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

Post the comments and photos of happy customers on your site. [2004] - Dan Gooder Richard

With every MSTF set you do, move against the resistance slowly, smoothly, and with control. Take a minimum of 4 seconds to go from the bottom of the movement to the top, and vice versa. You can take as much as 30 seconds in either direction, but not less than 4. [2021] - Philip Shepherd

Intuitive impressions are often subtle and therefore "evaporate" very quickly, so make sure to capture them in writing as soon as possible. [2005] - Jack Canfield

The most killer questions in sales: "Mr. Jones, when I say (insert your product, your company, or anything you want an opinion about here) what one word comes to mind?" This is the most powerful question because it not only gives you top of mind awareness (the customer "hot button"), it also tells you their attitude towards it. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer