We really have a must-hear episode for all our good listeners. It's Fraud Prevention Month, so lets' switch our attention to a topic, which for all the wrong reasons, is constantly in the news: Real Estate Fraud. Find out how to best protect yourself, and your assets. Fred and Bernie throw light on some of the outrageous promoters and pretenders, and their illicit schemes, that can destroy your good credit and even worse, sell your property from under you! Miss this episode at yo...

You've heard the stories: Landlord's going months without a hearing from Ontario's Landlord & Tenant Board; Tenant's going months without paying rent... who are you going to call? Try our Special Guest today on the Property Wizard, Ian Fortugno. Ian talks about all things Landlord & Tenant related and what you can do to ease the process. A little more about Ian: Ian Fortugno, Real Estate Broker/Office Manager @ Royal LePage Team Realty and Owner of Praetorian Management Group – a fu...

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 2012. Since that time, she's led the firm to prominence in business valuation and advisory, handling high-profile assignments across p...

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 38 he has over 16 years of experience in residential construction through 1,000s of successful projects in land acquisition, l...

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 business, first started by his father, Leo, and which now also includes his Terrill’s son, Dylan. It also has a A+ rating at the ...

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-term Mayor of Hamilton, Ontario, is here to answer our questions! Join Fred and Bernie, and Fred, in this extremely wort...

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 Management, an Ottawa based company which owns and manages recreational facilities which include golf courses and air supported s...

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 FRI CPM ACoM CLO CRES CRTDP. Knack 4 Business The Knack 4 Business podcast, where we explore business ideas and share those...

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 Business Brokers, why its a good idea to support your tenant when and if they decide to sell their business. It's all about thinking lo...

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 a parcel of property, chances are you're going to come across the need for this very exhaustive but necessary report. You're going to ...

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-family developments. Join Fred and Bernie for a truly informative podcast! More About Mathieu: 🏢 As the founder of MADA® Partne...

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 Charging Stations accessible for your tenants? Is it worth the extra capital expenditure to include access to Charging Stations in a new building pl...

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 Condominium is in your future! After listening to this episode you'll have a better understanding of what it is your fellow condominium Board ...

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 supply, do you know what makes the difference between a good and a great Landlord? Listen to this podcast and find out what you can do ...

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 background about our guest: Alex Poyntz-Wright is Director of Sales for Evolta Electric, Ottawa's low carbon electrical contractor with expertis...

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 whole lot more on this highly informative podcast! A little more about our Guests: Matthew Fagan, Project Coordinator – Buil...

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 world since he joined organized real estate in Ottawa, Ontario, over a decade ago. He has an active real estate team that trades in both residential...

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 informative - this podcast is well worth the investment in time! Would you like to reach out to either Christine or Kurt? They can be...

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 property owner! Tito can be reached for further comment at: alceu@muskwall.com Got a question? Reach out to Fred anytime: info@gentryres.co...

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 the answers for you right here! Join us for an informative and interesting discussion with one of Eastern Ontario's foremost ...