Hi all, I have a tenant smoking in my basement suite. I have warned her twice verbally. I am in Alberta. What are the legalities of eviction in this province. She also has an unauthorized person living there. Any suggestions?? Thanks Todd Hoyem

QUOTE (aiden1983 @ Sep 14 2009, 05:52 AM) I am looking to setup a few appointments this week with Realtors and Mortgage Brokers in order to start my team in Calgary. If anyone you know stands out and you think I should discuss my plans with them please send me their contact information. I am...

Try Chris Smith at 403-464-3316. He is familiar with the REIN system. Never complains even with many showings. Todd Hoyem

QUOTE (Charly @ Jun 26 2009, 01:37 PM) Can anyone recommend a reliable, reasonably priced roofer in Calgary? I am trying to find someone trustworthy, bonded, insured etc. So far I am not impressed with what I am coming across. Try Mike Sims at 403-850-7797 MLS Home Improvements Does roofing...

Yes I have had to drop my rates on renewals just to draw interest from ads . But of course our variable mortgages have more than compensated for a drop in rent. I have also allowed pets if I like them ( and their owners of course ) . A particular strategy is to allow even breeds of dogs that you...

Quite honestly, the REIN mantra has been buy, buy, buy, "the fundamentals are as perfect as they have ever been for real estate in Alberta" end quote by Don Campbell. But I agree that is what they have seemed up until 8 months ago. Regardless buying for cash flow makes sense certainly. But what...

QUOTE (realfortin @ Feb 21 2009, 01:51 PM) Have you considered buying a steam cleaner? Costco had one for a few hundred. Use it twice and it pays itself, and it`s a tax writeoff(depreaciated over a few years I think). It will pay itself off after 2-3 new tenants. Has anyone used these...

I`ve had good luck with Jeremy Siemens 403-990-6304. He does plumbing and gas fitting. Just replace my furnace and hot water tank. Good guy!! Tell him Todd Hoyem send you. Good for brownie points. Thanks Todd Hoyem

Try Mike Sims at MLS Home Improvements. Very thorough and picky. You want him on your side. He has done my house and rental renos. Highly recommended. His number 403-850-7797 Thanks Todd Hoyem

Jack has a good point. There is so much wrong in this world for sure. Saying all is well is optimistic at best. What I was saying in my last post though was: there is still much opportunity in even bad times. Also you tend to attract what you think about most of the time. During times of trouble...

We may not agree on all that is posted. But, I strongly support his right to do so. How can we have a debate without opposite viewpoints expressed. It is necessary in many ways. While I believe the truth about the economy is not at the extremes of both right and the left, but somewhere in...

While there may be a lot of posting of negative news, it is good to know what is happening or forecast to happen out there. My properties all cash flow nice too and even better with interest rate cuts with variable mortgage. True enough law of attraction works and cuts both ways. During the...

I have an associate that bought a house with inherited tenants.( I know bad idea already). She does not like like their smoking in her place. I assume their is some assumption or continuation of previous conditions even if leases were verbal. She wants to establish new leases that prohibit...

I can help you out if you wish. I actually sell them in my day job and used to own a truck mount carpet cleaning van. I can be reached at 403-835-0539 Best regards Todd Hoyem

I really like Chris Smith. We had been at probably 25 properties before buying my last one a couple weeks ago. He understands the rein yields we strive for, and never complains. Works hard and wants you the investor to succeed. His number 403-464-3316 Best to you, Todd Hoyem

I would be interested to hear what new programs Les will be offering in the future. Thanks Todd Hoyem

Bruce Macmillan has been used by my parents out there. Sorry do not have his number. Tell him Todd Hoyem sent you.

I lived in Lethbridge for 36 years. Maybe I can help. Todd Hoyem