All Forum Posts by: Ken T.

@Greg Eaton Cranbrook is really interesting to me. I also have a ton of family there. I'm through that area quite a bit. I'll have to take you for lunch or something and pick your brain if you're available.

@Zack Kahl Hey Zack. The Oil and Gas rollercoaster is the main reason. How are things in Cranbrook? Do you have rentals there?

Hi folks. I'm currently a small time investor in Alberta. I'm ready to buy again and Alberta is a bit scary to me right now. I have some connections in the Okanagan and I'm wondering if there are any Alberta investors that own small multi families in BC? I'd love to hear any of the do's and dont's of out of province investing. Any feedback would be appreciated!

Well as  BP rookie, I posted this in the website Q&A instead of the forum that I wanted. So my next question is. How do I delete a forum post? haha

I am currently looking for more investment property in my town, and in doing my research on the local buy/sell pages it seems like there is an incredibly high demand for rentals that accept pets. I, like most landlords, don't really like the 4 legged friends to be in my units, but this might be a market here to make some money if I can find a way to keep my turnover costs low by "pet proofing" any new units that I buy. Just wondering what are the best ways to "pet proof" a rental?

Lots of good things to consider. Thanks!

@Tom Yung

I just find that the price gap between properties in Canada (especially Alberta) compared to properties with similar rental incomes in the states is huge. I live in a college town with almost no vacancies and rent rates aren't even close to the 2 percent rule. Even the most run down SFH's run around 200k. With aged half duplexes priced in the high 100's.

Just wondering if there are Canadian REI's here that own rental property in the states? Would you recommend this route? What has been your experience?

I am wrestling with something similar right now as well. I will definitely be keeping tabs on this thread.