QUOTE (TodorYordanov @ May 17 2009, 01:54 PM) Hi Terri, Look at the top of the page and find My Controls. On the left in My Controls you will find My Personal Settings, My signature - use it for your name and website URL, My avatar and My Photo is for your personal picture. I think there are...

QUOTE (TodorYordanov @ May 12 2009, 08:11 PM) Hi Terry, you just opened my eyes and helped me define something that I was missing. It is a "Yes" moment for me right now, thanks to you. If you feel appropriate, please share the content of the email that you sent out. I am curious how you worded...

QUOTE (invst4profit @ May 15 2009, 11:54 AM) The topic posted by lil buffet, "A New Way to Make Money in Real Estate" makes a pretty good case for not investing in over priced real estate in areas such as Toronto if it is your intention to actually see a profit. Bad tenants, 50% expenses (or...

QUOTE Good Idea Terri. Pls let me know if next week or the week after is good. I`m avail. wednesday during the day. does that work?

According to this article, Toronto has transitioned into a sellers market in the last couple of months, primarily because there`s a shortage of listings, but it has been pretty shocking to see bidding wars and things go in 2 days for over asking so soon after such a big fall. http...

QUOTE (weenapratt @ May 13 2009, 09:00 PM) Hi, I recommend Alex Welsh, 416 322 5555. I live and invest in the Annex. Pls feel free to email me. I`ll be happy to help with your questions concerning the market in this area. Hey Weena, when are we getting together for coffee? maybe we should...

hi, I own triplexs and a 4 plex around Beaconsfield Village, and live in one of the apts so I may better understand where you are coming from than someone who is looking at this purely as an investment op or someone that is not familiar with downtown toronto. and Thomas, I don`t know how...

Wow, it`s been a crazy few months for me, but there`s something that I wanted to share. A little while ago I read "Outliers" by malcolm gladwell, and I don`t know how many of you have read it and I know that I should post this on the book list thread and hopefully I will remember to do that...

using your own money, if you can, is an excellent way to start. I`m glad that I did it before bringing in JV partners. I think that the first few are a big learning curve and it helps to have completel control. Don`t worry about rushing out a buying a bunch right away just because other`s did...

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 clearly, state what % you each own...

QUOTE (kir @ May 1 2009, 01:12 PM) Hi, I prepared a few window estimates for my bilevel. For 7 windows (with one huge living room window), exterior capping on all windows, the price was a little less then 4000 bucks. It`s not too bad! I would like to do the exterior capping, which is something I...

QUOTE (surfermoe @ Apr 29 2009, 11:43 AM) Thanks for your insight, Brett. Good point about the current environment and the behaviour of sellers. Moe I`ve tried it before myself with no luck. I didn`t knock, I flyered, it was also during the boom, so maybe results would be different now...

QUOTE (dlynes @ Apr 29 2009, 08:06 PM) No, it doesn`t fit my situation. However, your link gives me a whole slew of other reasons to evict the tenant, many of which are applicable. I`m looking to purchase apartment buildings and do significant renovations to the units and the building in...

just yesterday I was watching my window guy install the windows for my new place and heard him having a conversation with my neighbour who was saying that it took him 3 hours to hang a door himself. My window/door guy said that he liked it when people tried to install themselves because then...

QUOTE (investmart @ Apr 23 2009, 05:39 PM) Thank You Everyone, Great advice. Thanks to the potential issues you guys raised with letting the tenants do it and since they are really good long term tenants, I am considering paying for it myself.. Regards, Neil I think it`s a good idea and may...

hi Chris, I`m in the downtown Toronto area, if you plan on investing in TO, I can chat with you about my experiences and you can see the property that I`m just about to finish and rent out. I can give you an idea of rents/expenses, etc feel free to pm me here or email me at...

QUOTE (Mike56 @ Apr 20 2009, 03:56 PM) terri, What are you using to insulate between the levels of the house and does it eliminate the noise? Thanks, Mike safe `n sound isulation between the joists and resilient channel to drop the drywall, 5/8`s drywall. definitely helps with talking...

QUOTE (Mike56 @ Apr 20 2009, 03:56 PM) terri, What are you using to insulate between the levels of the house and does it eliminate the noise? Thanks, Mike I use safe `n sound insulation between the joists and then resilient channel to drop the ceiling, 5/8 drywall. It helps with some noises...

I personally don`t use carpet anywhere, my tenants don`t like carpet. I use hardwood because it can be refinished and looks beautiful and I`m renting to a more upscale tenant. I use laminate in basements but with a waterproof underlayment. I sound insulate between floors, and have provided area...

very accurate article, the toronto market hasn`t tanked, I`m still seeing a lot of traffic on good properties, bidding wars, sale prices over asking. Of course there are properties out there that have been sitting and dropping their asking price, but the good ones go fast. Terri (still...