Townhouse Fix & Flip: Episode Two – After

Townhouse Fix & Flip: Episode Two – After

Townhouse Fix & Flip: Episode Two - After Well here it is, episode two of the fix and flip series featuring a townhouse in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. This project took some time, more than anticipated but now that it's done and completed, I have to admit, I am really happy and proud for how it turned out. Next steps are to list and sell, which will be documented and shared in a future video. If you have a question or would like to reach out and contact me direct, you can send me a private email to jeff@jeffgilbert.ca. Thank you for watching, see you all on the next video. Jeff
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End Unit Townhouse For Sale

End Unit Townhouse For Sale

This end unit townhome located at 63 Ferris Lane in Barrie is simply put, a great location. Minutes to hwy 400, restaurants, malls, stores on Bayfield St and Cundles North Station, public transit right out front on Ferris Lane. This townhome has been completely renovated from top to bottom. List of improvements: New Flooring ThroughoutNew Interior DoorsNew BathroomNew KitchenNew LightingUpdated ElectricalNew Front Door If you want a turn key, practically brand new home, this is a great option for you. Monthly condominium fees are $415.50. This monthly fee includes: WaterRogers VIP CableRogers Unlimited InternetAll exterior elements (shingles, windows, etc.)Snow removalGrass cuttingPark maintenanceInsurance For even more pictures and info, click here,
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What Is An N4 And When To Use It

What Is An N4 And When To Use It

What is an N4 and when to use it The N4 notice is one of the most valuable tools a Landlord has in managing their tenancies. Served in due time and completed correctly, this notice enables a Landlord to effectively terminate a tenancy for non payment of rent and here’s how: On the second day of the month, when your tenant has not paid the rent in full, you may send the tenant an N4 notice, which can be found here: http://www.sjto.gov.on.ca/ltb/forms/#landlord-forms This form is crucial in the process of evicting a tenant for non payment of rent. As a property manager, we send these notices out on the 4th of the month, to any tenant who owes even a small portion of the rent. The reason for this is…
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But I Got A Guarantor!

But I Got A Guarantor!

So your tenant applied for your rental property and he or she was not the ideal applicant due to low credit score or lower than ideal income. So they offered to have a parent or a friend sign as a guarantor for them. What does that mean? A guarantor is a third party to a contract who agrees to become financially liable for a debt unpaid by your tenant to you. Sounds perfect, right? Well, it’s not a ‘get out of arrears free card’. The process of collecting outstanding rent is just that – a process. The first step is to understand that this guarantor is not a tenant. He or she is not responsible for the terms of the lease and the LTB will not order the rent arrears…
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Townhouse Fix and Flip Episode 1 – Before Walk-Thru & Plan

Townhouse Fix and Flip Episode 1 – Before Walk-Thru & Plan

Episode 1 - Before Walk Thru and Plan In this first episode of a multi part series, we take you for a walk through of an upcoming townhouse flip that we are doing in Barrie, Ontario. We show you the current condition and highlight the main things that we will be doing. At the end we go over all the numbers. What it's currently worth, how much we are planning to spend on the renovations and what we anticipate the townhouse will be worth post renovation.
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For Sale: 228 Valley View Dr

For Sale: 228 Valley View Dr

Large and spacious family home in Churchill, which is a quiet village of Innisfil, Ontario. Click here for asking price, pictures and more information. http://jeffgilbert.ca/listings/228valleyview-churchill/
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My Tenant Owes Me $4,000, What Do I Do Now?

My Tenant Owes Me $4,000, What Do I Do Now?

Your tenant owes you $4000.00 in rent. What do you do? Well, let’s rewind a little bit and I’ll explain how to avoid this situation. The first and most important step in being a landlord is screening your tenant applicants. This is where a property manager is your best ally. Screening your tenants properly not only tells you what their current and past situations are, but it lets your tenants know that you mean business and sending that message early on, can set you up for a better relationship for the duration of the tenancy. If you screen your tenants and see red flags, listen to your gut. If you feel sorry for the applicant, help them if you can but don’t make them your tenant!  Once you have screened…
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Why Hire A Property Manager?

Why Hire A Property Manager?

There are many reasons why someone would hire a property manager. Let’s explore a few of the reasons and why am property manager can help. Time – There are only 24 hours in a day and you can only effectively do so much. We do property management every day. It’s what we do. We have systems in place and expert team members that specialize in each area of management for your investment property. Get your time back to do more important tasks and let us take care of that late night complaint that the toilet wont flush. Accounting – Not only for taxes, but for other reasons it’s critical to have complete and accurate accounting for your investment properties. If you are using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to keep track of…
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2019 Real Estate Market Predictions and Forecast

2019 Real Estate Market Predictions and Forecast

It’s a new year (Happy New Year!) and for me that means researching what is going to take shape for the real estate market in the year ahead. I really enjoy the process of researching, accumulating data and then interpreting the data to come up with my own conclusion/ market predictions of what is going to happen. The real estate market is actually… in a very good spot right now. It’s healthy, despite the many reports stating differing opinions. There is lots of inventory and by that, I mean lots of properties listed “For Sale” but not too, too many. Just the right amount. It’s kind of like Goldilocks and the Three Bears…. don’t worry, ill stop there, hopefully you get my analogy. In previous years we seen very little inventory…
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A Look Back At The 2017 Real Estate Market

A Look Back At The 2017 Real Estate Market

What a year 2017 was for real estate in most of Ontario, Canada. It was a taste of everything, complete with your up's and down's as well as something in between. This analytical report goes in depth into what exactly happened to cause such a fluctuation in real estate market conditions, more specifically looking at the Barrie market, but for others in communities and cities close by, you would have experienced very similar market conditions. This is what this video will cover: What exactly happened to trigger the huge surge in market appreciationBuild up from 2015Inventory Levels compared with rate of salesThe BubbleWhy did it burstThe Recovery and life after the bubble burst
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