I agree.

QUOTE (koop @ Sep 8 2009, 12:45 PM) For me this isn`t so much about the money, its about what the money will do in my life. I can spend time with my family, spend time at the things I love to do (even get a job doing those things which might not pay well, but it won`t be about the money...

Wow MITCH!! Thank you so much for sharing that!! You can`t change unless you acknowledge your issues and you`ve certainly done that. Congratulations on taking those small steps toward your goal. To be continued........ I`m going to join the thread with all of my big fat lies, of which there...

Philip, Thank you for using the word "Orgasm" in your presentation. I laughed for about five minutes steady after that and all the people at my table were wondering about me I am certain!! :-) On a more serious note, your presentation was inspirational and exceptional and the standing ovation...

YES Congrats!!! I agree REIN is incredible!! But make sure you take full credit for taking action, it wouldn`t have happened without YOU!! :-)

I have issued a 14-day notice for non-payment of rent 4 times. That was before I discovered the RTDRS. Not once did the tenant pay up. Professional Tenants know their rights and how long it takes to resolve something through the court system. When I present a notice from the RTDRS...

I agree with you Ed. I was not renting to students but rather working young men that get together to work in the "grass is greener" Alberta and I have had much luck however there`s a lot of other due dilligence that goes along with the decision making.

May I also add that Potential Tenant Number 3 is a professional tenant. That is a typical Professional Tenant Story pulling at the heart strings of Landlords with money and compassion. If you rent and beleive these sob stories, it`s time to get a property manager. Hey, I am one of the...

Out of your three choices in the original post the three young men were your best bet. I have rented to many young men that get together and come here to work in Alberta. These kids are chasing a dream of making big money and they are organized enough to leave home and take responsibility for...

Well I can see I`m missing some entertainment on myreinspace!! LOL Honest to Goodness as my Mother would say. What I have to say is I also stopped reading the excuses in the second sentence. If they are telling these longwinded dramatic tales when you don`t even have them as tenants yet...

Terry, That was very important to share, thank you. It`s much appreciated!!!

QUOTE (Ian @ Apr 15 2009, 08:42 AM) Thanks. Can I show the suite to potential tenants even though the current ones haven`t left yet? Yes you can, but you need to give 24 hours notice and you need to be confident on Move in day right? Can you guarantee that your current tenants will be out by...

What ever you do, just make sure you stick to the same color in every one of your properties. Then you always know the color, and it makes it very easy to do touch ups.

QUOTE (wtoews @ Jan 27 2009, 04:48 PM) If there were 2 properties side by side and one had a legally suited basement, how much more would that be worth? Generally speaking $25000,$50000,$75000 more? Just some thoughts and input what everyone thinks would be great. Warren I`ve noticed the...

I`m not going to speculate that because I rarely buy lottery tickets. :-)

Bill, I`m not sure where to begin with this answer. The short answer is NO NO NO...... unless you are renting a vacation house for a few weeks to enjoy with your family. The reason you want to own real estate has to do with building equity. Worry about living in a fancy home when you can...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Nov 29 2008, 11:15 AM) Harper is smart .. and surrounded by smart people ... he would have anticipated that the 3 parties don`t like the withdrawal of federal funds for their parties .. and thus, major howling .. and as such we either get a re-election in a few weeks or...

QUOTE (investmart @ Nov 17 2008, 06:23 PM) Hello Jack, Yes, 20%! no, not a 2-bedroom condo. a Plex. Proof? my most recent purchase Don`t be surprised you can finds such amazing deals when people sharing your fears drive prices down. let`s not contradict ourselves :-) Are you afraid to...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Nov 14 2008, 04:57 PM) Why don't you state this in your ad: OPEN HOUSE This Saturday, Nov X from 10 to noon and again on Monday Nov. Z night from 6-8 pm .. (or whatever time you wish to set) Please bring: a) ID (driver's license) b) cheque or cash for 1st...

You do need to be very careful on who you believe. Mom has a tenant (Mel) that started complaining about other tenants in the fourplex suddenly, when he had never complained before. We thought the upstairs tenants were a problem, until we went through 3 sets of upstairs tenants because Mel...