First off I want to thank Jas, Renee, Jason and everyone on the Calum Ross team. These people are AMAZING! They helped me get the deal done and were always willing to answer my questions. They made me so comfortable with the process, I felt like we had been working together for years. Of...

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More signs point to a robust spring market ahead http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...RealEstate/home

Great info Chris! I just wanted to add that I like to use the save search option on MLS, that way I don`t have to input the parameters every time I visit the site.

Kingston here, not quite Ottawa but on the way to Toronto, ie car pooling?

TY! Im pretty excited to go to my 1st workshop and then off to Quickstart in April woo!

Ok I did it, became a member today! Thanks for everyones input!

Wow you guys are great! I`m so glad I found you. In my situation, I would like to own multiple properties, however I only have about 50,000 in cash. I put 17,000 into the duplex I am currently living in so as far as 20% goes that doesn`t get me much. Now what if I have my duplex appraised when...

I never though of it that way, my Diploma cost me about 10,000 plus per year. Almost convinced, lol.

To the members out there. I am here because of the book of course, I have just purchased my first property (first one ever) Am am young, new and nervous. For me the membership fee is a lot of cash to put out, so I am wondering if anyone can provide me with the benefits (other than what I have...

Now correct me if I`m wrong. Rental offset is how much of the rental income the bank will use in determining you overall income. My bank for example will only use 50% of rent, others I am told will go as high as 80%. I don`t have enough money lying around to put 20% down on my purchases...

QUOTE (investmart @ Feb 15 2008, 07:22 PM) I agree with everything Rob mentioned and just wanted to add I strongly recommend you do not put more than 10% down on your first purchases. I don`t want to either. I was hoping I could get a few properties with nothing down at all, I guess I do need...

Hi, I`m a new investor. I just purchased a side by side duplex for 169,000 (listed at 185,000). I am currently living in one side. I have the opportunity to purchase a 3bdrm 2 story older home in a rapidly improving area for 130,000 (apprased at 149,000). I would like to move to the bigger home...