I just had a call from a tenant regarding the bathroom outlet. He has no use for the shaving outlet which is standard, I believe, and wants to change it to a full outlet that can handle hair dryers, etc. I have to agree with him - it's pretty much a waste of an outlet usually. Are regular...

Can anyone send me the link for the website that provides a rough property appraisal? Thanks, Jess

If you`re hiring someone to clear snow how do you determine the rate? Do you have a form you use for such a contract, or other ongoing work? Thanks

Whew! It`s taken a long time, but I`ve finally purchased a 4-plex, in Innisfail, AB. I plan to manage this property myself and learn the ins and outs and how to handle new situations. My first is that 2 of the tenants do not use cheques; they pay with cash. Unfortunately they live and work...

Is anyone familiar with the Joe Riche area outside of Kelowna? I don`t seem able even to find the altitude, and am wondering about the climate, housing, community, etc. Does anyone have any information they would be willing to share? Thanks

Ron is adamant that not only are fluorescent orange cards most effective, but that they must be the correct shade of fluorescent orange and raised on one side. Has anyone found a source in Canada that provides the ones he recommends? Thanks, Jess

To Don and the REIN gang! Wow! What an incredible weekend! Thanks so much for all the contagious energy you put into this weekend, and the amazing wealth of Real Estate knowledge we`ve gained through your thorough, full, fun-packed weekend marathon of learning!

This is the first property I`m buying as an investment property, and have been struggling with the due diligence. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Property is a 4-plex in a neighborhood in Red Deer that Don recommended on our bus trip. It is presently rented as follows: 4 units...

Can anyone recommend an assessor in Didsbury? I wrote a clause into the purchase agreement that the assessment must be as much or more than the agreed upon price,I live in Airdrie and have been doing the research here, but I fear that I may have negotiated at an Airdrie valuation and not taken...

Hi, All - where would you find the best form to download or procure as an offer to purchase? Thanks - Jess

I`m in the process of completing a rent to own and have some concerns. From all the reading and advice I understand that a rent to own is effected by 2 separate documents. This is also the advice the purchaser was given, so the purchaser, with their lawyer, has forwarded a purchase offer...

I am looking at a 2-storey unit in the Village of Slocan, and am undecided as to whether Slocan passes the Goldmine scrutiny. The town presently uses private septic systems but is planning to install sewers (let`s not hold our breath on this one). City folks from Vancouver and Calgary are...