Is there anyone investing in Tofield or has done any research about it? A deal fell into my lap tonight but I`ve never even been there. I think it might work as a RTO, a no-reno flip or possibly even a rental. The key for me is that the owner is willing to do an AFS and I`m pretty sure I could...

QUOTE (mortgageman @ Nov 4 2009, 12:28 AM) Another great odor removal service in Edmonton is OdorZap which is owned by Michael Sunley, a REIN member and all around great guy. Give him a call at 780.919.9494 or go to ordorzap.ca for more info. He`s got lots of interesting and funny stench stories...

has anyone ever tried http://www.elance.com or some other outsourcing group for some of these services?

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Oct 16 2009, 11:07 AM) type 2 as in "more aggressive ozone" .. and bigger machine .. that`s the term the remediation firm used .. might have been "lingo" !! I`m IICRC certified and ozone is ozone I`m afraid; although I do understand where they`re coming from. The...

I have it in my lease that if I have to visit to let someone in there will be a $150 charge. I haven`t tested it in court but I get them to initial it on the lease and I`ve been paid 2-3 times. I would think that if you can get the request in writing you should be ok legally; also, you could...

If things don`t work out with your neighbour`s restoration company/insurance send me a note; I`m in the odour removal business and dealing with smoke (cigarette, cigar, pot et al, house fire, camping fire, kitchen fire...) issues is my bread and butter. I`ve been working on a ship-able...

I need 2-4 yards of something suitable for a parking pad... there is some gravel already there but the tenants are complaining about mud when it rains so it`s probably ready for a top up. I live in Edmonton so it should be someone who will either accept a credit card or invoice me. Thanks...

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QUOTE (sarahjennifer @ Apr 26 2008, 04:58 AM) Hi everybody, I had been to Edmonton for a while and found it a good deal to invest there. I am looking to invest in real estate but have no clues as to where can I get liable investment experts to guide me through this. I wonder if I can get some...

One technique that worked well for me was to use one of my helocs to pay for a new townhouse. Once I closed at 240k, I made some small cosmetic improvements which, when coupled with my below-market purchase price, left me open to finance it with a conventional mortgage [appraised at 288k]...

Thanks for the quick response... I`ll check them out and report back

Hi A lot of my rental ad responses are coming from people out of town so it occured to me that I might be able to increase my response rate a little with a toll free number. I`ve spent some time researching companies online and was ready to commit but when I called I found out that it was...

I only have a few `ballpark` quotes on staging but your numbers sound about right. For my rentals I now just have a couple of boxes with simple staging items and no furniture... candles, fresh towels, door mats, silk plants/flowers. It won`t create the same impact as a fully staged house but...

I`ve had a few great experiences with Futureshop; easy shopping online for some of the best prices you`ll find. Delivery and installation have been excellent. brand new basic stuff with warranty... 3 piece kitchen for 899 [full size fridge, stove and dishwasher]; side by side laundry for 600...

QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Jan 21 2008, 06:03 PM) Look at COST of construction .. and you will find that many markets are still overpriced !! (not all, of course, so some bargains start to emerge !!) So how do we determine cost of construction? I'm not trying to be a smart ass; I'm currently...

QUOTE (JeffSmith @ Jan 14 2008, 09:46 PM) I have aluminum and copper wiring in my principle residence and have had others in the past. Electricians and home inspectors have told me that there is no major concern as long as you routinely check your switches and receptacles for tightness of the...

I have a Garmin Nuvi and I love the extra confidence it gives me when I`m in a hurry or in a city/area that I`m not very familiar with. I`m not too worried about recording mileage automatically but what I would love would be something that offered a route planner. eg, be able to fire in 10...