Hi Alberta REIN members, I`ve just registered for Barry`s legal forms workshop in Edmonton in December. I thought all of us who will be attending should collaborate and come up with a really good list of questions to enhance the learning process. Also, perhaps Barry will see this thread and...

Hi fellow REIN members, Calling FSBOs today, my wife and I came across a free and clear house. We haven`t made any offers yet, so I don`t know if the seller would be receptive, but I`m just trying to think around some of the creative deals we might come across. Essentially: a) There is not...

Hi everyone, Has anyone used the goffn.com service we were offered during the Ron Legrand seminar? I`ve signed up for the free trial period and am setting up my website. My question: How do I change the graphics on the "buyers" home page? Mine has a big waving american flag on it, and i don`...

Hi everyone, I didn`t get totally clear during the Ron Legrand seminar exactly how the yellow letters are printed. Your input would be greatly appreciated. 1) Do we order the yellow letters with the main body of the letter printed and THEN actually handwrite the name and address? 2) Do we...

Hello Politically Proactive RE Investors, I had the opportunity to hear Albert Cooper speak on the topic of nuclear power in Alberta. Mr.Cooper is the former and long-time Member of Parliment from the Peace River constituency, and is the current point-man for Bruce Power in Peace River...

In Arlen Dahlin`s fantastic presentation about closing JV partners (JV package CD`s), he says that when a potential partner asks him if he`s sure the value of homes is going up, he answers "absolutely". This is obviously a very powerful way to close someone as certainty communicates confidence...

Wow, does that whole coalition thing ever seem like a long time ago? What came in like such a lion really went out like a docile little lamb. THANK GOD!!!!! What a horrible idea it was in the first place. However, Harper has a real foe on his hands now, no more Stevie Dion as a whipping boy...

I just watched an interview on BNN with an airline industry analyst based in the US. His firm has just completed a study on 23 airlines across North America. Some of the findings paraphrased: -Air Canada is not a viable stand alone airline -Air Canada spun off their most profitable businesses...

I heard on the news this morning that consumer spending was up in Alberta for Q3. Were we living in the boom time past for one more quarter? Or do Albertans really believe we`re going to charge right through the recession?

Benjamin Graham`s definitions of investment and speculation from "Securities Analysis" are as follows: "An investment operation is one which, upon thorough analysis promises safety of principal and an adequate return. Operations not meeting these requirements are speculative." By that...

Warren Buffet said: "Our favorite holding period is forever." Imagining we`re very effective in our property management and diligent in our buying decisions, what are the compelling reasons to ever sell? Here are some potential reasons I can think of: 1) The JV partners want to sell. 2) The...

Hi all, I would greatly appreciate any insight anyone has regarding the McCauley neighborhood in East Edmonton. Some points to facilitate discussion: -The most important question obviously; is it an area of transition, or is it a false start? - What does anyone know about city plans? I`m...

Hi Y`all, I`m currently trying to rent out my garage in Edmonton. Can anyone offer advice about the best places to advertise a garage in Edmonton? Thanks, enjoy what`s left of the summer everyone! Zander