QUOTE (Jack @ Jan 3 2009, 12:12 PM) Really? I think he makes some pretty good points, especially about the evils of loose-lending that`s gone on because of Jim Flaherty. Most mortgages used to have 25-year amortization periods, yes (heck, I remember my first mortgage on my first purchased...

QUOTE (smeraw @ Oct 27 2008, 06:31 PM) Im at the early stages of my real estate investing and I am putting together my Sophisticated Investor Binder. One question, should I have a Credit Report and Credit Score from all 3 Canadian Credit Bureaus or is just one enough? Secondly, any one have any...

QUOTE (eb06000 @ Nov 6 2008, 03:33 AM) Hi, I have been a REIN member since february and currently own 1 rental in Vancouver. I might be moving back to France for a few years as I am french and I have been in Canada for over 4 years. I would love to keep investing in real estate in Canada while...

QUOTE (rsstoik @ Nov 12 2008, 02:57 PM) Hi, I am a new member to REIN and I am looking for the formulas to calculate my TDS and GDS? If anyone can help that would be great. Thanks Hi: The standard GDS and TDS is 32% and 40% respectively, however, please note that there are variations on the...

Hi:There are a number of issues to consider when dealing with CRA related matters. Not only is it necessary to be tax compliant, you also want to ensure that you do not trigger an audit as it can be expensive and time consuming. My background is in tax litigation and have a number of key...

Hi:Congratulations on reaching 3 properties! There are number of financing opportunities available in order to leverage your exisiting equity within your real estate portfolio. We are happy to review this for you and advise what capital can be extracted in order to access for investment...