In this episode of Canadian Investing in the US, Glen Sutherland welcomes back CPA Kristopher McEvoy for another installment of their monthly accounting Q&A series. Kristopher, a Canadian accountant based in Fonthill, Ontario, specializes in cross-border taxation and real estate investing. He tackles a key question from investors: when should you start using QuickBooks Online (QBO)? While newer buy-and-hold investors may get by with spreadsheets initially, Kristopher explains that investors with more complex operations—like flips or BRRRRs—need proper systems early on to track profitability and stay tax-compliant.

Kristopher emphasizes that accounting software like QBO not only helps with tax filing but also enables better business management through automation, delegation, and financial reporting. He highlights the unique nuances of real estate bookkeeping, such as capitalizing interest during renovations and correctly categorizing repairs vs. improvements. For growing investors, Kristopher’s firm, LEAP ACT, offers flat-fee bookkeeping services that scale with volume, making it especially valuable for those managing multiple deals. Listeners can connect with him at leapACT.ca and are encouraged to mention the podcast when reaching out.

EP384 Real Estate Bookkeeping Mistakes to Avoid with Kristopher McEvoy

Chris Holman welcomes back Keith Lambert, COO of LEAP, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing, Michigan serving mid-Michigan.

Welcome back, remind the business community about LEAP?

Bob, completion of LEAP’s Small Town Enhancement Grant Program Delivered Big Wins for Rural Communities, tell us about that?

A big win last month, IONETIX set to invests $25.75M in Delta Township Facility, Creating 53 High-Tech Jobs and Advancing Lansing’s MedTech Leadership, what else should we know about this?

What have been some other highlights from the first half of 2025, perhaps the recent Benchmarking report?

What else is on the horizon for the Lansing area?

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Completion of LEAP’s Small Town Enhancement Grant Program Delivered Big Wins for Rural Communities
Program created lasting impact for small towns and communities across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties

LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2025) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), proudly announces the successful completion of its first ever Small Town Enhancement Grant Program, which invested nearly $90,000 across five rural communities in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

Launched in early 2024, the program empowered small towns to breathe new life into community spaces that define local identity and economic potential. With projects now complete, the results speak volumes—showcasing how targeted investments can foster pride, encourage gathering, and create lasting impact.

“We believe that thriving, beautiful places are a cornerstone of economic growth,” said Bob Trezise, president and CEO of LEAP. “This program proves that with the right support, our small towns can build spaces that preserve their charm while embracing the future.”

“Everyone was really excited to hear the bell ring again,” said Becky Austin, Vermontville village clerk when referring to the town’s historic bell tower dating back to 1862. “This building has always been a gathering place. It means so much to our community to see it restored and honored.”

The project was celebrated with a community ribbon-cutting in November, capping off a journey that began with LEAP’s traveling “Small Town Road Show” and check presentation earlier in the summer.

Over in Maple Rapids, local favorite Phillips Cider Bar & Pizzeria received a long-overdue facelift, restoring the façade of the 120-year-old building while maintaining its vintage appeal. The revitalization is already helping reenergize the small town’s downtown corridor.

“We’ve had people stop by while local contractors were still finishing the job—just to say how excited they were,” said Gregg Smyth, owner of Phillips Cider Bar & Pizzeria. “This grant helped us invest in the town we love. There’s new energy here, and it’s just the beginning.”

The project was unveiled during a November ribbon cutting that drew crowds and cemented the site’s renewed role as a centerpiece of the community.

Other completed projects include the City of Ovid, which enhanced Main Street with new banners; the City of Leslie, which installed a new community pavilion; and the Village of Stockbridge, where a $25,000 grant transformed a vacant patio area next to Village Hall into a walkable community space designed for relaxation and connection.



About LEAP
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is a coalition of area leaders partnering to build a stronger community for all — working every day to grow, retain and attract business to the Lansing, Michigan, region.

Michigan Business Beat | Keith Lambert, Lansing Area Economic Partnership  mid-2025 Update

Trust

Chris Holman welcomes back Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Lansing's REO Town, MI.

A unified list of Top 10 priorities for statewide growth has just been released — which of these do you believe will have the most immediate economic impact in Michigan, and why?

EDLM regions represent 84% of Michigan’s GDP. How does this collective voice help shape statewide policy compared to regional efforts acting alone?

Talent attraction and retention continues to be a major issue for employers. Can you explain how the proposed Regional Talent Attraction and Retention Fund would work in practice?

EDLM is calling to double the R&D tax credit to $200 million. How critical is innovation funding to keeping Michigan competitive nationally and globally?

Many of these priorities involve revitalization, placemaking, and community development. How does investing in vibrant local communities directly influence business attraction and economic growth?

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Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Unveil Top 10 Priorities for Statewide Growth and Prosperity 

Lansing, Mich. (Aug. 2025) — Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state’s premier regional economic development organizations, today announced a unified list of 10 priorities designed to position Michigan for long-term growth, innovation, and prosperity. 

Representing regions that comprise 79% of the state’s population and 84% of its gross domestic product, EDLM brings together leaders with over 225 years of combined experience in economic development. The coalition is committed to advancing strategies that will drive business investment, talent development, community revitalization, and innovation across the state. 

“A competitive economic development toolbox locally impacts all elements of a community — from small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs, to placemaking projects like farmers markets, and to successfully attracting brand-new investment and good jobs. The better funded and more robust our state economic development toolbox and programs are, the more revenue we will generate for the state, supporting the quality services we all want,” said Bob Trezise, President and CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP).  

The Top 10 Economic Development Priorities outlined by EDLM include targeted investments and policy reforms across four key categories:

Business Attraction and Retention

Maintain Business Development Program at $100 million to stay competitive for job-creating investments.
Adopt a performance-based, accountable withholding tax incentive to support impactful project attraction and expansion.
Community Development

Renew and fund the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program at $50 million to support vibrant, place-based development.
Renew and fund the Community Revitalization Program (CRP) at $50 million to reinvest in communities across Michigan.
Modernize locally driven programs:
SmartZone: Extend expiring TIF agreements by 15 years, with potential for additional extensions based on local approval.
Transformational Brownfield Program: Simplify program access and remove funding caps to unlock more redevelopment opportunities.
Fund the Regional Strategic Site Readiness Program at $50 million annually to accelerate development of competitive, investment-ready sites.
Talent

About LEAP
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is a coalition of area leaders partnering to build a stronger community for all—working every day to grow, retain and attract business to the Lansing, Michigan, region.

About EDLM

Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM) is a coalition....

Michigan Business Beat | Bob Trezise, LEAP - EDLM's Top 10 Priorities To Drive Michigan’s Growth

In My Reflection

"written right before my wedding...stepping out again into the blue yonder wanting this to be my last, first kiss." ~ SheRocks

Blue Yonder was written just before walking down the aisle—capturing the magical hush before married life begins. Penned on September 18, 2017, it’s the hopeful tightrope walk of a “last first kiss,” stepping bravely into forever.

Lyrics like “Headed to the wild blue yonder… Every heartbeat starts… Please Lord, slow me down” bring that delicious mix of excitement, faith, and little-butterfly panic in one breath.

Standing together at “the top of the world,” “heart open, not afraid,” this song is for the brides, grooms, and anyone daring to leap toward a love that feels sacred.

~~~ Blue Yonder ~~~

Unexpected
You came into my life
Connected
Now I can't imagine life without you
Selected
You're the one meant for me
Protected
My heart pieces put back together
Better than new

I remember thinking
Here I go again…
Headed to the wild blue yonder
Every heart beat starts
Every love that begins
Every time I start to wonder
Is it this time, the last
Please Lord, slow me down
I don't want to fall too fast

Unexpected
You asked me to be your wife
Connected
Now two become one
Selected
Knew when I felt my heart flutter
Protected
Knowing you and I are forever

I still remember when
Thinking here I go again…
Headed to the wild blue yonder
Every heart beat starts
Every love that begins
Every time I start to wonder
Is it this time, the last
Please Lord, slow me down
I didn't want to fall too fast

No look at us
Standing up here
On top of the world
Hands together, ready for the ride
Always your only girl
Heart open
Not afraid,
Beating and brave
Feel the butterflies
Feel God's grace
Say bye to the blue yonder
Hello
Hope, Love, and Faith

Blue Yonder

"inspired by one of my favorite scenes, dirty dancing: when baby goes to johnny's cabin after her dad helps penny. she says "I am scared of walking out this room and never feeling, the rest of my whole, the way i feel when i'm with you"." ~ SheRocks

Scared pays homage to that unforgettable moment in Dirty Dancing—where fear of leaving means fear of losing a feeling you can’t get anywhere else. Written May 24, 2011, it captures the quiet panic and longing that crash through you when something—or someone—makes your heart come alive.

“Scared of leaving the room and never feeling this again… too scared to feel something real.” These lyrics are the confession of a heart that knows true connection when it happens—and sees how fragile it is.

This track is for anyone who's felt joy teeter on the edge of fear, and knows that sometimes, stepping closer feels riskier than stepping away.

~~~ Scared ~~~

I guess I'm scared
Yea I know I am
That there will never be another
That makes me feel like
When me and you are together

The feeling of just being in your sight
You noticing me
Giving me just enough attention
To make my heart tickle
Without any intention

My friends think I should
Lets say I did
But don't
Some say you would
I can admit
You won't

Scared of leaving the room
And never feeling this again
So hard for me to stay
And be content with us
Staying this way

My friends think I should
Lets say I did
But don't
Some say you would
I can admit
You won't

Scared of leaving the room
And never feeling this again
So hard for me to stay
And be content with us
Staying this way

My friends think I should
Lets say I did
But don't
Some say you would
I can admit
You won't

Energy this big
Fills the room
Everyone can feel it
I know you do too
Too big to conceal it

Scared  to feel
Too scared to feel
Something real
Something you may want
Some say you would
I can admit
You won't
So scared
You won't
You won't
You won't
Something real
Something you may want
Some say you would
I can admit
You won't
So scared
You won't

Scared

The Friendship Begins - Instrumental (Leap)

"Colorful" is about friendship and how someone can bring light, color, and energy into your life when you least expect it.

This track blends melodic Afro House vibes with emotional progression — ideal for sunset drives, deep club sets, or just zoning out.

🎥 Videoclip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoh5WlatGeM

🎧 Stream on all platforms:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/6qNzEH0GEv8dlJg9MvCvYv?si=F6uUkh6LQiGyPmvNGzQRGQ

🎥 Credits:
Video by: Rebel Jelly  
Edited by: Rebel Jelly  
Cover art by: André Branco  
Model: Dany Freitas
Music by: LEAP

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Colorful

This is where my heart is at rn (in Amaj7)

Defy

Just a girl who has written many lyrics of love and heartache throughout the years, with a dream of hearing them as a song.

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MachineHeart an Australian-First Nation genre bender - From Amlbient acoustic romantic , spokenword and jazzy surreal sound-scapes to the far side of the musical galaxy! ( Dark sub, nu-glitch minimal punk metal pop garage country house, ) who enjoys mashing the in-betweens and the out of
 controls if they get in the way! 

Forged from love, pain, alienation, grief, joy, chaos, the stars, world travellings, stream of consciousness’s , community, communication ,clarity, dust , fog, smoke, dreams, disappointment, tears, laughter, encouragement, rhythm, harmony, timing , colour, visions, imagination, experience, courage or stupidity to think outside the box time too deep inside  , flipping shit up, just see what’s underneath, vocabulary hacking, non conformity, code cracking , fronting the back from blackness to  light, living in the positives , Because verbose no such thing as wrong or right and sharing the knowledge that everything is gonna be alright even if it feels like it’s the fight of your life. 

We got this! 

I hope something touches you!
 
It’s a lot!!  
There so much more on the way…

I recommend having  a dig , because if have made it here and only listen to one song, you are seriously missing out because the next could change your life.

If I can change one life for the better , it’s a good day!No one should ever stop changing and growing. Remember, even the worst decision you ever make  can take you to that perfect, place you needed to be, in that perfect moment!

Now!

Peace and Love

Machine Heart 💚

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LEAP is a Portuguese DJ and producer, crafting energetic and emotional journeys through Afro House, Melodic House, and Tech House. With driving grooves, deep rhythms, and melodic textures, his music connects energy with emotion, keeping the dancefloor alive.

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