Hi Everyone, I hope you are doing well. I am a firm believer that in order to progress as a real estate investor, you need to continually educate yourself on the topic of real estate. I have been very fortunate to be associated with The Real Estate Investment Network also known as, REIN. The...

QUOTE (kfort @ Dec 1 2010, 10:53 PM) Are there transcripts of these shows available? I have seen several of these posts and here sit in SK with not even basic cable (it`s a choice I make). Kris Hi Kris, I will find out from Brian if there are transcripts available for the shows. Once I...

Hi Folks,This is an article that I featured on my blog today prior to the airing of The Inside Toronto Real Estate show this evening, hosted by our very own REIN Superstar, Brian Persaud. Brian had contacted me today and asked me to spread the word about the show. In case you missed the show...

Keeping up to date with our real estate education can be increasingly difficult at times. As a new real estate investor you have to constantly educate yourself on the topic of real estate. There are a lot of real estate blogs being read today. This can be a both good and bad. It is...

Who would have thought that a kid raised in the projects of Brooklyn, New York would accomplish the unthinkable?With the release of his album, Blueprint 3, Jay-Z passed the legendary Elvis Presley in number one albums sold. Blueprint 3 was the 11th album to hit number one for Jay-Z. Over a year...

As I glanced over my left shoulder, I could not believe how close the bus was to me. I was about 6 inches away from being hit by it. It was moving at a speed at which if I was hit, I probably would have been run over by it. It would have been lights out, game over for me. This happened to me...

QUOTE (housingrental @ Nov 26 2010, 11:41 AM) What is your view on why you have decided it is not for you Rickson? Further to Adam`s comment, it would be interesting to hear from some of the Forum Members as to their reasons not for joining. Comments from some of the long time Forum Members...

QUOTE (Cam @ Nov 18 2010, 12:32 PM) I just want to announce the launch of my Harbour Properties website, blog and Hamilton neighborhood report. I would like to thank REIN and the community for the continued support and inspiration. www.HarbourProperties.ca Cam, You are a class act. Thank YOU...

QUOTE (faboboren @ Nov 26 2010, 02:48 PM) I wonder how do you see the condo prices in Yonge area- Toronto in next 6 months decline or going up? How much per foot should be an existing condo vs . new one? how much should be the downpayment to leverage the investment? how many rooms is the most...

Hi Everyone,Since I started blogging consistently over the past year, I have been approached by many aspiring real estate investors looking for advice on how to buy their first rental property. Most of these people have been from all over Canada and the US. I have also had an assortment of...

Hi Everyone,There are a couple of important topics that come up time and time again in this Forum. It is here that many Forum Members always pose the question, "Should I become a REIN Member?" Most of the REIN members that are asked this, generally answer `YES` to this question. If you are a...

QUOTE (Sherwoodparkcondos @ Nov 17 2010, 11:31 PM) Hi, I`m looking to hear from people who are in the fortunate position to get fully discounted rates from the banks on their rentals. I`d like to hear what people are getting on 5yr open variables and closed variables. One of the mortgage...

QUOTE (zorant @ Nov 15 2010, 09:14 AM) Hello everyone, I hope someone on here would be able to help, as this message board as been a major factor to my early REI success. I was wondering if anybody has a good contact for a Accountant in the Hamilton/Burlington area that has significant...

QUOTE (BrianPersaud @ Oct 25 2010, 11:34 PM) * Condo fees/Maintenance fees are an issue. ---In older buildings, costs creep up and many are not separately metered ---In newer buildings where builders can make maintenance fees lower to allow for financing and people get a bit of a shock if they...

QUOTE (Oli @ Sep 23 2010, 11:15 PM) @Joey, that`s why I mentioned that TFSA is another option: hold *some* mutual funds in it and the rest of my money towards real estate investments. @Thomas, thanks for the links. I`ve been reading up as much as I can over the past year around taking control...

QUOTE (Pheenix @ Sep 22 2010, 11:07 PM) Will be my first too, so I think the question bears repeating - other than open minds, a big smile and an extended hand, what to bring and what is the format? Brad, Maybe bring a small notepad and a pen. Other than that, prepare for fun! See you there...

QUOTE (BrianPersaud @ Sep 20 2010, 09:15 PM) Oh yes, research is great and REIN provides a great outlet for it....I get a lot of research from Jane`s old company Urbanation. Brian, Who is running Urbanation now? Regards, Neil.

QUOTE (EdRenkema @ Sep 19 2010, 09:48 PM) I`m with the `Bloginator` (Neil) and BTW if your tenant loves the place absolutely approach them for a LTO yes. LOL...thanks Ed. You are my number one fan. http://www.firstrentalproperty.com

QUOTE (TomRebstock @ Sep 18 2010, 11:33 PM) Hi I just acquired a s.f. home in Kitchnener`s Laurentian hills. I need a basement carpet cleaned (350 sq ft.). I am offering it rent to own, so the better shape would impress more. the house is otherwise spotless. On somebody`s recommendation I`d...

QUOTE (GarthChapman @ Sep 19 2010, 08:26 PM) sell it by either method and re-invest the capital returned in a more efficient asset... fmonaco, Garth`s advice quoted above is the best piece of advice you could get. Invest in a more efficient asset. Best Regards, Neil.