I live in Grande Prairie hwere we have 4 properties currently. We are currently looking at the Edmonton market for our next purchase.

I must admit to still be a farily new REIN member who is learning the ropes of real estate investing. Having bought 3 properties prior to joining, I wish that I would have had the knowledge that REIN teaches prior to purchasing those. Alas, that is done and I am moving forward. Each month...

Thanks for your thoughts. I have single family and suited properties and am just trying to get others thoughts looking long term.

I am just looking to seek others thoughts. Is it better to take any positive cash flow and let it build over time or is it better to on a say quarterly basis use this extra cash to pay down the principal more? Both ideas have their pros and cons and it probably depends on the situation. Other...

I am just trying to see what providers other members are using in Grande Prairie. I was hoping to use BowValley for my electricity but can't seem to find a gas only provider up here. Does anyone have any ideas for this? Thanks.

Very well said. Our kids are only with us so long. Enjoy them while we can. BTW, I would love to send you all the snow I have...a little much for me right now!

Thank you very much for this gentle reminder! Something I have heard many times as it relates to business, the why has to be so strong is almost hurts. Without the why, nothing else matters. Material things come and go and society always tempts us with more.

Wade, Thank you for taking the time and energy putting this information all together. When you have Edmonton done, I would like to get a copy of that as I am looking at this market for our next purchase. Thanks. Leif Andersen

Things are starting to turn around here now. Rents are starting to come up a bit as the jobs are returning. The market is pretty flat for the real estate side and has been pretty much sideways for the past 18 months now. In fact, if anything they might be down about 1 % in the last year. I...

I would definitely give them a gift card for a night out and some flowers with my deepest thanks. Here is a different question, who's insurance pays for something like this?

I would give James an email at [email protected] or 780-488-4000. I havent bought through him yet but am working with him as I look into that market.

What type of expenses should be allowed as part of ongoing training? Are REIN fees reasonable in this area? What about the costs of different real estate courses? We now have 4 properties in Grande Prairie and I travel to Edmonton when I can to attend the REIN meetings.

How do you go about finding out about opportunities like this? Sounds interesting. Anyone purchased a multi this way before?

Can anyone recommend an accountant to use out east in Kingston? Thanks.

Hi Barry, We have used Al Greber for our property deals. He was recommended to us years ago by realtors and fellow investors. I understand that he has done a varierty of different types of deals. Many in town refer to him as the "go to" guy in real estate. 780-513-6883

QUOTE (wgraham @ Nov 9 2010, 10:15 AM) Well utilities seem to be the vain of my existence lately as I have an ex-tenant in Cochrane that hadn`t paid his bills and now the town is coming after me.... awesome! But on a much happier note there is a new power company in the province of Alberta that...

Has anyone up here had any ground water issues / flooding in the Mission Heights area. I am looking at a property on 71 Ave, near 102 Street. Thanks.

I have a property that I am looking at purchasing in Grande Prairie. I am looking to find a good inspector in Grande Prairie. Any names would be greatly appreciated.

What affect do you see the current US situation having on Canadian commodities if hyperinflation does happen? Also, where do you see the US demand for oil in 5 years and do you think that the government down there really has the ability to turn down our stable and clean energy when they can`t...

http://www.nationalpost.com/habits+highly+...5038/story.html It is an interesting article that seemed to be well written and a good reminder on what this is all about.