On your first post! http://myreinspace.com/public_forums/Real_Estate_Discussion/62-1813-Condo_Buying_Questions.html Dan is my partner and an expert in all things construction related...please feel free to send any related questions his way!

QUOTE (strinfb @ Dec 7 2007, 03:30 PM) Looking for reliable, professional and reputable Property Management Company that handles rental properties in Red Deer. Can anyone recommend one? We use both Manor Management and Prudential Simco Realty...I have heard others mention Hearthstone but I...

Way to go Jeff! I love hearing how people got started...you should send your story to Telus! Mike

QUOTE (terri @ Dec 6 2007, 10:33 PM) I have a very unique 4 plex and it`s difficult to find good comparable sales. One reason being, is that it`s not a legally converted muti unit. Technically it`s a single family with legal non-conforming retrofit status. It`s been grandfathered. (My favorite...

QUOTE (investmart @ Dec 6 2007, 06:04 PM) I have just started looking into real estate investments. The real estate agent in one of the cities I`m considering has recently sent me a buyer represtation agreement to sign to ensure I only work with him on all investmenrs within that city...

QUOTE (sprete @ Dec 4 2007, 09:41 PM) We just bought our first property this October -- a side by side duplex in Killarney. We suited both sides, but before we had moved any tenants into the basement the city served us notice to remove the kitchens. The neighbours have complained and let us know...

QUOTE (terri @ Dec 6 2007, 05:42 AM) After reading these posts yesterday I actually got my first scam on craigslist, thanks for the warning! Hello, i am interested in the house you placed an ad on the site.i am David lennon and i am 28 i want to make reservations for your apartment.I can...

QUOTE (mzaurrini @ Dec 5 2007, 08:07 PM) How do I get the most money for my rental propertie? HI: I`m not really sure what you mean by the questions...do you mean rent? resale?

QUOTE (bmittlefehldt @ Dec 6 2007, 05:28 AM) Has anyone looked into creating a group policy for landlords? Many associations, including municipalities go this route to reduce costs. Sometimes an insurer will offer discounted rates when they are certain of a certain volume of business. It is a...

QUOTE (terryaris @ Dec 5 2007, 08:31 AM) First of all, my heartfelt thanks to the REIN team for providing a great forum to access such a wealth of ideas and infomation!! We are working on a project here to provide a warm and welcome place that underprivledged youth can go to enjoy themselves and...

QUOTE (wendyfernandes @ Dec 5 2007, 07:29 AM) Hello Everyone, [/size] I`m hoping some of you can help me out with this situation. I have a detached house in Hamilton which is not a legal duplex, but where I am renting out the top and basement units. I purchased the house in December 2006 and...

QUOTE (Dan_Eisenhauer @ Dec 4 2007, 04:54 PM) CMHC does an annual real estate survey, which should be out about now, for all major cities across Canada. It includes vacancy rates for apartment buildings, but not SFH`s, and market rents, often by sections of town. You can find them on CMHC`s...

QUOTE (suzy @ Dec 3 2007, 06:24 PM) Hi guys, I am making 3 offers on a building that is being converted. Though the sellers told me that the building is already converted, I just learnt today during this due diligence stage, that the reserve fund study and other condo documents are just...

QUOTE (mzaurrini @ Dec 3 2007, 05:52 PM) whats a better bang for your buck when it comes to purchasing rental properties is it better to get 1bed and 1 bath,or a 2 bed and 1 bat, or 3 bed 2bath or 2bed 2 bath condo, house , town house etc im lookin in the north east edmonton area if anyone could...

QUOTE (Torg @ Dec 2 2007, 03:16 PM) Thanks Navaz. A JV partner that does environmental cleanup would also be an interesting and creative proposal. Even if this did cost $500,000 to cleanup, there is still a huge upside. There is a gigantic separation between list price and market price. I may...

QUOTE (Torg @ Dec 2 2007, 08:51 AM) I was away for a couple of days. Thanks for everyones response. I will take the advise to heart. Just to answer a couple of the questions; The tanks were indeed removed 30 years ago when this building was constructed. The price reflects the environmental...

Candles...that way if they burn it down we get a new one!

Here is my two cents...it does not matter how good a deal it is...this deal could bankrupt you! RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN...there will be another deal right around the corner. The reason it`s 11 Cap and below market value is because of the potential contamination...redmediation is an EXTREMELY...

QUOTE (ahmadbelfon @ Nov 28 2007, 05:21 PM) I`m just starting out in this business and I`m trying to build a strong team of real estate professionals around me. Can anyone recommend a really good real estate lawyer in the Greater Toronto Area? Thanks. Ahmad HI Ahmad: Mike Lake of Mckenzie Lake...

QUOTE (owendyck @ Nov 27 2007, 12:38 PM) Just closed on my third property as a REIN Member since joining in the spring. First was a 2 bed condo, then a 2 bed house and now a 5 bed 3 bath house. I would like to thank Don, Russell and all of the REIN staff for devoted their time and efforts to so...