As mentioned this is essentially a JV between a money partner and a renovation contractor. I have been the renovation contractor for these types of deals and I have found them to be fair and profitable. I would also add that in addition to the materials, any professional trades costs for...

QUOTE (ProActive @ Nov 16 2009, 04:19 PM) I need a good plumbing/renovation company in Edmonton to replace galvanized pipes in older home. In addition to removing old pipes and installing new ones, the drywall will need to be removed and replaced. Can anyone refer me to a good company? Does...

The 2nd refinery has been cancelled and will not proceed due to low demand.

Hi Dan, I think your price of $1095. is to low. Bump it up to at least $1200 for a 3 bedroom and hit all the appropriate websites hard for 30 days.

MLS overall average residential selling prices since Oct. 08, not including Feb. stats., have remained relatively stable at $317,000-$318,000. for each month in Edmonton. Jan. 1 08-Dec.31 08 saw an overall average sales price drop of approx. 7%-8% compared to the same time frames of 2007...

My preferences are: Totem for lumber, kitchen cabinet design and purchase and the best customer service. St. Albert & West end Edmonton stores have been very good. Rona for the REIN discount, which I appreciate and use. The service seems to be hit and miss. Especially at the west end store...

QUOTE (joelast @ Jan 21 2009, 08:47 PM) I`m looking for a hourly manager in Edmonton, Someone who could open the door for showings and do walk thus, very basic. I have my own system of adds, screening and paper work, I just need someone to do the leg work, as I`m in Calgary now. I use a lady...

QUOTE (nextrnd @ Jan 10 2009, 03:09 PM) Quick question, regarding Secondary suites (Duplex). I`m considering the purchase of a R2 zoned bungalow. I`m also considering adding a Secondary suite (developed basement) to this unit for additonal revenue. Do I need to add a separate/second Water meter...

Used to be pets negotiable. Now it`s smokers negotiable and pets welcome. Yellow stains on wall or yellow stains on the carpet. Ya gotta love it.

QUOTE (Jack @ Dec 24 2008, 07:53 AM) Not sure, yet, but I`m sure that there`s a city out there that will give me a better return over 5 years than Calgary. That`s what I`m trying to find. Do you not agree that with it`s deep ties to the oil sector, Calgary`s at a pretty significant risk for job...

QUOTE (Jack @ Dec 23 2008, 07:19 PM) January 2007. Calgary. It hasn`t done well. Reason for investing? Had some money, always liked real estate, probably over-confident from a similar purchase in Calgary in August of 2005 which did very well (as did everything). Adam - what`s your take on...

QUOTE (housingrental @ Dec 23 2008, 06:34 PM) Dan - Thanks. For sure there`s benefit to focusing on one area. Thomas - This is true. I likely would have worded my post differently if I lived in Windsor. Jack - Fair enough let me know when you need some help in Ontario Hey Jack, When and...

QUOTE (investmart @ Dec 23 2008, 05:34 PM) Thanks Heather for the Great advice! I will seriously consider that when I meet the handyman next week.. Thanks Jeff and Dannielsen for the input. Jeff, I guess even $400 is a lot when you can do it for like $100 with Vinyl planks. it also depends on...

QUOTE (HeatherBrandt @ Dec 23 2008, 09:16 AM) I vote against the peel and stick. We did this is earlier properties and it doesn`t hold up and doesn`t seal. A problem with the vinyl sheet is that if you get a hole in it, it`s a pain to fix it. We have gone with the vinyl plank. It looks like it...

QUOTE (vandriani @ Dec 10 2008, 09:47 AM) Is this possible with one furnance our would you need to install a second? It all depends on the requirements of the jurisdiction for construction of a new suite. The separate ducting and furnace for a new suite is a fire safety issue/requirement in Alberta

QUOTE (rymac @ Dec 6 2008, 03:55 PM) Hey Everyone, I`m looking to build a basement suite and I was wondering would be the best way of heating the unit. Furnace, boiler or electric heater? The basement is undeveloped so I can accommodate any system. I`m just wonder what would e the most cost...

QUOTE (rymac @ Dec 6 2008, 03:55 PM) Hey Everyone, I`m looking to build a basement suite and I was wondering would be the best way of heating the unit. Furnace, boiler or electric heater? The basement is undeveloped so I can accommodate any system. I`m just wonder what would e the most cost...

QUOTE (nepoez @ Nov 30 2008, 12:05 PM) Hi all, I am have been working in enterprise software development since 2002 and I`ve become really good at it and make pretty decent money due to my experience. However, it is not something I enjoy doing anymore. I have been looking to change my career...

If the suite is in Edmonton you will need to meet the egress bedroom window requirements, a separate heating and ventilation system for the suite, hardwired smoke detectors interconnected with the main floor and enclosed furnace rooms etc... A typical conforming basement suite would be in the...

Apply 1" Styrofoam (blue or pink that come in 2` x 8` sheets) on the concrete. Tape seams with tuck tape. This will insulate and provide a thermal break from the concrete. Place 3/4" plywood sheeting on the styrofoam and screw it to the concrete using tapcon screws. Now you can put what ever you...