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    Credit Checks in Alberta

    As previous person said TVS works best for me in Alberta. I do get similar situation where you have relatives as landlords or employer. Its all good so far as they are upfront and honest with you. Dig little bit deeper I would say. Phone employer and previous employer and ask them some friendly...
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    Real estate agent in Red Deer

    Nicole Maurier-403-505-8093 She is an excellent agent I have dealt with.
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    Platinum Property Group

    Hi I heard similar stories and personally experienced with my properties bought from them. They promised renovated units. But when I send my realtor to get me appraisal the story is different. Its filthy and in a very poor condition. Nothing done at all inside-everything original compared to...
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    Rents in Airdrie during recession time

    Hi Did you already buy property in Airdrie. I am looking at buying a house in there and wanted some insights as to which neighborhoods to target. Can you give me some advice? The reason I am looking there is I have a tenant who would like to move there. Thanks
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    Platinum Property Group

    Platinum Properties Group put very little money in projects to start with. As a result you will see special assessments and condo fee increase in few years. The projections they present to investors doesn't make any sense in few years as PM will keep on asking for more money to keep the required...
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    Platinum Property Group

    All i can say is i am not happy with their projects. Please PM me if you want specific advice. I will not recommend this group to anyone. If you decide to invest i advice you to do thorough due diligence on the projects and DO NOT believe what they tell you to sell their properties. Thanks
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    Platinum Property Group

    I have used them to buy properties and i don't recommend this group to anyone. If you need more info please pm me.
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    Platinum Properties Group

    Its been two years now i have invested with this group but my experience is not positive. Nothing is what they told me when they sold the project. My cashflow is considerably down compared to what they told us. Condo fees gone up (poor funding by the developer), i am being charged repair charges...
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    Vacancy rates

    Vacancy in Red Deer is around one month (8 to 10%). Rents have come down and lots of houses on market for rent. Be creative and pro active in advertising. Firoz QUOTE (kanabel @ Feb 20 2010, 08:59 PM) Hi there! In a buying mode again! Anybody knows current vacancy rates for Red Deer and...
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    Attention BC REIN members

    Hi Ian I live in Tri-City area and am a REIN member. Although i am an accountant i do not do accounting for anyone. But i have created excell based system for few properties i own and it works just great. I put in 4-5 figures each month and it gives me whole picture of cash flow for the month...
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    Oriole Park Red Deer

    Hello I own few properties in North Red Deer and planning to add more. Oriol park is one of my target area. I studies population growth in each neighbourhoods of Red Deer and Oriol park is one area which stands out with 26% increase in population in last 5 years compared to 15.6% for red deer...
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    Reserve Fund Study Report Findings

    Hello I have put one offer in Red Deer and studying Reserve Fund Study Report. This is a townhouse in newer complex (2006 construction) and they did their first study in Mar-08. The report start with findings noted by the person who did this study. It says as under: Building plans provided to...
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    Potential First Property in Red Deer =)

    Hi I live in vancouver and own one condo in Red Deer and am looking to invest more in Red Deer. I found Red Deer to be very good city to invest when i visited last month. But i believe as other people said that if you are looking for an older properties you have to factor in maintenance. For me...
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    Property Management

    QUOTE (DonCampbell @ Feb 27 2008, 06:06 PM) You may wish to start with the ones on the Resource list as they have all been recommended by REIN Members. Also, there are a lot of discussion on this site around this topic, you may wish to try the Quick Search button on this site and type in...
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    Platinum Properties Group

    QUOTE (askmer @ Oct 18 2007, 12:51 PM) These guys do similar but w/commercial propeties...i`ve already invested. http://www.accoladeequities.com/ Hello Can you tell me about accolade equities. Do you have good experience with this company? I would appreciate feedback. My email is...
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