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...

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.

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...

Latest Acquisition Update December 1, 2013 Slow but sure From 10 doors in the span of 1 year around 2005 to 2006, since the downturn of late 2007 early 2008, things have slowed down dramatically for us in the acquisition phase. So far it`s been one property per year (adding 5 more...

Without my very supportive wife in this journey, I would not have made it this far. Almost 8 years now in the real estate business. Yes it's taking me that long to join in and be part of the REIN organization, but I`ve always been a believer of the cause they have set forth to help investors...

Hi folks, Our condo corp is looking for a new PM company to work with. Your recommendation would be gratefully appreciated! Jason

Hi all, A friend of a friend is looking for a rental unit that allows pet. If you have one please let me know. Jason Update: - anywhere in Calgary - 1 to 2 bedroom - for a couple with1 dog

Hi there, I am not able to update my profile signature. It is throwing an application exception when applying the save function. Please help! Jason

Hi All, Is it possible in a given purchase of a rental property to transfer title to buyers name, but keeps the mortgage under the vendors name? Given the willingness and trust of the vendor`Would the bank allow this? Any tax implications? Please share your thoughts. Thanks! Jason

Any apple users out there? Let's share Apple Apps we use in our day to day real estate business: 1 Evernote - great for making and compiling notes. I use it to document move in and out check lists, tenant interviews, etc... You can takes photos, videos, and audio recording. 2 iBook -...

Since everyone has been sharing about their successes stories in Real Estate, REIN member or not`Please allow me to celebrate and share this opportunity with you. In the past 20 years I am very lucky to be a beneficiary of the modern economic eras. Started from the dot-com boom of the 1990s...

As a Real Estate Investor or business owner have you ever thought of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of your business process management by automating and integrating parts of your repetitive day to day REI activities? Don`t take me wrong I literally said `to automate parts` and not...

Do anybody have dealt or familiar with HomePath financing? I see this advertised with some of the US listings (short sales or bank owned). Have anybody purchased properties got financing this way? Thanks for you thoughts in advance! http://www.fanniemae.com/homepath/financing/index.jhtml

Hi all I came across this company called Create Capital Management Inc...Seems to be based in AB that is offering seminars about Florida Foreclosures. Does anyone heard of this company. Please share you ideas or experienced about this company. Thanks in advance!

We have to start somewhere, and the best place to start is with the people who we closely know and love. It make sense right? Given that they are the one how know us the most they should be the first we approach. I do agree with this somewhat, but I sill do have mixed feelings. It reminded...

Just looking at the Edmonton MLS and I can`t help but notice the resale price...Am I seeing prices dating back 2006 - 2007? Wow! It has gone down. Is this just seasonal effect or what...

I am planning to transfer my revenue properties that are under my personal name into my corporation. These are well established and performing properties. My goal is to grow my corporation to be in the position to attract investor and to acquire more investment properties under it. Here are...

The board in one of my condo is trying to pass this new rules. Just want some of your thoughts...How to stop them? Thanks! Amendment: That all move in and move out, owners and landlords are to be there until either is completed in the best interest of all condominium owners for both...

I am currently shopping around for a new accountant…One that will give me the proper guidance to help structure my business and to save money. Someone experienced in the Real Estate Accounting. Currently I feel I am not getting the property service I need to grow my business. Could some...

Hi Everyone Just want to take this chance to say Happy New Year to all! As usual I am always pumped up to close the final chapter of current year, and start the New Year with great enthusiasm. I would like to close 2009 with a THANK YOU to all for a wonderful year of myreinspace blogging...