All Forum Posts by: Dwayne Poster

An 86 year old women died following an attack by the neighbours 3 pits, in Calgary this weekend. Devastating.

 right, and in this case she's divorcing one, and that has far reaching consequences.

 You can change any contract as long as all parties to that contract agree. I would not let them dictate the timeline though, as a call to the tenancy board (or authority) to query, would be prudent on your behalf.

Could you not amend the names on the current agreement and get all to initial those changes.  Depending on language, it might be better to rewrite to exclude references to the a PM. I do this with local board sales agreements, retaining pertinent language while stripping out Realtor associated clauses.

I vote the best strategy is segmenting the market, and applying blend of techniques. When I see an opportunity to talk with someone, I stop and talk. When I find a phone number, I call. If I want to cover a neighbourhood, I mail. When I want to cover the town I connect with Realtors. Nationally requires web based tools. Segmenting your prospective market often helps to determine the best method of addressing that audience. You often see probate, foreclosure, divorce, etc., but any ‘grouping’ of people can be target markets.

Consider them as a single entity, even if that entity consists of multiple persons. If the rents not paid, you take appropriate actions. You have (likely) a single agreement to service.

 I would look into the zoning bylaws to see if it complies. If it would, or could be made to, then apply for the permit as @Greg Scott described. If not, consider applying for a variance.

is it a hot market when inventory (and subsequent transaction count) are down, while prices soar due to high demand?

This is where a Realtor comes in very handy.

Most people appreciate the existence of options to their crisis. You likely wont sway minds, but cash to walk away can be very attractive to some. Somebody somewhere needs your service. They are desperate and are hoping you will call today. If, in your attempt to contact them, you get someone who doesn't need your services, be polite, let them know what you are up to, just in case they know who you are looking for, then get back to finding that person.