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    No Membership Priveleges but I am a member

    QUOTE (Savanah @ Oct 12 2010, 10:35 PM) Hi there! I have also just registered. I understand that it can take a couple of days to become a member, however, I would like to attend a workshop in 2 days and would like to make sure I can register for it, not as a guest. I am willing to wait until...
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    North East Edmonton Watch Out!

    QUOTE (outtolunch @ Sep 16 2010, 10:39 AM) Hi all, Just had some pretty nasty tenants ditch out, rent owed, damage to unit, etc. If you have a place in the North East, be very careful, here are some names (she has lots) to watch out for...and if you got stuck with them let me know ASAP!!! A very...
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    Buying down the rate

    QUOTE (RussellWestcott @ Sep 13 2010, 03:06 PM) I`ll add a couple of pluses to this too. As a professional Real Estate Investor I`m always managing my portfolio of mortgages... because next to ALL the taxes we constantly have to pay my mortgages are my largest expenditure out of my bank account...
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    HST in BC

    QUOTE (dsenger @ Nov 22 2009, 06:50 PM) Does anyone know if the new HST in BC affects new homes, re sale homes or both? Thanks for your reply. I don`t believe they are any changes to lawyer fees--at least I think that is what Mark Warkentin said--I think they already charge both PST and GST so...
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    Looking for Calgary Realtor

    QUOTE (toy @ Jun 9 2010, 10:22 AM) Hi - I am looking for a Calgary realtor to do a few comps for us here or there on properties that we are looking to purchase. We may be willing to pay a small fee for this if needed. But are also looking to build a working relationship where we can refer...
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    Economic Fundamentals General

    QUOTE (ThomasBeyer @ Apr 30 2010, 02:32 PM) CMHC, Royal Bank, CIBC, Stats Canada, TD, ScotiaBank .. to name a few .. some of our Top 10 articles here: http://www.prestprop.com/top10.html or on Saskatchewan here: http://www.prestprop.com/sk.html or on Alberta here...
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    Economic Fundamentals General

    Hello I am looking for economic data/graphs for Alberta -- economic growth, unemplyment rate, disposable income, retail sales average income inflation rates etc. I know that the RBC site has info. Is there any other site(s) to reference? Thanks. Ian
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    Thinking of buying..Does the math work?

    QUOTE (Trizzy @ Apr 11 2010, 10:01 AM) I will have to put a locked box on the thermostat and leave it on automatic, so they don`t play with it and run by bills up. Also, if the tenants leave, there is no utilites hydro being used. And just a neat peice of info. Southern Ontario had an amazingly...
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    Thinking of buying..Does the math work?

    QUOTE (Trizzy @ Apr 11 2010, 08:09 AM) The rents acquired justify the all inclusive status. It is cashflowing the way it is. I could add seperate meters, however then the rents are no longer justified, and I would likely lose the tenants already in place. Not to mention the bill for...
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    Thinking of buying..Does the math work?

    QUOTE (Trizzy @ Apr 11 2010, 07:41 AM) Now I just stumbled upon a similar deal.Triplex, downtown core of Kitchener. Monthly income: $2,360.00 Yearly gross income: $28,330.00 Yearly expenses: Taxes ($2,800.00) + Hydro, Gas & Insurance ($4800.00) = $7,600.00 Gross income - expenses = $20,730.00...
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    Thinking of buying..Does the math work?

    QUOTE (Trizzy @ Apr 10 2010, 06:34 PM) Been quite some time since I last posted. My knowledge of market conditions and general investing has increased ten-fold. I have learned alot in the last few months about mortgages/rental properties that I didn`t know about a few months ago. This will be my...
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    Vacancy rates

    QUOTE (kanabel @ Feb 20 2010, 06:59 PM) Hi there! In a buying mode again! Anybody knows current vacancy rates for Red Deer and Edmonton? In addition, if anybody would recommend Red Deer realtor, would be appreciated. Thanks Dejan Realtor--Nicole Gardiner--she will do a great job for you...
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    Christmas Gifts for Tenants

    QUOTE (Dan_Eisenhauer @ Nov 19 2009, 09:30 PM) I am considering gift cards from The Keg.... $75.00 for good tenants, $50.00 for not so good, and nothing for problem ones. Hi Dan What would give to a garage tenant who pays on time ($150/month)? thanks. Ian
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    Prospects or Suspects

    QUOTE (DineenJJ @ Nov 23 2009, 07:43 AM) Hi, I`m getting kind of confused.... I`ve sent out about 50 yellow letters to expired listings and out of 9 calls back so far, only 2 have left any information with PATlive. Most of the people refuse to leave information, hang up, or want me to call...
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    yellow letter campaign results

    QUOTE (JohnSoucie @ Nov 2 2009, 02:14 PM) John, Keep in mind that an expired listing doesn`t give you a homeowner name, it only gives you an address. Unless you, or someone you employ, wants to try and cross reference the name with the address, they aren`t that incredibly helpful either. It...
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