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    Calgary Floods - Important Information for REIN Members and the Public

    Have made a donation through Red Cross to the flood ken
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    Dryer repair old strathcona

    seeking dryer repair person to repair a clothes dryer in a condo in old strathcona thanks ken email [email protected]
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    Insurance Company Recommendation

    park insurance. we just switched our rentals to park insurance very easy to deal with and a very attractive insurance package at a good rate
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    Month to Month Lease Termination

    What terms are required for the Landlord to terminate a lease (Alberta) no legal issues involved thanks ken
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    inspect4u.ca

    has anyone had any experience wih this group who train you to become home inspectors thanks
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    Grande Prairie Property Management

    have been investing in Grande Prairie about 5 years. Have had issues with management. We are currently in the pocess of hiring a la carte property services www.alcps.ca
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    Grande Prairie hospital announcement

    Looking for thoughts as to what the New Grande Prairie hospital will do for real estate values. ken
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    Handyman in Edmonton

    QUOTE (PropertySolution @ Jun 3 2010, 09:53 PM) Hi, sorry but we are booked solid for quite awhile but I might suggest Norm`s Handyman Service he has a good reputation. You can also try the website www.handycanadian.com but be sure to check the member out good before you committing. There a few...
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    Bathroom contractor needed ASAP

    QUOTE (seanverret @ May 21 2010, 11:03 AM) Hello everyone, We are looking to get our bathroom modernized in a rental property. We want the shower doors out. A tub surround in, a new vanity and some updated paint. Could you please let me know if you know of someone who can work in the very short...
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    Olympia Trust - what is your experience with this company?

    hi vic we had placed our rrsp funds with olympia. the funds were to be invested in a project in the crowsnest pass. it appears the project is in financial difficulty with mine and lots of other investors about to lose al there funds. ken
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    Gst on new rental properties

    QUOTE (RobWatson @ Feb 12 2009, 05:27 PM) I am not sure. i would think you could still claim it if you had all your paperwork. i would check with your accountant, or call the CRA directly. thanks will check thanks ken
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    Gst on new rental properties

    QUOTE (RobWatson @ Feb 10 2009, 05:21 PM) Yes you are eligible for the GST rebate even if you are renting out the property. You must fill out form GST 524 "GST Rental Rebate Application". Since I get confused by CRA paperwork, I had our accountant fill this out for us (thanks George!)...
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    Help! Looking for an outstanding REIN trained realtor in Edmonton

    QUOTE (amadeus @ Feb 2 2009, 06:37 PM) Hi Everyone, Thank you for all your suggestions on my Calgary Realtor request. =) I really appreciate how REIN is so supportive. This has inspired me to ask for your suggestions for an Outstanding REIN trained realtor in Edmonton. With things changing as...
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    property management guidance

    QUOTE (C2Ventures @ Jan 3 2009, 09:06 PM) Tip #1...get rid of your current property manager in Grande Prairie!! Property mgt in GP is very challenging and has forced us to self manage while we look for other alternatives. If they have 20 propertues to rent right now, why would they want to...
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    This Year I`m Going to...

    QUOTE (Sherilynn @ Jan 3 2009, 12:40 PM) Thomas, I always enjoy reading your posts! I hope that when Don invites you to speak at a REIN meeting, I am able to attend. As for what I will do this year... 1) enlist my now-part-time-employed mom to watch my kids once a week so that I can put more...
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    property management guidance

    we currently have a vacant condo in grande prairie. management is suggesting and listing others at 1200.00 we are looking for more like 1375.00 we placed ad ad on kijiji and have some interest at 1375.00 we have forwarded the management our expectations and forwared the managers contact info to...
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    Edmonton Vacancy Rates Rise

    QUOTE (ChrisDavies @ Dec 12 2008, 01:36 PM) There`s also value in considering the types of tenants you`re going for. I buy older townhouses, where my tenants are less likely to move towards the newer units. (some will, but there`ll also be lower tenants moving up to my units) I mentioned to...
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    Queen Mary Park

    QUOTE (invst4profit @ Nov 14 2008, 02:58 PM) Bank appraisal doesn`t mean much. How does price compare with market rent. What are your numbers for cash flow. rent equal to 8.25 of purchase price 1.13 dcr
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    Queen Mary Park

    QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Nov 14 2008, 11:14 AM) I hope you did not overpay .. as QMP is improving but still "trashy" .. what did you pay ? bought a fully renovated condo below the banks appraisal cheers ken
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