disposition is deamed to have happened any time a property changes hands So you would have to pay the tax, and it doesnt matter if they give it to you now or if they will it to you the tax occurs when the tranfer happens. The tax will be owed on the price difference between the protery value...

ok thanks for all the help and advice I think I will keep looking for another JV Ps is 5 percent a good rate to use in other cities?

I am looking at a JV in Edmonton that is using 7 percent growth, and projecting 35 percent annual roi - however if you take that growth to a realistic # I wont make that in the 3-5 year it may be much less So I guess what I am asking is opinion if I should still go ahead or look in another city

I felt the same I went there a few years back and I was interested but of course wanted to think about it. They became really abrupt and told me if I didnt buy right then and there I would never be given the oppertunity EVER again. they were really pissed I wouldnt cave. Whoa alarm bells.

i was thinking about the same, really low growth for the next year or so, so if looking at properties projected roi should we just be using zero for the appreciation and basing our decisions on the property as it is - rent vs mortgage pmts and expenses? that takes roi from somewhere near 30...

Thanks Rob, I see your point. i guess i just have to focus on what i am getting like you said, and hopefully its a great ROI! you have helped me to see this differently

Opinions on the realistic, reasonable /expected rate to use when calculating the expected price growth of a property in Edmonton right now?

I am trying to find more info on wersten confrence...what is it?

The most important thing to selling a home yourself is to be professional about it A realtor markets your home, they pay to place nice ads, they place it in many places, they take quality pictures, and have quality descriptions. Just placing a House for sale sign form can tire on your lawn is...

I still am having issues agreeing. Yes the expert invstor does alot of work but it has also been suggested they take a fee. So they get paid for thier work Plus get a 50/50 split of hte $ earned on my money...seems unbalanced. Some JV`s take a fee upfront and then subtract that form thier...

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thanks i was wondering that as i dont know about sask very much but quite like the lower prices it offers. those lower prices make it easier to get in the game - but i also dont want to chase the money - i want to invest in properties that stand alone as a good investment regarless of what may...

is there such a thing/ i am interested in going to sask to invest but dont know where to start my research any help is appreciated

I am looking at investmetns with Redline and oasis right now has anyone worked with either? Oasis is a JV and Redline you enter into a limited partnership what would be the main pros and cons of the different set ups?

to me it seems like the expert investor is being over valued experince is valuble but to me capital is more valuble. i have looked at jv`s but ask myself why am i putting all the capital in and getting only 1/2 the profit? it seems a little like really expensive property management.... i as...

there are many buildings in fort mc doing it the board can ask for what ever they want really, if it is approved by the elected board the idea behind it is that renters- esp renters that are construction types- have multiple people living in units, and cause damage, track in more dirt to common...

i too am currently trying to learn as much as i can about sask i am interested in saskatoon 1st but having trouble finding much info anything you learn and are willing to pass on would be great also the top ten list was from 03- a but dated now would be nice to have even a semi update of info

thats the hardest, but most nessesary step i think way to go i am hoping to follow suit i presently have one property that i just sold for a tidy profit( pre bought in construction phase and sold when completed - put 18k down , waited a year and now am making 75k after legal and real estate...

are there docs somewhere on this site for the transfer to be set up, that the bank will accept?

is it crazy to consider buying in the us? There are so many forclosure deals, but is it a deal? so many are saying its the time to buy there at great deals but it scares me.. what are others thinking?