I agree with Denis. Simply pre-screen your tenants and inform them when they call that the yard may not be suitable for children. Personally I would not mention it in the ad, as it will read as a negative even to those that don't necessarily need a yard. If you pre-screen, you can filter out...

I agree with the tile comment above. For the properties that we purchase in nice areas that we know we are going to be holding for a long time, we use tile in the kitchen and bathrooms (porcelain as it is much harder than ceramic). It is durable, easy to replace if a tile breaks (assuming you...

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Hi Robert. My name is Jason, and I work for Four Bell Properties. We are a dedicated Property Management company that also own properties ourselves. We are fully licensed and insured, and are active board members of the PPMA. Give me a call when you have a spare moment, and we can see if...

One thing to mention, is if you are going to convert it to gas, ensure that you get a chimney liner installed, or get the 'OK' from a licensed professional that your current chimney is adequate, as the by-products from the burnt gas will erode the cement chimney that is normally used in wood...

Personally, I would simply mention the number of bedrooms in the ad, and not say anything about the size of them. Then, when you are showing the home, (always refer to it as a home, and not a house, it helps to change the persons frame of mind), focus on the spaciousness of the living room, or...

QUOTE (crystalm000 @ Dec 15 2010, 09:27 PM) just a side note - not sure if you guys located in Winnipeg are aware of the Winnipeg REIN meetings that are being held Monday evenings every two weeks? We always welcome new people to join us. They are currently on hold until January, but if you are...

QUOTE (fumbrunner @ Dec 8 2010, 05:11 PM) Good luck! Lots of opportunity out there. Lots of pitfalls as well in the North End.... I agree with Gerry on this statement 100%. This area has excellent cash flow potential, and, like all areas of the city proper screening of tenants by you, or...