well if you could tell how long couple`s been together - problem is if they break up...i`d compare employment & residential stability....

Romans 8:28 teaches that "God causes all things to work together for good to those who love [Him]." But relying on that guarantee gets tough when we`re in the midst of trials. I`ve had a tough winter with one of my properties. This passage helps me.

sounds good to me! I`m stay at home 40% of the time, day job 60% of the time, novice investor- would love to hook up with moms for playdates, girl`s out & host real estate talk or pot lucks etc. North york area -write me

I`ve got a duplex rental I`d like to sell quickly in Sudbury & list this week - but May is moving month for a lot of students & I got good applicants wanting to move in on May. But I`d really like to sell asap-there`s water seepage in basement concrete but I knew this going in &...

How much is a lawsuit going to cost upfront? Or is there a complaint board I can go thru first to avoid time & expense - against inspector, vendor, my realtor or vendor`s realtor? Having bad water leakage from roof damage in the same spots that looked funny when I bought the duplex in aug...

Hi, any idea why a lower floor will have water leaks on the ceiling (while upper floor doesn`t) - I heard water vapor indoors freezes in winter & thaws out with the rains & mild weather - here in Ontario the rains are coming with the mild weather & I`m having this problem -- leaking...

Does anyone have a good system for organizing potential purchases--numbers, email responses, etc? I`m looking at 3 cities for the best cashflow/appreciation & getting dizzy - I have 1 email folder for each city but when ur looking at MLS, + private kijiji listings how do u avoid looking...

I see lots of cheap i.e., cash flowing rentals for sale in the "industrial corridòr`", mixed use in Hamilton - barton, wellington, near STelco, etc. Are these bad areas to invest in--or decent enough for resale, cash flow, tenant but not appreciation? what are the good, affordable areas to...

thx guys-yes it`s old house & boiler part had to be repaired Oct. maybe I should have boiler replaced if it cuts down bill by 20-30% any idea how much for new one? like markl said , i didn`t do equal billing in fall when i bought coz it was like paying them in advance - i had a vacant...

WHy are there so many houses with extra apartments that are illegal in Hamilton? Was there a housing shortage a while back or are home-owners there typically "creative"? My lender won`t fund this or recognize the income based on my funding strategy so how hard would it be to retrofit - or...

this is an up/down duplex in sudbury -good size -not huge, nor tiny (big 2bdrm upstairs & 3bdrm down with separate dining area). Union gas said it`s similar to vendor`s bill last winter but can water rad heat REALLY be this high? My first winter with this property & I`m not on equal...

I think they`re associated with Tulsani - the same president. I heard an interview with the KWC president Steve something last Sunday at 1:10 PM I think AM 570(?) -- he said they were about $800 for 14 months but were having a special of $495 and they don`t invest in anything that`s...

Is downtown really revitalizing? what parts or areas? what do you think of Atherley, Elgin, matchedash south & Peter north? any recommended property managers? thx for your time & feedback

I don`t know how but I`ve got solicitations to attend 1st meeting free from this club. same website name with ".ca" Does anyone know about it or have any opinions on this real estate club?

Hi Neil,I`ve done this in sudbury, etc. - best time as per my experience & I think most people`s schedules is saturday afternoon is good 2-4 and Sundays similar time as some people who go to church Sundays 10 or 12 would have lunch after that. This would catch people with regular work...

Hello, I`ve got great numbers on a duplex or 2 in the cumberland street area where the GO ends & begins the day. Tenants who moved in Nov. don`t think it`s a problem - train sets out 4:30-5 AM & parks at 6 PM with a honk if at all - so they slow down at this point as they just park...

I don`t know about you but in my culture (the Philippines), one way we cope with problems is by joking about them. So hope these cheers up all you worried folks out there. *NEW STOCK MARKET TERMS > > CEO --Chief Embezzlement Officer. > > CFO-- Corporate Fraud Officer. > > BULL MARKET --...

Has anyone heard of the above? He`s got teaser workshops around town but I missed the nearest one. His headline is about getting rich in Toronto commercial real estate in the Metro News ad. Is he any good? thx

What do u think of St. Catherine`s region? Any areas/pockets to avoid? What`s the tenant profiles like? Do you recommend any realtor and property manager for that area?thx for ur time

As it`s heavily dependent on GM, is Oshawa no longer an attractive town to invest in? what does is still have going for it (if we remove the GM presence/dominance - or is this just part of the temporary recession/slowdown)? thx