JohnS Appreciate your candid reply. Your post is the first somewhat "balanced" comment I have seen. Looking through previous posts and topics on this site everyone appears to accept this stuff without much hesitation. I personally do not care if he is getting rich off real estate, membership...

The question has not been answered. All of you REIN members pay what, $200/month to be a member. Your are asked to sign up for a minimum term as a sign of your commitment. You likely pay extra for whatever training programs and seminars you sign up for. So, who are the fees paid to? Whoever it...

How do any of you know what his track record is? If he owns that many properties where is the proof? If he is that successful then why not prove it? I think a question like the guy`s friend has is perfectly valid.

I have been doing some internet research on REIN. I am not a REIN member. Thought this would be as good a place as any for some insight from those who are. I have some cash built up (mainly invested in stocks and some REITs) and doing some research to see if this is for me. If someone would be...

Oops. New at this. Ignore previous post. Have a friend in insurance. Keeping the appointment is a good thing, otherwise they will think you have something to hide. You can cancel insurance for any reason at any time, an insurance company can do the same. Just check around for alternate coverage...

QUOTE (investmart @ Apr 2 2008, 08:55 PM) Hi All, A 100 years old triplex was recently purchased in Orillia. Current insurance company is TD insurance. Around a month ago they sent an inspector to the property (a month after the purchase/after the coverage start date). Following the...

What is the market like in the Airdrie area? I am kind of new to this but it looks like I will be landing a job in Calgary and thought it may be cheaper to buy in an outlying area.