QUOTE (investmart @ Feb 26 2008, 10:04 PM) Hi Everyone, How accurate is a property appraisal done by a certified appraiser supposed to be? Is it usually underestimating the real property value, overestimating or just about right? Is it supposed to be more accurate than the free estimates real...

QUOTE (investmart @ Feb 28 2008, 11:06 PM) Hi All, The insurance company (TD) who is insuring the property would like to send an inspector to inspect the property. The inspector mentioned she needs to check the electrical system (and take a look at the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors). Is...

I live in Brantford, and I`ve always thought Eagle Place was one of those "being fixed up" areas where property values would appreciate. My husband is 60 and that is the neighbourhood he grew up in, so it is time for it to become a popular area again. There are several properties right on the...

Getting the current owner to clean this up sounds good, but what happens if something comes up later? A guarantee from the current owner is probably next to useless. If you go this route, check out getting insurance for this risk.

Has anyone looked into creating a group policy for landlords? Many associations, including municipalities go this route to reduce costs. Sometimes an insurer will offer discounted rates when they are certain of a certain volume of business. It is a complicated process, but may be possible

QUOTE (suzy @ Dec 3 2007, 03:33 PM) I purchased 2 investment condos recently and according to my realtor, I do not need to purchase insurance coverage for these condos since the condo fees already covers insurance for the building. As such, I haven`t purchased insurance yet. My tenants got their...