Many moons ago at a REIN meeting, Don referenced the effectiveness of writing letters to elected officials. It seems to me that he mentioned each letter a politician receives is considered to represent 10 or 100 or however many other people that couldn`t be bothered to put pen to paper. Does...

QUOTE (JohnS @ May 28 2010, 01:55 AM) Paul`s ideas would work much better for me than Bernie`s ideas. I like the idea of evoking emotion, as so many other ads don`t do it. Good luck renting it! JohnS QUOTE (PropertySolution @ May 29 2010, 11:27 AM) There may be a reason for that. Hi John...

QUOTE (cozzafrenzy @ May 27 2010, 09:08 PM) Thanks Everyone! The input is much appreciated. I wrote this ad based on the rentfaster.ca format, so price, pets, utils, etc will definitely be included in the ad along with a whole lot of pictures. Cheers. Not that I would`t use Rentfaster.ca...

The structure of a great ad is there but it just needs to be fleshed out. Right now you`re listing features. While that`s a good start, you need to add to those features by explaining their benefits. Do that by asking yourself, "So what?" after a feature. EXAMPLE: "Hardwood and tile...

Hi Krista, Where is your duplex located?

QUOTE (RedlineBrett @ Apr 13 2010, 12:06 AM) What do you have to lose by sending them the invoice? I`d send it, along with an explanation and see how you do. Hi Brett, We`ve already tried that. They politely tell us to go to hell. I`m trying to decide whether or not it`s worth my time to...

Last fall, we rented a suite to a young girl that was a client of Chimo Youth Retreat here in Edmonton. The tenant was attending school and also working part-time. As long as she kept her grades up and was employed, Chimo would pay her rent. She was a quiet girl that took relatively good care...

QUOTE (mortgageman @ Feb 13 2010, 06:43 PM) If you are in Edmonton call REIN member Mike Sunley. He owns odorzap which you can visit at www.odorzap.ca He does a bang up job! I`ve also used Mike and he`s great. Not only does he do a great job, he`s a first class guy. I can`t say enough good...

While I know there are some great property managers out there (and specifically on this board), my sweeping generalization of the industry is that their money is made through volume as opposed to quality. It`s easier to make money by charging 100 clients 10% and do the bare minimum than it is to...

Hi Christopher, I hope that my response doesn`t come across as overly blunt or too critical. You`re to be congratulated for taking action and for wanting to include those most important to you in what you see as a great opportunity. That said... My initial reaction is that you`re making this...

We`ve got a two-bedroom condo in Montrose that`s about ten years old. It`s rented for $1,020/mth but that includes an extra $25/mth for pet rent. The units are individually metered and the tenants pay all their own utilities including heat (natural gas), water and electricity. The tenants have...

QUOTE (housingrental @ Jan 21 2010, 09:24 PM) You guys on the west coast have an easier time with Bachelor`s than in Ontario? Here, there the next step above renting rooms to drunks I agree with this sentiment. Regardless of how great the location is, no one WANTS to live in a bachelor suite...

Hi Joe; I may have something for you. Send me an email at [email protected] if you`re interested.

QUOTE (JimWhitelaw @ Jan 11 2010, 02:11 PM) Hi, I`m looking at a potential quick turn opportunity in Edmonton, but I don`t know the neighborhood well. I can`t tell if it`s a decent location for re-gentrification or a potential war zone. The location is in Parkdale, 115 st & 85 Ave, just north...

QUOTE (JDaley @ Jan 10 2010, 07:12 PM) I`m seeing more and more of this kind of thing. http://www.torontosun.com/news/columnists/michele_mandel/2010/01/07/12374306-sun.html I`m amazed that ANYONE wants to be a landlord in Ontario.

QUOTE (MikeMilovick @ Oct 18 2009, 09:01 AM) Hi Godfried; So we are clear, which bank is taking the risk on a CMHC insured mortgage? Mike So banks should hand out mortgages willy-nilly to whoever applies for them even if the properties or borrowers don't meet a specific criteria...

I found the business card I had from way back. National Home Registry in Edmonton used to offer to list your home on MLS for $495 and allowed you to keep your "For Sale By Owner" status. The website and phone numbers on the card are no longer in service but a Google search might turn up some...

I think I remember a realtor in Edmonton a few years ago that would act as your agent in a standard client/agent relationship but for a flat fee he`d list your property on MLS and include your contact info. It was basically FSBO on MLS. My understanding is that the EREB (or whatever they`re...

QUOTE (brentdavies @ Sep 25 2009, 12:04 AM) The developer has 6 months to have the 1 st general meeting after 51% of the units are sold. In the new condo act, there are provisions for the other unit owners other than the developer to start the condo corp. So are you saying that owners can start...

QUOTE (surfermoe @ Sep 23 2009, 10:30 AM) ** Beautiful 3-bdrm between Glebe and Dow`s Lake ** Beautiful, turn-of-the-century, 3-bedroom apartment for rent. Very bright apartment. In a duplex that is located between the Glebe and Dow`s lake. Great location - walk to work downtown, or take a...