u/Distinct-College-917

Hey there, I know Entrepreneurs means a lot of things. We have ideas, either running a business solo, thinking of running a business better or trying out new methods. As a Solo developer in Canada I started a Discord Group for Tech Entrepreneurs and its attained 40-50 people join, and varied level of engagement. (We're not all extroverts) but the interesting part is the types of technology that people are involved in

Group on Discord is called CanTech

So this Saturday we're having a Demo Call of Entrepreneurs who want to connect with others, and Demo their app. Maybe you want to meet other tech preneurs in your field? maybe you want to watch a demo? maybe you want to pitch your app? come along and join the call - This saturday at 12 PST

Making the first call only 15 people and spots for presenters or attendees who want watch and participate with questions. If you want to join please help in provide feedback and questions for any presenters.

Business owners - if you want want to join and see what tech preneurs discuss and how we can do a future demo for problems you face in your industry please reach out. Providing real Use-Cases for pain points is what many devs and entrepreneurs are trying to solve.

Not promoting my app or business. Just hoping to connect solo entrepreneurs who would like to meet others.

This post is for those solo entrepreneurs in Canada who would love a group of like minded technical entrepreneurs. Started this group https://discord.gg/e9wqKr957

Definitely feel free to join if looking for feedback on apps or tech support or suggestions on direction. The goal is to help connect up lots of tech people in Canada and form alliances or partnerships.

Only rule is to provide an introduction and what your project is and how you can help the group. Everyone welcome.

So we have the traditional (have housing v Renters) that is friction in many countries like UK, Australia and Western Europe. Home ownership is a supposed dream for many but I think that has shown more dreams into nightmares as it’s bank owned not your for 25 years

1. The HGTV Dream House- nobody falls in love with bricks mortar and plywood. You loved the staging images and imagery of hosting dinner parties

2. Job security- Roger’s yesterday cutting 50% and the tech industry being replaced by AI. Do you really think your income will keep growing?

3. Location - Toronto is the business capital of Canada and Vancouver is the mountains lifestyle city. Unfortunately $800k doesn’t buy much in either.

4. Mortgage Stress- this right now for many who ticked the first 3 is the reality. I was shocked when I read 91% renew with same bank as mortgage. Even if you’re 1-2 years off from end of your term the penalty may be less than the interest you’ll save.

5. Money Gaps - remember banks are employees tied to performance tiers. Think of asking a car yard about other yards over the street? Is Chevy going to say you’ll get a better deal at Ford? Is a broker seriously going to offer you the best rates? Or the one he gets paid commission on?

6. Rent v Buy - honestly now is fist time in many years those renting $2500-$4K month properties can leverage that into a mortgage. Cities in Vancouver region/ Edmonton/Calgary are now affordable. Toronto is if you’re further out. Remember in 2010 everyone said you were crazy to buy in this market. (16 years ago)

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My advice is everyone is looking at financial uncertainty. I’ve posted to other groups about the research I built. If there are brokers or agents with other advice please add. View profile on other posts. FinanceTrust & AskZondo are my two most hit apps at moment