Hey Leif, I have only used Direct Energy so I can only go by what I know. Maybe they can provide gas only for you?? Kim

Hi Vic, I don`t have a spreadsheet on hand, but here is the calculation: To calculate ROI, the benefit (return) of an investment is divided by the cost of the investment; the result is expressed as a percentage or a ratio. The return on investment formula: Good luck, Kim

Thanks to all of you for your responses - Sheri is a good, dear friend of mine and having her so far away from me makes me feel helpless. Good to know there are people out there to help her. Cheers, Kim PS - Sheri, hugs and kisses from all of us here on the west coast

Hi Mike, Being here is a great place to meet people and to start to network. I have been a member of REIN for about 5 years now and the other members are great people to talk to and network with. Finding JV partners is up to you, but they are out there. I find that if you just starting...

I don`t think that any one can answer your questions - no one has a crystal ball to say what the future will bring. Just look at the economic crisis happening in Europe, do you think that 5 years ago someone could predict it, or if they did, could they predict how much? Not likely. My best...

I always make sure there is a washer and dryer - if you get the front loading washers they use way less water and newer ones are very energy efficient. I purchased a new pair for a property I bought a year and a half ago - now upper suite and lower suite have their own laundry. I always try to...

As posted earlier - "As a Vancouverite, one thing stood out far and above the others. It was not the athletes, it was not the all the addition venues, it was not the money spent. The most astonishing thing that happened was how we as Canadians, a humble nation, not know for standing up and...

Thanks for the great post, Stephen!! Kim

I figured it out... checked out other postings about the same problem and after about 45 minutes and a few tries, found a picture that would work and got it loaded. Kim

Hey technical support gurus... my picture is not showing up when I do postings... can you please fix or do I have to post a new picture? Thanks, Kim

Congrats on getting it done and staying focused!! Just by what you have said it is for certain that you will be successful... keep it up! Kim

Hi Rena, You could contact Mike Peterson - he is a REIN member that does contract work around the Lower Mainland, renos, etc. If he can`t help you I am sure he could recommend someone for you - his cell is 604-616-9293 Good luck, Kim

Great post! Thanks for keeping us informed. Kim

There are quite a few "ifs" and "coulds" in that original article that was posted - maybe that should be your first clue that no one really knows what it going to happen... Kim

Excellent post! I personally love WestJet, they certainly are a cut above every other airline (AirCanada). Kim

I have a client that I do bookkeeping for - she owns a trailer park in Kitimat - if anyone wants to buy it I am sure she would be more than happy to sell it to you!!! Kim

Great story, Wade!!! Kim

[A question that I will have for Navaz soon is, "Using an accounting program like QuickBooks, is it better to have each property as a separate company, or to run all the properties under one company, but with different account names?"] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

I have been using Prime Property Management, they have had their ups and downs but lately have been really good. You have to babysit a little bit and stay on top of them, but otherwise I would recommend them. You could speak to Mark at the office, he is really nice. 780-538-2980. Good luck, Kim

Buy American. I Am. By WARREN E. BUFFETT The financial world is a mess, both in the United States and abroad. Its problems, moreover, have been leaking into the general economy, and the leaks are now turning into a gusher. In the near term, unemployment will rise, business activity will falter...