QUOTE (TonyMandrique @ Nov 23 2009, 11:10 AM) Hi everyone, May I know the on-going cap rate in Hamilton - Mac Master U area that most of you are using for your property analysis/offer? Thanks for your input. Cheers, Tony M. Any feedbacks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Tony M.

Hi everyone, May I know the on-going cap rate in Hamilton - Mac Master U area that most of you are using for your property analysis/offer? Thanks for your input. Cheers, Tony M.

Hello everyone, I`ve checked this Forum for good RE lawyer and Realtor also a REIN member based in Orillia, Ontario, but, could not find one. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated. Cheers, Tony M.

QUOTE (neill @ Oct 26 2009, 08:27 AM) Hi Tony - Chung is on p 329 of the working copy binder that Ron gave out in Edmonton, not the other copy that had the cd`s in it.... Hope this helps Thanks.

QUOTE (ctang @ Oct 23 2009, 09:04 PM) Hi all, On pg.329 Listing With Realtors. It says 8,7, or 6% depending on how fast the realtor sells. Just to Clarify that commission is based on our profit and not the sale price correct? (if based on sale price, it would take too much of our profit)..yes...

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QUOTE (jseib @ Sep 15 2009, 04:03 AM) And trade legality and maintenance issues for garbage strikes and crackheads but no I agree 7% is far to low for a student rental... I don`t doubt people will gladly pay it but for the hassle I think they are nuts.. I agree...7% is far too low but good...

QUOTE (stevegwhite @ Sep 11 2009, 10:49 PM) I had looked at the Windsor market a bit too recently for my first property. There is quite a bit of talk of lowering industry and commercial taxes to spur regrowth as well as the talk of the high speed rail line that is expected to include Windsor. At...

QUOTE (jseib @ Sep 11 2009, 08:37 AM) FHC I would really beg you to rethink 3.75% as a good vacancy rate when running numbers... I run small rental units in Oakville and the market has been pretty hot here for them for several years now... Almost always 100% full with 60+ tenants but we still...

QUOTE (jseib @ Sep 9 2009, 10:05 PM) I`m starting to like Hamilton less and less... Because it has a reputation for lower prices and lots of local gurus and such like to promote it... I see a lot of Toronto area investors coming into Hamilton and buying things not based on what it should be...

QUOTE (aiden1983 @ Sep 10 2009, 08:05 AM) What do you include in your expenses? Debt repayment? Vacancy Rate? Maintence? All of the above? I am also new to RE investments and have been working on a cash flow analysis but my expenses seem much higher than yours with a similar cap rate but the...

QUOTE (investmart @ Sep 9 2009, 09:14 PM) CAP:~7%, expense: ~$250/mo or 40-50% of rent Thank you very much for your input. I thought my numbers are way off, hence, I can not close a deal. Anyway, last weekend, I increased my (final) offer for a students rental in Hamilton using the same cap...

Hi. For the last few months, I have been struggling to buy students and single family rentals in Hamilton and Brantford. However, the low cap rate is my problem. May I have your comment/advice on average cap rate in the areas and average monthly/yearly expenses (per room)? Your feedbacks...

I do add the following: No overnight guest/s No partying/drinking within the premises Maintain cleanliness/orderliness of the area, otherwise, a cleaning charge will be imposed Be quite (especially at night) and considerate to other tenants Conserve water, electricity and gas (if room has its...

QUOTE (DavidTSI @ Sep 3 2009, 01:02 PM) Hi Kevin i have a couple of properties in brantford and i have someone that i use not a company just a private guy honest reliable and very decent prices you can email me for more details [email protected] Hi everyone, I am also looking for a...

QUOTE (fisher1 @ Aug 14 2009, 11:11 PM) I live in Winnipeg and I was wondering if any of you would know the best way to screen potential tenants? I just bought a property and I want to make sure that I do everything that I can to get good tenants. What steps do you guys take in choosing...

Hello everyone, I am in the process of making an offer to a mixed-use foreclosed property with current tenants who are willing to stay. The location is fantastic but the building needs some TLC. I already consulted my real estate lawyer who cushioned me of buying it "As IS", plus, the fact that...