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    Any recommendation for a good Plumber in Calgary

    I have used Jason at A Better Way plumbing
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    I am a Young Invester and maybe Trapped?

    Thanks Joe. If I use a Realtor I will, more than likely, end up owing. I believe my rent rate is competitive for a 3 bed room, there are a lot of homes for rent right now. I still have not made a decision. All the input is very helpful. My other concern falling rent. Edmonton vacancy...
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    I am a Young Invester and maybe Trapped?

    QUOTE (DavidSandbrand @ Feb 28 2009, 10:24 PM) Hi Dirt, Sorry. An executive rental would be a furnished property that could be moved into with nothing more than a toothbrush and clothing. Furniture, internet, cable TV, and all utilities are included. This would be marketed towards an upper-end...
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    I am a Young Invester and maybe Trapped?

    QUOTE (thomasbeyer2000 @ Feb 28 2009, 05:55 PM) That`s how the US got into trouble: too many expensive homes too overlevered ! Do not over-lever ! Use mortgages prudently ! A house over $350,000 is, in most cases, not an investment property .. it is speculation on (possibly, likely) equity...
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    I am a Young Invester and maybe Trapped?

    QUOTE (DavidSandbrand @ Feb 28 2009, 01:23 PM) Hi Dirt, - It looks like the average home in Charleswood is listed for between $400k and $450k right now. I`m not arguing your valuation of the property (in fact you don`t say what it`s listed at), but if it`s been listed for six months with no...
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    I am a Young Invester and maybe Trapped?

    QUOTE (mortgageman @ Feb 28 2009, 12:47 PM) Have you done some market research to see what comparable homes with the same number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garage size etc. are renting for in the area? Your rent may be significantly below the market and you may be able to reduce your monthly outlay...
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    I am a Young Invester and maybe Trapped?

    $1700 to low for a $480,000 house or to low for a house in that area? Thanks for your Input.
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    I am a Young Invester and maybe Trapped?

    I need your help. I have a home in Charleswood, Calgary. I purchased the home 1.5 years ago for 425,000. My intention was to renovate and resell. I spent 80,000 in renovation costs refinanced and now have a mortgage of 473,000,open variable mortgage. Put the house on the market for 6 months...
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