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This is a bit of a long blog post so I'm going to give you the gold upfront.  In summary, this blog post says if your hunting for a rental home, don't jump too quickly to scheduling a whole bunch of appointments to see houses. It makes your house hunting experience frustrating and only serves to waste your time and put you at risk of contracting COVID. Here is the punch list of what is in this blog post. Below are many resources and the Reasoning for each item. I hope this blog makes your house hunting experience faster and easier. Know your budget and what kind of house you wish to afford Tell property managers your wishlist and interview them before scheduling a showing.  Use Video walkthroughs to narrow your search Do not visit occupied homes without protecting yourself with information and PPE Use the Rentfaster application rather than filling out numerous ones Know your credit score even if it's bad. People with credit challenges rent houses too Read Post >>

The world is mourning on a wide scale, grieving what we haven't yet lost. We're collectively experiencing an emotional state called anticipatory grief. We're in the process of grieving before we actually lose the thing. My hope is that no matter where you are along the continuum of grief, there is light at the end of the tunnel. We will get through this. It will suck. Many businesses will not open again. Many will lose a loved one. All of us will have to redesign our lives and start over. The faster we can get through the stages of grief the faster we can realize the amazing opportunities we have during and on the other side of it.  Read Post >>

You've heard these statements, right? "I'm sick of throwing money away on rent." "Buying is always better than renting." "Your home is your biggest investment." Let's chat about the rent vs buy dilemma using logic, math, and reason, rather than ill-informed clichés. Then look at it from a purely lifestyle and happiness point of view. Read Post >>

Here is a powerful real estate Investing tip and a reminder to our clients! Use a separate bank account for each property. It serves 4 very important functions Read Post >>

I wanted to offer a quick reference guide for tenants and real estate investors of what to do to prepare for and deal with cold-weather problems. Over the last week, we have out of the ordinary cold temperatures causing 3 residents to have no water in some or all of their appliances and one major furnace failure. The following is a checklist or step by step plan with resources for how to prepare and deal with extream cold home issues in the Edmonton area.    I hope it not only saves you turmoil and financial loss but also helps you find the information and resources you need and to identify your responsibilities as a tenant and as a landlord.  Read Post >>

We celebrate the fact that you have taken responsibility for your life, and are providing much-needed housing to our communities. Assuming that you have learned how to find and buy profitable investment properties and that you understand the real estate cycle so you can adjust for any market condition.  If you're ready to treat your real estate investing like a business and want to self manage your properties. We hope these resources save you a tone of heartache, time, and money.  Read Post >>

I commend ambitious people for jumping in and taking action. My Go Getter clients that have self-managed before tend to appreciate the value we deliver even more because they have been in the trenches too! Unfortunately, many people seek out a Real Estate Investment Advisor after a major problem has happened. I hear it in the news all the time. "I was so naive" or "I never imagined someone would do this" When problems blind side us it can be extremely disruptive to our lives.    You have the opportunity Right Now to SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS and countless hours of your PRECIOUS TIME by reviewing the following information Read Post >>

Spruce Grove is affordable to residents and businesses, has a diverse tax base and offers a range of commercial services, light-to-medium industrial activities, and employment options. Read Post >>

Check out a few quick facts about living in Lethbridge: A family earning $80,000 annually has $16,875 in disposable income (compared to -$60 in Calgary) Lethbridge has more than 70 parks, 140 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields Average home prices in Lethbridge are among the lowest of all major cities in Alberta Read Post >>

The people of Alberta enjoy a very high quality of life, including the lowest overall taxes in Canada. Albertans have the highest disposable incomes in Canada, the lowest unemployment rate, and a big, beautiful backyard to enjoy all year long. That's why so many people think Alberta is an ideal place to live, work, and do business.  Read Post >>