I have been a REIN member for 9 years and am extremely greatful I got out of my own way and joined even though the $200 a month membership seemed allot. Boy am I glad I did. Being a part of REIN gave me exposure to many professionals that I had the option of engaging or not depending where I...

Although the LTB does not recognize the lease and therfore won't support any of the clauses, small claims court does. Depending on the issue such as tenant breaking the lease early, small claims court is an option.

Hi Clint if the tenant is existing the permissable increase in 3.1% this year. This is a rate that the Landlord and tenant board establishes for each year. You also need to give the tenant 90 days written notice. You will find the forms on the landlord and tenant board website...

I have a couple of Student properties in St Catherines currently that I have had for 7 years. I would be happy to assist you if I can. Also my properties are currently Managed by Adrian Kulakowsky of Rental 101. he is also a Realtor. I`m sure he could be very helpful as well. His email address...

On several of my duplexes I have successfully been able to charge utilities seperatly. I split the bills 60/40 for a 3 up and 1 down and 50/50 for 3 up and 2 down. I do collect a utility deposit, my understanding of this is that it can not be forced onto the tenant. If they decline payment of...

Sears outlets stores provide great discounts on scratch and dent models. I have put several in my units at a very low price.

Hey Jason great to hear about your success in Orillia. I also invest in Orillia and Michelle, Tom and the entire team at EPM have been doing an excellent job managing my protfolio there since 2007.

Each city has it`s own bylaws that inforce how many non-related individuals can live together. Some sities such as Waterloo reqiures you to licence your home for students homes over six occupents. Some cities inforce this while others don`t. At the end of the day if your considering to purchase...

Hi Rob I have been a REIN member since they came to Ontario in 2003. Please feel free to contact me to discuss how I have bennifited from REIN as well as share what I can about real estate investing. I can tell you that without the support of the REIN group which includes all the great members...

I have been using a company in St Catharine`s for four years and have been very happy with the service. The company is Rent Tent @866.633.6533 or 905.641.0911 Ask for Adrian. Their website is www.rent-tent.com

Hi just wanted to add my vote in for websites. I have had great success filling my rentals in the Barrie/ Orillia area with www.gottarent.com and www.rentboard.ca. locating larger companies that will permit you to post a flyer on their employee bulletin board has worked for me as well. Cheers

I really enjoyed Michael Losier`s presentation as well. Simple yet logical. A practical approach to change. I just completed his book and found it to have easy to use worksheets. Thanks