Congrats Gary!! Very cool.

Im offended Adam! :) If you can find that data across the country I would love to see you publish it. In the mean time this is a relevant and consistant comparison for the major cities.

From my most recent blog post which you can find in its entirety here. City Average Home Price (CMHC 2011 Q2) Average Rent (CMHC 2 Bedroom) Ratio Vancouver $808,867.00 $1,195.00 0.148%...

I am not a realtor. But yes learn to leverage other peoples time and expertise.

Heaven forbid anyone should anyone be offended!! I am sure you have never insulted anyone, Adam! I don't think Thomas or anyone else gets "special" privileges. You seem to be the only one taking exception to a harmless joke....thus the need to lighten up. Yes some jokes cross the...

Rates will be flat for a long long time unfortunately!

What do you call a piece of coal in Adam's rectum?.....wait for it.....GONE! Dude you need to let the light shine every once in a while!! Life is way way too short!

Sorry Kris but I don't recall their name. I would have to go back and look at my records. Google Sewer Replacement Calgary. They were in the top 2 if I recall.

My advice.... take out some ads and see what comes back to you! Kijiji, Facebook, Google Ad Words, the local paper, sign posts, flyers etc. Its easy to test the market and see what is out there, what advertising works, and what doesn't. Start by taking one step forward in the...

There are liner companies that will guarantee the work and it is said to be just as effective as replacing the pipe and a lot cheaper. Unfortunately I went through a similar issue a couple of years ago. Have the city come out and look at the problem. If the roots are not on your side of the...

This is a question many investors ask themselves. As Thomas stated....know what business you want to be in. The majority of my transactions are buy and hold rentals. This doesn't mean I don't do flips or rent to owns or any other strategy but I definitely am much more competent at my...

This is a complex topic but long and short...they can be a secure way to invest with a consistant return. Want to know how banks make a good portion of their profits? Mortgages! Lots of land minds!! Be sure you understand foreclosures! Best advice I can give is read Greg Habstritt's...

This has nothing to do with whether I would, or Thomas would or Don would....it has everything to do with you! Does this area fit YOUR system, risk tolerances, tenant profile etc!

This is a very interesting movement. I am sympathetic to parts of it, as you have mentioned, the financial system is a mess with skimming happening at every level leaving nothing at the end of the day for the investor! Corporate "greed" and un-ethical behavior. The government which can't seem...

Look up Jared Hope and Land lord rescue. This is the model that they use.

You all may want to look at this energy rebate program http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/feature.asp?mode=preview&pageId=239

Has anyone gone through this process? http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/feature.asp?mode=preview&pageId=239 Up to $5000 back when you perform certain upgrades! I have a few hot water tanks and furnaces that need upgrading and this could be a great way to get them done for cheap.

Very interesting. Is there a report or any media we can refer to? Would love to send it out to my people!