QUOTE (EdRenkema @ Jun 21 2009, 11:46 PM) I had 3 applicants for my condo tnhs in Hamilton that want to rent soon - July 1st. They are 3 single guys that play football for the Hamilton Ticats. They only want a 6 month lease and are willing to pay a premium. They will pay up to $1800 for a $1300...

QUOTE (EdRenkema @ Jun 15 2009, 11:01 PM) I had a call tonight from someone that wanted to move in tomorrow - that was the condition! Sorry, I don`t want a tenant that bad. Ed, I think I declined this same guy this past Sunday!

QUOTE (ShariAnn @ Jun 15 2009, 07:05 PM) I agree with Todor - this thread is gold. It is very educational - especially for newcomers like myself. Thanks to everyone who posted and special thanks to Ed for asking the question. Shari-Ann Another good learning from this thread is to always be...

invst4proft - There is no mistaking. This is a professional tennant. JoefromTO - Currently, and espcecially though Kijiji, there are numerous people contacting me to rent, however, the majority of them either have poor credit, or they are looking outside of their price range. (Mostly people...

I can honestly say that this one thread is worth more than my annual REIN membership...or at least the thread has helped me to SAVE more than that! Here is the latest on the `Bridge Lady`. (because she will be living under the aforementioned bridge) I have had the pleasure of receiving 5...

QUOTE (JoefromTO @ Jun 7 2009, 09:18 PM) I want to add another comment to this post. Forgive me for saying this, but I`d say that most people who say they have a soft heart are also saying they lack experience. When I refer to experience, there is good and there is bad. If all experience to be...

QUOTE (EdRenkema @ Jun 6 2009, 03:41 PM) I have 3 applicaitions for a townhouse in Hamilton, 2 of them are not keepers, first a couple with 3 kids and a big dog and shaky references, poor credit, every time I called them there is pandemonium in the background, second 3 young guys who`ve never...

QUOTE (RussellWestcott @ May 27 2009, 05:06 PM) Great news the economic development office of Brampton is presenting at the upcoming REIN™ workshop. Make sure you are in attendance to ask all the tough questions about the economic fundamental in that area. For more details on the agenda for...

[quote name=`hilaryshantz` date=`May 26 2009, 07:41 PM` post=`58588` Also, how are things going with finding renters in Hamilton lately, I have been hearing it`s a bit slow lately. Hi Hilary, It depends who you talk to. Some people are filling their units very fast, while for others, it is...

QUOTE (BenSanderson @ May 18 2009, 08:36 AM) Hi all, I would like to thank everyone in the Hamilton Mastermind Group for allowing me to be a part of the conversations last night. Truly an inspiring and motivating experience to see so many like-minded people helping each other to learn and grow...

QUOTE (DCardona @ May 15 2009, 10:57 AM) Hello Everyone, Is there anyone meeting this weekend for the Hamilton mastermind group? Thank you to everyone for attending the Hamilton Investor Meeting this evening! If you are currently not on the e-mail invite list, and would like to be, please...

QUOTE (Steelbird41 @ May 5 2009, 11:30 AM) Hi All I went to a Rich Dad event after reading his books. Let me say I was not prepared for all the hard sell techniques. I asked if I could take a few days to think it over (due dil). No. As soon as they said that I thought it was a scam. So I made my...

QUOTE (manojsingh @ May 1 2009, 11:26 PM) Which credit check company you use. How long they take to set up the account.Thanks Manoj, I recently used the company `TenCheck` to pull up credit bureaus. They were recommended to me by Transunion. They are based out of Halifax, and the company is...

QUOTE (Terry @ Apr 29 2009, 10:06 PM) Should I put more carpet down( tenants like the warmth and quietness and it`s the least expensive but might deteriorate by the time I might sell it), laminant( durable but cold and noisy and sometimes looks cheap) or hardwood ( impressive but expensive...

QUOTE (ChrisDavies @ Apr 5 2009, 07:40 PM) Any idea on which ads gave which calls/emails? Hi Guys, I am not in Edmonton. However, for Ontario, I am finding the greatest response rate through kijiji.ca. Viewit.ca and gottarent have not been that great for me personally. I am also finding that...

QUOTE (luckey3 @ Mar 15 2009, 04:19 PM) Assuming my credit is great can i buy two homes at the same time with a week separating closings Luckey3, Anything is possible. Just make sure that you are working with a knowledgable mortgage broker. Someone who understands how to structure deals...

QUOTE (Brik8 @ Mar 13 2009, 06:25 PM) I only have 1 question, I have been invited to attend a Friday REIN workshop, and wondering the value of that. I would have to take friday off of work in order to attend it, so just want to see if others feel that it`s worth the time off to try to attend...

Hi REIN Members, I am hoping that some of you can shed some light on my situation. I am currently advertising a property for rent on www.kijiji.ca. I received a response from a `real estate investor` who asked me if I would be wiling to do a lease with him, with an option to buy later on...

QUOTE (DavidSandbrand @ Feb 28 2009, 03:23 PM) Hi Dirt, - It looks like the average home in Charleswood is listed for between $400k and $450k right now. I`m not arguing your valuation of the property (in fact you don`t say what it`s listed at), but if it`s been listed for six months with no...

QUOTE (RussellWestcott @ Feb 2 2009, 11:40 PM) Excellent responses everyone... the plans, and the participants are being confirmed. I have lined up 6 Real Estate investors that were between the ages of 21 to 26 when they started investing, and each of them now have accumulated a Real Estate...