Thank you

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Aug 16 2009, 11:09 AM) indeed .. with the comment that 2.5% interest is an unrealistic figure to use .. more like: 4% or 4.5% .. then it won't be so sexy assuming no appreciation .. 2nd comment: the formula assumes no reserve which is also unrealistic ! I use this...

QUOTE (MONEY @ Aug 12 2009, 03:27 PM) The test I use is simple, every dollar I invest in real estate must generate at least 3% in REAL SPENDABLE CASH each and every month before taxes. Why am I requiring a 36% yearly ROI on cash I put into real estate? Because that is the minimum I generate...

QUOTE (DaveRhydderch @ Aug 12 2009, 01:30 PM) Have you seen this 4 plex in Southwood for 699,000. Fairly far south but reasonably close to the LRT. If you send me your email, I`ll fire it along to you. I looked at this one but apparently they have 5 offers (one which is being pulled due...

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Aug 12 2009, 11:33 AM) Take my advice with a grain of salt as I am a positive cash flow investor. I do not have the cash reserves or the patience to speculate on appreciation. Others will no doubt have different advice for you. I understand and will wait for others...

QUOTE (invst4profit @ Aug 12 2009, 11:10 AM) Unless you have savings to top up the shortfall each month you need to stick with the 1% rule if you want to see positive cash flow. If positive cash flow is not imperative and you have the extra cash to top up the mortgage then you simply have to...

Hello Everyone, My wife and I are looking to get into RE in Calgary and was wondering what Mortgage to Rent ratio you find attractive enough to buy when referring to Calgary. I know that 100:1 ratio is good but in Calgary I have only seen around 175:1 ratio. Ideally we would like to buy a...

Ok so I am wanting to get into RE and need to know what you guys think of flipping houses in the current market. My father and I have flipped a few places over the past few years but stopped due to a move to Calgary. Now I want to strike out and do a flip on my own but am a little worried about...