The good news doesn't stop for Hamilton. Some great research Erwin. Which one of these areas do you personally like the best?

Hi Trevor, We spoke on the weekend. Give Scott Pushman a call, he is located in Oshawa and is one of the Dinosoars that Michael was talking about. Very familiar with Agreement to Sale. Lukas

The City of Hamilton also has a Lead Pipe Service Program in place. They will finance up to $2000 of the bill over ten years. Not a bad deal if you are considering it. Let me know what type of costs the contractors are coming back with I will be looking into replaceing the lead pipe at three...

Utility companies usually charge a deposit when you take over an account if you dont have 1 year history with that utility which equates ~300. Check your bill maybe that was the case.

Don, Will there be an event similar to the Multi Family Investing Conference out here in the Greater Toronto area? Myself and I am sure many other poeple would be interested in a seminar of this caliber with the speakers that will be in attendance. Thanks, Luke QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Jun 30...

I agree, I am curious about what your article says.

Hi Adam, I personally have not seen insurance rates so low for student housing. Most likely these poeple did not disclose that the building will be rented out to students and the insurance can be voided that way. If you have more than 3 unrelated parties living in the house you will need...

Just recieved mine on Friday. Right now it is staring at me unopnend on my desk until I get a chance to read it sometime this week. Congrats

QUOTE (EdRenkema @ Jan 10 2010, 06:21 PM) I`m not sure what research you`ve done but I would stick with the current system and a gas fired boiler. Hot water heating is under utilized and under rated in this country. In the Netherlands almost all heating is hot water and it is very even heat and...

Where about are the student area`s in Brantford. I know that the downtown has quite a few spots, where else? Where have you people been purchasing your properties? Thanks, Luke

I send them to people who request them. Some students receive credits for housing during the school term and require a receipt to show they have spent the money on housing.

That is some great insight Tony, thanks for sharing. Its about helping people out and solving their problems. For members going to the Ron Legrand Bootcamp, what are you bringing to the seminar? FSBO deals? Deal you are working on now? Thanks, Lukas

I would try Turkstra Windows and Doors. Ask for Brian Finlay 1-905-561-1112 Cheers, Luke

I agree with Mike but for different reasons. Hamilton is right next door with better rents and a much looser bylaws.

What are the risks of renting out to someone who may be declaring bankruptcy in the next 6 months? Would you still be covered if the person had a co-applicant sign? Some thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated

Ill get the ball rolling: 1) Show all rooms 2) Show Common Area – Common Area Rules 3) Garbage Rules 4) Lawn Rules 5) Snow Rules– Sidewalk and Path to front door 6) First and Last Month’s Rent 7) Utilities - Who takes care of what 8) Go over lease What else you guys got?

When showing your apartment/house to prospective tenants is there a checklist that you guys go through? I am going to be showing some rentals to new tenants and have a checklist in mind, just wanted to know if I am forgetting anything.

Why is Poland worth watching as opposed to Germany?

For those who know the Hamilton Student market. What do you look for?? Where is the best are (East of mac, West of Mac or south of mac???) Where do you see the price of houses heading in the next four years in terms of student housing?? I don`t know too much about Hamilton and want to hear any...

When did this report get released? I ordered one 3 months ago, is this still the same?