This Podcast is specifically designed for those with little or no Real Estate Investment Experience.Your Host, Frederick (Freddie) Crouch FRI CPM ACoM CLO CRES CRTDP has over 35 years of real estate investing experience - and he's ready to share it all! No Acronyms, just straight forward real estate investment advice and some from-the-heart observations.Join Freddie's Co-Host, Bernie, and other guests, as they take you step by step through the various processes and answer the hard questions ...
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Ever wonder what your business might be worth? What happens when your business partner decides to move on? In this episode Fred and Bernie discuss the A B C's of business evaluations with evaluation expert Caroline Troy. Join in and be prepared to learn something new! A little more about our Guest: Caroline Troy founded Troy Valuations in January 2…
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How to Add an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU) with Nick Karrandjas from Ottawa General Contractors
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If you've ever contemplated adding an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit to your portfolio you are going to love this episode. Packed with invaluable information, it's worth every minute of your time! A little more about our Guest: Nicholas Karrandjas is a dedicated Project Consultant and Partner at the Design and Build firm Ottawa General Contractors. At age…
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Covering Your ASSet's with Terrill Leclair from Alliance Security
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A little more about our guest: Terrill Leclair is a licensed electrician by trade and owner of one of the largest individually owned and operated security installation and monitoring companies in the Eastern Ontario area, and more importantly, he is father to two accomplished young people. Alliance Security is a bonifide multi-generational family b…
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Balancing Government Directives with Urban Sensitivities with Special Guest Fred Eisenberger
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You really don't want to be any type of Municipal Politician these days, not with the constant pressure of Legislation from upstream government agencies on one side and the demands and expectations of your constituents on the other! How do you balance the two? Or can you? Fortunate for us Dear Listeners, His Worship, Fred Eisenberger, former three-…
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Public Private Partnerships = A Win Win Win with Special Guest Darin McCorriston
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Ever hear of or considered investing in a Public Private Partnership or "3P" Initiative? Join Fred and Bernie when they discuss the pros and cons, and there really aren't too many "cons", with an undisputed guru in the field, TMSI President and Founder Darin McCorriston. A little more about our guest: Darin McCorriston is President of TMSI Sports M…
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You Don't Know What You Don't Know! An Introduction to Gentry Learning
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Join Fred and Bernie as they discuss the latest courses offered by Gentry Learning. An informative introduction into how to start successfully investing in both your own and your families future! For further insights into the world of real estate investing, visit Gentry Learning. Need more direct information? Reach out to Frederick (Fred) Crouch FR…
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Tenant selling their business? What you can do to help!
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A big Thank You to our Sponsors! The Property Wizard would like to thank the invaluable support of Gentry Learning and Kreativ Insight - Thank you both for making this podcast possible! Why would you want to help a tenant sell their business? Find out why its a great strategic move when Fred and Bernie discuss with Guylaine Ure from Sunbelt Busines…
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Property Site Assessments: Looking for Fish in a Drainage Ditch!
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A big Thank You to our Sponsors! The Property Wizard would like to thank the invaluable support of Gentry Learning and Kreativ Insight - Thank you both for making this podcast possible! In this Episode of the Property Wizard, Bernie and Fred speak to returning guests Christine Wilson and Kurt Frommann from Cambium. If you're planning on developing …
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Cleveland Here We Come! Investor Profile with Mathieu Laquerre
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The Property Wizard welcomes Mathieu Laquerre, founder of MADA Partners and MADA Capital, a private Canadian real estate investment firm with a strategic focus on re-developing land in the U.S., more specifically going into 2024 - Cleveland! Mathieu's group specializes in infill developments, ranging from single-family homes and townhomes to multi-…
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Monetizing on EV's: Turning the Green Economy into $Green$
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Believe it Listeners - you can monetize on the Green Economy by investing in EV infrastructure! Special Guest Tony Stewart, co-founder and CXO or Elocity, takes us through the process of turning a capital expenditure into a source of steady income. Fred and Bernie ask the questions: Is it worthwhile retrofitting an existing building to make Chargin…
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Thinking of Investing in a Condominium? Reserve Fund Studies
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Unless you are or have owned a Condominium, you may not know what a Reserve Fund Study is. Fred and Bernie, along with returning guests, Matt Fagan and Jeremy Taylor, will guide you through the process and explain everything you need to know about how a Reserve Fund Study comes to be. This is a must-listen to episode if owning any type of Condomini…
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When faced with a potential Emergency situation, are you prepared? Bernie and Fred discuss some of the basics including what you can do to minimize property damage and maximize both personal and tenant safety in this podcast episode. Whether it means dealing with a fire, tornado, hurricane, flood, earthquake, epidemic, or a disruption in the water …
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Steps Towards Sensible Sustainability with Special Guest Alex Point-Wright
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What are the top five things a property owner can do to improve the electrical efficiencies of your investment properties? Join Fred and Bernie as they discuss all things electrical with Alex Poyntz-Wright, Director of Sales for Evolta Electric. We even touch on utilizing EV charging units to create an income stream for your property! A little more…
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Join Fred and Bernie as they discuss "Property Condition Assessments" (PCA's), or, depending on where you live in the world, a "Building Survey", with Special Guests Jeremy Taylor and Matt Fagan from Cambium Inc. What are they? Who requires them and why would you want to get one done? What are the costs involved? We answer all these questions and a…
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Condominium Pros & Cons with Special Guest Michael Lewicki
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They are an excellent and affordable place to start investing or building your real estate portfolio, but what are they and what questions do you need to know to ask before buying a condominium? Join Fred and Bernie as they discuss all things "condominium" with Special Guest Michael Lewicki. Michael has has enjoyed working within the condominium wo…
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Environmental Concerns Revisited with Special Guests Christine Wilson and Kurt Frommann
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One episode just wasn't enough! Join Bernie and Fred as they continue the conversation about Environmental Site Assessments (ESA's) with Christine Wilson and Kurt Frommann from Cambium Inc. Delve deeper into what the differences between a Stage I and Stage II ESA are, what the various components are, and the costs involved. Entertaining and informa…
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Dealing with Contractors with Special Guest Alceu (Tito) Da Silva Moreira
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Having contracting or repair work completed can be a stress filled experience. In today's show, Fred and Bernie discuss with General Contractor Alceu (Tito) Da Silva Moreira of Musk Wall Systems Corp. the do's and don'ts of hiring a contractor or other service technician to do work at your rental property. A must listen to podcast for every propert…
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Noah Potechin LL.B, The Pros and Cons of VTB Mortgages
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To kick off Season Three of the Property Wizard, we are happy to have as our guest today, Noah Potechin LL.B, to answer your questions about all things related to Vendor Take Back Mortgages. What are they? What are the benefits for a Seller? What are the benefits for a Buyer? Fred and Bernie ask Noah questions taken right off your emails - we have …
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TPW Investor Profiles with Joe Neurauter: From Busboy to Developer!
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From Bus Boy to Real Estate Developer! Join Bernie and Fred while they discuss with Joe Neurauter his real estate investment journey. We won't be surprised if you find some common ground with our guest this episode. You'll find this episode both relevant and enlightening! You're sure to relate! Joe can be reached at: coach@delacosta.ca Got a questi…
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The Property Wizard Real Estate Accounting with Eric Sonego
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It's not the most exciting topic but it's probably one of the most important! Join Fred and Bernie while they discuss with Special Guest Eric Sonego all things accounting and what you need to do to keep proper records and avoid headaches at tax time! We promise - listening to this podcast won't hurt! Eric can be reached for questions and comments a…
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The Property Wizard Investment Regulations
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Darryl Bandoro takes our listeners through what to watch out for when looking for or at a real estate investment opportunity. With over 20 years of real-world investment experience, Darryl knows exactly what you should be looking for and where you should be looking when searching for either your first or next real estate investment... and here's a …
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The Property Wizard, Sustainable Building Applications, "Save Farmland Build Rental Accommodations", with Special Guest Sandra Lester
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Have we got a information packed episode for you this week! Join Fred and Bernie with special guest Sandra Leigh Lester BTech (ArchSci) MCOD ARIDO IDC CPHD CSBA LEED BD+C HLC3 and CEO and Director of Sustainable Building Consulting , as they discuss a wide variety of topics including: Net Zero Building Transition Plans and techniques; sustainable b…
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You never think of it until a problem arises! Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning units are an integral part of any building. Tune in and join Fred and Bernie while they interview Special Guest Trevor Jacob from Francis Home Environment - he has all the answers to help you ensure a trouble free heating and cooling season! Trevor may be reach…
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With just too many questions and not enough time to fit them all in a typical episode, Fred and Bernie clean up the mail bag! Tune In - The question you may have been waiting to ask could very well be a topic we touch on during today's conversation! Got a question? Reach out to Fred anytime: info@gentryres.com And click below to preview the courses…
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TPW Furnishing Rentals with special guest Monique Doucette
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Want to know how to maximize return on your real estate investments with nominal outlay? Interested in attracting the best tenants in the shortest period of time? Fred and Bernie and special guest Monique Doucette of Trendsetter Home Staging and Design talk about furnishing and staging your rental units to achieve incredible results. With more than…
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TPW Tenant Issues & Solutions with Special Guest Avi Rosen
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Fred and Bernie have an insightful discussion surrounding Tenant Issues and Solutions, from the Landlord’s perspective, with 50-year veteran of the real estate industry, Avi Rosen. Avi, has sat on a number of committees with the Toronto Real Estate Board and has taught in the business department of Ryerson University. He is also a Para-Legal and me…
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TPW Investor Concerns with Special Guest Patrick Turcotte
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In this episode Bernie and Fred discuss Investor Concerns with special guest and novice property investor and developer, Patrick Turcotte. This is the first episode in a series dedicated to discussing investor profiles. Patrick is involved in a variety of entrepreneurial ventures and describes his real estate investment objective as being: “To buil…
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TPW Commercial Insurance with Guest Thomas Watson
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In this episode of The Property Wizard, we learn about all things’ property insurance related from third generation insurance broker, reserve officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, and ordained minister Thomas D. Watson. His company offers full service personal and small business insurance. If you have ever had a question about property insurance, y…
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Appraisals. In our real estate investment careers we're all going to need one. In this episode of the Property Wizard, special guest Terry Egan CRA joins Fred and Bernie in an all encompassing conversation about how property is evaluated. Find out what an appraiser is going to ask for, the appraisal techniques that appraisers use, the associated co…
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Join Bernie and Fred as they discuss Season One of the Property Wizard! Get a bit more background on some of your favorite episodes. Remember... "If there are No Problems There are No Opportunities" You Can Reach Fred at: Frederick (Fred) Crouch FRI CPM Broker of Record | Realtor | Gentry Real Estate Services Limited Since 1987 FRI (Fellow of the R…
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Episode 11: Legal Issues with Special Guest Mark Habib LL.B
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In this episode Fred and Bernie talk with Ottawa Lawyer Mark Habib. Find out what to ask for when considering a purchase, how to avoid some of the obvious, and not so obvious pitfalls, and what you can do when things don't quite go as planned. A must listen-to episode whether you're just starting or already have a seasoned portfolio! Mark is the fo…
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The Property Wizard Episode Ten: Using a Mortgage Broker with Special Guest Michel Lalonde
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How to finance, where to finance, what you'll need, and what to expect - find out all the answers to your real estate financing questions when Fred and Bernie have a discussion with special guest, mortgage broker Michel Lalonde. Michel can be reached at: J. E. Michel Lalonde, FICB Mortgage Broker FSRA M10001896 Cell: 613.327.9648 Off: 613.738.9648 …
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The Property Wizard Episode Nine: Co-Tenancies
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This is the Podcast so many of you have been waiting for! Fred & Bernie discuss the key characteristics and benefits of a Co-Tenancy. Why it allows you to get started sooner and expand your portfolio faster and with less risk! Find out why Freddie says: "Owning 10% of 10 properties is better than owning 100% of one" Got a question? Reach out to Fre…
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The Property Wizard Episode Eight: Distressed Properties
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Find out how to identify the real value-added opportunities. In this episode Fred and Bernie discuss Distressed Properties. What they are and Why you should be actively looking for them. "You don't necessarily make your money in Real Estate when you sell - You make it when you buy!" Got a question? Reach out to Freddie anytime: info@gentryres.com A…
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The Property Wizard Episode Episode Seven: Environmental Site Assessments” with Guest Kurt Frommann from Cambium Inc.
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Fred and Bernie along with Special Guest Kurt Frommann discuss the where, what, and how's about ESA's. If you're investing in Real Estate - you're going to need one! Here's a great place to start! A little about our guest: Kurt Frommann grew up in the Niagara Region, and moved to the Ottawa area in 2013. He is married to his wonderful wife Alyssa, …
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The Property Wizard Episode Six Professional Property Management
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Fred and Bernie discuss when it's a good time to pass your real estate portfolio over to a professional management firm. Got a question? Reach out to Fred anytime: info@gentryres.com And click below to preview the courses currently being offered by Gentry Learning: http://www.gentrylearning.com Disclaimer: Please note that The Property Wizard podca…
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The Property Wizard Episode Five: Introduction To Property Management
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The number one reason why properties fail? Lack of, or poor, management! Find out in this episode about the importance of building your "team" and some of the keys to successfully self-managing your real estate portfolio. Got a question? Reach out to Fred anytime: info@gentryres.com And click below to preview the courses currently being offered by …
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The Property Wizard Episode Four: Raising Investment Dollars
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If you believe you'll never be able to save enough money to get started building your Real Estate portfolio, then this Podcast is for you! Fred and Bernie discuss ways to get involved in the not so mystical world of real estate investing on a budget! Got a question? Reach out to Fred anytime: info@gentryres.com And click below to preview the course…
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The Property Wizard Episode Three: Different Types Of Properties Where You Can Invest
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Fred and Bernie discuss the myriad of opportunities that await the Novice Real Estate Investor - and you can start with your own home! "Real Estate Opportunities are like street cars - there's a new one coming around the corner every 15 minutes... you just need to know which one to get on!" Got a question? Reach out to Fred anytime: info@gentryres.…
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The Property Wizard Episode Two: What Type Of Investor Are You?
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In this Episode, Fred and Bernie talk about the type of investor you are. Do you want to make all the decisions about your property yourself or do you want to take a more passive role and have someone else make those decisions for you? Got a question? Reach out to Fred anytime: info@gentryres.com And click below to preview the courses currently bei…
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Are you interested or curious about investing in real estate but have little to no experience and don't know where or how to start? Then this podcast is for you! In this premier episode of The Property Wizard join Frederick (Fred) Crouch FRI CPM Atom CLO CRES CRTMDP while he discusses with co-host Bernie Franzgrote why real estate is such a great i…
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