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The host of “Inspired To Invest”, Serena Holmes, ran her own multi-award winning brand experience agency for 18 years and has been investing in real estate for over ten years.
Throughout the course of her career, she has had the chance to get to know some super amazing people who have taken charge of their lives to start a business and/or invest in real estate to completely change the trajectory of their finances, their future, and the legacy they will leave behind for their family.
With this said, the concept for “Inspired To Invest” was born. Please join in as we journey through the episodes, featuring inspiring stories from business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors.
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Can Canadians successfully build wealth through U.S. multifamily real estate?
Welcome back to Inspired To Invest. This week August Biniaz is here for episode 153. To watch rather than listen, click HERE.
He is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital, to unpack the realities of cross-border investing, raising capital, and creating long-term wealth through multifamily real estate in the United States.
With more than $225 million in multifamily and build-to-rent transactions under his belt, August shares the lessons he’s learned navigating everything from market cycles and rising interest rates to securities compliance, investor relations, and scaling a business during uncertain times.
Whether you’re a Canadian investor curious about U.S. opportunities or an entrepreneur looking to build resilience and stay focused on your long-term vision, this episode is packed with practical insights.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why August transitioned from homebuilding into U.S. multifamily investing
• The advantages and challenges Canadians face investing south of the border
• Common misconceptions about value-add multifamily strategies
• How CPI Capital structures investments for Canadian and U.S. investors
• The importance of cross-border tax planning and securities compliance
• Why some of the best deals are the ones you walk away from
• The dangers of shiny object syndrome in business and investing
• How resilience helped August and his partners navigate difficult market conditions
• The systems and processes that support long-term growth
• CPI Capital’s ambitious goal of owning 30,000 units over the next decade
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🎙️ Tune into this episode on Wed., July 22.
Connect with him @augustbiniaz on social and online @ https://cpicapital.com/
Thank you to Mark Seruya for bringing us this month’s episodes of Inspired To Invest. To find out more about his mentorship support and community, go to risewithmark.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to August Biniaz
01:25 August’s early beginnings in real estate
03:10 From fix-and-flips to development
04:15 Why U.S. multifamily appealed to Canadian investors
06:15 Understanding value-add multifamily investing
07:30 Cross-border investing and tax considerations
10:00 Lessons learned scaling CPI Capital
12:15 The deal August walked away from
14:45 Avoiding shiny object syndrome
17:20 The importance of feedback and mentorship
18:40 Resilience through market uncertainty
21:15 Building systems for long-term growth
22:30 CPI Capital’s vision for the future
24:00 Final thoughts and advice for investors
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