Posted in Landlords, Real Estate, Tenants on Nov 8th, 2007
By Michael Peterson
Two years ago, thousands of people rushed to get a piece of the booming housing market. Mortgages were easy to get, even for buyers with little or no credit. Once interest rates shifted however, buyers who received sub prime mortgages were no longer able to make their monthly payments. Now the housing market […]
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Posted in Landlords on Oct 29th, 2007
According to Brock’s website, these are the top ten tips for becoming a successful landlord to Brock University students.
Maintain good communication with tenant(s)
don’t be afraid to discuss concerns or issues with your tenants and encourage them to do the same with you
discussing issues early and directly will go a long way in strengthening the landlord/tenant […]
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Posted in Landlords, Tenants, Video on Oct 22nd, 2007
Niagara College Student shows off his small room in the Campus Residence.
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Posted in Landlords, Real Estate, Tenants, Video on Oct 22nd, 2007
Here is a video I found on You Tube of this apartment building for rent. It looks like it is still in the process of being built. Does anyone know what street this is on?
Update: I had not noticed the street signs the first time I watched this, but I know where it is now.
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Posted in Landlords on Oct 8th, 2007
By Kevin Kiene
Eviction is one of the most dreaded parts of property management. These legal proceedings are contentious, time-intensive, and costly, and are best avoided if there is any reasonable alternative. However, at the same time, landlords are businesspeople, first and foremost. If a tenant has dishonored their lease agreement, it’s important to take any […]
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Posted in Landlords, Tenants, Video on Oct 1st, 2007
A racist letter has tenants terrified and the FBI is getting involved. A Virginia Beach landlord stands accused of making racist comments. A Neo-Nazi group is coming to the landlord’s defense by sending letters to the residents.
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Posted in Landlords, Local News on Sep 28th, 2007
By Marlene Bergsma, St.Catharines Standard
St. Catharines Coun. Joe Kushner - university professor and bar co-owner - has a real estate tip for you.
Don’t dabble in student housing.
“There is a large glut of student housing in south St. Catharines,” said the St. Andrew’s councillor at Monday night’s city council meeting, reporting on a recent meeting of […]
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Posted in Landlords on Sep 28th, 2007
By Dave Lindahl
It is not big secret that there is one reason and one reason only that people become real estate investors, and that is because they want to get rich. Extremely rich. Fabulously wealthy. They want to be able to ride in limousines and drink champaign at giant parties with all of the right […]
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Posted in Landlords, Tenants on Sep 25th, 2007
By Professor P.
Roommates can be both a blessing and a nightmare. On one hand, they can offer companionship and financial offloading, but on the other, they can be a social and financial nightmare. However, don’t fear, there are procedures you can follow to help abate the scenario where you have a bad roommate. Depending on […]
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