Check them out carefully. Sometimes grow op operators offer to pay up front & cut grass to keep the owner away from the property. Doug

First impressions count. I find it`s better to wait & show completed. A bathroom & laminate flooring should be completed in 7-10 days. Doug

It depends on the extent & location of the growing within the home. Have the home tested by an Industrial Hygenist or Consultant that specializes in this field. I can provide you some names if you like. They will provide a scope for remediation. These types of homes can be cleaned with no ill...

Rob`s right. Try a Mortgage Broker or your lawyer for private money. With the certificate of clearance it shouldn`t be an issue. Doug

10-20% below market after remediation including clearance testing in my opinion is a great deal. The place is like new & no health risk issues. When the majority is running away that`s when I walk in. I have never had a problem getting a mortgage or insurance AFTER remediation. Doug

A lot also depends on whether your holding on to the property or flipping. When you sell this type of property if your 10-20% below market someone will jump at a great deal. Don`t be afraid Dan it`s those challenges that get me up in the morning Doug

As a remediation contractor I have bought & sold former grow ops. I have also cleaned them up for banks, mortgage co`s. Make sure you have an independent third party perform pre & post air quality & surface sampling. Have a remediation contractor who deals in this field perform the clean up...

Mario Kyriacou 416-722-6132. www.360degreehomeinspection.com Doug

A little TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) water & a brush works well. Doug

When you say bikes, is it motor or pedal? Doug

Do the fence. It`ll keep you from doing something else you`ll regret. Doug

Mike Holmes has started a Home Inspection service. If you go on his website or Goggle him it should come up. Doug

Savard is on the money! The black light will certainly help you locate the area`s of contamination. Soak the identified area`s with a good urine contamination solution. This can be purchased at a quality janitorial supply outlet. Seal with a product like Kiltz. Ozone will work. BE CAREFULL with...

You`ll have to go to the courthouse & request all records on the property. These are public documents. There is a fee. Research the file to see what position the foreclosing loan is in 1st,2cd, 3rd? It will also have information on additional liens on the property, original loan documentation...

The Condo Corp Insurance only covers the Condo in it`s original state from the builder. Any upgrades to flooring, cupboards ,etc will have the unit owner paying the difference from the builder grade to the upgraded condition. Some Condo corps make the unit owner pay the deductible if it was...

Talk to Trustee`s in Bankruptcy & divorce lawyers. Buying the property from "Motivated" sellers prior to it going into foreclosure can be much more profitable. Doug

Don`t know about Edmonton but here`s a ball park for Ontario. Paint walls 0.85 cents per sq ft. (walls) Trim is 0.65 cents per LF It`s hard to tell whether your price is high/low with out knowing the square footage of wall. The square footage of flooring is also needed. Hardwood could be $10.00...

From my experience it`s better to have a higher deductible, it lowers your premium. Look after the small damage your self & save the insurance claim for a large one. I have heard of insurance companies dropping clients after claims. Don`t know if there`s a magic # like 3 strikes & your out. A...

The ice damning is an indicator of heat loss and/or poor attic ventilation. The snow load has to do with weight on the roof. While removing the snow may let the sun melt the ice away, you still have the first problem that I mentioned. Check out CMHC wesite on ice damns. Great info & help. Doug

QUOTE (InvestagainInc @ Feb 22 2009, 06:23 PM) Doug, if you are still interested in talking about PM in Collingwood please let me know. Thanks. Scott, the owner of the Property Management co was away on holidays & just returned today. I will speak with her tomorrow & give her your contact info...