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    Economic Fundamentals General

    Hello I am looking for economic data/graphs for Alberta -- economic growth, unemplyment rate, disposable income, retail sales average income inflation rates etc. I know that the RBC site has info. Is there any other site(s) to reference? Thanks. Ian
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    yellow letter

    Hello It appears easy to purchase list of names, addresses from list brokers when it comes to postal code areas. From what I understand, and according to Ron Legrand, they aren`t the best source for prospects. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to make a more defined/refined search for...
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    property inspection

    I am pretty sure that RL mentioned to just buy the property "as is." What happens if we do that and then find out later that there is a serious deficiency with the house (perhaps this is discovered as I/you sell to a new buyer)? Can we still order an property inspection even though we are...
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    mailing lists

    hello all Ron Legrand graduates!! So, it would appear that it is rather difficult to get a simple list of pre foreclosure or expired listings in Canada due to privacy laws. It isn`t difficult, though, to acquire names, addresses and postal codes for homeowners (but no idea where they stand in...
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    Ron Legrand

    Hello Rein members, Just spoke with a BC realtor and he said that he can`t provide me with a list of expired listings. If he did, it woudl jeopardize his license. So, does anyone know then how we can acquire expired listings in Bc?? Cheers, Ian
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    property analysis

    I am looking for some advice/feedback on the following property: This is a pre-construction three floor detached house with a detached two car garage and a coachhouse suite above the garage. I have no intentions of living in the house so there are potentially three rental units here: coach...
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    is this an expense that the tenant should pay?

    I received my usual monthly statement from my PM company. There was an expense to unplug a bathroom sink. Isn`t this something that the tenant should be paying rather than the owner since, presumably, the tenant caused the plug/blockage in the first place? Ian
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    how often should one visit their rental property

    I live in BC and have a rental house in Red Deer. How many times a year should I go out there to "visit" the house? Ian
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    tenant evction advice

    I received a call today from my PM that they have posted an eviction notice to the basement tenants in my house in Red Deer. Apparently the two tenants didn`t pay full rent for April and had promised to pay the remainder 4 days ago. They didn`t and so they received the eviction notice. My PM...
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    Attention BC REIN members

    Hello I am looking for a good, reliable etc bookkeeper in the Tri Cities. Please let me know if you know of someone! Thanks. Ian
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    What is the ultimate source of busines, real estate, personal and life success?

    Hello I want to steer away from all the negative political goings on recently in our country and focus on success and how each and everyone of us can reach success. What is the single most determining factor in the long-term success of your busines, life etc? Is it:the economy?your marketing...
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    prime rate and vrm

    Just curious with the REMA software--if I go in and change the prime rate (as the mortgage on the property in question is variable and thus based on prime) does the REMA software calculate the new mortgage payment based on the original principal balance or does it calculate it based on the new...
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    Suited house and rent/utilities

    Hello all: I am looking at buying a house and renting both floors. I am aware that some investors charge a higher rent but pay the utilities and some charge slightly lower rent and have the tenants pay the utilities. Any advice as to which one to choose? Thanks. Ian Dunsmuir
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    Don`s audio downloads

    Hello At last nights meeting, Russell made reference to some of Don`s audio downloads that are on this forum. I have searched and can`t seem to find them. Please let me know where they are! Thanks. Ian
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    problem tenant (s)

    Hello All We are looking for some advice on some recent info re one of our townhouse units in Edmonton. It was brought to our attention by the condo board that our tenant has been living in our unit with 1 dog and two cats. Pets were never approved by us and certainly have not been registered...
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    Economic Research

    I am putting together a package for a potential JV partner. I want to include a couple of articles that speak about the economic fundamentals of Edmonton (and Alberta). I realize that there are lots out there (inlcuding those from What`s Behind the Curtain) but I am uncertain as to which ones...
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    Joint Venture forms

    Hello I am trying to create an executive summary from one of my current properties to present to a potential JV partner. Where in the REMA software can I do this? I haven`t been able to find a report that outlines purchase price, closing costs and projected property values over the next five...
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    Rein and Les Hewitt

    Many thanks to Don and Russell for having Les Hewitt speak to the Vancouver group. It was certainly an inspiring and motivational evening!! I had a `major` personal breakthrough and for that I am most humbly grateful! This will definitely set me up for an improved future of balance and...
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