Announcements - Recent Threads

Important Note about March REIN™ Workshops

MemberSupport — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:28:24 GMT

The upcoming round of REIN™ Workshops in BC, Edmonton, and Ontario are going to be a lot different from normal!

The primary presentation at each of those Workshops will be Dr. Paul Stoltz's ground-breaking research and teaching on the concepts of Adversity Quotient and real estate investor resiliency.

The BC Workshop (Mar 5) will begin an hour earlier than usual at 6 pm, and all Members must pre-register here at least 2 days prior to the Workshop. The meeting will end around the usual time.

The Edmonton Workshop (Mar 6) will begin at the normal time of 7 pm, but all Members must pre-register here at least 2 days prior to the Workshop. The meeting will end around the usual time.

The Ontario Workshop (Mar 14) will begin an hour earlier than usual at 6 pm, and all Members must pre-register here at least 2 days prior to the Workshop. The meeting will end around the ususal time.

Although Guests may purhcase a Workshop ticket for the usual $199 plus tax, please note that due to physical space and content licensing limitations, no Passes or Coupons are available for these three Workshops in March. If you have a Birthday Coupon, an ACRE Coupon, or some other Workshop Coupon, please plan to use them at a future Workshop.

Thanks for your cooperation!

Ron Smouter
Manager, Member Support

myREINspace Scheduled Maintenance - November 16, 2012

MadisonNorton — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:25:30 GMT

myREINspace will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Friday November 16^th from 9:00pm to 12:00am Pacific Time. You may experience outages during this period as access to the site may be interrupted, but all areas of the forum will be available including creating new posts and downloading files.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to upgrade and improve your experience on Canada’s #1 Online Real Estate Community.

REIN Membership Is Coming To An Internet Near You!

MadisonNorton — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:36:02 GMT

As the months continue to tick by and we move closer and closer toward 2013, we're hard at work here at the Real Estate Investment Network working to make your real estate investing education experience as rich and accessible as possible. With that, we have some fantastic news!

Coming this December, REIN™ Membership is making a bold move to the online space – we’ll be offering more and more of the content that you’re already enjoying online at myREINspace.com! That means you’ll be able to take advantage of these great benefits:

Access to an archive of monthly meeting content in your province.
Be able to listen to audio and check out presentation materials even sooner after the monthly meetings.
Have the convenience of downloading audio presentations to your computer or streaming them directly to your smartphone.
Help us continue to reduce our environmental impact as less paper and plastic will be used as you learn and fuel your investment portfolio.
And more!

We are thrilled to be able to enhance your membership experience and give you even greater access to the research, analysis and leadership you know and trust. Stay tuned for an announcement in the coming weeks with more details on how you can take your REIN™ Membership experience to the next level.

myREINspace Scheduled Maintenance - October 28, 2012

MadisonNorton — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:04:15 GMT

myREINspace will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Sunday October 28^th at 10:00pm Pacific Time. The forums will be available as read-only during this maintenance period. You will be able to freely browse the forums but posting of new topics and replies will be unavailable.

The maintenance will begin at 10:00pm Pacific Time and may run for up to 6 hours. We appreciate your patience as we continue to upgrade and improve your experience on Canada’s #1 Online Real Estate Community.

REIN™ Introduces 'REIN™ Speak'!

MadisonNorton — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:36:16 GMT

REIN™ Introduces REIN™ Speak –
A Course to Grow Your Personal & Professional Communication Skills

Imagine taking one man’s lifetime of experiences and learning everything he knows in just one day. From nearly 20 years of workshops, seminars and keynotes, the amount of knowledge and expertise you will be surrounded with is second-to-none. Richard Dolan, chief architect of the REIN™ Mastery program, is proud to introduce REIN™ Speak - the premier public speaking training event.

This one-day event is the ultimate forum for you to learn how to present with power, poise and presence. You will learn the power of projection, articulation and engagement and be ready to take that new confidence into your next board room meeting or one-on-one conversation. No matter what your final goal is, this program is going to push you outside your comfort zone and force you to break new ground in your personal development.

The REIN™ Speak program is being offered in 2 convenient locations:

Vancouver – September 15, 2012
Toronto – September 22, 2012

Registration is limited to 100 people per city, so don’t delay. For more information and to register for your seat, visit www.reinmastery.com/reinspeak, or call our offices at 1-888-824-7346 and a client care specialist will be happy to answer your questions.

We're making it easier for you with Facebook Connect and Twitter Login!

MadisonNorton — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:42:55 GMT

myREINspace is excited to announce the release of Facebook Connect and Twitter Login! We have been working to make the user experience as easy and functional as possible and what would be easier for people to connect with us than integrating the two largest social networks on the planet into our registration and login process.

This means that on Thursday, August 9th, new visitors can register for an account on our forums with their Facebook and/or Twitter login details. It also means that current myREINspace account holders can login with their current forum username and password or with their Facebook and/or Twitter login details.

Below are instructions on how to login with your Facebook account (The procedure for logging in with your Twitter account are identical):

Click on the "Facebook" button to access your account. If you are not already logged into Facebook on your web browser, Facebook will ask you to log in. Once you have logged in, click "Allow access" for the myREINspace Facebook application.

If you already have an account, you can associate your current myREINspace username with your Facebook account by providing your current myREINspace username/password in the "Existing myREINspace User" login on the left in the example below. This step will only need to be completed once - after you have linked your myREINspace account with Facebook, you will automatically be signed in when using the Facebook Connect login feature each time in the future.

If you are new to myREINspace, enter your e-mail address in the "New to myREINspace" login function on the right highlighted in the example below. myREINspace will automatically create an account for you and you'll be logged in right away. You can then use the Facebook Connect feature to log in to the website in the future.

Of course, you can also register and log in the old fashioned way (filling out the registration form or entering your username and password at the login screen) and continue using myREINspace without utilizing the Facebook login method.

It's up to you to decide which is more convenient, but the options are there to make things as simple as possible.

One last thing - Members are now able to share posts and topics on their Facebook wall. This gives you the chance to share all of the great information that myREINspace provides across your network to spread the word and knowledge that myREINspace can offer to real estate investors across the country and the globe.

We hope these changes help to make myREINspace an even more functional platform for real estate education and research. If you have feedback, comments or suggestions on the new changes, please feel free to send them to forum@reincanada.com. Cheers!

Major Announcements To Celebrate REIN™’s 20th Anniversary – Brings New & Exciting Benefits

MadisonNorton — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:29:49 GMT

I remember when I turned 20 years of age; it was an exciting time, a time when life began to get serious, a time in my life when focus, direction and seriousness started to play a much bigger role.

And now here I am again with another 20th birthday celebration.

Yet this time it is the Real Estate Investment Network community turning 20 years of age. As I sit and reflect on the exciting journey REIN™ has taken over the last 20 years it is hard not to smile about the road we've travelled. However, when I look forward, it is impossible not to be even more excited about what the next 20 years holds for the REIN™ community... and I can say unequivocally it is even more than the last two decades produced.

REIN™ started out of a small living room in Vancouver looking to become a national leader in real estate education, market analysis and real estate research – and boy have we seen it all over the last two decades. Market booms, busts, surprises and chaos, yet through it all our focus has remained the same: to be Canadians’ leading source for real estate education, analysis and research during certain and uncertain times.

Incremental Change Results in Major Breakthroughs

During this last 20 years ‘continual improvement and incremental change in the support we provide Members’ has been our mantra. We have never been ones to sit back on past laurels or awards - that's just not how we are wired. The results of these steady monthly improvements we implemented created major breakthroughs and consistent benefits and growth. Just a few that quickly come to mind are:

Leader in Research: The quality and delivery of our research has adapted as new technologies have arisen (yes, we began before the internet: we used to deliver REIN™ workshop audios on cassette tape and literally cut and pasted “News Articles”!)
Leader in Partnerships: We brought on major partners (RONA, Hub & Park Insurance, Health Insurance etc) giving members exclusive discounts to help their bottom line (btw, stay tuned for many and MUCH more!)
Leader across Canada: We added new cities to the REIN™ community. Starting in Vancouver, we expanded our research focus across the country and started monthly workshops in Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto.
Leader in Providing Analysis: Before our focus on research, no one in the country was speaking about the correlation between economic fundamentals and real estate values. And no one was discussing the importance of transportation improvements on values and how investors can use this important information for long term success. A focus on underlying economic fundamentals (rather than just real estate market conditions) has now become second nature for Members to use when analyzing properties.
Leader in Charitable Initiative: The Community adopted Habitat for Humanity as the REIN™ Charity of choice due to the perfect fit. We set a goal of raising $20,000 for this worthy cause. Well, the REIN™ community has made that number laughable as, together, we have now raised over $880,000, with a new goal of $1,000,000+.
Expanded Support: We have expanded our team over the years with the addition of new research staff and management. To think only 12 years ago there were 4 staff doing it all and that core is still here.
Remain Consistent and Fee-Hike-Free: REIN™ Membership dues have remained the same for 20 years despite the dramatic increase in costs to benefits, support and infrastructure that has been built to ensure Members have all the tools they need to succeed when they are ready to take action.
Leader of Longevity: The community proudly has Members that have been involved since the beginning (many have been with us for more than 15 years), most of whom are now financially free.

So What Do The Next 20 Years Hold?

Twenty years ago there would have been no way to foresee the amazing breakthroughs, successes and positive changes that REIN™ Members have made to date. When you think about how many members have literally changed their lives and those of their families it can be quite an overwhelming positive feeling.

REIN™ itself has also created many corporate breakthroughs, successes and positive changes right alongside our Members, most of which couldn’t have been foreseen. In fact, it is barely recognizable today from its initial beginnings it has improved that much.

The catalyst for all of our Members’ and the company’s success boils down to practicing what I have been teaching the REIN™ community for 20 years; and in that regard I have surrounded myself with a team of amazing individuals who have a continual focus on improvement and breakthroughs... and going forward into the next 20 years we will continue to support the REIN™ community with even more depth, strength and focus.

It is why I am so excited about what we have planned, and the opportunities and benefits that will show up for Members during the next 20 years.

During the last 2 decades the economy had many major peaks and valleys and still Members created amazing results. Over the next 20 years we will witness the economic roller-coaster ride as it always has been, and like the last 20 years we will continue to support REIN™ members in creating long term sustainable wealth and success in achieving their Belizes in good, poor or flat markets. We've learned that money is made in all market conditions - goals remain the same while tactics change as market conditions shift.

The Next Phase of Member Success Began on June 1, 2012

You know me, I am very deliberate; I plan, I strategize, I commit... then do everything I can to have a positive impact. So, knowing that the 20th anniversary of REIN™ was coming I spent the last year listening to what Members were asking for. I identified opportunities that had never been tapped for Members and I considered what would be needed to build even an bigger, stronger and deeper support team for all of us involved in the REIN™ community.

The result of this one-year journey led us directly to the day I committed more to Members than I had ever done before. That is why, as of June 1, 2012, the REIN™ Support Team has dramatically expanded and the benefits you’ll be receiving will expand right alongside this growth. As a REIN™ member you will really appreciate and be able to take advantage of the benefits these changes will provide you for many years to come. If you are not yet a Member, let me say that with these upgrades, your timing for becoming a Member of the REIN™ Community couldn't be better.

As the Founding Partner, my focus will remain on what makes the biggest difference for long-term Member success: Education, Research, and Analysis. I will be writing, teaching, and sharing with you proven and expanded strategies at REIN™ events. By expanding the REIN™ Team I gain the depth of resources and time to focus on my strengths: getting exclusive strategies and analysis into Members' hands quickly and more often.

Here is a quick overview of phase 1 of the new changes to the team and initiatives I have committed to:

As a veteran member of your REIN™ Team, Patrick Francey needs little introduction. Patrick has now stepped into the role of President/Managing Partner of REIN™. In this role Patrick will continue to lead the REIN™ Team in implementing our new and upcoming initiatives and supporting the success of our members. In the course of the past 5 years many of Patrick’s initiatives have been instrumental in supporting the success of REIN™ and our members. Patrick’s experience as a business owner, real estate investor, combined with his dedication to each of our member’s success will ensure the vision for REIN™ and its Members comes to fruition.

Richard Dolan: though many of you have either met him or heard him speak, I am excited and proud to officially announce this significant addition to the REIN™ Team as Managing Partner. Richard is an international author, speaker, investor and analyst. In addition to being a successful real estate investor, he brings 20 years of wealth growth and management success to the team. He has co-designed two certificate programs at the Schulich School of Executive Development, authored 11 books and has toured with some of the world's leading thought provokers, thinkers and leaders. He will also continue to be the Chief Architect and Facilitator of the REIN™ Mastery program. Richard will be responsible for the development of additional institutional benefits for Members and continuing the expansion of REIN™ internationally. Richard’s role will also be to continue to expand the core philosophy of REIN™ for real estate investor Education, Analysis and Research. Richard will continue to fold Performance and Leadership inside the context of REIN™ Mastery. Stay tuned for P.E.A.R.L.

David Franklin joins the team and brings with him 40 years of real estate, securities, as well as international and tax law expertise. With his depth of knowledge and experience he will quickly become a powerful addition to the REIN™ Team for Members at all levels.

Daniela Iamundo joins the REIN™ Team in the new Toronto office to oversee the REIN™ international research division, working with vendors, researchers, writers and analysts from across the globe, expanding the REIN™ team's reach around the world. Daniela is a graduate of Ryerson University with a degree in Marketing and Business.

John Lombardi will serve as REIN™'s Associate Director of Research. As a graduate of York University and attendee of the Schulich School of Business, John adds an amazing amount of depth to the REIN™ Research Team, making sure that we continue to bring leading edge analysis and systems to the Members.

A total of 6 additional team members have joined our team to manage graphic design, web management, IT and affiliate management.

To serve our eastern Members better, on July 1, 2012, we will officially open a second office location, this time in Vaughan, Ontario. With the new office opening and the additional team Members (bringing your support team up to 27 people) we will be able to provide you expertise, leadership and support over the next 20 years. And to think, in 2002 the team size was 4. And, it gives me a place to hang my hat and have meetings on my frequent trips out east in support of the Members and speaking at the events.

The late 2012 launch of REIN™ Radio and REIN™ TV will provide you even more frequent updates and analysis of market conditions, research, analysis, commentary, interviews and much more. There will be 2 levels:

• Some for public consumption with less detailed commentary

• Front of the line releases exclusive to REIN™ Members. Members will be given access to greater in-depth details of analysis and insights: answering the question, ‘What does research and analysis means to you as a real estate investor?’. As a member you will have access to this information long before it becomes public (if it ever does) and an archive for you to tap into at any time.

Yes, We're ALL-In To Assist Members For Another 20 Years!

This is just Phase 1 of the new and exciting benefits you will be receiving over the coming months and years as your community becomes “The World’s Local Real Estate Resource™.”

Over the years, I have learned that we all create success together as a community and the next 20 years will prove that to be even more valid than in the past. With this new team I've put together, the success of Members of the REIN™ community will come even more quickly and with an even stronger foundation.

Thank you for being a part of the last 20 years. I am really looking forward to continuing to be a major catalyst in helping you achieve everything you want financially, personally and in business over the next 20 (and beyond).

Sincerely,

Don R. Campbell, Founding Partner
Real Estate Investment Network Ltd.

P.S. The REIN™ Team remains committed to our philosophy of providing more value than expected (under-promise & over-deliver). That is why, despite all of these additions to your REIN™ support team, we will not be increasing the basic REIN™ Membership dues, thus continuing the tradition we have created over the last 20 years.

Don Campbell awarded Toastmasters International's District 21 Communication and Leadership Award

MadisonNorton — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:14:10 GMT

Press Release

BC Toastmasters recognizes Canadian Real Estate Expert

Real estate investor, researcher, bestselling author and educator Don Campbell of Abbotsford is this year’s recipient of Toastmasters International’s District 21 Communication and Leadership Award. The CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network™ (REIN) and Cutting Edge Research Inc. donates one hundred per cent of his author royalties directly to Habitat for Humanity. So far, he and members of the REIN™ network have raised over $855,000 to build homes for those in need of a hand-up.

Campbell’s excellent communication and leadership skills have helped him succeed in business and volunteer activities. Thousands of real estate investors across North America, Australia and Ireland have heard Campbell speak about market conditions. Campbell’s research and systems have been developed and refined yearly for the last 20 years and are based on proven Canadian strategies that work in today’s market environment. As a result of his direct focus on the economics and fundamentals of real estate, national and local TV, magazines, newspapers and radio, often call upon Campbell whenever the discussion of real estate arises.

Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills in communities all around the world. The organization has more than 270,000 members in more than 13,000 clubs in 116 countries.

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped over four million people become more confident in front of an audience.

District 21 Toastmasters encompasses all of British Columbia. It hosts semi- annual conferences throughout the province. This year’s spring conference will be held at Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa in Harrison Hot Springs May 11-13.

At its spring conference District 21 acknowledges and celebrates a British Columbian that has made a significant impact through their communication and leadership roles. Past winners of the Communication and Leadership Award are: Honourable David Lam former Lieutenant Governor of BC and television personality Red Robinson. Congratulations to Don Campbell for being the newest award winner.

myREINspace Design Upgrades - Friday April 13, 2012

MadisonNorton — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:01:44 GMT

We're looking forward to the ACRE Program coming to Toronto this weekend and it is shaping up to be one of the best yet - only a handful of seats are still available!

With that in mind, we also wanted to remind you of the upcoming myREINspace design upgrades that will be happening on Friday April 13th at 10:00pm Pacific until Saturday April 14th at 6:00am Pacific. A sleeker more efficient design is being implemented after much testing and input from our most active users.

During the maintenance period, you may experience minor design and function issues, but the forum will be fully active and you will have access to all posts and downloads throughout this time.

If you have any questions about the upgrades, please feel free to contact us by e-mail at forum@reincanada.com or by phone at 1-888-824-7346.

A New myREINspace Is On The Way!

MadisonNorton — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:56:33 GMT

Hello everyone!

Spring is here and what better time to do a little housecleaning than April, so we have an exciting announcement for the myREINspace community. We are committed to consistently upgrading and improving the myREINspace experience and with that we have made some changes to our design and reached out to some of our most frequent forum users to help us test these changes, provide constructive feedback and allow us to tweak the design and function to give you a fantastic final product.

When we asked our users to let us know what features they liked, what could be improved and what they might like to see added to the forum, we received some great constructive feedback.

People wanted to see more lines of text on each page so that they could see more posts in the forum index – we have decreased wasted space and tightened up each line of text to fit more on each page.

Home page navigation is a bit clumsy on the current version – we have redesigned the home page to give 6 navigation boxes to easily direct you to the most used sections of the forum.

Speed of the website was in issue during our initial transition in December 2010 – we have since rectified that entirely and are constantly on the lookout for performance issues and committed to fixing them as fast as possible.

Navigation buttons were a bit convoluted and redundant in some areas of the site – we have redesigned all our buttons and streamlined their location and placement throughout the site.

We’ve made the site more social! Twitter, Facebook and Google+ ‘share’ buttons can be found on every post on the site. Send out the most popular topics to your network and join the conversation.

So thanks to all the great feedback and cooperation from our members and myREINspace users, we are ready to launch our new design and give you the newest myREINspace experience. On Friday April 13th at 10:00pm Pacific until Saturday April 14th at 6:00am Pacific, we will be transitioning the new design changes to the site. All posts will be available for viewing during this time, however, you may experience some minor service interruptions when viewing the site.

All changes should be complete by 6:00am Pacific time on Saturday, April 14th. At this time you’ll be able to experience the new design in its entirety with no service interruptions. We are looking forward to bringing you an even better myREINspace experience to help you find the answers to your real estate investing questions. If you have any questions about the maintenance times, forum upgrades or other inquiries, you can contact Madison by e-mail at forum@reincanada.com or by phone at 1-888-824-7346. Happy investing!

Profit In Real Estate - No Matter What Phase The Real Estate Cycle Is In

MadisonNorton — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:45:11 GMT

Profit In Real Estate
No Matter What Phase The Real Estate Cycle Is In

LIVE WEB CHAT

Whether we're in a boom, slump or recovery phase, sophisticated investors know that there is potential to profit in every phase of the real estate cycle. The sophisticated investor pays attention to market trends, underlying economic fundamentals and key influences and drivers that are having tangible effects on the real estate market. These facts and figures show where a real estate market should be in 12-18 months and allows for them to make decisions and plan their portfolio and properties accordingly.

Click here to submit your questions NOW --> http://acrelive.ca/live-chat-with-don-campbell/

On Thursday March 8th, 2012, at 11:00am Pacific time (2:00pm Eastern), Don R. Campbell will be logging on and linking up with sophisticated investors across the country and the globe to get their questions answered. This 60-minute live web chat session will be an open forum for you to get those lingering thoughts off your chest and have one of Canada's foremost real estate experts give the straight goods and help you make the next critical decision for you business.

We encourage you to submit your questions NOW and they will be answered when the chat kicks off on March 8th at 11:00am Pacific time. Get your questions in early and be sure to make your way back to this page on Thursday March 8th, 2012.

Click here to submit your questions NOW --> http://acrelive.ca/live-chat-with-don-campbell/

The REIN Mastery Program

RussellWestcott — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:03:59 GMT

To Celebrate REIN's 20th anniversary we are very pleased to announce the REIN™ Mastery program for 2012. Below is a short audio presentation (20 minutes) discussing the 6 transformational modules that will be included in this program. The best part: for REIN™ Members, the complete 6 live workshop modules are INCLUDED in REIN™ Membership (primary and associate REIN™ members)- as a special celebration thank you. There is NO better time to be a REIN™ Member.

To Listen to the presentation
Click the audio player below:

Click here to download the audio
(or play if you are on a mobile device)

Stay tuned to this thread, your email and the REIN™ events calendar for all the details coming very soon.

Forum Upgrades and Testing

MadisonNorton — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:44:22 GMT

Hi everyone,

As you may have noticed, we made some significant changes to the design and function of myREINspace last week and while we have been very excited about the change, we want to ensure that you, our users, are happy. We have encountered some issues with viewing the website properly on multiple web browsers as well as some other functionality glitches. We have decided that for the time being, we will revert back to the previous version of the forum so that we can further develop and test the updated versions of the site. This will be taking place tonight, January 2nd from 10:00pm until 2:00am Pacific time. You may experience some abnormal function of the site during this maintenance period, but all forums and archives will be available for you to access.

Before we re-launch the new design of myREINspace, we are going to do a larger scale beta test for our members that are interested to take part in. If you'd like to be part of the beta testing group, please send a request to forum@reincanada.com and we will send you the test information when we're ready to go.

We sincerely appreciate your patience with these changes and we apologize for the inconvenience to those who were affected negatively. If you have other suggestions regarding the forum upgrades or the changes you've experienced over the past week, please post them in our Technical Support section or send an e-mail to forum@reincanada.com. Have a great day!

Forum Upgrades

MadisonNorton — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:36:54 GMT

With 2012 on the horizon, everyone is looking to make a few changes to make this year their best yet - including myREINspace! Over the past few months we've been working behind the scenes to tweak and make changes to the design and function of the forums. We've been determined to streamline the process from logging in to creating a new post and everything in between to enhance your experience on myREINspace.

On December 26th beginning at 11:00pm until 6:00am Pacific time on December 27th, our team will be implementing these new design and functionality changes. All forums will still be accessible to all users so please enjoy the forum as you normally would. Individuals may experience some performance issues during this maintenance period until the transition is fully complete. If you are finding it difficult to navigate the website during this time, please check back after 6:00am on December 27th to experience the new design and full functionality of myREINspace.

If you have any questions or comments about the maintenance period, the upgrades or anything regarding myREINspace, please feel free to send an e-mail to forum@reincanada.com (we will respond as soon as possible in the New Year), or post your comments on our Technical Support forum where we'll be able to respond more quickly.

Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year to you all!

LIVE Web Chat with Don R. Campbell

MadisonNorton — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:16:14 GMT

Hello everyone!

With all of the changes going on in the market right now and with some of it causing confusion amongst investors, homeowners and potential buyers alike. The real estate cycle is one of the few constants that we can assume, in that the cycle does not change - the position that the real estate cycle is AT is what changes.

On Wednesday October 26th, 2011 at 2:00pm Pacific (5:00pm Eastern), we will be hosting Don R. Campbell for a live 1-hour web chat discussing the real estate cycle and answering your questions about the Canadian market, economic turmoil, and how you fit into the big picture.

The chat will be open at 1:00pm Pacific on Wednesday October 26th for you to get your questions in early before Don joins the chat at 2:00pm. You can also submit your comments early by e-mail - just click the "E-mail your comments" link below or send them directly to event+f788a14e4c@mailcomments.coveritlive.com - be sure to end your e-mail with an <end> tag so that your comment reaches us. See you there!

Web Chat with Don R. Campbell

Enter to Win a FREE Ticket Worth $1,123 To Canada’s #1 Real Estate Investing Program… Presented Live!

MadisonNorton — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:17:49 GMT

Enter to Win a FREE Ticket Worth $1,123
To Canada’s #1 Real Estate Investing Program… Presented Live!

Authentic Canadian Real Estate (ACRE™) Twitter/Facebook Contest

The real estate market is shifting as we speak - big changes are taking place again! With all the turmoil that is stretching across the globe with respect to both economic and social issues, we are keeping a calm and informed perspective for you. Consider this event your "economic lighthouse" -- a beacon in the swirling storms around us.

It's your chance to break free from all the hype and hysteria, and enjoy this no-nonsense, "just-the-facts" real estate program… and you have a chance to attend this event for FREE.

On November 5^th & 6^th in Vancouver the ACRE™ Live Program will be invading the Red Robinson Show Theatre, providing you the most up to date research and strategies that work in today’s market conditions.

This incredible two-day program is geared toward investors of all levels and is set to inspire, inform and empower you to take that next step from sideline to starting line. We want to give the gift of knowledge, so we’ve decided to provide a few lucky people the chance to attend for FREE!

The contest is open now, and on October 26th and November 2nd, we will be giving away one (1) individual pass to three different people to the upcoming ACRE™ program in Vancouver! The pass includes:

A VIP seat to the ACRE™ Live Program (in Vancouver) ($587 value)
A VIP Guest Pass to the Monthly Workshop held on the Friday evening before the event ($199 value)
A VIP Guest Package ($337 value)

To enter, you must do BOTH of the following:

1) Follow @reincanada on Twitter and retweet the following:

I entered to win an ACRE™ Live Guest Experience worth $1123 from @reincanada and @maddynorton http://ow.ly/7454U RT to enter!

2) Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInvestmentNetwork

If you’re already a fan of our page, just leave us a comment on the page telling us how you would use your new knowledge to build your real estate investment business if you win the ACRE™ Live Guest Experience.

For those contestants who are NOT yet on Twitter:
If you aren’t on Twitter just yet, you can still enter! Simply visit our Facebook page and become a fan by “liking” our page. Then leave a comment on the page telling us how you would use your new knowledge to build your real estate investment business if you win the ACRE™ Live Guest Experience. You must do both to be eligible for the draw!

Three (3) individual passes will be randomly drawn on October 26th and November 2nd. Contest closes on November 2nd, 2011. Current REIN™ Members are eligible to win a pass package to gift to a guest of their choice.

For complete details on the ACRE™ Live Program in Vancouver, visit the event page here.

(Passes are valid for the Vancouver event ONLY and have no cash value. If a prize winner is unable to attend the event on the specified dates, they may transfer their guest pass ONCE to a person of their choice. All changes must be made BY PHONE (1-888-824-7346) directly with the REIN™ Office)

ACRE Edmonton LIVE Twitter Feed and Blog

MadisonNorton — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:22:43 GMT

Hey everyone!

ACRE is taking place this weekend in Edmonton, kicking off Saturday October 15th at 8:30am and going until Sunday October 16th at 7:00pm. If you weren't able to make it to the event, we'll miss you, but we've come up with a way for you to be there too.

Stay tuned to this thread for blog updates throughout the weekend, and below is a live Twitter stream of the #REINEDM hashtag. So even if you aren't on Twitter or couldn't make it to the event, you can get great insights and key updates from the live event.

Enjoy the updates and we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!

Cutting Through The Confusion

RussellWestcott — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:56:07 GMT

Cutting Through The Confusion

Conference Call Featuring Don R. Campbell

These are interesting times we are living in - from fluctuating stock markets to over leveraged countries - how do you make decisions to support yourself and your family for the future? In this exclusive conference call, veteran investor and market analyst Don R. Campbell shares with you his insights and helps to overcome some of your biggest real estate investing hurdles.

There was a packed house for this recent conference call and web training session. Don was offering insights and some personal coaching to a group of real estate investors. The replay of this conference call is now available right here.

Don specifically answered submitted questions from listeners and you can discover the following key insights:

Future predictions for the Toronto and Vancouver condo markets
Economic update: including oil prices, likelihood of Canada going into a recession and the fluctuating stock markets
If you are sitting on some cash reserves, what the best asset class to look at is and where the top locations are to invest your money
Where to find the research to complete your full due diligence on properties
When is the best time of year to buy properties
Securing financing as a self-employed professional
Initial steps to raise capital and how to use other people's money to invest in real estate
Market timing and strategies that work in today's marketplace
and much more...

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Many more questions came in during the call, so make sure you check back to this page over the coming weeks as Don will be answering even more questions on this discussion thread.

To take advantage of the special ACRE™ bonus offer you can >> click here

To read all the details of the upcoming ACRE programs, where Don will be presenting his most up to date research you can >> click here

Why You Should Be Outraged With Canadian Banks

MadisonNorton — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:28:42 GMT

Why You Should Be Outraged With Canadian Banks

Canadian Banks may be playing games with interest rates, and you may not even know it. Peter Kinch shares his sophisticated mortgage insights with this exclusive audio presentation.

In this audio presentation you will discover the following:

- How banks set their fixed interest rates, and why you should be outraged right now

- What are the ‘best’ mortgage products you should be considering on your next purchase or refinance

- Peter’s prediction of the future direction of mortgage rates

- A simple to implement strategy to pay down your mortgages years faster, and pay less interest to the banks

- Find out how you can qualify for a FREE consultation with Peter Kinch or one of his professionally trained experts

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Peter is the founder of the Peter Kinch Mortgage Team and the PK-Approved group of Dominion Lending Centres mortgage brokers across Canada and co-owner of the Pacific Bridge Mortgage Investment Corporation.

You can hear Peter present live at the upcoming ACRE™ (Authentic Canadian Real Estate) System October 15 & 16 in Edmonton and November 5 & 6 in Vancouver.

Peter will be presenting his brand new insights into “How To Get The Bank To Say Yes”. Plus if you register for this event, you have the opportunity to get a free, no obligation, consultation with Peter Kinch or one of his professionally trained mortgage brokers. This consultation alone will be worth your time to attend this event. Click here for more information on the ACRE™ events.

Making Sense of Today’s Real Estate Markets

RussellWestcott — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:08:11 GMT

Making Sense of Today’s
Real Estate Markets
Conference Call With Don R. Campbell

Wondering what the future holds for Canadian real estate in 2011, 2012 and beyond? Does the turmoil around the world make you a little uneasy about the value of property in our fair country?

Listen in to an exclusive conference call with Canada's real estate expert Don R. Campbell designed to help you de-mystify the headlines surrounding the Canadian real estate market.

If you want to bust the myths from the latest headlines, the replay of this conference call featuring Don R. Campbell and other key members of the REIN™ team is a must-listen.

Listen to this conference call and hear Don’s perspective on the following:

Should Canadians be worried with the recent global economic and financial challenges?
What has happened in the U.S. and how will this impact Canada?
How Canada is poised for the future
Economically speaking, what are the opportunities in the market right now?
How to analyze a region for future growth so you can invest with confidence
Don’s first three economic indicators he looks at to determine if a region has a future potential
The differences between National and regional housing markets
Perspective on the latest headlines that are reporting Canadian real estate will be experiencing up to a 20% correction in the coming years
Don’s future mortgage rate prediction
Two simple mortgage strategies to increase your monthly cash flow
What the ‘Final 30 Feet’ is, and how you should use it.
What’s going on in the U.S. and is now the time to look south of the border?
And much more

Don is a very busy individual and we were very fortunate to get 60 minutes of his time on this conference call.

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Don R. Campbell and his research team will be releasing their latest research at the upcoming ACRE™ programs in Edmonton and Vancouver this coming October, to read all the details of this exclusive event, click one of the links below:

Edmonton ACRE™ program >> click here
Vancouver ACRE™ program >> click here

To download the ROI analysis that Don talks about on the conference call you can click here

Thanks to all the people who attended this conference call and submitted your questions. Don has gone through the list of questions, that we didn’t get to on the air, and answers to those questions can be found below:

Ken - Calgary
With the uncertainty of the world economy (ie: China’s coastal real estate bubble, weak US economy, Europe… etc) what effect will these have on the Alberta economy in the near future?

Alberta and Canada are not immune or sheltered from any economic turmoil around the world. We provide the world with what they need to either survive or grow (Food, fuel, fertilizer and forestry), all of which were just entering super-cycles when the latest bad news hit the stock markets. Luckily for Alberta it is a little more immune than other regions (and other countries). What we will witness if the news continues down the bad path for a while is slower growth in population and jobs than we would see if the economies are growing at full speed (obvious, I know, but that’s reality). What this tells me is that I truly need to focus on positive cash flow assets, I need to manage them better than the majority and that I need to pick a region that has the biggest chance to take off when other regions lag. Calgary and Edmonton, due to their location vis-a-vis the 4Fs, give them that advantage.

Martin- Kitchener
Can you provide some insight on the huge real estate prices and thoughts on future outlook for the Vancouver and area markets? How can average Canadians afford to live/invest in the area?

The Vancouver market really is a misnomer. There isn’t a true “Vancouver market”; you have the multi-million dollar markets (which is one market that has seen 30+% increase in activity), you have the Eastern side of the city (more affordable and more investor/renter friendly – but still expensive) and you have the condo market. If someone is so intent on investing in ‘Vancouver’ I am suggesting that ‘average’ prices are completely ignored as they provide you no detail on your specific target market. Focus on the activity in the type of asset and region you are going to be investing in.

I suggest starting with this analysis tool to target what area you are looking at and to get specific. Then take a look at rental values in that region to see if there is even cash flow possibility. You will find in almost all areas (except some small pockets of multi-family) that cash flow is very difficult. That is why most investors are focusing on expanding out to the growth suburbs where cash-flow is available and population growth is occurring (Surrey, Maple Ridge etc). The ‘Average Price’, although a poor indicator, cannot be used as an indicator (and cannot continue to grow at this pace).

Rob- Toronto
You mention the ROI if a property increases by 3%, what happens if the market goes down 3%?

If the market goes down 3%, your ROI isn’t negative 15% (as may be assumed) as your renters continue to pay down your mortgage, but obviously that is why we want to buy in regions that have job and population growth and we buy with cash-flow and a long term view (not market timing). The analysis is posted here to help with the math: >> click here

Teresa- Kelowna
Before my REIN™ days, I bought a property at high pricing. Now I owe more $ than I can sell it for. What should I do?

Teresa, you aren’t the only one. Many people bought pre-builds or bought properties they were going to renovate and flip on the advice of someone or some TV show. So know that you are not alone. There are some big questions you need to consider:

Is it located in a city that has growth potential? If so, that gives you an option of hanging on and doing what you can to make it cash flow (or at least carry itself). Here is a direct link to the Top investment cities in BC:
Does it cash-flow or are you also feeding it every month? If it is cashflowing, and it is located in a well selected region, then the best thing you can do is sit and wait. If it isn’t then you have to take some strong actions. For instance: Re-listen to the conference call and the insights that Russell shared about mortgage strategies (allowable payment skips, amortization adjustments, re-adjust payments on variable rate).

Robert - Toronto
I was doing the property gold mine score card research for London. I searched at the RBC site, Stats Can and talked to the London economic development center but could not seem to find the information for average income increase. Also most data was from the 2006 census which is quite old considering what has happened. Where do you find your information for statistics?

Yes, Robert that is the problem. Census data especially for non-major centers isn’t the most timely. Usually the smaller center Economic Development offices have either done a survey or have contacted Statistics Canada for an update on the number (as it is an important number for them as well). If they haven’t you have two options: contact the province of Ontario finance department or search the not so easily used Statistic Canada website to see if the number has been released from the last census.

Maria Ho- Mississauga
Given TO condo sales (25K/yr)exceed demographic demand (15K/yr), how will this impact vacancy rates, condo values and effect on the overall GTA housing values?

Fantastic analysis question that leads to so much commentary. First off, make sure that your numbers are correct (and not just an oft-repeated meme). Secondly, I often hear that the new migration to GTA will keep supporting the condo market, which is “bunk” if those analysts would take 30 seconds to think that through. New migrants to a region (either from other cities or other countries) aren’t made up of a majority of wealthy or above average income (which it takes to buy new condos). So yes population growth may be strong (and it is) but of what make-up? Once that is determined, then we know what types of properties will be in higher demand.

Reality is , with any investment, if there are too many and not enough demand, then prices lag. Please remember to IGNORE average selling price as a determinant as to health of real estate market, it is too general. It is important to know what type of demand there is and will be for your target neighbourhood and target property type.

Drew- Vancouver
Based strictly on economic fundamentals, as opposed to beaches & golf courses, what US cities pose the best outlook for both cash flow and appreciation.

No question: Houston and Dallas, followed by Washington DC area (Virginia etc). Economic fundamentals are economic fundamentals – jobs and population growth = strong real estate markets. That is why we are releasing our US market finding at the REIN Conference on Saturday August 27th. Remember, if you are a REIN™ Member you attend free as part of your Membership benefits; non-REIN Members - there is a special deal for the limited guest seats. You do have to pre-register to guarantee a seat, you can do that ‘here.’

Allen- Toronto
If the interest rate is to be kept low, what is the possibility of a bubble?

I think that you will find that the word ‘bubble” has begun to be used out of context. When someone asks me about a ‘bubble’ I ask them to describe to me what they think a bubble is. Most don’t really know they are just repeating a bunch of words they read. Now, because you are a journalist, I know that you are using this term to ask: Are we over-priced and can we expect a correction?

Truth is #1 Interest rates are used not to prop up the housing market specifically, but more to stimulate economic activity across the economic scale. These low rates do lead to markets over-performing (especially over-priced markets who’s growth in values has surpassed their underlying economic fundamentals – let’s use Toronto and Vancouver as examples of this). They have over-performed in value increase for sure (especially if you generalize and use average price as an indicator). That doesn’t mean that a collapse is imminent – however, the markets work like a pendulum - over-shoot, under-shoot… it is never ‘Just Right.’ Over the coming couple of years (all things being equal in the world – no major wars or deep economic collapse) you will still see the pendulum work hard at getting back towards ‘Just Right’, meaning the markets that have underperformed their economics (i.e Calgary, Edmonton) will move upwards, while those that over-performed will move downward closer to norm (or slow right down to await the economic fundamentals catching up)

Alex- Calgary
What should be the minimum cash flow a property should generate before it is considered as a buy?

For each investor it is different. There isn’t a set minimum. However if you use the strategies of “Pre Purchase Budgeting” that I speak of in this audio: you will have built-in budget contingencies.

For me, if I have used this budgeting technique (and I do every time) and I have bought in a city and neighbourhood that has good solid growth potential, I will buy a single family property that shows $100+ positive after budget. Others do more, and others do less. It also depends on the buying strategy. One thing you can do is find out what type of ‘Yield’ you want on your money and work backwards from there. (In Calgary, look at the multi-family/duplexes and legally suited homes along the west LRT, or in the North East. Here’s a report you may want to read

Dan- Burnaby
Hi Don, Finding an area that has sound economic fundamentals, reasonable cap rates, low vacancies, and decent properties for sales seems far-fetched (especially in the Lower Mainland!) If you had to compromise on one or more of your property selection criteria, what would it be? Thanks in advance.

Hi Dan, if you don’t mind I must differ from your opinion. It is not far-fetched at all – but you are right - you have to work hard to find them (they do exist). They aren’t running around yelling ‘Pick Me, Pick Me’, especially in the Lower Mainland. (Check out Key neighbourhoods in Surrey – Clayton Heights as one example).

All of those criteria are important to me because as soon as I make one less important, that adds to my risk. They are there to force me not to make a poor decision and it is rare to find a veteran investor who has not ‘justified’ a property purchase (ignoring a key component) and not regretted it. That is why, often people don’t end up buying where they live – they choose a completely different province where the criteria do line up.

If I knew that the region was bringing in jobs and attracting new population, I guess you could say the one on your list that I would discount would be low vacancy rates as I know that won’t last long and I would just be much better at marketing my rental suites than others already in the area. Just like any business you have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Some of the best restaurants I’ve gone to have closed, not because of the food, but because they were terrible marketers.

Shirley- Victoria
I'd like to sell a Vancouver Island property to consolidate my investments. What are the key factors to choose the timing of a sale? And how do I make it a "smoking hot deal" for someone else as well as a great sale for me?

Timing of real estate markets (trying to buy at bottom and sell at top) can lead to so many mistakes. I often hear ‘I’ll wait until the collapse before I get into the market’ (and when the downturn comes, they still sit on the sidelines because they’ll wait till it gets even lower). On the other side, trying to sell at the top often (not always) leads to missing the momentum as market demand peaks and suddenly a ton of properties come on the market due to a headline or two and demand falls off (I’ve seen this happen many times over last 20 years).

I would analyze the following:

Am I happy with the $$$ I would net out if I sold it now?
Am I willing to risk that number getting smaller if I hung on for more?
Is that $$$ from #1 above going to be best used somewhere else or is it better to be tied up in this property?
What is my yield on that $$$ and if it is deployed/consolidated elsewhere will my yield go up or go down?

To make it a ‘smoking deal’ I suggest that you look at it as if you were going to buy it. What would you need, what information would I need, what renovations or financial terms would I need as a buyer to say ‘WOW!’ I would also read everything I could on how to market a property (Curb appeal is #1 even for sophisticated investors who know that curb appeal is a tenant’s #1 priority.).

Thanks everyone for attending this call, see you at an upcoming REIN™ workshop >> click here for the events calendar

Why Will Most Real Estate Investors Fail?

RussellWestcott — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:52:22 GMT

Why Will Most Real Estate Investors Fail?

by Joey Ragona

This article is going to explain why most Real Estate investors continue to struggle and remain stuck where they are financially, what the underlying cause is and what you need to do if you want to have success in your Real Estate investing career.

If you’re feeling confused or even a little scared … if you’re working harder than ever, seeing less results and worrying more about money and your future …

You’re about to discover the one fundamental reason to why you’re facing these challenges – and more importantly – how to immediately get amazing results and finally live the life you deserve!

That’s a pretty bold statement, I know, but I believe I have unlocked the formula.

But before I tell you what it is, I want you to know something ...

I don’t like wasting people’s time and I get to the point very quickly. I don’t sugar coat anything, so if you can’t handle the truth, or you are looking for a magic pill to get rich in real estate overnight, don’t waste your time reading and go do a Google search for ‘get rich quick’. There are tons of ‘experts’ out there that will tell you what you want to hear.

On the other hand … if you’re a real estate entrepreneur who has finally realized that you need to change something, because what you’re doing right now isn’t working … and you’re ready for direct, candid communication, continue reading.

Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go – we’ve ALL made mistakes and lost money trusting a financial planner, in real estate or a stock investment … maybe all of them.

Some of my own mistakes I am still cleaning up, but I don’t wallow in regret for making them … I have learned to recognize the positive side of every bad decision and event … even ones out of my control. I use that knowledge to help create my future wealth which I refer to as “life-tuition” … we all have it, but sadly most never use it.

If you are like most Real Estate investors these days, my guess is that you’re feeling more confused and scared right now, as opposed to optimistic and full of excitement about the economy and real estate.

So what do you do? What are the answers? How can you be sure you won’t make a wrong decision? When will the next perfect Real Estate timing be?

If you are asking some (or maybe all) of these things – I have great news for you. I’ll help you see new ways to answer these challenges. But it’s important to realize you are not alone.

It’s the reality for a lot of Real Estate investors right now. They are struggling today and falling behind where they want to be. Maybe for you, the excitement you once had is now replaced with frustration and more financial pressure than ever before.

As I said before, you are not alone, and in fact, you’re like most Real Estate investors, but there is a single fact that you absolutely need to understand:

Based on talking to hundreds of people investing in Real Estate in all the workshops, seminars and online forums I attend, I would estimate more than 90% of Real Estate investors WILL NEVER succeed.

“OK, You’ve Got My Attention Joe …
Why Will Most Real Estate Investors Fail?”

There are a number of reasons, but the MOST IMPORTANT is their mindset …

They don’t have a crystal clear ‘WHY’ (money and freedom are not big enough reasons) they are investing in Real Estate. Let’s be honest about it … without a strong enough emotional reason, they lack confidence and are fearful of commitment … they don’t want to be accountable for the outcome, good or not, of making a final decision about anything!!

Is it any wonder why so many Real Estate investors sit on the proverbial fence?

In other words, they are interested in Real Estate and start out with the best intentions, but there is a critical difference between being interested and being committed.

If you really think about it, EVERYONE is interested in Real Estate investing and EVERYONE wants to be wealthy, but most are not willing to do whatever it takes to become successful.

I’m telling you, most people are very good at finding excuses NOT to do something quickly blaming the market, the economy, the time of day and so on. It’s true some of those are challenges, but the real reason they don’t move forward is lack of commitment.

The Commitment Wall

Most Real Estate business entrepreneurs that I’m teaching or speaking with these days feel they’re out of gas – doing everything they can to keep up, they’ve suddenly lost momentum.

Some try and ‘spice it up’ moving on to different investment strategies … but still they’re tired, they’re frustrated … and they feel they have hit a brick wall – that ‘wall’ is commitment.

It hasn’t occurred to them yet that as long as they keep thinking the way they always have, things will not improve and it will not get any easier. It is most critical for you to understand... if you don’t change yourself, the way you think … you will constantly be chasing wealth, freedom, success, more time and so on.

I don’t know a single Real Estate investor who isn’t facing some sort of ‘fear’ about something, but I can also tell you only the very few who are positive, optimistic thinkers – who are grateful for what they ALREADY have … reach success. They have figured out that in order to succeed, they needed to change from their default mindset.

The Way You Think Is Not Your Fault

It’s really okay for you to feel overwhelmed, disconnected and unsure … our brains are naturally programmed for survival so we look for ways to avoid harm and pain – physically and mentally. It’s completely normal to come up with reasons why you should not or cannot do something outside your comfort zone … your brain is trying to protect you from the risk of a painful experience, even if it’s figurative.

It’s the reason most people do not commit to the goals they set.

So what’s the answer?

It is for you to change your mindset by inputting new, positive information in your brain thereby reprogramming it for success. I know how “airy-fairy” that sounds, but I’m telling you what you ‘think about’ is what you receive. And by the way, it works both ways … positive and negative.

A Life-Altering Lesson That Took Me
40 Years to Figure Out

For as far back as I remember, I have always been committed to achieving what I wanted, and unlike most people, doing whatever it took … working weekends, holidays and ignoring vacations for example. I wanted success so much, I became a true workaholic and like most entrepreneurs, I was also stressed, anxious, overworked & still financially strapped.

Believe me, I made more than my fair share of mistakes … I have been close to financial ruins and during the constant pursuit of “success” (money at that time), it affected my health and I lost precious time with my son and wife – it was not a great place to be for the ‘limited success’ I actually achieved.

So in 2005, I made unreal commitments that no-body else would do selling both businesses to start over. I was in an unfamiliar, uncomfortable place of complete fear … I consciously made daily changes to my thinking … I removed relationships that were contradictive to my new mindset and surrounded myself with people who believed in me. I dug deep within to bring what was real to the surface and focused ONLY on positive energy.

On top of it ALL, not ONE BIT OF our money was invested for our future … imagine where I would be today “if only”. But instead of living the past, those were my ingredients to start taking control of my life ... for you, it will be different, but I promise you, it will be just as meaningful.

I’m sure you’ve figured it out by now, the CRITICAL life-altering lesson I learned to change your life starts with YOU first, from the inside out beginning with your mindset. I’m telling you no matter what you do, if you don’t DECIDE to change, nothing ever will.

And here’s the cool part

Once you learn this simple principle of changing your mindset, you can turn your life around, create success quickly, and as much as you want, and finally ignore what you hear and read every day about the world collapsing.

Now, why do I tell you this? Because I think today, more than ever, it’s critical for you to be listening to people who have actually done it, and done it recently. I didn’t just get lucky changing a job and selling a house or two at the top of the market. I’ve been able let go of EVERYTHING in one of the worst economic times ever to create a successful investment over and over, and I believe it’s because I have figured out a very powerful formula that can work for anyone.

But I also don’t want you to get the impression that I was able to do this because I’m somehow different than you are or that I had more money to start with. This has very little to do with who I am or what I had … and everything to do with how I did things.

In my opinion the single most important limiting factor is your mindset if you are not where you want to be. Mastering the following 5 pillars as your foundation …

Mindset
Clarity
Confidence
Commitment
Gratitude

… you will be well on your way to true success in your Real Estate investing business.

About the Author
Joey Ragona is a lifetime entrepreneur now investing in Real Estate full time. A former celebrity club DJ/radio host , international music producer and VP in a multi-million dollar manufacturing company, he is an authority on Entrepreneur Business and Joint Venture Attraction. He mentors Real Estate Business Entrepreneurs helping them with their own life-change through his decades of experience and personal insight to living a balanced life. You can reach Joey through his website >> click here

If you would like to attend one of our upcoming workshops, you can check out the upcoming events by clicking this link.

Is Now the Time To Invest in The U.S.?

RussellWestcott — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:31:48 GMT

$500/ Hour Legal Advice For Free…
How To Invest in the U.S.
From a Top Canadian Lawyer

Exclusive Audio Recording From
Someone Who Has Been
Helping Canadians Buy U.S.
Based Properties Since the ‘80’s

It seems like everyone you talk to has or is thinking about buying a property in the U.S. There are many people jumping on this bandwagon… and they are getting very bad advice (or no advice at all).

Investing in the U.S. isn't for everyone, but if you are contemplating diversifying your portfolio this audio interview will help provide you with the right information and direction to do it right.

The intention of this audio interview is to educate you if you are jumping into the U.S. Market, and you will be introduced you to one of the top lawyers helping Canadians successfully navigate though the cross-border quagmire.

David Franklin, is a highly respected lawyer from Toronto, he is the Chief Legal Counsel, Specialist in Due Diligence for U.S Property Shop and is the Chairman of Life Rich™ Corporation.

David has been practicing law for over three decades, and he specializes in securities, mortgages, tax and real estate - overseeing and transacting millions of dollars of Real Estate.

During this interview you will uncover the following:

Who David Franklin is and why you should listen to him
The 2 biggest mistakes Canadians are making when buying across the border… and how you can eliminate them
Differences between the U.S. and Canadian Title transfer systems
How most Canadians are currently buying their properties across the border
The best structures and entities to buy and hold your properties… ignoring this advice can cause you to be ‘double taxed’
How to avoid paying the withholding taxes
How you report your income to both the IRS and to CRA
And more…

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David Franklin has been helping Canadians for more than 30 years with their cross border purchases and he typically charges more than $500 for an hour of his time. You can tap into this tremendous resource in this exclusive myREINspace.com audio recording.

David will be presenting the ‘Top 10 Mistakes That Canadians Make When Purchasing U.S. Properties’ at the upcoming REIN Western Canada workshop on August 27th.

Plus David will be part of the lunch ‘n learn session where attendees will be able to ask David questions about buying properties in the U.S. This is an incredible opportunity to tap into one of brightest legal minds in this specific area of investing.

For all the details on this event >> click here
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LIVE Interactive Web Chat with Don R. Campbell

MadisonNorton — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:08:50 GMT

Hello investors!

It's time to make a plan to enter this event in PEN into your schedule! On August 23rd, 2011 at 11:00am Pacific time (2:00pm Eastern), we're extremely excited to bring you an exclusive online web chat with real estate expert Don R. Campbell. Don will be answering questions LIVE, right here on myREINspace.

He'll be addressing the current state of the Canadian real estate market and what we can expect in the coming months. Bring your questions and be sure to set yourself an e-mail reminder on the chat window below to ensure you don't miss this incredible opportunity.

Please pass this along to anyone and everyone you know interested in real estate investing, market changes, first-time homebuyers, as Don's insights will be imperative for anyone looking to buy, sell, hold, invest or live in their own home in Canada.

LIVE Web Chat with Don R. Campbell

Is America On Sale?

RussellWestcott — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:01:56 GMT

Join us for the one of the most exciting lineups we've EVER assembled, including never-before-seen presentations from world-class experts... and the solid economic analysis you need to gain a competitive edge in all your investing!

Richard Dolan and David Franklin:
Discover on August 27th in Calgary
"Is America on Sale?"

For the past 18 months, REIN™ has been researching the U.S. real estate market because more and more Canadians are buying American property. In fact, a recent report from the Bank of Montreal says that 1 in 5 Canadians are considering purchasing real estate down south. It's our mission to keep current on ALL real estate trends that affect Canadians, so we knew this was something we could not ignore.

To assist with our research, we contacted a Canadian who is as familiar with the U.S. market as we are with the Canadian market. His name is Richard Dolan, and for those in the know, he is near-legendary.
Richard is the creator of the Life Rich Education Series, a leadership development program for professionals and people. He's the host of The Real Estate Radio Show, featured daily in The National Post and on Newstalk Radio on CFRB 1010.

What's more, as a trainer and public speaker, he has shared the stage with two U.S. Presidents (Bill Clinton and George W. Bush), Mexican President Vicente Fox, Academy Award Winner Hilary Swank, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus, Barbara Walters, Andre Agassi, Anthony Robins, and dozens more A-list players in business, entertainment, investing, and politics.

At the All-Day Workshop, Richard will join David Franklin and the REIN™ team to discuss the in's and out's of Canadian investment in the U.S. real estate market.

This is one of the hottest, most current topics we've ever brought you -- the kind of information you'll want to JUMP ON IMMEDIATELY, because while opportunity is knocking now, it won't last long.

In this cutting-edge, time-sensitive presentation that will undoubtedly be the talk of the town for months to come, you'll learn...

Our honest analysis of the situation in the States and whether or not U.S. investing is a good idea for you...
Where to invest in the United States -- and where you must absolutely avoid (the answer might surprise you!)...
How to tell if international investing is for you...
The10 biggest mistakes Canadian investors make when investing in the U.S. market -- and how to avoid them...
How to manage property across the border as painlessly as if you were managing it across the street...
Timing, timing, timing: how to tell if the U.S. neighborhood you're considering is ripe for investment...
How to get the banks to say YES! to an international investment...
And much, much more!

Not only that - the first 100 people to arrive at the All-Day REIN™ Power Workshop will receive a FREE copy of Richard's book, Life Rich Real Estate. If you only attend for this one presentation, it will be well worth it. Do NOT miss out.

PLEASE NOTE: As always, to preserve our neutrality and provide the real, unvarnished truth, NO properties will be sold or pitched. This is a 100% research-based presentation that will dive deep into the pros and cons of investing in the United States, so that you have all the information you need to make the right decision for you. Our only agenda is for YOU to leave the workshop as informed and educated as possible.

SPECIAL BONUS!
Pre-Event Interview with Richard Dolan

As a pre-event bonus, listen to a specially-recorded audio interview with Richard Dolan about what you can expect when you come to the All-Day REIN™ Workshop on August 27th. This is some powerful content in and of itself that includes groundbreaking research on the U.S. property market, including global demographic trends, top errors Canadians make, economic metrics you should be measuring to ensure you have a winning property, and much more.

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Remember, the first 100 people to arrive at the check-in counter on August 27th with receive a FREE copy of Richard Dolan’s bestselling book Life Rich Real Estate. Arrive early and be rewarded.

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Canadians Investing in The United States

RussellWestcott — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:36:48 GMT

With 1 in 5 Canadians considering an investment in the U.S., you need to be educated before you jump into the deep end.

In this expert interview we go directly to an accountant in the U.S. to learn how to properly structure your investments from a liability and tax perspective.

Discover the following in this expert interview:

Best structure to own your properties: individually or through an entity
Top strategies to pay the least amount of tax and protect yourself from liability
Do you report the income in the US? Canada? Both?
How to avoid US estate tax and will the US tax your Canadian assets as well
How to avoid US probate
What happens when you sell your property?

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REIN™ is hosting an All-Day Workshop in Calgary, August 27th. At this event we will be sharing our research about the U.S. market. Plus, market researcher Richard Dolan and his senior legal council David Franklin will be presenting their market findings and will be showing you the step-by-step details of how to properly invest in the U.S.

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