The Property Wizard

Philippe Larocque CPA CA CIRP LIT is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee. He is a Partner at BDO Canada and serves clients across Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, and Western Quebec. With over 15 years of experience in insolvency and restructuring, Philippe specializes in personal debt solutions including consumer proposals and bankruptcies. He also has extensive expertise in managing complex commercial insolve...

More about our esteemed Guest: Rob Lewis is a lawyer and businessman with decades of experience. Rob practices in the areas of real estate, wills and estates, and corporate and commercial law. A former member of the Executive Committee of the Business Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, Rob has taught at the Bar Admission Course, the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and Carleton Univers...

A little more about our guest: Kwesi L Bourne is the owner and operator of klb investment realty, advisory (klb investing). A Real Estate Investment firm that assists Real Estate Investors in the Acquisition and Sale of Commercial and Investment Real Estate. We also work with clients in JV opportunities for the Purchase and Development of Commercial property. Brokerage Sales service are offered th...

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...

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/Of...

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 prom...

 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 resi...

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 w...

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 an...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 wor...

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 ep...

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 be...

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...

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 podc...

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 Ottaw...

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 investmen...

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...

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...

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 question?  Reach out to Fred anytime: info@gentryres.co...

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 at: sonego@espgaccountants.ca Got a question?  Reac...