Hello: Anyone familiar with a Toronto company called Toronto Rental Guide? They find and screen tenants and they also provide property management services in Toronto and GTA? Any references and / or experience would be appreciated Elisabet K.

Anyone familiar with a mortgage product CIBC offers only if investment properties are held under a Holding Company. Apparently more weight is allocated to the property performance than to the investor,s personal credit in cases where several properties are already held personally. Thanks...

I am considering incorporating a Holding Company to add investment properties to my portfolio. I currently invest in both provinces. Since Alberta is more investor friendly and taxes are lower would it be better for the company to be registered in Alberta even if in the future some properties...

RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Located in Oakville -Ontario seeks experienced "deal secretary" for its busy and expanding organization. Minimum experience required is 2 years in similar position. Lone Wolf proficient. Outstanding customer service. Team Player. Able to excel in fast paced...

Hi: I am curious to know why old posts show up as new posts? Do they show up simply becasue someone has just read them?Thanks Elisabet Kisielewski

Hello: has anyone dealt with Burk Management & Realty Inc.? Your experience? Would you recommend them? Thanks Elisabet Kisielewski Oakville Ontario

KWC Investors: would you mind sharing the range usually charged by local companies to manage single family homes in the area? Thank You very much Elisabet Kisielewski

If you were to invest in single family homes and could just as easily invest in Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge area or in Edmonton where would in invest and why? Thanks for your input Elisabet K.

My tenant would like to extend his 12 month lease for another 6 months. This is ok with me. But, I am wondering what kind of paperwork is required? If I draw a new lease will agents expect a commission? Thank you for your help Elisabet Kisielewski Oakville - Ontario

Hello: I need to notify my tenant about a Rent Increase effective in 90 days. Is there a special form for this? Or can I just write a letter/notification? But, most importantly do I need a signed copy for my records? Thank you for your help Elisabet Kisielewski Oakville Ontario

Hello: I am wondering if in a two year lease, signed in Ontario, the rent can be raised according to the allowable % increase in year two? Or is it automatically assumed that rent will remain the same as in year 1? Thank you very much Elisabet Kisielewski Oakville

Upon a recent inspection of my property I noticed the tenants are not looking after the fully fenced backyard at all. Some of the weeds are 4 feet high. On the other hand the front lawn is well kept. Is there anything I can do about it? Or as long as it is good shape when they leave it is ok...

I am in the process of purchasing property # 5 and I have different options available for the downpayment source. I am wondering if one is more favourable than the other. Your opinion is greatly appreciated. Sources: 1. Sell non-registered investments ( approx. yield 8% per year) 2. Secured...

These are my options to finance my latest purchase and in spite of having chosen variable rate/25 yr amortization in the past I am wondering what I should do now. If I choose the variable rate mortgage with the 25 yr amort. my payment is approx $80 per month more ( it does not affect me much)...

Hello: does anyone have the name and phone number of the person who was looking for JV partners for a new construction project in Kitchener last might at the On Rein meeting? Thanks Elisabet K.

I would like to know if everyone who is not incorporated has been able to deduct expenses such as Rein Membership fees, travel expenses, books and seminars? Thank you Elisabet Kisielewski Oakville - Ontario

I purchased a Condo Townhouse in a complex where everyone else is also an investor. As a result, this turns out to be a "rental complex". It is a great investment because of a number of reasons including V & R fund, fully managed, Guaranteed low Condo fees for three years, # 1 town in Ontario, 5...