Category Archives: General

Foreclosures in the US Continue to Rise in 2010

In previous articles, I have mentioned it is too early to jump into the US housing market unless you have a very long term plan. This latest article in Business Week seems to concur with my thoughts. 2009 was a … Continue reading

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No I’m Not Giving Up On Real Estate!

I had a few inquiries yesterday whether I was packing it in, this is far from what is happening. We are actually simplifying and this involves getting rid of quite a few of our current properties. Most of them are … Continue reading

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My Biggest Mistake of 2009

Another year has flown by and this particular year has had its share of headaches, heartache and economic impact virtually everywhere on the planet. Although hindsight is 20/20, reflecting back on this past year I have become mindfully aware of … Continue reading

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What Were They Thinking?

The capacity for people to continually astound me never seems to end. Here is an email I received today from someone looking for a room. Hello! The following is a reply to your “Rentals For Women, Short Term Shared Accommodation” … Continue reading

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Evicting Tenants – Drunks, Deadbeats and Problem Tenants Look Out

Do you realize the number one search string that brings people to this site is hinged around the word eviction? Ironically for the last three or four months my entire life has revolved around evicting problem tenants who believe they … Continue reading

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Obsession – And No It’s Not About Evictions Right Now!

We all tend to get a big caught up in our work and at times become obsessive about what we do. I think what we all have to remember is there is a between difference between being obsessive and being … Continue reading

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Gratuitous Self Promotion!

And it’s not even about me today! Once again my wife is downtown promoting here artwork at the TransCanada Pipeline building on the Plus 15 level along with the art group she belongs to. If you work downtown in Calgary, … Continue reading

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For People Looking For Change in Their Life

I get exposed to many different programs and events every month and I had a friend approach me about a venture he is involved in. In fact, it’s a joint venture, not just a venture. It’s a program to teach … Continue reading

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Has Police Tactical Visited Your Rental Lately?

Wow, what an interesting couple of days I’ve had. Would you like to hear some of it? It all started early Monday afternoon when I went to drop off a receipt to one of my shared accommodation tenants. Just to … Continue reading

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Random Landlord Tips

Just so you know, you the readers are my best source of topics and posts. So if you have a question about Real Estate, being a landlord or wondering what the hell I do, send me an email or post … Continue reading

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Bonus Landlord Tips – For After You Filled That Vacancy

I told you I had made some upgrades, so here is a new option, if you want to listen to this bonus tip, it’s available just above, so click on the arrow above (or triangle whatever you think it is) … Continue reading

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Landlord Tip – Filling Vacancies 4 of 5 in a Series of Landlord Tips

This landlord tip seems like common sense, but it is amazing how many times landlords show up just moments before the tenants do, or worse yet after they do. You never know what could be awaiting you and if you … Continue reading

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Buying Properties

We bought a property on Friday, and I think we’ll put an offer on another tomorrow.  Anyone want to join in? – posted by Karen

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