Quotes of the Day

The most important job of an entrepreneur is to design the business before there is a business. [2005] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

The most obvious sign of oversupply can be detected by looking at the overall numbers of rental units in any given condominium complex. More than 30 percent of the units rented out or put up for sale is a fair warning to buyers of an oversupply of units. Conversely, if real estate agents are flooded with listings and many For Sale signs appear on front lawns, there is oversupply. It's a buyers' market. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic

You can find listings of court-ordered sales, either at the local courthouse or through services that collect such data and distribute it for a fee. Websites such as www.foreclosuresearch.ca exist, but as often as not vendors facing foreclosure are actively trying to avoid the circumstance and working with brokers who will be able to tip you off to potential opportunities in your locale. [2020] - Douglas Gray

The new Residential Tenancy Act allows landlords to charge extra fees for certain services, such as direct cost of replacing keys or other access devices / additional keys you request, service fees charged by banks for NSF cheques, move-in / move-out fees charged by a strata corporation to the landlord and fees for services or facilities requested by you that aren't covered in your tenancy agreement (e.g. parking fee). As long as your tenancy agreement states, you may be charged a fee of not more than $25 for a NSF cheque or late payment of rent. [2015] - Kris Anderson

The best way to do business with a liar is confront them with the truth. Tell them that you do business as a partner. If your lying customer still can't see the light, tell him that you may not be the best choice for business, and that you think you have someone that can serve him better. Then, refer him to the competitor that you hate the most. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer