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  1. jarrettvaughan

    Average Rents

    I am about to purchase another property. This property is in a rural area, an area in which CMHC does not publish average rents for. This forces me to search craigslist, kijiji, the newspapers and so on, in order to find out how much i can rent this house for. As far as real estate investing...
  2. jarrettvaughan

    Is it better to have a longer amortization?

    Of course, it depends on your strategy. If you are looking for cashflow, then the best option is to amortize for 40 years as this reduces your payments. Also, most investors are choosing to go a variable rate with the option to lock in at the fixed rate in the future. This could really increase...
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    The Joint Venture Arena

    Do it. I bought the program and have been very happy with it. At the time of puchase i had 0 properties and 0 JVs. 6 months later i have 4 properties and 2 JVs. It has already paid for itselfe many times over. I found the CDs and the sample JV presentations to be most helpful. QUOTE...
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    Cashflow in BC?

    I just purchased a property with a JV partner in the Fraser Valley that will cash flow. I have also found 2 more that I am looking for partners on. They are definetly out there but can be a bit challenging to find. Go east and you will find what you are looking for. Venture outside of the GVRD...
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    Renting To Group Homes

    QUOTE (TMahoney @ Feb 27 2008, 10:25 PM) I have been approached by a woman who operates group homes that look after mentally ill patients recently released from institutions such as Alberta Hospital. They can stay in these group homes for up to 6 years and as little as a few months. There is...
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    Building a Garage for Cashflow....

    QUOTE (dwb @ Jan 17 2008, 11:41 AM) Hi, My current property is an older home located on a very large lot. There is no garage currently. The backyard is one of the biggest backyards I`ve ever seen in Ontario. My plan all along was to build equity, then eventually tear down the current...
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    Utilities Split?

    In you expereince, what have been the most effective ways to split utilities for a suited property and who should actually pay the bill? I realize that it is up to me to set up my own arrangements but i am interested to see how others have done it. Does the upstairs tenant hold the utility in...
  8. jarrettvaughan

    Platinum Properties Group

    Hi Firoz, I will email you some info about this group as I have now started dealing with them. QUOTE (chunara @ Jan 14 2008, 03:25 PM) Hi Rob I needed some info about Platinum. I met with them but needed to find out more about them. From blogs on this site i gather they are good company to...
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    Guaranteed return for money partner

    If he is looking for a gaurantee, why dont you commit to pay him the 15% but if the investment exceedes 15%, the remainder goes to you. I guess, in a sense, you could call this a loan with a 15% interest rate but i may work for this JV. Just a tactic that could work if you spin it the correct...
  10. jarrettvaughan

    mortgage broker

    QUOTE (ronda @ Jan 8 2008, 03:38 PM) Hi everyone! I am looking for a mortgage broker. What should I be looking for and what questions are a must to ask? Does anyone know of a good one. I will be buying property in Northwest Alberta (I don`t know if this is important to know). I am very new at...
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    BC Assessments

    QUOTE (MitchCollins @ Jan 5 2008, 01:45 PM) Thank you very much for this post!! As an investor in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, this will help out a lot in an report I`m putting together for the area! Thanks again Mitch Thank you Dan, I have found this to be very helpful.
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    Fraser Valley Members

    QUOTE (mponte @ Jan 2 2008, 10:32 AM) Hi Jarrett, I live in Langley and I`ve been an active REIN member for over 2 years now. Let me know if you`ve set a date to meet with other REIN members as I would love to participate. Thanks, Michael Ponte Real Estate Investor Prosperity Real Estate...
  13. jarrettvaughan

    Simple Spreadsheet

    QUOTE (GarthChapman @ Dec 28 2007, 02:50 PM) The REIN Analyzer is contained within the REMA software (free through mid-January) and the financial elements can be completed in less than 5 minutes. Give it a try - it is a free download at www.remacanada.ca Hi Garth, I am just wondering what...
  14. jarrettvaughan

    Investing Overseas

    I have been to Costa Rica and after travelling to 25 other countries it is definety geared for intense growth. I do know a couple people who purchased properties, only to find that they were already owned by someone else. They had to walk away from the deal. Saying this, if you are purchasing in...
  15. jarrettvaughan

    Positive Cash Flow

    if a property has a negative cash flow of $100.00 but you are having a debt reduction of $150.00 (for example) does that allow one to say that the property has a positive cash flow of $50.00. The reason i ask is becuase i have see a couple investors make this type of presentation to to spin a...
  16. jarrettvaughan

    Rental condo insurance

    Does anyone have a reccomondation for an excellent insurance broker in Red Deer?
  17. jarrettvaughan

    Property Management Swap

    QUOTE (petermerabian @ Dec 17 2007, 11:42 AM) Anyone thought about the idea of swapping property management? I live in Vancouver and manage my properties here but I am investing in Edmonton and will be needing a property manager there. I was thinking if there there is anyone in Edmonton that...
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    Lower Mainland Appraisal

    QUOTE (ssteckler @ Dec 14 2007, 01:41 PM) I`m looking for a good appraiser for a property in the Delta area of the Lower Mainland. Does anyone know of one that they can recommend? Stephen Steckler This company just appraised my home and did a great job. http://www.fvappraisals.com/home.html
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    Real Estate savy Lawyer Accountant in Vancouver

    Does anyone have any recomondations for a Lawyer or Accountant in the Fraser Valley?
  20. jarrettvaughan

    Closed: Accountant Lawyer in Fraser Valley

    I am a new real estate investor and am looking for an accountant and Lawyer in the Fraser Valley (langley, chilliwack, Abbotsford) BC. Does any one have any recomondations.
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