Hi, I currently advertise on rentfaster.ca, rentspot.ca and kijiji. Just wondering which other rental web sites REIN members are having success with? thanks,Vic

Hi, I thought everyone would be interested by the poll that global news is conducting on rent control. Please vote against rent control on http://globalnews.ca/news/1621481/calgarys-mayor-calls-on-landlords-to-stop-gouging-tenants/ if you feel we should not have rent control in Alberta...

Hi, Would appreciate if anyone would have feedback on excel homes? Would you recommend them? thanks

Hi, I have a few 35 year and 40 years mortgages that are due for renewal in 2012. With the new 30 year amortization rule, will my existing 35 and 40 year mortgages be grandfathered and renewed on the existing terms or will I have to re-qualify under the 30 year amortization? Thanks, Vic

Hi, Four years ago, I have purchased term insurance to protect my family as my portfolio grew. Lately, I have been looking into converting my term insurance into a Universal insurance. Does anyone want to share their experiences as to which policy is better? Thanks, Vic

Hi, I have tenants that installed a satellite dish 2 years ago. They signed a contract stating that they would ensure that the statellite dish would be removed properly on move-out and that any damage would be fixed. The same tenants moved out on June 27th. However, since I do not have a...

Hi, I was wondering if REIN or other members had a 5 year worksheet that: (1) calculates the ROI for every year (2) ROI every year up to 5 years Thanks, Vic

Hi, I am just doing some due diligence on this company. I have heard good things, but would like to receive additional feedback. Has anyone used Olympia trust for arms length mortgage? If yes, what is your experience with them? Also, does anyone know how long they have been in business...

Hi, Two questions: (a) Does anyone have a good contract they use for making loans? I did not find one in the resource section of myreinspace. (b) What criteria do you use in making loans? I know this is subjective, but would like to hear what others have to say. What is a reasonable loan...

Hi Fellow REIN members, I have a 1/2 duplex that I am advertising as rent-to-own. I have read Marc Loeffler`s book and followed some of his advertising strategies. Unfortunately, I am not having much success and I am wondering if the web sites listed in his book is more applicable to the...

Hi Everyone, My rental leases expire between the month of April-September. I have been out of the rental market since last September. January is the time of the year when I am trying to get a feel of the demand in the Calgary market. My research involves doing comparables on rental sites...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone knew how banks come up with the list price for foreclosures? Is it mortgage balance on the property + liens? Thanks, Vic

I have a lady that wants to sell me her 2 1978 bedroom condo for $200,000. It was assessed at $280,00 this year. However, I know that condos are probably selling for $220,000 right now. My struggle is the valuation. Would you do this deal?

Who would be interested to learn from Tony Peters, one of the most successful REIN investors for 2-3 days in Calgary. If interested please post here whether you would be interested for a seminar in Calgary in December or mid-January?

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone had any feedback regarding the list of brokers provided at the Legrand event? Good/bad/ugly? Thanks, Vic

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had contacts for companies that design and install ads on cars? Thanks, Vic

Hello Everyone, I was wondering what other REIN members` strategies are nowadays. Are you buying or selling? I am currently looking at purchasing a tri-plex or 4-plex in Calgary. If anyone is interested in selling, please contact me at [email protected] or (403) 607-3472. Thanks, Vic

Hello Everyone, For lease to own, does anyone add the tenant on title? The reason I would add a tenant on title to benefit from a 5% downpayment. If you do add the tenant on title, is there a conflict with the lease to own lease? Any legalities? Thanks, Vic

Hello, Can assignment fees be included as part of the mortgage? If I get a JV partner in and charge an assignment fee, can that be added to the mortgage? thanks

Hello Everyone, In the case of rent to own, what happens if a tenant comes down with the downpayment before the option is expired? For example, if the option is for 3 years and the tenant wants to buy the property say after the first year? Thanks, Vic