The Property Wizard

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 hint... it's not Facebook... Darryl can be rea...

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 building; regenerating ecosystems, Green-Roofs; ...

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 reached for comment or advice at: trevor.jacob@francis...

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 currently being offered by Gentry Learning: h...

 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 20 years of furniture rental and staging expe...

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 member of the Law Society of Upper Canada who happ...

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 build a vertically-integrated real estate developm...

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, you need to listen to this episode!  Thomas may b...

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 costs, and how properties slated for redevelop...

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 |...

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 founding partner of Habib & Associates where he...

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 Fax: 613.482.4556 michel@capitalmortga...

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 Fred an...

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 And click below to preview the courses curren...

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, has a beautiful 2 ½ year old daughter named Ser...

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 podcast episodes are meant solely for educational an...

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 Gentry Learning: http://www.gentrylearning.com...

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 courses currently being offered by Gentry Learning: htt...

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.com And click below to preview the courses curre...

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 being offered by Gentry Learning: http://www.gentry...

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 investment  and asks the question: "Is it right f...