Garth, I think this master key for ALL your properties is an excellent idea. Question - how do you get a master key for all your houses? Let`s assume I`m starting from scratch and have three houses each with suited basements all doors with different keys..... How would I go about getting...

QUOTE (GarthChapman @ Sep 18 2008, 07:50 PM) I would stick with a master key system so you have one key for all your properties. That works well for me. Am I reading this correctly? You have ONE key for ALL of your properties? I thought the ABCD system was a per property system...

I still think 30 is young - I`m 30 and feel young!

http://myreinspace.com/rein_members_only/Members-Only_Discussion/81-8729-Edmonton_Secondary_Suites_-_How_to_get_the_city_to_pay_for_them.html is one post I started on the topic a while ago...

Get in touch with city regarding secondary suites - Jan 19th there is a meeting that might make ALL RF1 properties "eligible" to have a secondary suite.

QUOTE (Jack @ Dec 23 2008, 07:47 AM) What are other filters/sources used? Use the gold mine scorecard. Use the ACRE System to complete your due diligence: http://myreinspace.com/downloads/critical_forms/m/due_diligence_forms/default.aspx Talk to the Economic Development offices of...

QUOTE (DavidSandbrand @ Apr 10 2008, 02:26 PM) You`re talking about a trade name, which is the same as a sole proprietorship - it`s basically just letting the government know that you`re representing your personal self with a business name. Everything stays as a personal transaction, and henc...

QUOTE (RussellWestcott @ Nov 5 2007, 04:15 PM) Howdy, you may want to refer to your 22 Secrets for Street smart negotiations booklet, for some tactics in your negotiations. Is there an online link to this document? Thanks

QUOTE (Jack @ Dec 5 2008, 12:26 PM) Fact is, nobody really knows how this is all going to play out; but to just sit back and try and ignore it, in my opinion, doesn`t help much, either. Personally, I`d rather be informed than "positive". Kinda like saying that if I watch The Secret and...

QUOTE (investmart @ Dec 2 2008, 10:25 AM) Does it matter if the property is under a corporation or not? in other words, is PC Financial good for both? Sean, do you also have a separate account for each property like Todor? I am just not sure why 3 properties under ONE account is more work...

I`ve been using PC Financial as well for all of my properties. You don`t have to just go to Superstore, you can do your banking at any CIBC machine too.

One thing to point out is if you go to Harry`s website he has a lot to gain by instilling fear in the market as he sells his seminars and his upcoming book.... The one key I took from the presentation is that cash flow is king, so always ensure you have cash flow!

QUOTE (ZanderRobertson @ Nov 27 2008, 09:08 AM) We have a tiny nano-technology industry here in Edmonton, and there are some seriously bright minds who want to build it into a juggernaut as well, but there seems to be no vision for that. I don`t know exactly what it would take except maybe LOWER...

This is an excellent idea Chris, I`d be glad to help you!

We`re not seeing $500 cash flow, but we`re getting investors to put 25% down, taking 35 year mortgages and cash flowing close to $200/month with average rent and managing the property ourselves. An example of the types of properties we`re finding and cash flowing all day can be seen on the...

Great post Barry! Thanks so much!

Thomas, What are all the variables that come in to play when calculating CAP rate? Thanks Sean QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Nov 6 2008, 10:39 AM) 10% CAP rate can be found ONLY in towns with high vacancies, towns that are dieing or through sheer luck .. most CAP rates in decent towns would be...

Thanks for your comments Margaret. We have updated our website per your comments. QUOTE (margaretcowan @ Nov 9 2008, 01:34 AM) As an investor, I`d like to know more about your track record...how long have you been investing in real estate, what kind of real estate, how many properties do you...

Alright the ads are gone, and some other minor additions have been inserted here and there... I guess the next thing to tackle is the banner on top....

QUOTE (qdsouza @ Nov 5 2008, 10:38 PM) A web design term that we use is called "above the fold". Whatever content your browser can see before you start scrolling down is what defines the breakdown of the percentages of the page, not the breakdown of the length of the entire web page. If you...