Investing Beyond Your Own Backyard! Here’s What You NEED To Know
What if the key to long-term wealth wasn’t locked in your backyard—but across borders?
Welcome back to ep99 of “Inspired To Invest” with Evan McLeish. To tune in, watch or listen now!
He is the sharp and strategic mind behind Midfield Investments, who’s on a mission to scale wealth through value-add multifamily real estate—particularly in the booming markets of Texas.
Evan’s journey started in Ontario, but his real estate vision quickly expanded across state lines.
Why?
Because he realized the Canadian market wasn’t offering the same kind of scale, returns, or deal flow.
With a finance background and an innate appetite for due diligence, he dove headfirst into the U.S. multifamily sector—and never looked back. In this episode, Evan pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a successful cross-border portfolio.
From capital raising and market selection to managing large-scale construction and optimizing operations, he shares the real-life strategies that have helped Midfield grow into a trusted investment firm for both institutional and retail investors.
We dig into:
🔍 How to strategically select high-growth U.S. markets while managing risk across international borders
🧠 The mindset shift investors need to move from playing small to scaling with intention
💼 What Canadian investors often overlook when investing in U.S. multifamily—and how to avoid the common pitfalls 🛠️ The role of construction and asset management in creating long-term value
💡 The two-track investment strategy Midfield uses to maximize returns: income-generating assets and value-add growth opportunities But this isn’t just a technical breakdown.
Evan gets real about the emotional side of investing—what it’s like to manage investor capital, lead a growing team, and make bold decisions in uncertain markets.
He also talks about the importance of trust, reputation, and being the kind of operator people want to partner with. If you’re a Canadian investor who’s been curious about the U.S. market—or someone who’s ready to scale beyond single-family rentals and small multi’s—this conversation will give you the confidence and clarity you’ve been looking for.
Evan’s approach is methodical, data-driven, and refreshingly humble. He’s not chasing vanity metrics. He’s playing the long game—and showing others how to do the same. 🎧 Ready to expand your portfolio and your perspective?
Tune in now.
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