A Honest Conversation About Building Financial Freedom the Right Way

In this episode of Where Should I Invest, Sarah Larbi welcomes back Kasey Wong to discuss what it really takes to build long-term financial freedom through Canadian real estate.

Kasey shares how being let go early in his career pushed him to pursue secure, income-producing real estate, starting with a Toronto triplex in 2003. Years later, real estate gave him the leverage to walk away from his final job on his own terms.

Together, Sarah and Kasey unpack:

Why “generational wealth” is really about passing down education and experience

Why 5–10 years is a realistic timeline for financial freedom

The dangers of coaches promising 1–2 year exits

Why multifamily and student housing remain reliable long-term plays

How to test rent demand using “ghost ads”

The reality of 30–35% down payments for larger multifamily deals

Cash-for-keys debate

Tenant horror stories and the mental staying power required in this business

Kasey Wong is a Canadian real estate investor specializing in multifamily and student housing properties. After starting with a Toronto triplex in 2003, he built long-term income-producing assets that eventually allowed him to leave traditional employment behind.