We are based in Brantford. It has it`s challenges. If you need more info feel free to email me, you can get my e-mail off our website. John

Does anyone have rental experience in Brantford? How do you like it?

Hi Cesar, Congratulations!! We joined REIN at last year`s Quick Start. It has been a fantastic experience. We also live close to Square One area and would love to meet you and share experience and ideas with you. Please give us a call and let`s introduce each other. All the best wishes and...

Dear friends, We hope this thread may bring us some precious feedback from either rein members or non-rein members. We have been investing/ Managing our own properties in Mississauga since 2003. In April we expanded our investment property in Hamilton by purchasing a 6-plex near downtown...

Dear friends, We hope this thread may bring us some precious feedback from either rein members or non-rein members. We have been investing/ Managing my own properties in Mississauga since 2003. In April we expanded our investment property in Hamilton by purchasing a 6-plex near downtown...

We`ve participated COIP for tax year 2007 and tax year 2008. The amount we claimed for tax return is the same amount that we`ve paid, not the inflated amount COIP sent to us but the amount on the check we wrote. The decision was influenced by our accountant`s advice, the tax law which forbids...

Also I`d like to mention that if a realtor finds me a property, they deserve to be paid for their effort or sometimes I`d say finder`s fee. They do have fiduciary duty to follow your instruction. If you have signed exclusive Agreement ( a contract with time period ) you`re supposed to follow...

If you haven`t located a very helpful agent yet or you are confident that you can do a good job by yourself or with help from lawyer, it`s ok for you to contact seller`s agent to view the property and submit the offer yourself. It`s beneficial that you adhere REIN offer principle (subject to )...

Dear Fellow REIN Member, I`m a new REIN Member just signed on. I appreciate any experienced REIN Member who have used property Manager will have experience and can advise me on this regarding 2 Clauses in the Contreact that I`m going to sign. Please kindly see the 2 clauses below and the...

Woo, I`ve learned a lot from this discussion. We are going to meet the PM tomorrow. I feel I am well prepared. Thanks Carla for your advice. Best wishes to you all! Oliver

Hi my friends, thank you all for your advise. I feel at home here. Hi Carla, Yes, we do plan to hire a property management company which is located not far from our property. We are going to meet them in a day or two. In your case before, were you still actively involved after you hired the...

Dear friend, I am looking for a good property management company to take care of a 6-plex apartment building east of downtown Hamilton. Your recommendation is highly appreciate it. Thanks and best regards, Oliver

Hi Carla, Thank you very much for your information. From what I heard, they pay their rents. So it would be hard to use rent payment to evict them. From your previous experience, do you think they are dangerous to deal with? Did you hire a property management company to communicate with...

QUOTE (CarlaJohnson @ Mar 30 2008, 09:40 AM) Hi Oliver, Our first purchase was a multi-plex with challenging tenants. What a learning curve! I firmly advise all new investors to stay away from multi-plexes (duplexes and larger) because of just these issues. I have bad news for you. If you...

Dear friend, appreciate if you could advise me a QUALITY property management company that you`ve worked with before who can take care 6-plex and they are quite good at it. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks and best regards, Oliver