Quotes of the Day

There are good associations out there for landlords (tip: join one!). There are also great books out there for landlords such as "Landlording in Canada", but here are a few points to consider: 1) Good credit; 2) Job security (steady jobs); 3) References (from employers and past landlords); 4) Long-term timeline (less wear and tear). You'll want to find a tenant who takes care of your investment and keeps it in good condition for you (hopefully very clean as well). Follow your gut instincts when picking tenants. If you have any doubts at all, it's not worth the risk. Once you secure the right tenant you'll want to increase the rent yearly where allowed.  [2021] - Shazia Virani

If you double your mortgage payment, then mathematically speaking, a 30-year mortgage will be reduced to roughly six years. [2015] - Richard Dolan

A woman is extremely conscious of how close to a man she is standing or sitting or how close to him she is moving any part of her body or any object. Often, instead of invading his personal bubble of space with her body, she will let her hand, a knee, or an object of hers penetrate his unspoken territory. If a woman makes such moves while talking with you, make sure your reaction is one of pleasure. Otherwise, she'll pull back and the relationship can grow more distant. [2006] - Leil Lowndes

Stone fruit are summer fruits known for sweet flesh bursting with juice, and a pit in the center, the stone. You’ll recognize them instantly: peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, cherries, mango, and even lychee. Two studies from the U.S. National Cancer Institute and the University of Illinois at Chicago showed that consuming two medium-size stone fruits per day is associated with a 66 percent decreased risk of esophageal cancer and an 18 percent decreased risk of lung cancer in men. Plums have three times the amount of cancer-fighting polyphenols compared to peaches. [2019] - William W Li

A successful trader is one who is able to apply proven methods with a success rate of about 70%. In fact, some successful traders are very profitable even with a 60% success rate. [2008] - Yeo Keong Hee