Hello Everyone, I'm in a bit of a bind and would appreciate some creative insight. My wife and I own several properties in Eastern Ontario. We currently live in an up/down duplex downtown Kingston and rent the upper unit to students. We love the location and lifestyle, but we are expecting...

Hello to everyone, My wife and I recently purchased a new primary residence, a beautiful brownstone duplex, downtown Kingston. The property was previously a student rental, but we are renovating and plan to occupy one of the units. The other unit is leased to 3 wonderful post grad students...

Hello fellow investors,My wife and I began accumulating properties earlier this year. To date, we have purchased a total of 3 townhouses and 1 semi detached in Kingston, Ontario. We are aware that Kingston is not on the top 10 list, however it did receive special mention at the QuickStart...

Hello everyone, I had a call today from one of my tenants informing me that her boyfriend is leaving her. They are both on the lease and moved in to the property 2 weeks ago. She has requested to have him removed from the lease agreement so he can find accomodations elsewhere. I have been...

Hello everyone, It seems to me that one principle taught by REIN is that large population shifts will spur demand for real estate, thus increasing overall values (ie oil sands). I haven`t seen much discussion about the effect of baby boomers entering their retirement years. Surely this...

Hello everyone, I would appreciate some feedback on the following: I have been working with a realtor in another city for approximately 4 months now. They do not specialize in investment properties, however they do own a rental unit. I know and like this realtor from a previous working...

Hi everyone, I came accross this article today and thought it might be of some interest. I live and have investments in Ottawa , Kingston as well. http://list.canadianbusiness.com/rankings/...p;df=bestcities Marcus

Hello everyone, I have come across this interesting article on 100% financing and would like to get some input from experienced investors. I have brought this program up in the middle of some other threads, but would love to hear a full debate on the pro`s and con`s. It seems tempting as it...

Does anyone have experience purchasing RE outside North America? I am intrigued by RE in emerging markets, Brazil and Cambodia are good examples. Does REIN provide insights with such investments? Are any members involved in exotic JV`s now? Thanks in advance for your responses. See you at the...