I an looking for a realtor in Grande Prairie Alberta, can someone recommend one. Thank you!

I have two duplexes that are up and down. There is only one gas meter and one power meter for two suites, so I pay the utilities. This has worked for the last year but lately the bills have been out of control. For Feb the power bill usage was double. What can I do? I am afraid if I ask the...

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Can anyone recommend a RE accountant in the Grande Prairie area. I know I don`t need someone in my area. But I have a lot of questions and would prefer someone I can talk to face to face. Ronda

Has any one heard of Simco Management in Edmonton. I looked on their website but it is down for maint.

In the last 10 months I have taken my cash and bought three properties. All three properties have positive cash flow. My cash is gone and it will take a while to come up with the cash for another place. How do I buy another property with out the cash for the down payment? How do I get my first...

I heard that there is a new Top 10 Alberta towns booklet coming out. Is it out? And as a rein member do I get sent a copy or do I have to order one? I am not sure what the process is.

Is it necessary to do credit checks on new tenants. Aren`t references enough?

I have advertised my half duplex as a lease option. I have a basic understanding of how lease options work, however, I am at a loss for how much I should credit back to the renter "purchaser" out of the total rent. eg. mortgage is for $1150 per month shall I set the lease option rent at...

I read on another post that Don Campbell said a property doesn`t really cashflow until the third year. Is this true? If it is why? Is there something I should be doing in those 3 years? The property I am talking about is a duplex and a 4 plex.

I`m looking into a duplex that is an illegal four plex. The property is in Grande Prairie. The city doesn`t look interested in changing the zoning. The property doesn`t cash flow with out the two illegal suites. Should I stay away from the property? Any advise would be great.

Can any one out there help me. I have rrsp that are doing terrible and have been for a while now. I would like to invest them in real estate, but am confuses as to how. Is this a good idea and where can I find solid information? Thanks, Ronda

Is Saskatchewan`s real estate up because of the ripple effect of Alberta and their new government? It doesn`t seem like they have much else going for them, or do they? Have I missed something? I was thinking of buying in Regina. Saskatoon seems to hot right now. Or have I waited to long.

Has anyone out there enrolled in the Richdad Coaching program? I am in the middle of it right now but I am having second thoughts about it. Has anyone done the program, and what did you think of it?

Hi I am new to real estate investing. I have signed up for the Quickstart Program in a couple of weeks. Right now I have no down payment to put on a property. My realtor suggest buying a pre construction purchase (in Grande Prairie). She says by the time it is ready ( 3 maybe 5 months) the...

I had some one tell me that to find a good deal was to get the list of "notice of default". I was told the list was public knowledge. Is this a good idea and if it is, how do I go about getting the list? All opinions welcome!

Hi everyone! I am looking for a mortgage broker. What should I be looking for and what questions are a must to ask? Does anyone know of a good one. I will be buying property in Northwest Alberta (I don`t know if this is important to know). I am very new at this so any help would be great...

I am new to real estate investing and have been told to find a mentor. But how do you go about finding one? I am new to Northwest Alberta and I am having troubles. If any one has any tips please help.