QUOTE (NICKEED @ Oct 12 2008, 08:52 PM) Hi everyone, First off, I apologize if there is already a post like this, I searched but couldn`t find anything. My wife and I will be moving back to BC in the Spring of 2009. Can anyone recommend a Real Estate Agent who is familiar with new or newer...

QUOTE (Brianrpaul98 @ Oct 9 2008, 12:25 AM) I think the answer partly lies in the fact that other governments are doing there part not to affect the US currency too much. The last thing the World economy needs is a flight from the US dollar. I think that our Dollar is so closely link to the...

QUOTE (scottw @ Oct 4 2008, 04:40 AM) does it make sense to buy a building outright. I am considering buying a building outright and putting a ELOC on it. The NOI is around 10%, to me is a good investment. Scott Why would you do that if you can leverage it and spread your cash over a number...

QUOTE (rezasal @ Oct 3 2008, 03:16 PM) Thanks Jarrett, Does REIN teach you how to set up JV? I`ve actually already got a response from someone to potentialy do a JV... I`m convinced to join so I`m gonna submit my application. There is a lot that I have to learn.... so it should be good...

Hi, I am 26 and started investing when i was 25. It can be very hard to purchase a property when you are young but it can be done. READ READ READ, all you can about Canadian Economics, Money Management, Canadian Real Estate, Capiltal Investment, Accounting and Sales. Join REIN, you will be...

Scott makes a great point. You must set up your team in advance of your departure. I have been a REIN member for 10 months, during this time i have purchased 5 properties with 3 different joint venture partners. I was also living in BC for most of this time. I now live in France (Attending...

Thank you very much, you have answered my questions. I appreciate it.

I would like to ask a simple question for properties in BC and Alberta. If a tenant breaks the lease agreement before the expiration date, what authority or options do I have? Lets assume that they gave proper notice but there are still 4 months left in the contract. I also have no interest in...

I think that it is very ironic that the American system is based on free capitalism which has limited government control, legislature and intervention. There is a strong belief that if the market is left alone, it will run fine. Due to this basic ideology, the economy has destroyed it self and...

QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Sep 21 2008, 02:50 PM) What an amazing story of "Getting it Done" with no excuses. Many people think they are going to wait to get money in order to invest (use it as an excuse to avoid taking action) others think `I`m too you" (another empty excuse) while others just GET...

QUOTE (scooter @ Sep 13 2008, 06:01 PM) Congrats!! That`s a great success story. I hope I can follow in your footsteps, as I have read "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and have just gone through the Quickstart home study program. Enjoy France, it is a great country to visit, they love us Canadians. Be...

These companies can provide a great service adn a worry free investment but remember, there is always a cost involved. You will be paying a premium on your unit in order for them to make a profit. It would be the diffrence in buying wholesale versus retail. Many of the these types of companies...

Thank you Mark, I appreciate you help. QUOTE (markl @ Jul 12 2008, 06:07 AM) Hi Jarrett, I don`t know if I brought this up when we spoke. But ensure that the tenant has enough income to pay for the whole property and the rent is a bonus. If they are without a tenant they will still have to...

Thank you very much for the recomondation. I will call him. QUOTE (margaretcowan @ Jul 12 2008, 09:16 AM) Hi Ross Fullbrook at Wheeler Cheam Realty in Chilliwack did an outstanding job for many years managing my Chilliwack duplex. Phone: 604-792-0077. Ciao Margaret

Thank you very much Rob, that info is very helpful.

I have a suited house in Chilliwack. The basement tenant is amazing and I want to keep her happy. The upper floor is for rent and I have been asked about a rent to own by a number of potential tenants. Are there any complications that I should be aware of that are unique to a suited house? Would...

I am looking for a solid property manager in Chilliwack, does anyone have any recommendations?

Wow, i think that Adam has completed a great explanation. It is critical to become an expert in your field, just do not stop there. Being an expert coupled with action taking is what will lead you down the right path. Start putting offers on the table. QUOTE (leealvin55 @ Jun 23 2008, 07:21...

QUOTE (RArora @ Jun 5 2008, 02:40 PM) Wow! Congratulations! That is great!!! How did you manage to do 4 properties within 6 months with no money? thats a great feat! and congrats on your taking the steps to achieve your dreams! I have just recently joined REIN in May 08 and am eager to learn...

On my way to Costa Rica on my honeymoon I picked up a book call "Rich Dad Poor Dad" in the Dallas Airport. I had heard it was a good book and needed something to read on the plane. What I didn`t realize that this would place me on a year long journey of frustration. It changed my thinking...