Hi eX3cution, My apologies - one of our moderators was deleting another post in this thread that was spam and it looks like yours was deleted alongside it in error. I've reposted your original comment in your post above. We certainly encourage an open and honest discussion between REIN`...

Picking up the wrong type of milk from the grocery store might not be the end of the world, but if you pick the wrong deal, there's a chance that you'll be in a tough situation. Read More...

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The Real Estate Investment Network (REIN™), Canada's leading real estate research organization has just released its latest report on the top cities and towns in British Columbia for real estate investment. Out of the hundreds of cities, who do you think ranked #1? Read More...

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Never ignore the critical "Final 30 Feet" rule. This rule allows you to chose your advisors wisely - if they haven't walked the Final 30 Feet, whether it be in real estate, business or in life, then your job is to smile politely, walk away, and seek out someone who has. Read More...

Despite us being into the first year of what will prove to be Canada's Economic Decade, we are witnessing thousands of Canadians looking south over the border for real estate opportunities. Read More...

Hi Mark, It really depends on what your friend wants to do with this property and what he wants from a partnership. Does he want to bring in a partner who will invest in this 'project' as well as provide management? Does he simply want someone to manage the property while he is away...

I would take a look at your vacancy estimate of 4%. Considering this is a rough area, the building is junk now and may have a bad reputation, the tenant profile is questionable...I would double your vacancy estimate to allow for one unit vacant per month, so around 8%. Looking at the...

Hi Alvaro, Thanks for your suggestions regarding the broken forum links. We recognize that many of our Members rely on the forum to stay connected and get answers to questions, and that it is a significant benefit of REIN membership, so it may be reassuring to you that in our weekly customer...

Hi Alvaro, I have to apologize for the inconvenience as I know running into broken links can be incredibly frustrating. We are in the process of repairing all links from the previous version of the forum so that they will direct to the right places. This is a large undertaking and does...

Hi B.J. Guess it depends on the nature of the blockage. IF it were something faulty with the plumbing/toilet I would eat the cost...but if it is related to improper usage I would send the bill to the tenants as outlined in my lease (which they initial next to when we sit down and go over the...