Looking at properties in the gtha, ontario

Neil1, do you know how things worked out for your friend?

For those who have bought buildings, what is your experience when buying buildings at well above assessed values? (possibly even 2x or more current assessment) Does this trigger mpac to reassess, and therefore having a huge property tax increase?

Hi, I am interested in purchasing also. Can you email me the particulars? [email protected]

QUOTE (MarkGarrett @ May 7 2009, 01:30 PM) The key is going to be establishing a few things: 1) who will be on title? 2) will the JVP do any work IE onsite PM 3) What is his/her expectations of the deal Also, if you sell, you will more than likely trigger a capital gain. Maybe you can still...

QUOTE (terri @ May 6 2009, 10:05 PM) I`ve been trying to work with my tenants for a while. I have yet to do it for various reasons but I love the idea of helping my tenants own and have a live in partner that will look after the property. Like any Jv agreement you have to outline the partnership...

Hi, I am looking for some expert opinions on a possible opportunity for myself and an existing tenant. I have a tenant who is interested in getting a share in the ownership of a 4plex I own. He has stated that he was considering purchasing it before I did but wasn`t ready for various reasons...

Has anyone ever installed laminate directly over carpet or underpad to help with the noise issue?

Hi I`ve been doing some looking around and prime minus .7 would be a great rate. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts of where the prime rate is headed. Sincerely, Andrew

Thank you Garth and Chris for the responses. As to your reply Garth, those are great suggestions and some of them I already have worked on and will look to implement the others. Thank you. Chris, your response was informative as well and was more along the lines of what I was looking for. Some...

Hi all, I am looking for advice on the process of getting a business name for my real estate business. I would like to implement this name into my business plans to include on business cards, marketing materials, etc... I see many great business names on posts on this site and would greatly...

QUOTE (CanadianMortgageTeam @ Aug 15 2008, 05:59 PM) There are definately better rates out there for both the fixed and the variable - and it never hurts to shop. From your post, it sounds like you may already be in a matrix mortgage with firstline which makes it tougher to do a straight switch...

Hi again, Thanks to everyone for their input and advice. I truly appreciate the offers to help. Some of the responses from brokers were from quite outside my area and therefore it may be difficult to have a good relationship. I will look more in my area and am open to suggestions for referrals...

QUOTE (terri @ Aug 15 2008, 08:32 AM) hi Andrew, I find it interesting that you are getting prime minus .3 directly from first national, because my broker said he could get prime -.6 on a residential mortgage from first national and is offering 5.24% for a 5 yr fixed (not sure which bank that...

Hello all, The mortgage on our personal residence is coming up for renewal on October 31 and I have an offer from my current provider First Line for a 5 yr variable prime-.3% and prime for the heloc where the available amount increases with the mtg paydown. The fixed 5 yr rate they are...