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

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...

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...

For those of you that may own property in or around Lloydminster, could you suggest any property managers? I would also like to hear any comments about the potential/opportunities of investing both in and around Lloydminster. Maurice

Hi, I am a "soon to be member" of REIN. Through only dumb luck and good timing, my wife and I purchased 3 duplexes in Saskatoon the first 3 years ago, the last Oct. 2006. I would like to hear others` opinions about where good old SK is heading. Should we be expanding our number of holdings...