".


Cranston currently has 22 in-house team members with over 200 subcontractors who make our vision come to life with the houses and projects we do. Cranston Homes won Business Leaders of Edmonton in 2022.

INFILL CONNECT 2023 - Infill Development of Edmonton Association - Thursday, October 12

Join me on October 12th for an insightful and engaging day as the Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) proudly presents its second annual symposium, Infill Connect 2023: Bridging Cities through Conversations.


As an industry non-profit dedicated to infill, IDEA is thrilled to host this event, bringing together a dynamic community of city builders and shapers who are committed to transforming Edmonton's mature neighborhoods into vibrant and people-centered communities.


I will be on the financing panel talking about my experience with the CMHC MLI Select program.

Zorya and Patrick Belanger, P.Eng.

Multifamily Real Estate Investors
BREI Properties | 780-707-1785 | zorya@brei.ca