Send me a picture and I`ll let you know what I think. I`ve redone a couple of hardwood floors in my properties. You can see at the link below. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4905...mp;l=638f26e42e Graham White [email protected]

WANT TO DO YOUR OWN PAINTING??? Painting bedrooms, halls, living room and dining room in an 1100 sq ft 3 Bedroom townhouse after regular wear and tear should take one person about 40 hours. Trim and doors add another day, baseboards add another day, ceilings add a day (use ONLY oil based...

In Calgary, I`m finding that Kijiji is giving me good response and nothing has come from RentFaster.ca

I have to admit, looking after rental ads, showing suites and screening tenants has lost its appeal. I`m thinking that somewhere in the REIN network there is an ambitious individual who has a passion for this part of the process that may be low on capital, but high on time availability. The...

It turns out that property management with a company was a money losing proposition and managing all of our portfolio has taken me away from doing what I love. I have a couple condos in Calgary that are in great shape, but I don`t have the energy to fill them with tenants again. For no...

Rather than warn them that I don`t want smokers, I want them to feel comfortable telling me that they are a smoker - then I can conveniently find another tenant if I so choose, instead of inconveniently find out that they`re a closeted smoker.

Someone mentioned in a post about removing a washer and dryer from a unit they were having problems with. I have a unit in Red Deer where the court lag time is 6 weeks. I have already gone through the process once with this tenant whose parents came up with all the funds at the last minute, so...

I have found a very simple way to screen out smokers. On my application form I have two boxes: [ ] # SMOKE OUTSIDE [ ] # NON-SMOKERS Anyone who checks off "Smoke Outside" I simply assume will smoke INSIDE and then decide if I`m willing to have that unit smoked in. If you decide that you...

You should know it is taking up to 6 weeks to get a court date in Red Deer, so if they don`t leave without a court order and baliff showing up, you can lose up to three months rent. There are so many cases going before the courts right now that this lag time is just getting longer. I have...

I`m looking for someone who can show Red Deer properties. I`m happy to take all the phone calls, do all the screening and qualifying of tenants, but I need someone who can do a good job of showing the properties that is in the Red Deer area. I`m thinking of $50/showing. Any help or...

I have considered this in only one circumstance and it was when all of the tenants were Phillipino. I have a few associates who employ Phillipinos and provide rental accomodations to them as well. Because Phillipinos send so much money home to their families, they want to keep their living...

First thing I should say here is that I am not anti-management. Good property management companies do what they do well. They come across as more professional than an owner/manager which is better if you`re looking to do credit checks and criminal background checks. People will tend to give...

Absolutely talk to Chandan Toor before you think about Rich Dad coaching. She is one of the best coaches in Canada and has made millions through real estate. She`s one of the rare people who is in coaching because it`s their mission in life, not to make their living from it. Up to three years...

Ok, but now you`re stuck drinking Green Tea instead of enjoying the luxury of a Starbucks latte! There IS a way to drink Starbucks AND buy property! HOW TO BUY MORE PROPERTY AND STILL END UP WITH YOUR LATTE: We began investing in Real Estate when we were $100,000 in debt (I mean REAL personal...

THIS POST INCLUDES LINKS TO EXCITING PICTURES AT THE BOTTOM!!!Unless you have multiple units in the same area I HIGHLY recommend you DO NOT use a property management company!I have 32 units amoung Fort MacMurray, Edmonton, Red Deer, Innisfail and Calgary and have had nothing but headaches with...

I couldn`t seem to find a recommendation for a Calgary Carpet Cleaning Service on the discussion board, but luckily I found a really good one through a friend. I thought this carpet was beyond saving but you can judge the results for yourself: BEFORE & AFTER PICTURE GALLERY...

I will bend over backwards to help my tenants - on one condition: They need to demonstrate they`re doing everything possible on their end to improve their situation. That includes swallowing their pride and asking their family, friends, government agencies and community & church groups for...

Lori, Calgary property is only going in one direction and that is up. It`s one of the most solid cities to own in so I would second the opinion of getting a line of credit or refinancing rather than selling.

Sorry I can`t recommend a good one, but I advise you to stay away from Hope Street. I`m not the only member that has had a problem with them.

Most of our units are in Calgary, but we`ve got a few in Edmonton. Check out comparables at www.rentedmonton.com www.places4rent.com $1000 up $700 down $150 Garage Should be easily in the ballpark. Problem with property management companies in renting things out is the higher the rent, the...