Howdy folks: Here`s my situation. I got a call from someone in the middle east who has 2 side by side properties ( 6 units total) in downtown Ottawa. Both are run down and in an area that has been transitioning over the past few years with new residential buildings and some highrises going up...

QUOTE (marek5 @ Feb 3 2008, 08:11 AM) Barnie, I would love to know the proper procedures for mold removal. Although my minor mold issues are fixed I think it may help many of us as we invest in older properties. It would also give us an Idea of the amount of work involved when looking to buy...

We recently demolished a basement that had a major flood and one of the rooms was actually a theatre with about 30 seats and all. The customer said the system he`s installed had been very effective in eliminating the sound from outside the room. He had first installed 6" insulation (named...

I got a call from a property owner who wants to maximize the return on his 2 properties which are side by side on two seperate lots. They are located on prime land in downtown Ottawa. There have been many highrises going up in the immediate area over the last few years and I believe this...

Actually the product `Benefect` is a preferred one amoung many of the companies that specialize in mold remediation. Vinegar blends and solutions are good for cleaning up windows and other small areas only but doesn`t do anything to prevent mold from returning. Benefect is an eco friendly...

I work in the flood remediation and restoration industry and as a lead hand on the jobs I`m assigned, I can tell you that most of what needs to be done to officially remove potential `mold` contaminants does not come cheap. Mold remediation co`s make out like bandits when it comes to this stuff...

Some food for thought. Place an ad in the area`s main newspaper stating that you are available for consultation to anyone interested in investing in Canada`s `Saudi Arabia.` Charge a nominal fee and be watching / listening for potential investor open to working with you. You might be...

Howdy all: I was contacted recently by Laebon Homes who have come across my resume online. I have a phone interview scheduled for this Thursday with them (I`m in Ottawa) and am wondering if anyone here knows of this company`s reputation. I`m going to continue my research into them but was just...

First question: Do you have a `well-defined` goal? (what,where,when,how and WHY?) The `WHY` part is critical to have answered while the other questions are also important. "If you don`t know where you are going, chances are you will end up somewhere else!" anonymous Second question: How much...

700K - 800K property (as per listed comparables) being sold for 400K in the next Rockcliff area of Ottawa. A .5 acre property in Rothwell Heights in distress (needs work). Currently has 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a four car garage. 90% of floors hardwood. New roof 3 years old. Nanny suite...

You`re welcome. I would definitely get an engineer onsite and an appraiser (one who is experienced in foundation assessments) to assess the cost. This might take some effort but try to get them onsite at the same time as they may notice/confirm potential issues. The worse case scenario is...

I`m not an expert but I`ve picked up a few pointers in my 20 or so years in construction. The first thing you`ll want to determine is if this is an exterior wall and if it is, then you`re most likely looking at having some foundation work done. If the wall is an interior wall (not an outside...

Fantastic... Keeping your desired outcome in mind while ignoring opposing forces and taking steps towards your goal is definitely a recipe for success. Job well done...