Adam, Are you saying one should only join REIN if they have capital to invest? Do you need money to make money? - Matt QUOTE (markl @ Jan 25 2010, 12:48 PM) I would like to echo those thoughts shared. And say I think we need an everybody loves Ray section on the forum

Adam, Thanks for your comments, your points are well appreciated. Matt QUOTE (housingrental @ Dec 20 2009, 12:30 PM) Another negative for Guelph..

Ok it`s not a REIN top-rated city, but I`ve always thought Guelph is a great University town. Anybody have any comments on student housing, or future prospects for this city? Go-train? I went to U of G and the school is ungergoing some major transformation. Any comments are very...

Hi all, Has there been any recent conversation on Hamilton. I searched the forum looking for any past threads. Anybody have any comments on this area - specifically student housing near McMaster. matt p.s. if there`s already a thread on Hamilton, could you please direct me to it.

Really, no one? QUOTE (mattrussell @ Oct 26 2009, 12:52 PM) Hi all, Question to the masses. My brother (17) will be attending Ryerson university next September. Now, knowing the benefits/opportunities that can arise via student rentals (particularly when spouse/family is renting), would it...

Hi all, Question to the masses. My brother (17) will be attending Ryerson university next September. Now, knowing the benefits/opportunities that can arise via student rentals (particularly when spouse/family is renting), would it make any sense at all to acquire a condo downtown T.O? Knowing...

I read only 25 permanent...and 600 short-term construction. QUOTE (GreatNorthernInvestor @ Sep 30 2009, 04:24 PM) I saw that on BNN today too congrats to everyone in the area and sounds like it will provide tons of jobs for the area

POWER PLANT GOT APPROVED!!!! - darn it QUOTE (mattrussell @ Sep 29 2009, 02:32 PM) Brad, Great points - thanks! I`d be looking at getting into something (single-family, townhouse) in the next 3-4 years and starting my practice...my timing could be great (would a basement rental suite...

I wanted to get a general idea of how often a persons principle residence has a basement apartment rented out - is anyone currently doing this? If so, how is it going? What are the advantages/disadvantages to doing this - will it make a significant difference with the amount I will be able to...

Brad, Great points - thanks! I`d be looking at getting into something (single-family, townhouse) in the next 3-4 years and starting my practice...my timing could be great (would a basement rental suite be a good idea)? I think the tear down/rebuild idea is intriguing - but not following the...

I agree with Bronte as a future hotspot. I wouldn`t know if it`s on the verge of `exploding though.` From what I`ve seen, prices are already astronomically high (granted not as high as Oakville). If "The Shores," is done properly, that building could set the tone for the rest of the area. The...

Can you suggest an area within an hours radius of Oakville that has some solid opportunities (other than KWC - I`ve already lived there for 20 years so I know it inside out ! )? p.s. I`m really liking your Blog Neil - very cool! - Matt QUOTE (rforgiel @ Sep 28 2009, 06:06 AM) Matt...

I appreciate both your responses - and you`re right, Oakville is an amazing place to live (just moved to the west side). I`m glad I`m not the only one who think this area holds some major long term appreciation potential. What about a little more west, closer to Bronte and maybe even East...

Hi all, I was recently talking to a local lawyer and restaurant owner in the Oakville area. As some may be aware, there is extraordinary growth going on in the Dundas/Trafalgar Rd. area - something like 60,000 new homes (single family, townhouse, etc)! I took a drive up there this evening and...

Does anyone have any recommendations for property management companies in the Cambridge area? Thanks, Matt

Is anyone in school full-time AND still has begun their RE career (with not much money either!)...? I`d love to talk to YOU! ([email protected]) The conference call sounds like a valuable asset to us young-uns. Matt

Any suggestions on some good introductory books on commerical investment? Matt

Ray, Thankyou for your in-depth response, I certainly will be referring to your post as time goes on! Time for me to get to work! Kind Regards, Matt P.S. The city is Seneca Falls, NY.

Michael, Thanks for responding and congratulations on your first condo (one of many I`m guessing!). Basically what you did during your degree, is what I want to. The only unfortunate thing on my part is I won`t be in an `Edmonton three years ago` location. So I could be at a pretty bad...

Thomas, I`ve got to admit, your posts do bring me to a chuckle. Indeed I do have `None of the Above." So basically what I`m taking away from your input is that I should wait until I`m a little more financially secure, better educated and have a more long-term goal in mind...? When that time...