http://www.bruceward.com/vancouver-real-estate Insights by veteran and real estate expert Bruce Ward Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:40:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 1. What is revenue condominium ownership? Revenue condominium ownership is private ownership of a revenue-producing suite for the purpose of earning a profit. You purchase a high standard condominium, furnish it yourself or we furnish it for you. By hiring Bruce Ward Realty Ltd. to be your manager, the day to day ... http://www.bruceward.com/vancouver-real-estate/rental-property/managing-a-profitable-revenue-producing-condominium/ Before investing in real estate in Vancouver, the foreign investor should keep four considerations in mind: financial, property, management and real estate agent considerations. Financial considerations in foreign investing The financial consideration includes the down payment, income, and tax implications.  It is recommended that any investor should consult an accountant to review ... http://www.bruceward.com/vancouver-real-estate/real-estate-investing/smart-tips-for-the-foreign-real-estate-investor/ The difference between paid and unpaid fines owed: Strata council bylaws and regulations need to be enforced for both the protection and upkeep of the strata community. Proper notification in the enforcement of strata rules and bylaws must be given before a fine can be levied and collected. If the ... http://www.bruceward.com/vancouver-real-estate/rental-property/strata-council-strategies/   The trick to running 95% occupancy year-round in fully furnished privately owned condos: Actually, there are no tricks to this business. We start off by doing whatever is best for our principal. It’s not the tenant – it’s the owner of the unit.   Here are five effective strategies, not tricks, to ... http://www.bruceward.com/vancouver-real-estate/rental-property/tips-for-furnished-condo-rentals/