Thank you!

The Water softener is toast in one of my properties in Kitchener. I know the water is very hard there but I have also heard that they are controversial. Not necessary, not healthy... Wondered if the KWC landlords out there had any opinions. Thank you in advance

Hi Amy, Not to take away from the previous poster - I haven't worked with Mark Loeffler and I know he comes highly recommended on these boards. From personal experience, I would suggest you also visit http://www.mrhamilton.ca/ and if you get a chance chat with Erwin. Couldn't hurt. He's...

I really enjoyed watching that video! Looking forward to the next one.

We filled two vertical cracks last year from the inside - We purchased the filler and equipment here: http://nextstar.ca/shop/category.aspx/epoxy-crack-repair-kits-structural/13/ They provide video instruction in their kit. My husband was a newbie but didn't find it difficult...

The city has posted the meeting agenda, with details on the committees recommendations going forward: http://www.hamilton.ca/NR/rdonlyres/19FD218F-5D3F-4F7F-BC97-EAF4A11C2B66/0/Sep18EDRMS_n351017_v1_PED10049_h_.pdf

Thanks Adam you're absolutely right. I have no plans to alienate - they are, after all, trying to improve things...I hope. David - I will agree with you that safe housing should be a high priority - having spent several months touring countless shoddy rental properties for sale I know...

http://tablet.thespec.com/news/local/article/784775--rental-licensing-battle-looms?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thespec.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Farticle%2F784775--rental-licensing-battle-looms# In an effort to `make some noise` I am preparing to call councillors/write letters in advance of the September...

Interesting. I fully intend to speak to the tenant today and had every intention of maintaining that it is her responsibility. Having said that - I`m a little disconcerted about what the Region`s email said: As the owner of a tenanted property, the Region of Peel is sending you a copy of the...

I have a rental property - Single family home in Brampton - where the tenant is responsible for all utitilities. To date she has paid the rent on time, including October 1st. Two weeks ago, I received an emailed "Late Due notice" for a $65 quarterly water/sewage bill. (I had signed up for...

I too am new to Rein, and although I knew it would be great, I just didn`t realize how polished, professional and motivational A. L.I.F.E would be. I found EVERY speaker absolutely riveting. I kept getting goosebumps! (Except for when my phone rang... ) Best of all, I can`t get over how...

We`ve used HouseMaster twice and were pleased with them. www.housemaster.com I think it`s a franchise but the group in that area is who we used. [email protected]

We`re putting in a bathroom in an otherwise finished basement to add value to a recently-purchased townhome. We have a contractor but are tasked with purchasing the fixtures. With both form and function in mind I`d appreciate advice from experienced members as to what to spend money on (and...

We did include an (SPIS) on two offers earlier this year The first seller refused and my agent said that was common. The second seller - a very amiable and cooperative seller throughout the entire process had no problem filling it in. The information is not binding in anyway - but it doesn`t...

This is very much a newbie question....I`ve purchased several homes in my lifetime...but never a condo so I have no idea. What is normally included in the condo corporation`s insurance policy, and what isn`t (and should be made up in a separate landlord policy). I expect each case is...

Thanks Allen - that`s fine. I`ll give him a call.

Hi there, Does anyone have the name of a good plumber and/or handyman that works in the Brampton area. I`m new and would like to build a reliable team to call upon. I need a plumber right away, but would also like to be prepared for other issues in advance. Thanks very much. Margaret

ahhh the light goes on. Thanks.

"As a rule your yearly rent should be 10% of the purchase price in order to get positive cash flow (generally)" I`ve heard that before, but is that even possible? I`m new to investing too....in Southern Ontario. I have trouble seeing how a 240 K property could ever yield rental rate of...

I`m also in the area and interested. Please add me to the mailing list. [email protected] Thanks, Margaret