Caribbean Property Investing

Ep. 45 - How to build a 10 unit Condo using the BSHR "Harvest" Strategy! 01.06.2026 46хв

A salaried professional can only carry so many mortgages — the bank's debt-service ratio caps you. If you're thinking of becoming financially independent or changing your earning trajectory - The BSHRR (HARVEST) Method breaks that ceiling!!! In Episode 45, I break down, step by step, how to build a 10-unit condominium complex, legally split it under the Saint Lucia Condominium Act, sell some units to clear the construction loan, and keep the rest free, clear and cash-flowing with short and l...

CPI Podcast Ep. 44 - How to Retire EARLY [by 49] in the Caribbean! 19.03.2026 49хв

In this episode I show how with the right strategy, patience and committment it is possible to leave the workforce well ahead of most. I share my approach and journey to achieving Financial Independence, Retire Early (F.I.R.E.) through property investing. After more than two decades in the telecoms industry, I made the scary decision to quit my full time job for good — 16 years before official national retirement! Not because I had to. But because I had built a portfolio of income-generating ...

CPI Podcast Ep. 43 - Jalim Eudovic: From Sculptor to Property Investor - Siblings partner to create a Boutique Hotel 08.10.2024 1год 7хв

Master Sculptor Jalim and his entrepreneur sister Adeline Eudovic were born into an artistic family. As children of the island's iconic, leading sculptor, Vincent Joseph Eudovic, they grew up in an environment of creativity from birth. With the establishment of Eudovic Art Studio & Guest Apartments in 1975, the siblings became involved in all aspects of the business as they came of age. Decades later when Adeline came across an abandoned property, she saw an amazing opportunity to use tha...

CPI Podcast Ep. 42 - Adele Jn Baptiste: How to Maximize your Property Investment with AirBnb short term rental 31.12.2023 49хв

Adele Jn Baptiste is young; but still a veteran in the Caribbean Insurance Industry with more than 17+ years experience she now holds a Country Manager role with a regional market leader. Hear her story from an Executive Assistant to a successful multi-family property investor and AirBnb multiple "Super Host" awards recipient. Learn how she was able get on the property ladder, weigh her investment options and ultimately begin her journey to Financial Freedom. Gain real insight into ho...

CPI Podcast Ep. 41 - Jade Hutchinson: No more shocking Power Bills! How to Maximize your Property ROI with Solar Energy 09.11.2023 54хв

Jade Hutchinson is a talented, customer-centric and solution-oriented Industrial Designer. He is on a mission to effect positive change through the use of technology, specifically in the areas of Agriculture and Renewable Energy. His career journey included leading multidisciplinary teams through complex infrastructure projects at the 2012 London Olympic Games, strategic brand implementation for a medical corporation in Qatar, and more recently the creation of at least three new busine...

CPI Podcast Ep. 40 - Odette Carey-Russell: Get $ to live in your own house - multi-family development strategy in the Bahamas 27.09.2023 1год 4хв

Odette Carey-Russell always knew that she wanted to own a home. More than that; she always wanted at least two units with the second helping to subsidize the other one that she would occupy. Follow her amazing journey with disappointments, twists, turns, lessons and ultimately, success. Learn what to look for when selecting a location to purchase property. Get insider knowledge on where best to get information to discover the future hot spots in your country. Hear how she pivots many times t...

CPI Podcast Ep. 39 - Drexwell Seymour: Property Development in Turks & Caicos Islands 31.07.2023 1год 3хв

10 years removed from being the first local CEO of Cable & Wireless TCI and originally hailing from South Caicos; husband, father, author, show host, educator, public advocate, patriot, and owner of multiple businesses including an Accounting firm, a Property Management business, a home goods store, as well as other business interests - Drexwell Seymour is a man on a mission. Hear his real estate journey; learn how you create and grow property businesses in a booming and diverse market ...

CPI Podcast Ep. 38 - Amenola Investments Ltd.: Investing with Family: Why & How? 01.06.2023 1год 2хв

Can Caribbean families create and run a successful property investing business? What challenges typically come up when deciding on embarking on such a venture? What will be the company's name? Who ultimately decides? What about shareholders; who gets more? Who gets to be in charge? Should non-blood relatives be invited to participate? What role does each person perform? What projects should they tackle? How do they deal with conflict which will inevitably arise? Can the relationships survive;...

CPI Podcast Ep. 37 - Hervin Thomas: Property Investing success from $0 30.04.2023 52хв

If ever there was a survivor or "overcomer" story this is it! Episode 23 with Kieran brought a number of listeners to tears but this one potentially can redefine our definition of struggle and humble beginnings. Raised by his grandmother, Hervin Thomas, a self proclaimed "praying man" had to fend for himself growing up. Scarce resources in the household would force him to learn how to make and sell what we call "paimie" in St. Lucia, "conkies" in Barbados and "blue draws" in Jamaica. A...

CPI Podcast Ep. 36 - Natalie John: Property Development and Entrepreneurship in St. Kitts & Nevis 05.03.2023 1год 12хв

Raised by entrepreneurial parents, St. Lucian-born Natalie John has business in her DNA. From the early days of helping her mom in their family-owned restaurant and boutique as well as seeing her father operate a number of businesses ranging from furniture manufacturing to real estate. After having completed her college degree and settling into a Government job at home helping small businesses; a suggestion from a friend would see her packing up her life and taking up an opportun...

CPI Podcast Ep. 35 - Paul Campbell: Long-Distance Property Development in Jamaica 31.01.2023 1год 19хв

Paul Campbell is a well travelled and accomplished Hospitality Accountant. He has over 25 years experience working in the top Hotel chains in the region - most of these jobs taking his family away from home. What happens when they finally decide to build an investment property back home in Jamaica, manage remotely, long-distance via telephone calls, video calls and emails? Hear their property journey, their challenges, the hurdles faced and ultimately the keys to ensuring you av...

CPI Podcast Ep. 34 - Courtney "Curty" Louis: Music business + Property Investing, how to win at both! 28.11.2022 1год 7хв

Courtney "Curty” Louis knows all too well the line from Drake's song..."started from the bottom, now we're here!" A student of visual art from high school; his interest also extended to music, specifically writing and later musical production. Hear his amazing story as a CREATIVE who started recording in his bedroom as he juggled life with seasonal income largely around carnival season; to him securing a highly coveted international publishing deal with a major label. He didn't ...

CPI Podcast Ep. 33 - Sheffield Douglas: Relocation services and Property Investing in Guyana. 05.07.2022 41хв

Sheffield Douglas and Urica Primus are co-founders of Stabroek Solutions - a women-founded and operated real estate relocation company providing comprehensive services to expats in Guyana. We chat with "Sheffy" as she prefers to be called, one half of the dynamic duo and get a real sense of what their business entails. Gain insight into the intricacies of successfully re-settling a foreign worker and their families in this South American country. Ultimately we will get fir...

CPI Podcast Ep. 32 - Danny Deterville: Juggling Real Estate Development and Entrepreneurship in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 03.06.2022 39хв

An Environmental Laboratory Supervisor by day, St. Croix-born Danny Deterville moonlights as serial entrepreneur. The chemistry major credits his mindset of wanting to change his life circumstances back then as the driving force to starting and growing a multi-island successful clothing business, a property development enterprise and now an ATM service network. Danny has always had a love for construction and real estate and claims to have fallen in love with the area from the day he graduat...

CPI Podcast Ep. 31 - Robert Taylor: Build a Luxury vacation rental Business from the ground up! 21.01.2022 59хв

Raised in an entrepreneurial family, Robert Taylor was determined to save for that famous "10% deposit" needed to purchase his first piece of land. Being a full-time musician of 20+ years it took a little time, but with sacrifice and persistence he was able to secure a mortgage and acquire his piece of St. Lucia. With 'approved' plans, the intention was always to build a house in the tourism belt that could serve a dual purpose; house his family and earn rental income. These plan...

CPI Podcast Ep. 30 - Christine Laurent-Edwin: How to achieve Property success with short term vacation rentals (Air Bnb) 31.12.2021 55хв

Seeking a change from teaching, mathematician and music teacher Christine Laurent, on the advice of a friend decided to rent out part of her home to earn some extra money and help with her mortgage during the renovation and build process. The long-term rental arrangement proved troublesome until she stumbled across room sharing via the Air Bnb platform. Listen to how Christine moved from a 2 bedroom home, where she rented out one bedroom and ultimately expanded to 11 bedrooms and 5 addi...

CPI Podcast Ep. 29 - Brian Silvestry: How to Joint Venture with a U.S. investor 02.12.2021 1год 2хв

Brian has been in real estate since 1999 when he started as an agent. In 2006, he opened BSRG and specializes in helping customers and clients realize their buying/selling goals through a patient, knowledgeable approach. He manages all parts of the process from the initial meeting, to the attorney processes, through to closing for his clients. With more than two decades of customer and sales leadership experience, he is multilingual (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese) and has a...

CPI Podcast Ep. 28 - Tryce Loctar-Polius: The role of a Quantity Surveyor 19.10.2021 58хв

The successful completion of a Masters Degree in Construction Law, Arbitration and Adjudication in July 2019 simply to broaden her mastery of her profession, is only the latest in a series of qualifications Tryce Loctar-Polis would have racked up over the last two decades. Always a very determined and confident young woman, she was pushed into the world of work a few years removed from high school by her first mentor, her father - a heavy equipment operator, who felt she needed real hands-on ...

CPI Podcast Ep. 27- Roger Skeete: Why build Architectural Models? 23.09.2021 43хв

With skills unconsciously forged by his creative environment, Roger Skeete always loved building things with his hands from a tender age. Having a brother who is a chef, well-known for his unique recipes, a serial entrepreneur as a mother, a professional landscaping aunt and a preeminent architect as an uncle; there was little surprise that his career path would lead to a profession in building and design. After high school, he attended the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College where he was for...

CPI Podcast Ep. 26 - Sir Paul Altman: Heritage Preservation & Real Estate Development in Barbados 06.09.2021 46хв

Sir Paul Altman is a Caribbean Real Estate icon. Returning home to Barbados in the 70s from university with a Business Degree and economics major, he joined his father's real estate business. His success and experience in managing the properties of typical non-resident family friends and associates gave him the confidence to make the bold move to develop his first shopping centre. Hear the challenges of embarking on such a journey, as well as those associated with a second high-end lifestyle ...