All Forum Posts by: Penny I.

@Joel Owens@Brian G.,

Thanks for all these great suggestions.....reading them had the effect of taking me up 30 thousand feet to see a whole new world of possibilities...awesome! Love the BP community!

Are there any realtors here in BP Nation who have creative tips for finding and ultimately representing local investors? I would love to specialize...really become their five star agent. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, and stay awesome everyone! Penny

Hi Mark,

Agree with above and I would also ask this person what they see as the benefits of working with an investor...and see what they come back with. Should be telling ;-) I'd love to hear how it goes!

All best, Penny

Hi Shahriar,

I'd love to talk to you about your goals. I am also interested in investing in Surrey - and am licensed - so I may be able to help with searches etc. I look forward to connecting with a fellow Canadian!

All best, Penny

Hi Steven,

I would offer that you have a lot of self awareness ;-)

What I value in our property manager: excellent communication/technology/quick to respond, good people skills, keeps impeccable records...and you'll know this because they'll have stellar references.

All best, Penny

Welcome Eric,

What an awesome place to start real estate investing!

To your success, Penny

Hi Jake,

I'm in Canada so the processes might be different but I would think you need to factor in the potential for environmental assessment and clean up. If you could make your offer subject to some sample testing, that might be wise.

All best! Penny

Congratulations Jessica! Your excitement is contagious...I especially love when things like this happen on a Friday...really makes the weekend doesn't it?!

To your success, Penny

Hi Becca,

I had a property on an island where everyone (pop 6000) had a septic field. Theres a bit of extra attention that needs to go into maintenance so if you were renting out, you'd want to educate your tenants. Some things to consider...detergents with phosphates, chemicals or heavy cleaners will harm the helpful bacteria in the septic system. Keep grass planted over the septic field. Things that you might think about putting in the toilet on a sewer system, can seriously clog a septic field, ie, grease, flushable kitty litter etc. Tanks will generally need to be pumped every 5 years or so. Include the tank in your inspection process.

Good luck! Penny

What a fantastic house! I personally love the cedar siding. I think it could look really amazing with a few changes. If it were my house, I'd definitely replace the deck railings with glass, paint the garage door a matte 'almost black' colour...maybe the chimney too. Look at http://www.dwell.com/ for inspiration.

Congrats on an awesome find!

Penny