Hi Sherilynn, Thanks for the response and great advice. Thanks, Bart

Hello All, I have an up/down property in Alberta where the tenants are not getting along. The basement tenant moved in about two months ago and within a couple of weeks she began complaining regarding the upstairs tenant. She has been complained that the upstairs tenant's music, talking...

Hi Kevin, What area of PG is this duplex (cross streets)? What rents are you currently bringing in? What are you asking for the place? If you provide me with your e-mail address we can correspond that way. Thanks, Bart

Hello, 2.99% for the next 4 years is an extremely good rate (I am locking in two of my mortgages at the same rate on Monday). Yes, chances are the rates will be higher than 2.99% in 4 years. If money is tight she should lock in for as long as she can at a low rate and make preparations to...

Hello, Scotiabank has one on their website that will do what you are asking. It gives you the option to calculate a mortgage amount, payment amount or an amortization period. If you chose the amortization period calculator and adjusted the payment by 20% it should give you what you are...

Thanks Emil. I found that extremely interesting and I am looking forward to additional videos in the future. Thanks, Bart

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. All great advice. I will work at learning more about JVs to determine if they are right for me and in the mean time I'll start chatting about real estate with more of the people I interact with. I have been investing for more than ten years and...

Hello, I am starting my research to determine if JVing is for me. If I was to start JVing I would most likely approach family and friends first, as I am sure most people start with. My question is how have other successful investors intitiated this process with family and friends? I...

Hi Lucas, I use a service provided by Telus. I have a 1-866 number and the faxes are sent to my e-mail in-box. I like it because I receive the fax where ever I am - no need to go to an actual fax machine and retrieve the hard copy of the transmission. Thanks, Bart

Thank you for your response. Bart

Hello, Does anyone have a letter they have provided to the neighbours of a recently purchased property that introduces you/your company and provides the neighbour with your contact information? I had a look in the critical forms section and was unable to locate anything like this...

Fantastic Story. Thanks for sharing Todor. Hopefully my future grandkids will be sharing a story similiar to this (have some time...my oldest is only 7)!!! Bart

Thanks Ray. It was to be this fellow and his fiance. He scored well (his only negative is he has two large dogs) and she had historical credit issues she was working on (disclosed prior to me checking credit) - so average as a couple. The response has been fantastic and six of the eight...

Thanks Fisher and Thomas. I agree that if it is this difficult and he is not a tenant yet I will probably not get easier. How would you approach dealing with the original "tenant"? Offer an explanation or just indicate I have chosen not to rent it to him. Thanks, Bart

Hello, I approved a couple to rent a home from me last week. We were to meet on Friday (Feb 4) to obtain a deposit/sign the lease. He was unable to make it on Friday and left me a voice mail indicating he would be off Wed/Thurs (Feb 9/10) and we could meet up then to obtain deposit/sign...

I would go with out the lock box - appears institutional to me. If you have not signed the lease yet indicate you will cover the utilities to $x. Anything over $x and they will be responsible.

QUOTE (rebeccaworthington @ Aug 12 2010, 02:41 PM) I have invested in Prince George and would caution people who are thinking of investing now in PG. The local unemployment rate is high and has just seen an increase. I too would be looking for cash-flow properties that consider at least a...

Good Morning, Is anyone investing (or know of anyone investing) in St Paul, Alberta? I am looking at a property there and it would be great to chat with someone who is already established. If anyone knows of a property manager in the area it would be great to speak to them as well. Thanks, Bart

QUOTE (ThomasBeyer @ Apr 16 2010, 09:26 PM) I note you chose not to divulge how much cash you wish to invest a critical variable .. more here: How to get started http://myreinspace.com/public_forums/General_Discussion/61-4391-How_to_get_started_.html Thomas, I do have sufficient funds for a...

QUOTE (ThomasBeyer @ Apr 15 2010, 10:14 PM) 4 plex in big city is $400,000 or more .. and needs about 30% down .. do you have $120,000 ? 4 plex in small town is about $160,000 to $280,000 .. depending on province and city .. and needs perhaps only $30,000 to $50,000 down .. You did not state...