She has contacted me as well. I would have been disappointed if she was this busy and didn`t! Brian

Hi folks, I`m taking possession of my first condo-townhouse rental property and was wondering what was necessary from a fire protection perspective? Thus far I`ve planned on installing a smoke detector in the main floor hall, second floor hall and install fire extinguishers in the kitchen and...

Recently a real estate agent told me that the appreciation on small multi-family (2-4plex) properties was limited to the local government rental increase guidelines - ~2% in ON. Is this true? Is this what people are seeing? Or are these properties following the general appreciation rate...

That`s a good perspective and helps answer my question... thanks for the feedback! Brian

Thanks Wade... so is 4.7% and increasing high enough that you`d consider not making purchases or do you think it`s still at a reasonable level? Brian

Hi Folks, I’m looking to start investing in Hamilton or KWC in the New Year. In doing due diligence I’ve noticed that there is a substantial difference in vacancy rates. According to CMHC’s April 08 Rental Report Hamilton’s running at 4.7% (& increasing) and Kitchener’s running at 2% (&...

Hi Folks, Enclosed is a link to a great document published by REMAX today with their outlook on the Canadian Housing Market in 2009. Enjoy! http://files.newswire.ca/348/REMAXoutlook20091203.pdf Brian

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I`ll be planning trips to both areas in the next few weeks to get a closer look and meet with some folks in the areas. Brian

Hi folks, I`m looking for feedback from active investors on the pros & cons of investing in Hamilton vs. KWC. Initially I will be purchasing a series of single family homes in the $175k-$225k price range and am having trouble deciding which area to focus on since both rank well in the Top 10...

Good evening, I`ve been approached by an acquaintance in Timmins with some rental properties that he`d like to sell me. I`m doing my due diligence on the area now and wondering if anyone has had any good or bad experiences in Timmins? Any comments on the general economic situation? I`ve...