does anyone know of an ACRES event in Edmonton soon? I mean a live workshop dedicated to the acres study program? Im not sure if this exists or are we suppose to learn through the cd`s and loose leafs? thank you!

i am also a starter, but i would be greatly interested in joining this meeting, how will you put this together? Topics on a $1000 course in calgary. • Asset valuation and enhancement • Costs and taxes • Capitalization • Site and building analysis • The appraisal process • Discounted cash flow...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Apr 1 2009, 09:52 AM) Quickstart is a 2 1/2 day weekend event to "jump start" you .. i.e. both a membership drive and an education event put on by REIN 2-3 times a year in BC, AB or ON. Membership allows to to attend all these events for free and all monthly events plus...

http://myreinspace.com/rein_members_only/Economic_Fundamental_Research/139-8959-SK_Economic_Fundamentals_2009-01.html excellent articles here, just reading through them.

Im just wondering if the economic fundamentals are good when investing in Saskatoon. Im looking at some multi units, 10% rule minimum. They are harder to find in Edmonton, so im turning to Saskatoon which in return seems to be also more affordable. Im just learning how to do my own research...

QUOTE (investmart @ Mar 3 2009, 08:28 PM) no one knows what the value of your property will be in 5 years when you have to renew your mortgage. The risk you took is that in 5 years you will not be able to qualify/renew either due to your financial strength or/and due to your property`s appraised...

This is a quote borrowed in another post to answer myself, written by ThomasBeyer. The property in question is a 420,000 home with a separate basement suite. `` That`s how the US got into trouble: too many expensive homes too overlevered ! Do not over-lever ! Use mortgages prudently ! A house...

Hello fellows, a question from a beginner investor. Im still unsure about how a 35 year mortgage on a property i purchased can turn to worse in changing times. (In Edmonton, Westmount) i have positive cash flow, 10% rule applied. And put only a minimum 5% down. What are some of the factors...

QUOTE (TodorYordanov @ Feb 23 2009, 06:50 AM) Start by reading " Real Estate Investing in Canada" and take action. Start small and grow. thanks, I read both great books. Im just trying to figure the best strategy to start a real estate portfolio with what i already have, and my revenue...

QUOTE (ChrisDavies @ Feb 23 2009, 01:00 PM) Slightly more materialistic, the home study includes forms, exercises, audio CDs and more. The live event is amazing though, and the people you meet are first class. I`m with Ed, if there`s any way you can attend, it`s well worth it! Hi, And thats...

2. Concerning building a portfolio. How do i build one? How much time does it take? I own 1 property (main residence) Successfuly qualified for 1 stated income type mortgage. I earn about 75-100k year.

1. Is there anything in the acre home study that i can learn that is not in Don Campbell 2 books (97 tips... & real estate investing in canada)

Is it possible that a municipal appraisal be overvalued? Or should it normally be slightly under or even.

Thanks for the reply. Here is the current situation. My partner/investor was laid off his career job. And received a compensation for an early termination, about 135K. Now the compensation involves a large capital to work with at the expenses of his day job. Now we are in a dilemma if that...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Feb 15 2009, 08:26 AM) the MAIN difference is a piece of real estate a) can be FINANCED easier and cheaper, especially an apartment building as it can be CMHC insured, ie. the cost of money is lower or MUCH lower (i.e. most franchise owners pay cash or get a loan...

I am not speaking of any franchise in particular. Some franchises rely on the owner to operate hands on, some others allow you to pull out and manage, depending on what your time is worth, you may consider any of the following. At the end of it all, is it fair to say that building a franchise...

I am currently analyzing both purchasing rental properties vs buying a business. I am told that they are both similar commodities, as they both can build equity, generate cash flow, and appreciate, And possibly a business can build as much appreciation, and generate alot more cash flow. How...

QUOTE (dwmiller @ Feb 7 2009, 02:30 PM) A quote from Robert Kiyosaki: "Don`t work for money; work to learn". Find a mentor (possibly a REIN member) and offer to work for them for little or no money. You can then learn from that person`s experience. Learning first hand how things are actually...

Thanks for all the replys. Ill be joining REIN soon. And taking it from there. I do have some knowledge on the business side. Ive purchased my first income property in Edmonton, so far so good. Ill be applying for a government grant to build a secondary garage suite as well. I own a business...

I know there are many ways to integrate your education background into your real estate career. What if you want to integrate into your real estate career some education? When i break it down i see 2 important aspects to real estate. - the business side - the construction side the business...