Ok, I admit I haven`t read every post in this topic; but, I have tried searching the topic both with the search tool and my windows search and I can`t find the answer. Here`s the deal, I don`t really have a lot of time to read books and I maybe it`s my personality but I just can`t get into...

Thanks Gary and Dan for letting me know there are monthly meetings in BC. Actually, it`s perfect they are in coquitlam! I did check the calender before but I must have been doing something wrong. Rick, I agree you and I seem to be in a very simliar position. Good luck all, and I hope to see...

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Jul 22 2009, 07:22 AM) In your initial analysis of a property you should estimate that total expenses, taxes, vacancies, utilities when vacant, legal, advertising, accounting, evictions, ongoing maintenance, major repairs, etc. will normally eat up 50% of your income over...

Wow Rick, great question, I think you read my mind!!! I have been toying with the idea of JV, LP or just doing it myself too. Can I throw one more wrench in.... I too am in Vancouver and I plan to join Rein; however, I believe there are only quarterly meetings here. Last summer I attended...

QUOTE (NICKEED @ Jul 21 2009, 10:18 PM) Thanks for the info. I was referring to Thomas` statement that one bedroom apartments have a better rent-to-price ratio than two bedrooms and up and down bungalow`s. However, your comments have interested me. Is the 10% primary filter used as a quick...

QUOTE (JoefromTO @ Jul 21 2009, 01:06 PM) If your refering to the primary 10% filter, then your math is a little off. The 10% refers to an annual income, in this case $15,000 but it has to be devided by 12 to get the projected monthly income...therefore, $15,000/12= $1,250 per month. Thanks for...

QUOTE (Nukav @ Jul 21 2009, 09:37 AM) all things being relative, if you move your entire "property metric" over differant towns/cities/provinces you will get quite a differance in rental income, but all relative to each other approximatly in the way that you have discovered. Having said that...

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Jul 20 2009, 08:22 PM) Not knowing your target market I would look for a triplex or larger to spread your risk over more units. 100% or 50% vacancy is far more crippling than say 25%. Thanks Greg, I appreciate your advice. I am definitely interested in a duplex, triplex...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Jul 20 2009, 07:40 PM) no magic here .. all have their pro's and con's ! 1 BRs have the best price-to-rent ratio .. but you get more turnover and it is tougher to sell. So a 1BR for a long term hold (10+ years) otherwise I'd start with a decent 2 bedroom as you get...

Hello all! For the past few months I have been trying to analyze the market I am looking to invest in. I have been searching rental websites, newspaper websites, craigslists and kijiji to determine the average rents for the area. I am trying to narrow down my search so that I can become an...

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Hello everyone, I have just discovered the world of podcasts! Like 99% of the people who will read this post, I am extremely busy throughout the day and find little time to read the countless amounts of information that is available. I am eager to obtain as much information as possible and...

QUOTE (bigbabba @ Oct 3 2008, 05:50 PM) I agree with gwasser, the build quality of the new homes are very poor, I have owned a new house and I can tell you that it felt like i was living in a cardboard box, poor construction and even poorer material being used. Stay away, and as for Tarion...

QUOTE (stephen @ Oct 19 2008, 12:09 AM) If you would like an abbotsford realtor... I highly reccomend Randy Dyck at Remax. Thanks Stephen, I appreciate the help.

Thanks again Jarrett, I have spoken to Mark and he seems extremley knowledgable! I appreciate it!

QUOTE (jarrettvaughan @ Oct 13 2008, 04:21 AM) Hi, I would highly recommend Mark Andersen with Remax in Chilliwack. I have worked with him on a number of transactions. He is very friendly, honest, knowledgeable and very good at his job. His email is [email protected]...

Hi everyone, First off, I apologize if there is already a post like this, I searched but couldn`t find anything. My wife and I will be moving back to BC in the Spring of 2009. Can anyone recommend a Real Estate Agent who is familiar with new or newer homes in the Abbotsford/Chilliwack area...