I also agree (as a holder of 4 properties ins SK) that it would be nice to see what options (if any) are available to us that would like to continue to invest in SK. We have had terrific success here and would like to continue to grow on that success. Maurice

QUOTE (RedlineBrett @ Nov 18 2008, 01:51 PM) We have put in several basement suites this year and Garth`s numbers are almost bang on. 40/ft totally unfinished, ~30 if plumbing and electrical are already in place and it`s just refinishing and moving the odd wall around. This is in Saskatoon. It...

For those of you that have paid to have renovations done, could you provide a rough estimate of the ratio of the cost of materials to the cost of labour i.e. 50/50 split on the total cost. I have had a few different responses on this on what a rough guide to use should be. In our case it is on...

We are looking at replacing the flooring in a basement suite from carpet to laminate. Is there a specific brand others have used, and what should I watch for as this is being placed on cement. Maurice

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Feb 8 2008, 12:15 PM) I don`t know this area .. do people want to live there ? do people move there ? how far from the next "big" city ? what is the cost of sub-dividing ? costs of sewers, roads, utilities are HIGH and the process can take LONG .. years in some cases ...

I live in Saskatoon - we have 3 such buildings 4plexes zoned as duplexes. Major rent shortage here so the only time it it an issue is if it checked by police or administration for some other reason. It would be an unmanageable housing situation here if they ever tried to shut down this type of...

I would also like to get together with any other REIN members in the city. Maurice Roberge 227-7618

SK is the same way. You need an audit done first. I know someone who just had it done, his rebate on a hi eff. furnace was $1,000 with about another $400 on other small changes he had to make. They have just extended the program because of the demand/backup. Maurice Roberge

From the time we starting owning our RE we gave some form of chocolates at Christmas. The size was based on the number of people renting that unit ie. 1 bedroom vs. 3 bedroom. Costco has a big selection of different items for this. We have found renters to be very surprised and thankful when...

Yes, one of those gold mines you find now and then. $3,200 monthly rent on a purchase price of $179,000.

I would like to get an idea of what others are paying PM in fees. I am about to sign with one with the following fees: - advertising, credit chks etc., at cost, and hourly charge of $70.00/hr to carry those out - a lease commission of first month`s rent +GST - administration fee of 10%of...

I think Saskatoon has many things going for it. Over the last 5-10 years there has been a strong diversification away from our historical agriculture base. By real numbers I believe mining is now a bigger part of our economy than agriculture is, although ag. I think has a bigger impact on more...

QUOTE (ryanchatfield @ Nov 15 2007, 09:52 PM) Hi i`am a rein member in Calgary i have invested in Airdrie, Calgary, Edmonton and in the last year Saskatoon. I had the best results in Saskatoon, because i could buy properties so cheap. (cash flow/great app.) I did very well in the alberta markets...

QUOTE (saskbrian @ Nov 14 2007, 05:33 PM) Maurice, I dont know what your schedule is like, I have this week off work, how about a coffee at Tims? Next week is better for me. I write my final CFP exam on the 17th so won`t get my head out of the books until after that time. Maurice

QUOTE (saskbrian @ Nov 15 2007, 07:23 PM) hello, Saskatoon is a great city to invest in. It is still a small city compared to Toronto or Calgary or Edmonton, I think you could find a good cash flow property just about anywhere. I personally purchase on the west side of the city. If the REIN...

Just as an additional note, I have seen more and more houses being built in certain areas (Lloydminster) with wood basements as a result of availability. It was easier to get a wood basement put in then to wait for concrete. As long as everything checks out, I would not hesitant to buy a...

Brian, My name is Maurice Roberge. I too live and invest in S`toon and would also like to develop a networking group here. Through responsing here we can set something up. Maurice

Try Liz at Mac`s Realty 780 875 9449. The Coldwell Banker office there also is a PM. I have just a little experience dealing with Liz as I have her set to go on a property I take over in Dec. Maurice Roberge

Just a couple of quick points re Saskatoon - although you likely know this if you are looking for a PM. - we have had properties here for over 3 years - during that time we have had a number of openings for various reasons - absolutely no problem in getting good, well qualified tennants...

What is the overall feeling of "legal" nonconforming suites? Should you take the income from non conf. suites into account when doing a property analysis and what is the feeling regarding the value they add to the property? If you could get it built, would you invest to put in a new suite if...