We all know that real estate investing can be powerful – but how about leveraging it to retire early and to leave a valuable legacy for your family?

Welcome back to the "Inspired To Invest" real estate podcast. This week's guest Alla Ladygina is hear with us to share the power of real estate and how you can leverage it to not only retire early, but to leave a valuable legacy for your family.

From medicine to real estate, Alla Ladygina's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Imagine leaving a career in medicine to conquer the peaks of property investment!

Our latest episode features this inspiring maven, who, alongside her husband, navigated the transition to create a legacy of financial security for their family. Ali, executive director of the Canadian Real Estate Women Association, unfurls the blueprint of her success, from mastering strategic acquisitions to renovation finesse, all while highlighting the crucial roles of leadership and meticulous financial review in property management.

Her experience isn't just a lesson in wealth accumulation; it's a masterclass in securing your family's future.

The narrative deepens as Alla illuminates the shift from dabbling in single-family homes to mastering the intricacies of multifamily units. Tax strategy and estate planning take center stage with the clever implementation of family trusts, which Alla endorses for their tax efficiency and ease in transferring wealth.

Our conversation isn't merely about financial savvy; it's a heartfelt account of how real estate investing allows for the cherished moments with loved ones to take precedence. Alla doesn't hold back in discussing her pride in scaling her investments or the fulfillment she derives from mentoring others, reinforcing the transformative influence of the industry.

Finally, Alla shares the secret sauce to thriving as a real estate entrepreneur—the mindset. She emphasizes the vitality of systems and automation to manage the intense workload and stave off burnout.

Extracting wisdom from industry conferences and her own experiences, she champions education, mentorship, and a sterling reputation as the cornerstones of a credible business. The episode is a treasure trove of motivation, with Ali's anecdotes underscoring the lessons and opportunities that beckon to those committed to the real estate investment path.

To connect with Alla, go to @ladygina_real_estate_investing or @canadian.re.women.association on social or taplink.cc/horizon.capital.realestateonline.

Thank you to Megan Betker from Vantage Point Financial for bringing us this month’s episodes of “Inspired To Invest”.  To learn more about them, go to @meganbetker on social & vantagepointfinancial.com online.

“Inspired to Invest” is proud to support the Beyond Success Program, a not-for-profit financial literacy program for students, launched by More To Give & MAK Investments. Find out more at https://more2give.ca/beyond.

Tune back in on Wed., Mar. 13 to hear from a chiropractor who has shifted from passive to active real estate investing to share in the benefits of his investments across the U.S.

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