Quotes of the Day

It's nearly impossible to be successful if you buy at retail prices and finance at retail rates. You must show a profit in the first year. For every offer that is accepted, you will have dozens rejected. Some of the best buys we have made have been from sellers who were in difficult financial situations, such as being in the middle of a sticky divorce or trying to dispose of inherited property. Learn your market by making a habit of driving through potential neighborhoods where you may want to invest. You will want to meet with a property manager who knows the area where the property is located and ask how much the property could be rented for if it were in good condition. [2004] - Mike Summey

When you invest in real estate, it's not a matter of "if" you get sued but "when." A good lawyer will help make sure your lease and other forms are legally binding, as well as guide you on (and prepare) the best legal entity for holding your properties. Having an attorney who either invests in real estate themselves or specializes in this kind of work is best. Attorney rates typically start at $200 per hour and can climb as high as $600 an hour, depending on experience and what they are doing for you. You will not likely be using your attorney for dozens of hours of work--usually just 15 minutes here, 30 minutes there, and so on. [2015] - Brandon Turner

You can find out how much any home is tax assessed at https://www.bcassessment.ca/ [2015] - Gary Wong

It is important to control prolonged periods of mouth acidity, and this may involve reducing habits like snacking, frequent sipping of drinks (even water, which dilutes saliva), and allowing chronic stress to dominate your life. It is equally important to nurture the healthiest possible biofilm, ideally by keeping your mouth bathed in healthy saliva as much as possible. The health and pH of saliva is affected by diet, stress, changes in hormones and circulation, smoking, and the quality of nutrients absorbed from your food, which depends on the health of your digestive system. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

Graphics or photos of people are particularly effective. [2007] - Chet Holmes