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    China`s oil demand increase `astonishing`

    China`s oil demand increase `astonishing`, says IEA http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8563985.stm
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    Vancouver real estate market changing direction

    Vancouver`s real estate market may be rebounding from its recent slump, but it will never be the same, said Bob Rennie, the man that many call the city`s condo king. The numbers look promising for a real estate recovery, with interest rates, home prices and monthly mortgage payments all...
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    good building inspector in Calgary NW?

    QUOTE (PhilUkrainetz @ Mar 24 2008, 11:11 PM) Hi there, Can anybody recommend a good building inspector in Calgary NW to inspect a duplex? Thanks in advance for the help. -Phil Don Sugars - 403-714-0900 (cant remember the name of the company)
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    Annual Interest on Damage Deposit

    QUOTE (ahuynh @ Mar 24 2008, 09:10 AM) Hi David Is there a similar calculator for BC as well? Thanks Alex Here is the one for BC http://www.rto.gov.bc.ca/content/calculator/calculator.aspx
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    Coin Laundry - Nice to Have or More Headaches than Income?

    Does it turn off potential tenants..? Yes, I would say, to some degree. I bought a 2-unit single family home (suite in basement) with shared, with coin operated laundry already there when purchased. ($1 for wash, $1 for dry) Potential tenants, especially women who have been shown through...
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    Coin Laundry - Nice to Have or More Headaches than Income?

    QUOTE (dwb @ Mar 16 2008, 09:39 AM) Chirs, I`d love to know where I could by a machine like this... where/who do you buy them from? The return on investment on card/coin opertated laundy is pretty good and worth it in my opinion.... but does it turn off potential tenants? I don`t want it to...
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    what are the calculations for ROI and cash on cash

    I find it all a bit tricky too (and I am good at math). I met a real estate investor from Chilliwack about a year ago and he has put together a great program for real estate investors that helps you analyze the numbers automatically. You can check it out at www.evaluyzer.com. Jen from Vancouver
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    Notice of Rent Increase

    Thanks for your perspectives. It idea to set expecations out front was suggested to me, and an interesting one to consider, but I think one might be wise to gauge the situation as the time comes. (We can only increase 4% a year here annually regardless). I am intrigued by incentives but have...
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    Notice of Rent Increase

    Has anyone used the move-in lease as notice of rent increase at each 1-year anniversary? (i.e. Rent will be increased by 4% one year from your move-in date and every 12 months thereafter). Would this turn off potential renters or is it a good idea so expectations are established right up front...
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    Nanaimo Property Managers

    Does anyone know of a good property manager in Nanaimo to whom you can refer me? Many thanks in advance! Jen in Vancouver
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