Why is the lease with your Property Managers company & not you? Should your manager not just facilitate the transaction between you & YOUR tenant? Doug

I want to thank Jim for turning me on to Owning U.S. Property The Canadian Way by David Altro. My question is: Any Canadian Investors using a Cross Boarder Trust for asset protection? How is it working for you? Please share any info. Thanks! Doug

I have found the same 4 cats very helpful & enjoy reading their posts. Their insight & experience is priceless. Boring or not , please keep the posts coming. Doug

Oh ya your right Mike.Sorry. What I meant to say was your Lawyer could be a source of funding. Doug

Your Lawyer may have trust funds available. Doug

Nir, your right- stop the water. Check out Mike Holmes Make it Right website for a great explanation on the insulation differences. Doug

Nir, if your covering batt fiberglass insulation then I would. My preference would be to use foam insulation. It's a thermal brake & no vapor barrier required. My 2 cents. Doug

A apt building had a fire in the electrical room. My company is doing the clean up & repairs. We asked the elevator company for a estimate to include in our estimate for the Insurance Co. It read " Repair elevator $ 60,000.00 plus HST. Half down balance in 12-16 weeks or when completed" Ya...

Keep the Aplus tenant. Your down $1200 over the year but you would of spent as you said about $2000 plus stress trying for another tenant. Just my 2 cents. Doug

Humberview Insurance Brokers in Toronto. Doug

Congratulations on taking the the first steps! Have a plan & work the plan. Set your goal & dream of what life will be like when you attain it. Enjoy the journey & celebrate even the small advances you make in your real estate career. Use your present job to help you attain real estate goals&...

Most restoration co's will have ozone or other simlar equipment that work great on odour removal. Doug

Jim, thank you for the info. I find all the info your willing to share a great value. Doug

Great post Diana! Thanks for the info. Doug

Keep in mind that lowering the basement is not a DYI project. Removing the earth without proper support to the structure & walls is dangerous & maybe cost prohibitive. Just my 2 cents. Doug

In Ontario the last month rent is for the last month. If the tenant does not move in a recent LTB ruling is the last month is to be returned. No other non refundaable deposits are allowed here in Ontario. Doug

Way to go Margaret!! It's all about the journey not the destination ENJOY!! Doug

Great post! Glad you got the deal. Not sure if proving the wife wrong in public is a good idea :>) Doug

Gregs posts are on the money for Ontario. Chances are slim to none you'll get vacant possession. Mike has a good point... if you don't like the tenants don't buy the property. See if the tenants will fill out your rental application. Do a credit & back ground check. Doug

Orilla does afford a first time or small investor to enter the real estate market. Toronto is just to pricey for some of us . Doug