QUOTE (housingrental @ Apr 10 2010, 10:11 AM) Congratulations Nassir! Good luck on number 3 next year some people are not willing to learn and not taking action or trying new things is the easiest road to mediocrity, which seems like most ppl are content with yet they complain about their...

QUOTE (DaveRhydderch @ Mar 30 2010, 04:59 PM) I suppose the one clarificaiton is that just because someone is a "friend" on my facebook page doesn`t actually mean their a "friend" in real life. Definitely not the case... I guess then Dave you arent my real friend.....*tear* hahah just kidding man

nice...would love to but im in calgary :-(

no clear answer.....depends on a bunch of factors....check the other threads!

taxation issues are the greatest concern, although the deals are to be had just ensure the taxes dont kill you!

When brokers and sellers determine an asking price for a home in the double-digit millions, local real estate statistics mean almost nothing. Instead of relying on metrics like "comparables," the industry term for similarly appointed homes that have recently sold nearby (these trophy homes...

nice website...really like the layout!

QUOTE (Rickson9 @ Mar 17 2010, 11:55 AM) I do fairly well in an environment of fear and avoidance. well said

So with all this interest rate increase talk we are currently hearing, my prediction is that the rates will rise in Q2 but at a modest level. I recently purchased my 1st property and I currently have a variable rate which is prime +.1 would it be better to lock in or stay at a variable rate for...

I am looking for a commercial Realtor in Calgary as one of my business partners is looking to open up a salon in the Calgary downtown area. Anyone have good contacts I could refer my friend. I need someone with a critical point of vew, and not just a `yes man` Thanks

buy liabilities with the money made from assets.....i learned that...and bought a property...still haven`t purchased my first car...my girlfriend is my driver haha!

Get an account at Elance.com this is a place where you can search or post projects and get people to bid on them. It is very professional and there are alot of options at your disposal. You can get a great deal as most of the people are willing to work by the hour or per project basis!

QUOTE (Rickson9 @ Dec 23 2009, 02:02 PM) A background primer on the repercussions of the fall of U.S. RE. http://video.pbs.org/video/1168339502/ nice video, just watched it, pretty crazy how things actually work behind closed doors.

I am currently looking at purchasing a rental property in the U.S. Does anyone know the tax implications on the rental income. I know there is withholding tax of 10% if I were sell the property, and I read that the tax can be as high as 30% on your gross rental income. Can anyone verify this...

Rich Dad seminars are super salesy and most of their speakers just promote other programs.....REIN is totally the opposite. As for US real estate, I am currently looking into properties in detroit, I have a contact there who knows alot and has been investing for the past few years. I hope to...

QUOTE (sstokes @ Dec 5 2009, 12:01 AM) Not sure about Alberta, but in BC if the roommates/tenants share the kitchen and/or bathroom with the owner of the property, it`s considered `shared accomodation` and doesn`t fall under the RTA. So virtually none of the regular rules apply. I just drew up...

there is a guy right now in detroit who is picking up properties anywhere from 10-20K and then renting them out. He started putting up videos of the properties he bought and alot of people were wanting in but didn`t have a clue about detroit. long story short he is now helping outside investors...

these foreclosures are a great opportunity to find some great deals and help out the owners with their problems.....

I currently purchased a condo and there is a fan in the bathroom, but its not wired. How hard would this be to do? anyone got any contacts?

An unidentified Canadian real estate company was the winning bidder for the Silverdome, snatching it up for a mere fraction of its original value. A Toronto-based family-owned company bid $583,000 for the under-used stadium on Monday, which is currently owned by the City of Pontiac, Mich...