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Mike’s 1000sf Basement: Delivery Day

It’s delivery day.  Yes, we have enough Roxul.  Floor to ceiling.

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LED Bulbs Still Available – $3.60 ea

LED Light bulbs for sale — $3.60 ea. These bulbs look like a standard light bulb, and fit in a standard light bulb socket. Landlords with inclusive utility prices, or parents of kids who relentlessly leave the lights on, these are for you!! Bulk quantity still available. Email me if interested, info@rwcarrinvestment.com

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Mikes 1000Sf Basement: Unconventional Waterproofing

In this location, the water table is quite high.. I mean really high.. The home owner had window well’s that weren’t draining for weeks on end, but a foundation that didn’t appear to be leaking.  The solution here was to Hydrovac the window wells out, auger underneath the foundation, and plumb to the existing weeper […]

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Mike’s 1000sf Basement: Husqvarna Cut-n-Break

In a recent post, I spoke about cutting a hole in the foundation for a new window.  Husqvarna sent us their latest monster called the “Cut-n-Break”.  It sports 2 blades on the end of a chain saw bar, and allows an 18″ deep cut for thick foundations or window well additions.  It worked well, but […]

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Mikes 1000sf Basement: Let there be light?

It’s time for a new addition to this basement suite.  This city requires ample light and ventilation in the basement to meet building code.  To suit, we made a fresh hole in the foundation for a 3′ vinyl slider.  The slab that came out weigh’s approximately 400 lbs, and took 3 guys to move.  Tip […]

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Ryan Carr Speaks at Durham REI on Contractor Selection – Nov 10 2015

  Ryan Carr speaks to the 100+ member Durham REI investment group. In this discussion, a wide range of topics are covered such as types of contractors required for an investment property, if being your own general contractor is right for you, and some of the questions you should be asking your sub trades. Check […]

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Bank Of Canada Announcement

Canadian Real Estate Wealth magazine reports on the following BoC announcement. http://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca/news/bank-of-canada-announcement-202017.aspx

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R.W. Carr investment Co. – Vertical Split – Top Floor

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The Investor Forum

Check out Toronto’s very own Investor Forum, March 5th and 6th.  A fantastic spot to meet other real estate investors, make new connections and update your knowledge base with upcoming trends.  I’ll be presenting, along with Jeff Patry, Shawn Arshad, Quentin D’Souza and other Durham REI members. http://www.theinvestorforum.ca/index.php/speakers

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R.W.Carr Investment Co. Vertical Split – Day 1 walk through – Main Floor

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