Steve R.
Alberta forecast for 2016
Hey guys, what is your take on what is happening in Alberta with the oil down?rents in Calgary are already going down and vacancy rate is above 5%some experts predict oil to go down to $10 per barrel, that would put e...
Eric M.
Any tips for knowing if there is a sewer line issue?
When you are just getting a cursory showing/walk through are there things I should look for to see if there is a problem between the house and the street? Or with the water service from the street for that matter?Hous...
Steve Funder
Bubble shmubble.
Am I all alone here? People in my area can make $50/hour. Now, if we extrapolate from this, 50/hr x 40 hours/week = $100,000. Many of the people are dual income families. So a couple makes $200,000 per year. How ...
David Van
Is Recession looming?
Looking to buy another multi unit. It cash flows well 12% about. I need to put down 25% for this. So far I haven’t had much luck doing any BRRRR properties so most of my properties I work hard and save the money to p...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, February 22, 2021)
Economic Update(Monday, February 22, 2021)
The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s Jan. 26-27 meeting, released last week (after their customary three-week delay), show that members of the Committee ...
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Quick Realtor Question?!?
Is it ok to work directly with the Realtor who is selling an REO property and have them pull the comps on it, or is it better to work with a different realtor so they are not "biased"? Or does this not matter because...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (July 6, 2020)
Economic Update
(Monday, July 6, 2020)
The big economic news this week is the second straight employment report which surpassed expectations. Nearly all of the data indicates that the recovery from the partial shut...
John Thedford
What Is Your Policy On Giving Tenant References
Just read a thread where a landlord gave a good reference. After doing so, the tenant went "bad". I am considering not giving ANY references but this may not be fair to a good tenant. What if you have a bad tenant and...
Steven Lowe
Rent Strike 2020 -left wing nut jobs or something to worry about?
There is a growing political movement, at least on Twitter, called Rent Strike 2020. Basically the message is that they are demanding that the governors of all states "freeze all rent, mortgage, and utility bill coll...
Chip Marchand
Outlets Open Ground
Looking for some advice on a rental property I just purchased. The inspection report indicated that the electrical outlets were not grounded or “open ground.” In talking to an electrician it would cost $900 to complet...