Life of the working investor

Life of the working investor

Life of the Working Investor Real Estate investing is a lifestyle choice. I was asked what I meant by that the other day.  So I thought I would share a recent story.  It happened over a Saturday, Sunday and Monday. We currently have an ad placed to fill a vacancy.  I...
Waiting for a response to a rental ad

Waiting for a response to a rental ad

Waiting for a response to a rental ad We write what we think is a spectacular rental ad.  We research our competition and make sure we are asking the correct rent. We place the ad on Kijiji and make it a top ad.  Then we wait for the emails to come in. Well what...
How to find foreclosure listings

How to find foreclosure listings

How to find foreclosure listings Recently I solved a mystery about finding  foreclosure listings. I get asked a lot about how to find great deals on real estate.  There are definitely lots of options, and I feel my best advice is to pick a system and be focused.  It...
Always collect all of the rent, all of the time

Always collect all of the rent, all of the time

Always collect all of the rent, all of the time As an experienced landlord and property manager I have learned that as much as you try, you do not always collect all of the rent, all of the time and on time. When I first started out and only had a few units to look...
My worst apartment showing

My worst apartment showing

My worst apartment showing I have shown lots of apartments, and I am happy to say that the majority are pretty clean, and in good repair.  I have been fortunate to not have had too many surprises, however, one showing sticks out in my mind as being the worst ever. I...