Thanks for the comments, but as far as family and friends..... my parents did their own planning and if they are late 70/80's the idea was save, save, save only, and the friends I have spoken with regarding this topic, only one couple in their 40's said they have a financial planner...

Thanks.... thought this was the place to ask for advice from a team of like-minded investors. Never said we didnt have a plan or savings, just asking for more strategies to consider now for the next 5 years.

I guess what I'm looking for is an outside opinion - objective viewpoint - as to the definition of "lots", "smartly" and "wisely" that will help both of us with different ideas, come together and agree to work towards. We have a start with real estate but the strategy is lacking. Are you...

Can anyone suggest a retirement planning professional that will help us get going towards a monetary vision? We're both in our mid 50's and have trouble getting on track and staying there. Oh, life is so confusing! Thanks! Linda

My JV partner needs money from the down payment he provided. Do I need an assessment of the property now. And how do I calculate partnership now? We are 4 years in on a 5 yr deal.

Great! I`ll talk to my broker! I thought these were good rates, so now I`ll go shopping! Thank you all for your great advice!

No we`re not selling but I was under the impression that the open variable offers the ability to lock in if rates go up past what we are able to live with, and the closed is assuming prime rate stays comfortably low for the next 5 yrs.

We are refinancing our first property and Scotiabank is offering 12 choices of terms/types: we are looking at 3.8% 5yr open variable rate with biweekly payments. We have a LOC on this property right now at 3.5% too. I have been under the impression that we combine as much of the LOC into the...

Thank you so much! I just needed somewhere to start with affording this service and I had no idea how much I would expect to pay. You`ve been a great help! Thanks again!

Thanks Thomas! Didnt realize that initial cost would be quite that high.... maybe I should set it up myself, then pass it on. Linda

Does anyone have a ballpark idea of the cost to have my bookkeeping set up for me on QuickBooks? We have 4 properties, and I have all the reciepts for last year chronologically kept in separate folders, catagorized already. Just wondering what the cost might be to have someone take the job off...

Yes this also is seen with moisture issues in the winter months around floor heat registers and carpet. The blackened carpet around the registers happens when ducting isnt a tight fit to the cut-out in the floor. Pink Solution works well for the blackened carpet. I would definitely try that...

Sorry, but cannot find a screen with post editor to scroll down to add attachments? What am I missing? I can post a reply but not attach a file, or I can reply to a message, but still cannot attach a file!?

QUOTE (jwilbrin @ Jun 3 2009, 12:53 PM) Hi Everyone, Wow! are there ever a tonne of rental units available in Calgary this spring. So many first time buyers have left the renters world. Just curious to see how other landlords are making out. Have you had to drop your rent quite a bit? I`ve...

QUOTE (Ubiquitous @ May 24 2009, 02:21 PM) Alright, there are tenants living next door to me. They have a dog which they like to let loose every now and then. We are within city limits. The houses are really close together. I have spoken with the tenants next door and have politely asked them to...

QUOTE (Dan_Eisenhauer @ May 16 2009, 07:46 PM) You don`t say if this is withing a rental unit, or in acommon area for everyone`s use. If common usage, have you considered a coin operated system? If within the unit, why would you concern yourself about hydro bills? You should not be installing...

Hi All! Just wondering if anyone has a template for a schedule to add to our lease agreement, now that we are putting in a stacking laundry to the suite. Just concerned that the bill may go a lot higher depending on irresponsible usage(??? - some folks don`t know how to do laundry????even tho...

Just redoing a bathroom, and pricing both Rona and Home Depot...Home Depot hands down! for pricing, availability, and customer service! We wanted to look at a vanity in Rona that was on display and discounted. We found and asked an employee for help. He said there`s a chunk of marble on the...

QUOTE (terri @ Jan 29 2009, 09:23 AM) I`ve been told by various builders that the reason Rona and Home hardware 2x4`s are better than home depot`s is because Rona and Home hardware store their`s outside and Home Depot`s is inside so it shrinks and cracks and dries all crooked. Don`t know if this...

My dream was to work at WJ once the kids were up and out, and so I am living my dream now. Try it and you`ll see why WJ is so successful. Environment is everything! Surrounded by only positive upbeat teams (includes management and exec`s) makes the "JOB" feel like a fun place to go to...