Truth About Real Estate Investing - Canada’s Housing Crisis & The Missing Middle Conference 2025

Canada’s housing crisis is worsening—but bold developers are stepping up with scalable, family-focused solutions. In this episode, Erwin Szeto sits down with Jimmy La and Kartik Singla, co-founders of SDG Canada, to explore how their Clapperton Village project in Barrie is redefining rental housing. They dive into: ✅ How modular, energy-efficient construction is reshaping communities ✅ Why CMHC’s MLI Select financing is a game-changer (95% financing, 50-year amortization) ✅ The rise of multi-generational family rentals ✅ Ontario’s housing shortfalls vs. immigration pressures ✅ The upcoming Missing Middle Conference at Toronto’s Royal York Hotel If you care about real estate, urban development, or Canada’s housing future—this episode is packed with insights. 🔗 Resources & Links: https://themmc.ca 💸 Use code MMC15% for 15% off tickets 📸 Follow the build on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthykarts_/ and https://instagram.com/sdg.canada 👇TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 05:48 – Podcast intro & guest introductions 11:37 – Why MLI Select is a game-changer for developers 25:16 – Ontario’s housing crisis: immigration, supply, and multi-family challenges 31:36 – Financing deep dive: CMHC terms & rental math 42:14 – Clapperton Village story: how one property turned into nine 52:26 – Modular, energy-efficient construction & sustainability 59:31 – Master plan for Clapperton Village (150+ units & community amenities) 01:08:04 – The Missing Middle Conference: what to expect & how to join ___________________________________ This podcast episode is also available on: 👉On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadas-housing-crisis-the-missing-middle-conference-2025/id1100488294?i=1000725725920 👉On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cOMIueDkR3utoSJ8J4UuH?si=IY8j3GTvSli8icVpgvWFvg 👉Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/40fe627d-dec7-4f5d-b7e5-90a550fffe46/episodes/99538dd8-53c9-4c42-930a-66d033586541/the-truth-about-real-estate-investing-for-canadians-canada%E2%80%99s-housing-crisis-the-missing-middle-conference-2025 👉Audible: https://www.audible.ca/podcast/ITEM-NAME/B0FQ4GN8T7?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp _____________________________________ 👉 WATCH NEXT: ▶️An American Virtual Wholesaling From Canada: https://youtu.be/S8JGDlNMA0g ▶️Managing Six Figure AirBnbs in Canada & USA: https://youtu.be/eKYCQlF9hZk ▶️Navigating Legal Structures and Taxes: A How To for Canadians Investing in the U.S.: https://youtu.be/S2mOXOlLlnU▶️From International Student to Stock Option Investment Coach and USA Apartments: https://youtu.be/l51IPiOVRPg ▶️How a Nurse Became a Millionaire & Top 1% Realtor: https://youtu.be/95XaZSoLy54 _____________________________________ 👉 WANT TO BUILD WEALTH WITH REAL ESTATE? If you’re interested in being a successful real estate investor like those who have been featured on this podcast and our hundreds of successful clients, please let us know. New investor or seasoned veteran investor, we can help anyone by providing our award-winning coaching services, and this isn’t all talk. Only work with the best is what my father always taught me. If you’re interested, drop us an email at [email protected]. I hope to meet you at one of our meetups soon. _____________________________________ 👉 SIGN UP TO FOR THE IWIN REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER AND GET PODCAST EPISODES SENT TO YOUR INBOX: https://www.infinitywealth.ca/newsletter-yto _____________________________________ 👉CHECK OUT MY LATEST GUIDE ON THE BEST CITIES TO INVEST IN THE USA https://www.infinitywealth.ca/usreport-ig ____________________________________ 👉 FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erwin.szeto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erwinszeto/ _____________________________________ #truthaboutrealestateinvesting #RealEstateInvesting #canada #RealEstateCanada #erwinszeto #HousingCrisisCanada #MissingMiddle #CMHCMLISelect #ModularConstruction #BarrieRealEstate #SustainableDevelopment #MultiGenerationalLiving