I would suggest talking to some agencies or English schools downtown. There are lots of foreign students that are always looking from Japan, Korea, China, etc... You have to find out their semester cycles. The only issue I see with your location is the access to the train system as well...

Thanks guys for all your input on the topic. May be we should compile the pros and cons...Truly there are good arguments from both sides of the spectrum. It seems to come down to one`s tolerance in terms of risk or sleep comfort. I had this inner battle since I started in this business in...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Dec 18 2008, 10:36 AM) anything sub-5% is good .. and variable will not be a lot lower .. so if you like the peace of mind .. lock it in .. but usually it pays to stay variable .. so it depends on the price of "peace of mind" for you ! Thanks Thomas for your valued...

Currently I am riding off a prime - 0.75 open variable mortgages that are not due in 2 to 3 years time. RBC is offering me to transfer my mortgages to them to a 4 year closed at 4.68%. Should I lock in some or even all? What would one do in this case? Would you stay at the variable and ride...

QUOTE (charmer56 @ Dec 13 2008, 04:05 PM) Hi There, i also need a repair person for a washer. Just wondered who you ended up using? Thank you Hi I did call "Allkind Appliance Service" and talked to Peter Novotny at 403-248-9582 twice for different insidents, but ended up not using him since...

I would say get her to report it to the police no matter what... It is really hard to say if she did the damage to the door to let her self in due to her loosing the key or locking her self in, or she is plainly telling the truth. You really have to investigate! Just a short story to share to...

QUOTE (MichaelBradfield @ Nov 27 2008, 09:22 PM) Do not use Realty Canada - Don King - he put welfare cases in our condos at lower rents than he was supposed to, and we had to pay $1200 for an eviction when water started coming out under the door into the hallway, costing $3000 in repairs...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Nov 15 2008, 11:23 PM) Edmonton's "Black Triangle": http://myreinspace.com/public_forums/Real_Estate_Discussion/62-5912-East_Edmontons_Black_Trangle.html I can definitely attest to this article. When I fist entered Edmonton in 2005 and only starting with RE...

Hi all, This is a good discussion you have going. I have slightly similar measurements in terms of my pricing that Thomas has. I have read everybody`s note and I might be the only forum member who is responding to this thread, but please allow me to add my cent or two...I would say I could...

Thanks Brett, It is nice to hear from someone with the same situation. You made a very good point. It is important for the tenants the easy access to a transit and to be able to save money and not to mention the environment for not having to buy and drive a car. I do agree that tenants will...

Hi Folks, I would like to ask some of your opinion regarding a matter that I have been wondering about for a while. I found out last year that an open space and bike path behind one of my rental property in Calgary in the next year or so will be a path to an extension line for a Light Rail...

QUOTE (Aurora @ Oct 24 2008, 11:00 PM) I have used "Allkind Appliance Service", Peter Novotny at 403-248-9582. He has been fabulous to work with. Cheers Thanks for your input Aurora!

Hi Dave, Thanks you so much for your referal. Best regards!

Hi all, I am looking for a repair man to help me with a dryer issue. Apparently the unit started making squeaking noise at usage. Thank you in avance for any recomedations!

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Oct 16 2008, 12:18 PM) My business requires cash flow to survive and so any property that does not produce as a stand alone entity is of no interest to me. I personally do not believe in letting good properties carry the bad ones and appreciation is of little concern to me...

QUOTE (FayWong @ Oct 16 2008, 11:58 AM) ... But if it is zoned r2 or if there are already several houses on the block that have suits they are definately worth both the time and effort. ... This is a good point. It is true that if you are in the area with simillar zoning and interest it will...

These days a positive cash flow is hard to come by unless a prospective property is one that can be fully maximized, i.e. an up and down suite with double car garage, etc... Just for a discussion, I would like to ask individual opinions on the subject. Is it worth it, given its side effects...

QUOTE (thoyem @ Oct 14 2008, 10:58 PM) I really like Chris Smith. We had been at probably 25 properties before buying my last one a couple weeks ago. He understands the rein yields we strive for, and never complains. Works hard and wants you the investor to succeed. His number 403-464-3316 Best...

QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Oct 10 2008, 09:02 AM) Jim Hassit out of Airdrie has done some amazingly good work for invesetors. Thanks so much Don!

QUOTE (spark1 @ Oct 10 2008, 11:45 AM) Hi all, I just got a rental application from person who just came from US. There are several reg flags like: he needs immidiate accomodation, he is a self employed. Is it anyway to do credit check for an American citizen? I have his US SIN number, date of...