The Property Wizard
This Podcast is specifically designed for those with little or no Real Estate Investment Experience.Your Host, Frederick (Fred) 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 in easy to understand terms.If you've ever wanted to invest in Real Estate - but you just don't know where to start, you've come to the right place. Let "The Property Wizard" , Freddie, show you the way!
Episodes
41 episodes
Business Evaluations with Caroline Troy
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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57:20
How to Add an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (ADU) with Nick Karrandjas from Ottawa General Contractors
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 Gues...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:22:40
Covering Your ASSet's with Terrill Leclair from Alliance Security
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 import...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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53:40
Balancing Government Directives with Urban Sensitivities with Special Guest Fred Eisenberger
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!...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:21:49
Public Private Partnerships = A Win Win Win with Special Guest Darin McCorriston
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 P...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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53:49
You Don't Know What You Don't Know! An Introduction to Gentry Learning
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 w...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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37:26
Tenant selling their business? What you can do to help!
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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37:48
Property Site Assessments: Looking for Fish in a Drainage Ditch!
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 Proper...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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38:49
Cleveland Here We Come! Investor Profile with Mathieu Laquerre
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 - C...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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40:00
Monetizing on EV's: Turning the Green Economy into $Green$
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 inc...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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51:19
Thinking of Investing in a Condominium? Reserve Fund Studies
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 k...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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35:34
Emergency!
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. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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39:51
Steps Towards Sensible Sustainability with Special Guest Alex Point-Wright
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:43
Property Condition Assessments
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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39:14
Condominium Pros & Cons with Special Guest Michael Lewicki
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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52:47
Environmental Concerns Revisited with Special Guests Christine Wilson and Kurt Frommann
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 b...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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31:18
Dealing with Contractors with Special Guest Alceu (Tito) Da Silva Moreira
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 contr...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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38:25
Noah Potechin LL.B, The Pros and Cons of VTB Mortgages
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 benef...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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41:13
TPW Investor Profiles with Joe Neurauter: From Busboy to Developer!
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 episo...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:00
The Property Wizard Real Estate Accounting with Eric Sonego
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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49:22
The Property Wizard Investment Regulations
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:30
The Property Wizard, Sustainable Building Applications, "Save Farmland Build Rental Accommodations", with Special Guest Sandra Lester
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:28
The Property Wizard: HVAC
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 Enviro...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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42:02
TPW Q&A
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:38
TPW Furnishing Rentals with special guest Monique Doucette
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 Trendsett...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:41
