Hi Greg: Definitely proceeds with caution! In BC, a homeowner must disclose whether they have any knowledge if the property was ever a grow-op. I have heard horror stories of some municipalities pulling the occupancy permits until complete renovations (i.e. gutting etc.,) have been undertaken...

Hi Frank: Each jurisdiction (ie. Alberta, BC, Ontario etc) has different tenancy rules so depending on where the property is located you will need to check with that province`s tenancy board. Irrespective of where the property is located, be sure to familiarise yourself with the processes...

QUOTE (stevethrondson @ Oct 5 2007, 08:29 PM) I will be getting my Alberta real estate license at the end of the month, and I`m looking for a brokerage to work for in Calgary. I plan on focusing on helping investors, particularily REIN members. If anybody is a broker or knows of a brokerage...

QUOTE (REGirl @ Oct 15 2007, 12:09 PM) Who do you use to do your tenant credit checks. I use Tenant Verification www.tenantverification.com Marv Steier is the principal; he has spoken at several REIN events. Sign up is free and the cost to do a check is minimal.