This week on The Real Escape Investing Podcast, we take a step back and ask: Why does Montreal’s housing market function the way it does? From the seigneurial system and colonial land grants to rent control and zoning chaos, Terrie shares research from her upcoming book Squeezed—a deep dive into the political economy behind the city’s housing contradictions. We trace the evolution of land use and asset classes in Montreal to explain today’s quirks: tenant lifers, underpriced units, and the bureaucratic tangle that frustrates even seasoned landlords. If you've ever asked why is it like this?, this episode’s for you.

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Everyone loves a sexy story about finding hidden gems “off-market.” But are we chasing unicorns? This week, we dismantle the off-market myth. I explain why “on-market” doesn’t mean overpriced—and how lazy underwriting is the real issue, not listing status. If you’re tired of fairy tales and ready to source deals like a pro, this one’s for you.

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Too many buyers think it's impossible to get a deal right now. Let's cut through the negative self-talk. The market may not be the problem. In this episode, we show how terms—especially financing—can tip the scales in your favor. We walk through a real-world case study where multiple offers came in, but the one with the right structure won.

At Equity Builders, our members are locking in multi-family deals that cash-flow within six months—in this market! Join me to learn how.

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Are you still chasing tenants, posting ads, or stuck managing every little task yourself? This episode breaks down 10 simple, high-impact tasks every real estate investor should delegate or automate—starting this week. Whether you’re new to hiring VAs or just ready to reclaim your time, these strategies will help you scale without burning out.

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Tired of listings that get ghosted? In this episode, we break down how to advertise your rental units so they actually rent. From pro photography to platform strategy to the truth about no-shows—we cover what works. Whether you're DIY-ing or planning to outsourcing, this episode is about faster fills and better tenants.

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Terrie Schauer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrieschauer/

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In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to deal with the city. From Kafkaesque by-laws to rental board delays and double standards that leave both tenants and landlords stranded, we dive into the maddening contradictions baked into modern housing policy. I share stories from the trenches—inspections that go nowhere, policies that help no one, and why the system seems rigged for dysfunction. If you’ve ever felt like common sense has left the building, this one’s for you.

Terrie Schauer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrieschauer/

Terrie Schauer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrieschauer/

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You’ve added properties, hired a manager, maybe even formed a JV — but are you really building a business? In this episode, we break down the difference between scaling a real estate portfolio and scaling an actual company. What systems, mindset shifts, and blind spots separate the serious investor from the overwhelmed landlord? Tune in to hear where real estate and entrepreneurship overlap — and where they don’t.

Terrie Schauer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrieschauer/

Terrie Schauer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrieschauer/

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Every wonder why it seems so hard to get beyond a few condos or duplexes? In this episode, we break down what it really takes to scale beyond 6 units in Quebec. Financing, human and legal traps, and the mindset shifts you’ll need to go from the Mom-and-Pop zone to serious portfolio. You won't hear at this from the majority of brokers or at most Real Estate meetups.

Terrie Schauer’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrieschauer/

Terrie Schauer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrieschauer/

Check out all the other MPI Podcast Network Shows: https://masterpassiveincome.com/network