Caribbean Property Investing
Hear real life experiences of successful Caribbean property entrepreneurs. Learn about their successes, challenges and strategies to help you create wealth and achieve financial freedom through property investing.
Episodes
CPI Podcast Ep. 49 - Luke Whyte: Why and How to sell to the Caribbean Diaspora
No mortgage, no big deposit, but still a property business. In a Caribbean Property Investing Podcast first, we speak with Luke Whyte, a second-generation Jamaican-British investor and host of Property, Purpose & People Podcast, about rent-to-rent and property management. Luke started in 2019 with a family member's struggling property and now owns his own portfolio. He shares his £100-per
CPI Podcast Ep. 48 - Sandra Jones: Women Building Alone - Risks, Reality & Resilience
Grenadian, single parent professional Project Manager, Sandra Jones moved to Saint Lucia for work, initally on a 3 year contract. Recalling similarities between her "Spice Isle" and the "Helen of the West", she decided to put down roots there. As her contracts got extended/renewed, she decided to make her time on the island count and as she puts it "I operate where I'
CPI Podcast Ep. 47 - Kwency Griffith: From Radio Announcer to Real Estate Developer
"None!" That was Kwency Griffith's answer when I asked what opportunity he saw in the market before he emptied his savings and founded Vybe Radio. No gap. No safety net. Just the belief that if no space existed, he would create one. A decade later, Vybe Radio broadcasts island-wide across Saint Lucia, reaches over 160,000 followers across platforms, and is streamed world-wide. But t
CPI Podcast Ep. 46 - Rankin Morgan: From Digital Entrepreneur to Property Investor
Rankin Morgan believes owning a house is a liability — and in this Episode he makes a compelling case as to why he feels this way. As the founder of 123 Digital Limited, one of St. Lucia's leading marketing agencies, and the creator of Lemongrass Condos — a 4-unit development in Beausejour which also houses two 5-star Airbnb units. Rankin's path to property development runs through an un
Ep. 45 - How to build a 10 unit Condo using the BSHR "Harvest" Strategy!
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 s
CPI Podcast Ep. 44 - How to Retire EARLY [by 49] in the Caribbean!
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 nat
CPI Podcast Ep. 43 - Jalim Eudovic: From Sculptor to Property Investor - Siblings partner to create a Boutique Hotel
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. D
CPI Podcast Ep. 42 - Adele Jn Baptiste: How to Maximize your Property Investment with AirBnb short term rental
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 i
CPI Podcast Ep. 41 - Jade Hutchinson: No more shocking Power Bills! How to Maximize your Property ROI with Solar Energy
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
CPI Podcast Ep. 40 - Odette Carey-Russell: Get $ to live in your own house - multi-family development strategy in the Bahamas
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
CPI Podcast Ep. 39 - Drexwell Seymour: Property Development in Turks & Caicos Islands
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 est
CPI Podcast Ep. 38 - Amenola Investments Ltd.: Investing with Family: Why & How?
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 t
CPI Podcast Ep. 37 - Hervin Thomas: Property Investing success from $0
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
CPI Podcast Ep. 36 - Natalie John: Property Development and Entrepreneurship in St. Kitts & Nevis
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
CPI Podcast Ep. 35 - Paul Campbell: Long-Distance Property Development in Jamaica
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 jour
CPI Podcast Ep. 34 - Courtney "Curty" Louis: Music business + Property Investing, how to win at both!
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 ca
CPI Podcast Ep. 33 - Sheffield Douglas: Relocation services and Property Investing in Guyana.
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 fore
CPI Podcast Ep. 32 - Danny Deterville: Juggling Real Estate Development and Entrepreneurship in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
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 const
CPI Podcast Ep. 31 - Robert Taylor: Build a Luxury vacation rental Business from the ground up!
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 hous
CPI Podcast Ep. 30 - Christine Laurent-Edwin: How to achieve Property success with short term vacation rentals (Air Bnb)
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 bedr
CPI Podcast Ep. 29 - Brian Silvestry: How to Joint Venture with a U.S. investor
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 lead
CPI Podcast Ep. 28 - Tryce Loctar-Polius: The role of a Quantity Surveyor
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
CPI Podcast Ep. 27- Roger Skeete: Why build Architectural Models?
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 an
CPI Podcast Ep. 26 - Sir Paul Altman: Heritage Preservation & Real Estate Development in Barbados
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 ch
CPI Podcast Ep. 25 - Garry Prosper: How to build a Guest House & Car Rental Business from nothing!
Garry Prosper has done amazing things with very small spaces. With hundreds of 4+ STAR ratings on the major online accommodation booking platforms; his guests have overwhelmingly endorsed him. He credits this creativity with his very humble upbringing and growing up in a one bedroom house (an extended family) with "everything being right there!".Economic hardship forced a young Garry to
CPI Podcast Ep. 24 - Ana-Kaye Green: Real Estate Investing vs Stocks, Bonds and other Financial Assets
With over a decade of experience in the Caribbean financial industry, which started in Jamaica, Ana-Kaye Greene has honed her skills in the areas of international fixed income and money market trading, corporate treasury management and managing the portfolios of high net-worth individuals and institutions. Currently managing a US$170 million investment portfolio, Ana-Kaye heads the Investments an
CPI Podcast Ep. 23 - Keiran Lecompte: From Poverty to Property Prosperity
Family circumstances forced a young Keiran Lecompte to have to fend for himself from the tender age of 14 years old. With the help of extended family, friends, teachers, neighbors and maybe 1,000+ carwashes he was able to pay his way through high school. Shortly thereafter he landed a photography and videography job at (the time) one of the island's most established Media Companies and as his
CPI Podcast Ep. 22 - Thomas Theobalds: Purchasing your first piece of land
Thomas Theobalds is an Attorney-At-Law and Partner with the firm Brickstone Law located in Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet, St. Lucia. He primarily practices in the areas of Banking, Corporate and Commercial Law as well as Real Estate and Development Law. He attended the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws Degree in 2003, and then to the Sir Hu
CPI Podcast Ep. 21- Gale Cumberbatch: How to get your FIRST property deposit!
Gale Cumberbatch started off as a concierge agent at a leading Caribbean hotel chain where she developed a strong work ethic and learned the foundation of superior customer service. She began her career in the Finance Industry at the St. Lucia Development Bank as the Senior Risk Analyst then transitioned from development Banking to Securities at First Citizens Investment Services. Currently, she
CPI Podcast Ep. 20 - Jamal Francis: Why you need an Architect
Jamal Francis is a qualified architect with more than 15 years experience in construction and design. Substantively, he is a Director at The Design House Ltd; a cutting edge design consultancy firm headed by two registered Architects, a Mechanical Engineer and an Electrical Engineer, and backed up by a dynamic team of young fresh technicians. He is also the current President of the St. Lucia Insti
CPI Podcast Ep. 19 - Werner Houson: Physical Planning Guidelines & Approvals
Werner Houson is a Physical Planning Officer in the Department of Planning with more than ten years experience. The Department also houses the Development Control Authority (DCA) - the authority which grants the approvals for all land and building development in St. Lucia. With degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Environment and Natural Resource Management, a Masters in Coastal Engineering and also
CPI Podcast Ep. 18 - Nestor Alfred: CIP/CBI Opportunities for local Developers (St. Lucia)
Nestor Alfred is the Chief Executive Officer of St. Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme. He has held numerous executive positions within the financial services sector in taxation, banking (offshore & domestic) and financial regulations across the Caribbean. In a former role as Chief Regulator for Saint Lucia’s Offshore and Insurance sector, Nestor acquired extensive expertise in comp
CPI Podcast Ep. 17 - Melissa Marius: Using Hire Purchase to maximize Property Investing ROI
Melissa Marius OECS Brand Manager at Unicomer Saint Lucia Limited (better known as COURTS) is a detailed oriented, creative and enthusiastic marketing and communications professional. With over nine years experience in managing regional and international brands learn how her company with its increasingly wide product range and financing options can help keep more money in the pocket of landlords
CPI Podcast Ep. 16 - Rupert Pinder: Land & Multi-family Property Investing (The Bahamas)
Against the initial wishes of his mother, and at what seemed to be an inopportune time; Rupert Pinder purchased his first piece of land when a friend who could no longer complete the transaction, passed it on to him. Rupert has held several roles in the public and private sectors as either a Trade or Regulatory Economist in addition to being an Adjunct Faculty member teaching economics and statist
CPI Podcast Ep. 15 - Karline Purcell: CIP/CBI Property Investing Opportunities (Grenada)
With over 20+ years managerial experience in both public and private sectors in the areas of economics, marketing, research and customer loyalty; Karline Purcell has recently been appointed the Deputy CEO of the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme. Get exclusive insight into the strategic objectives of the programme, differentiators, qualifying criteria, challenges and more importantly how
CPI Podcast Ep. 14 - Richard Small: Property Development Technology (Trinidad & Tobago)
Forced into Property Development due to family life changes, Trinbagonian electrical and computer Engineer Richard Small likens his journey thus far to that of "the little train that could". Learn how he grew from doing a single home reno to multi-family housing projects and ultimately using his skillset to research, access and implement affordable housing construction technology....all
CPI Podcast Ep. 13 - Maurice John: Property Development in St. Vincent & The Grenadines
One week prior to the first eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines in April 2021, we sat down with Maurice "Mr. Property" John - a computer science major who leverages the power of technology and innovation with his love for real estate development and real estate education. Hear how being the son of a property valuator, thrusted him into this field and ho
CPI Podcast Ep. 12 - 'Women in Property' - Suzetter Merille-Alexander
In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we conclude our "Women in Property" Series with Customer Service Professional, Entrepreneur and Property Developer Suzette Merille-Alexander. This self proclaimed "normal home-owner", "normal property investor" shares her career experiences and how she ended up with their income suite. Understand her rationale f
CPI Podcast Ep. 11 - 'Women in Property' - Amanda Jn. Baptiste
In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with Accountant, Investment Banker, International Project Manager & Property Developer Amanda Jean-Baptiste. Becoming a qualified accountant by 22 and then pursuing an MBA in Finance paved the way for her to be recruited by top-tier investment bank Lehman Brothers where she was assigne
CPI Podcast Ep. 10 - Rolf Phillips MD BOSL - Success on your property journey
We continue our celebration of International Women's Month 2021; in this episode we pivot to address the burning issue raised by our viewers and listeners - FINANCE! Meet Rolf Phillips newly appointed Managing Director of Bank of Saint Lucia Ltd (BOSL). A senior financial services professional with tremendous Caribbean-wide experience (Barclays/FCIBC) and an Associate of the Chartered Institu
CPI Podcast Ep. 09 - 'Women in Property' - Karen Fontenelle-Peter
In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with GM, Accountant, Entrepreneur & Property Developer Karen Fontenelle-Peter. Being number 9 of 11 children, her love for numbers was inevitable. Learn how to beat the financing trap and the trick to pay less and get more to help anyone get on the property ladder - not just as a home
CPI Podcast Ep. 08 - 'Women in Property' - Debra Tobierre
In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we continue our "Women in Property" Series with Entrepreneur & Property Developer Debra Tobierre. As a home goods, hardware and building supples retailer, she recognized the inherent advantage of her position if she were to delve into land and property development to address the luxury and middle income housing needs in the sou
CPI Podcast Ep. 07 - 'Women in Property' - Crisy Laurent
In celebration of International Women's Month 2021, we kick off our "Women in Property" Series with Financial Executive Crisy Laurent. With a deliberate intention of always having a tenant subsidize her mortgage, Crisy had a plan for property, but as a single Caribbean woman faced with the typical onerous costs and challenges of building, hear how she was still able to achieve her p
CPI Podcast Ep. 06 - Ralph Bowen: Property Investing (Antigua & Barbuda)
Antiguan Ralph Bowen is a practicing Attorney, with a BSc. in Accounting & Economics and an MBA in Finance & International Business. Even with these varied professional options he comes back to his true love every time - Real Estate. Find out why. Hear his tips on how to enjoy a better quality of life for yourself today and build a future for your heirs tomorrow.🎙 Caribbean Property Invest
CPI Podcast Ep. 05 - Martin Spencer: Escape the Rat Race in the US with Property
A track scholarship would gift Martin Spencer an opportunity to move to the USA for school and then a potential career as a professional athlete. Some thirty plus years later he has never worked for anyone. Learn how the Caribbean immigrant can beat the odds to achieve financial freedom through property investing. 🎙 Caribbean Property Investing PodcastHelping you build wealth through real estate
CPI Podcast Ep. 04 - Daron Charles: Quit your day job for your dream job using property
Daron Charles started off by collecting rent and dealing with maintenance issues of clients as a Commercial Property Manager. Find out how, after 10 years, by investing in one property at a time, he was able to build his Real Estate portfolio and quit his 9-5 to pursue his dream job and career.🎙 Caribbean Property Investing PodcastHelping you build wealth through real estate across the Caribbean.S
CPI Podcast Ep. 03 - Thomas Leonce: Buy and renovate to rent
FMCG Executive Thomas Leonce has an eye for seeing way beyond the dilapidated nature and complexities of a Fixer Upper. Learn his secrets on how to turn the neighborhood eye sore into a cash-flowing, profitable, real estate diamond!🎙 Caribbean Property Investing PodcastHelping you build wealth through real estate across the Caribbean.Subscribe, rate & share this podcast.Connect with us: YouTub
CPI Podcast Ep. 02 - Virgil Henry: Land Development
St. Lucian-born Telecoms Consultant, Virgil Henry was looking for a small lot to build his home, when an unexpected event lead him down a path to land development.🎙 Caribbean Property Investing PodcastHelping you build wealth through real estate across the Caribbean.Subscribe, rate & share this podcast.Connect with us: YouTube | Instagram | LinkedInStart your journey to financial independence
CPI Podcast Ep. 01 - Host: Top Tips for starting your property journey
Host introduces the CPI Podcast and shares Top Tips for starting your property journey. Details his experience with challenges and offers guidelines on how to achieve financial freedom one mortgage at a time.🎙 Caribbean Property Investing PodcastHelping you build wealth through real estate across the Caribbean.Subscribe, rate & share this podcast.Connect with us: YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn
CPI Podcast Ep. 0 Show Promo
We are finally kicking off the Caribbean's FIRST PROPERTY INVESTING podcast. Stay tuned for great stories and insight to help get us moving on our financial freedom journey! 🎙 Caribbean Property Investing PodcastHelping you build wealth through real estate across the Caribbean.Subscribe, rate & share this podcast.Connect with us: YouTube | Instagram | LinkedInStart your journey to financi
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