You have all brought up interesting points and you have all been very helpful. Russel`s quiz was only meant to demonstrate the value in real estate investing because it appreciates over time and tenants pay down the mortgage - he did say 5 to 6 years, not one year. All of the information you...

QUOTE (wbullock @ Nov 7 2008, 12:26 PM) There`s a download in the members downloads section that has a sheet that shows how these calculations were done. I think it`s in the October workshops downloads. Bill I searched, and even asked for help from the REIN office but we could not find it. Do...

During the Calgary bus tour, Russel gave us this quiz: If you buy the following property on the following terms, how long will it take to get a 100% return on the initial investment? – Purchase price: $240,000.00 25% down payment 60,000.00 Mortgage...

Does anyone have any thoughts on why there are so many houses for sale in Calgary? If Calgary`s population is increasing, where are all those sellers going once their houses sell? Denise Hamilton

Contact Hong at Board to Board. He does good work in a timely manner and his prices are very reasonable. The best thing is that he uses a dust-free system. Hong`s phone number is 613-4596. Tell him that Denise told you to call.

QUOTE (CalgaryExpert @ Apr 2 2008, 01:10 AM) Hello i am redoing hardwood floors in a rental places.what cost should i be paying per sq/ft and can anybody can recommend a company or person for me.. tim..

I`m wondering if anyone has any clues as to why there are so many properties listed in Calgary at this time. The media reports the number of listings, and the inventory is very high but that prices are still increasing. They do not say why so many people are selling their homes. Apparently there...

I`m also interested in hearing if anyone has experience in buying properties in Ottawa. Which areas should be avoided? What is the vacancy rate? Any other pertinent information? Thanks in advance.

QUOTE (ronda @ Feb 4 2008, 04:05 PM) Has anyone out there enrolled in the Richdad Coaching program? I am in the middle of it right now but I am having second thoughts about it. Has anyone done the program, and what did you think of it?

QUOTE (markl @ Dec 1 2007, 09:02 AM) We offer this to prospective tenants. Check out our website it details how we do it. www.homeownersoon.com Regards, Mark Loeffler Sounds great, but how do you get mortgage financing on the properties if the tenant cannot qualify? Denise Hamilton

Is the warehouse or garage lease on the REIN website? I did a search but came up with nothing. Thanks for your help.

Contact Brian Gentles of Canada Mortgage Direct in Calgary (521-6366). He is amazing to work with and to provide prompt service. Tell him that Denise Hamilton recommended him. Denise QUOTE (MarkW @ Oct 12 2007, 12:09 PM) Hello, I am a new investor without any contacts to any real estate...