Hi David, I hope my response is not too late given you might be meeting with them today?? First of all, I specialize in new comers (immigrants and refugees) in both Calgary and Edmonton operating in over a decade now. We do love dealing with this new migrants as one of our tenant profiles...

Hi Tina, Here are some of the apps I and my team use categorized in all the different areas of the business: These are online marketing tools very handy for grouping niches, interests, or businesses. I use these social media tools for my real estate business to engage, aid, and interact with...

What I would suggest you do is to hookup with a good realtor that will be able to filter and narrow your search criteria down to a peg for you. There are very good and experience realtors out there who are an avid provider here in this blog as well like Sean Hayes.

Our current focus is in the NE Calgary, targeting single homes with secondary suite potentials. We are starting to see properties that works despite the current rental going rates. We are positioning our self to buy in the late 2016 and into 2017.

Hi Margaret It is tough in both Calgary and Edmonton right now, but based on our current vacancy situations between the 2 cities, I am seeing better luck getting units rented quicker in Edmonton than in Calgary. Last month we had a 1 br condo in Oliver and it got rented for $1050 in no time...

Definitely Matt, these are the next set of questions and more... To ask when I have considered showing the place to a phone inquiring potentials.

In times of rental vacancy, as a landlord it is not necessary to open the door every time someone comes knocking requesting for a showing. After placing a solid and informative rental ad online or in the newspaper (stage 1 of the filtration process), you are now ready to receive any phone...

Thomas, Matt, thanks you both for sharing your strategies! There are sure plenty of ideas here. I for one could use some of these with the current vacancies. Much appreciated!

Last ACRE me and a group of us went there for both days. It was less crowded. They have a good verity of food. Here is their menus http://vagabondcalgary.com/food-menus/

I happen to work in the area and here are few that are good and close by the BMO Centre: Vagabond Calgary, 1129 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0L4, Canada Grumans Catering and Delicatessen, 230 11 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB T2G 0X8 Lotus Vietnamese Noodle House, 1032 Macleod Trail Southeast...

Hi All With the number of vacancies we face in Alberta today due to over supply. What are the creative incentives you are offering today to be able to compete in this downturn? Please share with the rest your strategy in attracting good tenants.

Hi Craig My properties in Calgary are located in the communities of Monterey, Coral Springs, Tarawood, and Martindale. Most of the units except condo, tenants pay all utilities. The unit average stats per types are as follows: Condo: 2br 800sqft 1bath average $1450 util included 1 parking...

If credit is the problem in going into the US market, be aware that you have other options here. You can partner with other like minded investors that have capital and/or can qualify in the US. I have been eyeing on AZ for a while specially in the Phoenix area. I will definitely put my money...

Since your $$$ partner will be providing the downpayment, I don't see why the banks will ask both of you to be on the mortgage and title. In that case if your money partner ended up to be the sole mortgage qualifier, then you will not be on title. But you can place a caveat after the fact. One...

Yearly I like to test my system rigorously to see if it works, and do necessary improvement where it's needed. At first this was not the intention, but I came to realize accidentally that it's necessary in preparation for my long term plan outlined in my Personal Belize. If I wanted to...

Congratulation for taking the necessary action to better the health of your organization. I use the word "organization" given I treat my Real Estate gig as an actual business operation where as, I am in the driver seat, the captain, and the CEO. My take is, to first see it in this manner to be...

Man am I very glad to login today after a long while! As usual landing first at the Success Stories section of the forum, I am alway amazed by some of the accomplishments fellow investors shared. Your successes including your latest update is one of an inspiration...Congratulations!

Congratulations Sherilynn! Well accomplished milestone!