QUOTE (JeffFisher @ Nov 25 2008, 04:57 PM) Hello all. I realize that this may have been answered elsewhere but I`m hoping you might indulge me if the information happens to be elsewhere. My partner and I have just bought our first property - a townhouse in NE Edmonton. Does anyone one know of a...

QUOTE (DianneDachyshyn @ Nov 23 2008, 11:39 AM) I agree with you, Ed. I don`t know Jack, but his submissions are not what I`ve come to expect on this forum. My gosh, if I want to read this kind of editorial comment, I could find it in the local paper. I agree.

QUOTE (rbrost @ Sep 23 2008, 06:55 AM) Thanks in advance for your feedback. I`m looking for a realtor and a property management company in Edmonton, your thoughts would be appreciated. Regards Rick Stay absolutely away from Kirkside--let this be a warning.........

QUOTE (GarthChapman @ Oct 16 2008, 07:12 PM) Hi Ian, REMA recalculates the ammortization table amounts. It does not as yet recalculate the mortgage payments. That is something you will have to enter, for now. Sometime soon we intend to have REMA do that for you, but it is a complex process...

QUOTE (dsluchin @ Oct 16 2008, 03:59 PM) Does anybody know of a good handyman/woman in Red Deer? Many thanks, Deanna the property management company I deal with in Red Deer has a maintenance guy--I have met him and haven`t seen any of his work (I live in BC). don`t know if he would do work...

Just curious with the REMA software--if I go in and change the prime rate (as the mortgage on the property in question is variable and thus based on prime) does the REMA software calculate the new mortgage payment based on the original principal balance or does it calculate it based on the new...

QUOTE (jarrettvaughan @ Oct 16 2008, 02:12 PM) I am looking for a property manager in Red Deer. Please let me know your experiences with the companies you deal with... good and bad. Thank you very much for your help. I just closed on a property in Red Deer at the end of september. I chose...

QUOTE (Craigenator @ Oct 14 2008, 01:14 PM) Hello All, I just moved to Calgary and don`t know many people in the area. I am eager to start investing in some real estate however I do not know the city very well. I am looking for any suggestions for a GOOD Realtor in Calgary that would understand...

QUOTE (PhilipMcKernan @ Oct 6 2008, 06:14 PM) Hi Ian, After this presentation last December I did get a great responce and since then Don has asked if I would deliver that in Vancouver. This has been agreed but I will let REIN notify the members about the date. Thanks Philip I look forward to...

QUOTE (PhilipMcKernan @ Oct 5 2008, 10:32 AM) Fantastic! Well done guys. Its one thing to write it down and another to actually follow up on it. The rewards are ALWAYS worth it. Is it possible to Philip to do such a presentation to the BC group--perhaps in December? It sounds like it was...

QUOTE (BCbsfc @ Sep 18 2008, 01:34 AM) Thanks Greg and Heather for your input. I will definitely factor in the points that were mentioned when considering that property. Heather: Do you know any REIN members that are interested in JV and are located in Red Deer? I am very interested to know if...

QUOTE (davidt @ Aug 13 2008, 08:59 PM) Hi, could anyone recommend a solid property manager and inspector/appraiser for Edmonton? Thanks!! DO NOT choose Kirkside for property management--I repeat........

thanks for the replies. I am in agreement that the tenants should pay the utility bills. Ian

Hello all: I am looking at buying a house and renting both floors. I am aware that some investors charge a higher rent but pay the utilities and some charge slightly lower rent and have the tenants pay the utilities. Any advice as to which one to choose? Thanks. Ian Dunsmuir

QUOTE (PhilipMcKernan @ Jul 7 2008, 10:22 AM) Pauline (my wife) and I have made the move to the North Shore of Vancouver from Edmonton, Alberta. While we fly back and forth to Alberta we live for the most part now in BC which is so like Ireland except the people dont speak funny. For us this...

QUOTE (stepchuk @ Jul 4 2008, 08:41 AM) Can anyone out there recommend a good realtor in Calgary that has experience working with out of province investors? I`m looking for someone that understands the rental market and the neccessity of being cash-flow positive. Thanks Randy Bett...

QUOTE (REINteam @ Jun 18 2008, 04:08 PM) Hi Ian, You`ll want to check in April 2008 specifically. Regards, Ray Reuter Real Estate Investment Network Thanks Ray. Is the plan to have all the `What`s Behind the Curtain` episodes available on this site from the Alberta meetings? Ian Dunsmuir

QUOTE (REINteam @ Jun 18 2008, 02:57 PM) Hi Ian, At the top of the page click on "Downloads". Most of the audio is under "REIN workshops", Don and Russell post all meeting follow up items including some of the "What`s behind the curtain" audio there. You`ll want to click on 2008 or 2007, but...

Hello At last nights meeting, Russell made reference to some of Don`s audio downloads that are on this forum. I have searched and can`t seem to find them. Please let me know where they are! Thanks. Ian

QUOTE (RussellWestcott @ Apr 24 2008, 09:07 AM) Howdy Ian this does sound like a situation, and listen to everyones advice that they have given you above. If I could add my $.02 to your situation, is to emotionally separate yourself from the situation (as best you can, as you are most likely a...