My Life As A LandLord

Aug. 4, 2026

My Life As a Landlord Episode 248 - Surviving the End of Cheap Real Estate Debt with August Biniaz

In this episode of My Life As A Landlord, Dr. Jen sits down with August Biniaz, the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital, to explore the shift from active property management to passive real estate investing. August shares his journey from building custom and spec homes in British Columbia to acquiring over $225 million in US multifamily assets. The conversation demystifies the world of real estate syndication, explaining how Canadian investors can seamlessly invest in the US market using RRSP-eligible structures. August also breaks down the booming “Build-to-Rent” (BTR) strategy and why it is reshaping the housing market with forecasted above-market returns. Whether you are a tired landlord looking to go passive or an investor wanting to cross borders, this episode provides a strategic roadmap to generational wealth.