It is interesting to see the replies about PPG. They do have a capital expense fund that they tell you in advance needs to be added to every few years so that no one owner has to cover reno/repair costs on their own - it is part of being in a co-op. When we look at repair/improvement expenses on...

We have a few of their properties in our portfolio, (ie. we have more individually-owned places than with PPG) and have been happy thus far. They buy a less than perfect building or complex, and make significant improvements then sell individual units at fair market value. Management fees are...

Anyone recommend a pest control company in Calgary for mice? We aren`t having any luck with bait...

We would value Tony Peters` comments on this discussion as he`s done so many RTOs. Thanks.

Hi. Considering a rent-to-own arrangement with one of our a lovely homes in Edmonton through our current management company who have located new tenants who would like to option the house on a four year lease/option-to-purchase arrangement. Advantage is that this house has been hard to...

I`m sure many of you will have seen this on the news - hopefully no REIN members are involved! www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2010/05/04/mortgage-fraud-bank.html

The postlets site does look interesting, Jim - but is it more of a US site?

This is a sad situation for sure, Dan. One that could happen to anyone from the sounds of it. But what you are saying about incorporation isn`t what we`ve heard. Ron Le Grand teaches it along with asset protection, but I don`t think it is the case here - we understood that if you own something...

Does anyone recommend an answering system that will interface well with a mac? It looks like ringcentral beats grasshopper in the write-up but has anyone experience with it? Thanks.

Thanks for the replies and the techie information! Good to know. Anyone else love their system?

Chris, could you post a follow up about how you find your voip answering system working, now that you`ve had it operational for a while? Thanks!

Gold or bust attitude - this has to be a great example of a whole-hearted approach to life. Not trampling over anyone or going into the grey zone in pursuit, but rather focusing on being single-minded, committed and enthusiastic while remembering those who helped and inspired along the journey.