Episode

CRA Audit Nightmare: How I Lost $14 Million in Real Estate (And What I’m Doing Now)

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The Truth About Financial Independence for Canadians

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Feb 11, 2026

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Summary

Adam Kitchener built a $14 million real estate portfolio — and then lost it after a CRA audit. In this episode, he shares the hard lessons from scaling fast, navigating tax mistakes, surviving an audit battle, and rebuilding from scratch. If you're a real estate investor, landlord, or entrepreneur in Canada, this is a cautionary story you can’t afford to miss. Connect with Adam: https://renovationsolutions.ca/