# Best Selling REI Author About Lows Of Near Bankruptcy and Recovery to Leading Developer

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Podcast: [The Truth About Financial Independence for Canadians](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-truth-about-financial-independence-for-canadians-50498)
Published: 2026-03-25T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erwinszeto/episodes/Best-Selling-REI-Author-About-Lows-Of-Near-Bankruptcy-and-Recovery-to-Leading-Developer-e3gmrkj
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## Resource

In this episode of The Truth About Real Estate Investing , Erwin Szeto sits down with best‑selling author and veteran investor Russell Westcott for an honest conversation about market cycles, hard lessons, and survival in Canadian real estate. Russell shares his personal journey through near‑bankruptcy, health scares, and tough portfolio decisions, along with why cash flow, fundamentals, and long‑term thinking matter more than hype. They discuss Alberta vs Ontario, development realities, policy challenges, and what investors should really focus on in today’s market. 🔗Connect with Russell: Website: https://www.russellwestcott.com/

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