By Brenda KingAside from a foray into real estate investing by accident in the early 80’s (which is an incredible story for another time of how I was actually PAID to buy 10 duplexes) my first investment, on purpose, was a joint venture with none other than my (then) 18…

By Darren RichardsFrom Barry McGuire’s article about Agreements for Sale, to Russell Westcott’s article on strategies for drumming up money (that actually touched on the subject of Joint Ventures), there are lots of great ways to pursue your goals with respect to real estate related investing. And, as Russell pointed…

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By April "The Terminator" StewartIt’s the part of the investment business no one wants to think about – tenants who don’t respect you, your property, or the terms of the lease. After all reasonable efforts to resolve the issues, it’s clear: the only way out is through eviction.The legislation governing…

By Be There or Be SquareIn 2014 the Calgary real estate market is gaining a reputation as THE PLACE to be. The market seems very hot, some would say too hot (oh no, not the dreaded bubble word), while others keep making random guesses as to what's driving it. Speculation…

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By Patrick FranceyI recognize, as the CEO of REIN, there are many people that hold an implicit or implied stake in our community, education, and direction. They can include fellow REIN Members (old and new), REIN management, REIN staff, as well as REIN Faculty. They ask, What's the current state…

By Brian PulisIf you re buying properties and renting them out, you re more than just a property investor - you re also a small business owner. Thus, if you don't think and act like a business owner, chances are you won't succeed. Thinking like a business owner could mean…