I too went through REINSPEAK... the Toronto event. I struggled with the decision to go due to the cost, but I am ABSOLUTELY not regretting the decision. In fact, I believe that it may be one of the best decisions that I have ever made. They weren't able to mold me into Bill Clinton, Tony...

QUOTE (EdRenkema @ Dec 7 2008, 01:36 PM) Hi Mike,I think KW is hands down the best performer on the market today, So isn`t that just what I was saying. Just some personal experience .... my properties in Hamilton cash flow very nicely, and properties that I purchased 4-5 years ago have...

We took possession of two townhouses last Oct - Dec and had to wait until mid Jan and Feb to rent them ... we did our necessary renos during that time, but I swore I wouldn`t close just before Christmas again. I`m sure it can be done successfully, but the spring is much easier to rent. I guess...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Sep 6 2008, 10:15 PM) Banks are getting MUCH MUCH more difficult to deal with over the next year or more .. as they took a huge hit on the bad US sub-prime mortgage debt .. so they are looking to improve their cash position .. and a LOC means: a % of this LOC must be...

QUOTE (rgill @ Sep 26 2007, 11:43 PM) Hi Gord: What area of Hamilton do you invest in? I am interested in purchasing investment properties in Hamilton but do not know the local rental scene. Do you rent to any students around McMaster and do you recommend this area? I note that the homes are all...

My name is Gord Mackie and I have been investing in Hamilton,ON for about 4 years now, but I just joined REIN in April. First of all, I think that this site is amazing ... I am on it almost every day, and I am learning tons from all the experienced investors out there. My success story is that...