In this episode of the Wisdom Lifestyle Money Show, host Scott Dillingham sits down with Jonathan Faerman, founder of Investium, a platform designed to connect real estate investors for joint ventures. Jonathan shares his journey starting with a condo purchase in downtown Montreal, which he later rented out and sold for profit. Seeking to scale into multifamily properties, he faced challenges in finding partners, leading to the creation of Investium. Drawing from his experience meeting his wife online, Jonathan built the platform to facilitate long-term investment relationships, emphasizing privacy, ease of use, and community building without financial barriers.
Scott recounts his own success using Investium, posting a multifamily deal in the US and quickly attracting investor interest, though the deal stalled due to an overpriced seller. Jonathan highlights the platform's features, including private investment groups for secure deal sharing, two-factor authentication, government ID verification for trust, and chat functions to foster connections. As a free web app, Investium lowers entry barriers, allowing users to expand beyond local markets—like Jonathan prospecting outside Montreal with new partners. The discussion touches on the platform's advantages over social media groups, such as higher-quality users and investment-specific profiles to match preferences efficiently.
Looking ahead, Jonathan envisions adding tools for building investment teams, sourcing deals, and partnership agreements to further support users. Both emphasize the importance of vetting opportunities and starting simple conversations to spark collaborations. This episode provides actionable insights for aspiring investors in Canada and beyond, blending personal stories with practical tips on leveraging technology for real estate success in 2025's evolving market.
Key Takeaways
- From Condo Owner to Platform Founder: Jonathan Faerman began with a Montreal condo investment, rented it out, sold for profit, and created Investium to connect partners for scaling into multifamily properties.
- Investium's Core Features: Free web app with private groups for secure deal sharing, 2FA and ID verification for privacy, and investment profiles to match users by preferences like location and property type.
- Overcoming Partnership Challenges: Users can expand reach beyond local markets, as Jonathan did prospecting outside Montreal, avoiding time-wasting mismatches common on social media.
- Scott's Real-World Test: Posted a US multifamily deal on Investium, drew quick interest, highlighting its effectiveness for attracting investors despite market hurdles like overpricing.
- Future Enhancements: Plans include team-building tools, deal sourcing to create shortlists of vetted opportunities, and resources for partnership agreements to simplify joint ventures.
- Getting Started Advice: Lower barriers by simply saying "hi" in groups or chats—excitement builds quickly, turning connections into real estate collaborations.
- Quality Over Quantity: Investium prioritizes authentic users over spammy platforms, ensuring focused interactions for serious investors.
Links to Show References
- (00:07) - Introduction to Joint Ventures
- (01:37) - The Birth of Investium
- (04:11) - Personal Success Stories
- (05:39) - Privacy Features Explained
- (08:02) - The Free Model Rationale
- (10:04) - Quality Over Quantity
- (12:53) - Future Vision for Investium
- (14:59) - Importance of Deal Vetting
- (18:14) - Final Thoughts and Encouragement
