Quoting Michael Loo to Jim Weller <=-

if there were no tenants or bad tenants in arrears I
worked for free.
(so) careful choosing tenants too.

Makes sense. But what happens when you rent to
a deceptively cleancut and sober-looking tenant
who turns out to be a checkered demon in disguise?

You get them out as quickly as possible. Depending on circumstances
sometimes legally with a hearing at the government consumer affairs
rental office to terminate a lease, followed up if necessary with a
bailiff to enforce an eviction (takes 30-60 days) and sometimes
using creative extra-legal methods. I knew guys who could make a
house go empty in 24 hours for a fee, who were tougher and meaner
than your average checkered demon. As well if they were dealing, the
police would be happy to help but I'd probably have to buy a new
front door after they using a battering ram on the old one.

Yellowknife adopted the Energuide 80 standard
construction costs go up 20% while utilities are reduced 50%.

What's the breakeven time?

Well the house might cost $180 psf to build vs $150 to build. So
about a $48,000 premium for a 1600 sf place like mine. With a 3.5%
mortgage the monthly payments go up $245 while heating and power
bills go down from $700 to $350.

As well there are federal grants and rebates on energy efficiencies,
utility prices will undoubtedly rise over the years while the
mortgage balance declines so the deal gets sweeter in the future and
people cut their household greenhouse emissions in half.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Lithuanian Baked Eggs with Ham or Bacon
Categories: Lithuanian, Eggs, Bacon, Ham
Yield: 3 servings

6 Eggs
150 g (1/4 lb) bacon or smoked ham
Thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Fry bacon or ham slices on both sides, then break eggs over the
fried meat. Sprinkle yolks with salt and pepper. Spoon fat over eggs
and fry until whites are baked and yolks are soft.

Serve with fresh or dilled cucumbers, chopped scallions and bread.

Lithuanian National Cultural Center
From: http://www.lnkc.lt
Compiled by Birute Imbrasiene
Translated by Giedre Ambrozaitiene

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Cheers

Jim


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On 05-24-19 23:04, Jim Weller <=-
spoke to Michael Loo about tenant problems <=-

using creative extra-legal methods. I knew guys who could make a
house go empty in 24 hours for a fee, who were tougher and meaner
than your average checkered demon. As well if they were dealing, the police would be happy to help but I'd probably have to buy a new
front door after they using a battering ram on the old one.

When we lived in England, an American neighbor down the street found out
from a neighbor in Maryland that the police came into his house through
his front door. Note that I said "from a neighbor", and not from the
real estate company. Not only that, but the company stopped paying his mortgage without informing him. That news he found out from his bank.

Then to top it all off, the company charged a hefty fee for painting the
house etc. His new tenant let our friend know that they had not painted
the house, and that he would help in taking the company to court. Did I
say that his new tenant was a policeman?

It was quite a mess.


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Mexican Stackup
Categories: Mexican, Tortilla, Ground beef
Yield: 1 Servings

MMMMM----------------------------MEAT---------------------------------
1 1/2 lb Lean ground beef or turkey
1 Link chorizo (about 1 inch
- x 6 inches)
1/3 c Red onions; chopped
1/4 c Bell pepper; chopped
1 Celery stalk; chopped
2 Garlic cloves; minced
1 tb Worcestershire Sauce
1 ts Oregano
1 ts Rosemary
1/2 ts Cumin
2 tb Chili powder
1/4 ts Pepper
1 tb Masa harina

MMMMM-------------------------TORTILLAS------------------------------
3 Corn or flour tortillas

MMMMM---------------------FRIJOLES REFRITOS--------------------------
1/4 c Vegetable shortening
1/4 c Onions; chopped
2 c Beans; cooked, with liquid

MMMMM----------------------------MISC---------------------------------
1/3 c Onions; chopped
2 c Sharp cheddar cheese;
- shredded

Slice chorizo in 1/4 inch rounds. Place in skillet over low heat and
cook about 5 minutes to release grease. Mash it up. Add onions,
bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Turn up the heat and saute for 8-10
minutes, stirring often. Turn out the mixture onto a paper towel
over a brown paper bag to drain grease.

Brown the ground meat on medium-high, mashing it up as it cooks.
Remove all grease (a baster works good). Add masa harina and mix
well. Add chorizo mixture, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, rosemary,
cumin, chili powder and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for 20
minutes, stirring occasionally, to prevent stickage.

Cut one of the tortillas in half and then into 1/2 inch strips. Place
whole tortillas (one at a time) on a paper towel in the microwave.
Cook on high 1-1/2 minutes per side (your mileage may vary). The
idea is to get them crunchy, like chips, but not browned. 'Wave the
strips likewise.

If using homemade beans: melt shortening in skillet. I know this
sounds like a lot, but it's what makes them creamy. Add onions,
saute for 2-3 minutes. Add cooked beans with liquid. Simmer until
not too runny. Mash beans with potato masher. Fry, stirring and
turning often until done.

If using canned beans: as above, with 1 tablespoon shortening, no
mashing needed!

Use a casserole dish the same size as the tortillas. Spread half of
the frijoles on a whole tortilla, place on bottom of casserole.
Spoon in half the meat mixture, followed by half the cheese, then
half the onions. Arrange the tortilla strips standing up around the
edge of the pan, like an outside crust. Add the second layer like
the first. Sprinkle some paprika and parsley on top for color. Bake
in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, until heated through.

NOTES: The meat mixture is one I concocted years ago for tacos and
burritos: the chorizo is what makes it work. The masa helps absorb
excess juices, plus add some flavor. Originally I fried the
tortillas, but it's such a hassle. I tried 'waving them, and found
it's just as good.

Recipe by: Kurt Faria circa 1990
From: Kurt Faria Date: 08-23-96
Cooking

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Quoting Dale Shipp to Jim Weller <=-

the company stopped paying his mortgage without informing him.

And probably pocketed the money.

the company charged a hefty fee for painting
they had not painted the house

So not just poor management but out and out criminal fraud. And if
there are no assets to seize upon obtaining judgement there's no
point even suing.

In Canada property management companies are heavily regulated just
like real estate companies. They are government licensed, have mandatory
audits and so on. They must carry adequate liability and Errors and
Omissions insurance. It cost me and my little company about $20,000
a year in accountant's fees and insurance to keep the government
happy just to be in business.

I still have a few Lithuanian recipes to share. This Baba is much
like a Polish Babka.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Lithuanian Holiday Baba
Categories: Lithuanian, Holiday, Cakes
Yield: 16 servings

15 Egg yolks
1 c Sugar
2 c Milk
100 g (6 tb) fresh yeast
1 c Butter
1 c Sour cream
1 c Raisins
5 c Flour
2 ts Vanilla extract
Salt
ICING:
3 Egg whites
3 c Powdered sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 c Butter
1/2 c Chocolate
1 c Ground filberts

Blend yeast with 1/4 cup sugar and dissolve in warm milk. Add 1
cup flour, beat well and let rest in warm spot for about 30-45
minutes. Beat egg yolks with remaining sugar until yolks are pale
yellow. Add remaining flour to eggs and yeast mixture, mix well.
Add melted, chilled butter, raisins, sour cream and pinch of salt,
blend all until a soft dough is formed. Cover dough and let rise
for 1-2 hours. Beat dough again and set in warm spot for another
rising. Grease a high sided cake pan, sprinkle with bread crumbs,
place dough into baking pan, not more than 1/3 full. Let rise and
when doubled bake in preheated oven at 375F/190C, about 1 hour.

To make white icing cream egg whites with powdered sugar and lemon
juice. For chocolate icing melt butter, add chocolate and heat on
low heat until chocolate melts.

When baba is done, let cool in baking pan. Remove from pan and
decorate with white icing, then dribble slightly cooled chocolate on
top of white icing, allow chocolate to run down sides. Sprinkle
chopped nuts on top.

Baba is a must for Easter, weddings and other special occasions.

Lithuanian National Cultural Center
From: http://www.lnkc.lt
Compiled by Birute Imbrasiene
Translated by Giedre Ambrozaitiene

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Cheers

Jim


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On 05-27-19 22:43, Jim Weller <=-
spoke to Dale Shipp about tenant problems <=-

Quoting Dale Shipp to Jim Weller <=-

the company stopped paying his mortgage without informing him.

And probably pocketed the money.

In this case, there was no money to pocket. The tenant was paying the
rent to the agent, who was then supposed to pay the mortgage. The tenant
moved out and so the agent got no money with which to pay the mortgage.
The real flaw was that they never told the owner (who was living in
England down the street from me). The owner only found out when the
mortgage company ask him why they had not received payment for two
months.

the company charged a hefty fee for painting
they had not painted the house

So not just poor management but out and out criminal fraud. And if
there are no assets to seize upon obtaining judgement there's no
point even suing.

The agent was a liscensed real estate broker. They were just more
interested in selling properties than doing a proper job of managing
rental properties. I'd be pretty sure that they had ample assets.


MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

Title: Ground Beef Roulade Pizzaiola
Categories: Main course, Beef
Yield: 12 servings

1 1/2 lb Ground beef
1 1/2 lb Ground pork
1 Onion -- minced
4 Cloves garlic -- minced
1 Green bell pepper -- diced
1 Egg
2 tb Tomato paste
1 tb Dried oregano
1 tb Dried basil
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese -- thinly
-sliced
1/4 lb Salami -- thinly sliced
3 tb Grated Parmesan cheese
-Fresh Tomato Sauce (see
-recipe) -- for
-accompaniment

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork,
onion, garlic, bell pepper, egg, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and
salt.

2. Cut a piece of aluminum foil about 16 inches long. Pat ground meat
mixture onto aluminum foil, covering foil (mixture will be about 1/4
to 1/2 inch thick). Place mozzarella on meat mixture to cover. Next,
place salami over cheese, also to cover. Roll up ground meat mixture
jelly-roll fashion, peeling mixture from foil as it is rolled.

3. Press ends together to seal in filling. Place ground meat roll on a
baking sheet with sides and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until browned
(35 minutes). Let rest 5 minutes before cutting. To serve, slice about
3/4 inch thick. Accompany with Fresh Tomato Sauce.

NOTES : This simple roulade is half the work of pizza but has the same
spicy flavors. It can be doubled or tripled for big parties and
stored in the freezer until needed. To cook frozen roulade, add an
extra 30 minutes to the baking time.

Recipe By :

From: George Elting Date: 03-03-00
Cooking

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Quoting Dale Shipp to Jim Weller <=-

the company stopped paying his mortgage without informing him.

And probably pocketed the money.

In this case, there was no money to pocket. The tenant was paying the rent to the agent, who was then supposed to pay the mortgage. The
tenant moved out and so the agent got no money with which to pay the mortgage. The real flaw was that they never told the owner (who was
living in England down the street from me). The owner only found out
when the mortgage company ask him why they had not received payment for two months.

So not fraud, just a horrible lack of communication.

The agent was a liscensed real estate broker. They were just more interested in selling properties than doing a proper job of managing rental properties.

And negligent.

I'd be pretty sure that they had ample assets.

Then your friend could recoup his losses even if he had to go to
small claims court to do so.

Complaints can be lodged effectively against a licensed agent up to
four different ways: to the agency's broker about an individual
agent, to the local real estate board that is a part of your NAR or
my CREA (which jointly owns the trademark Realtor [an agent who is
not a Realtor has no credibility] and grants access to the MLS
system) against a company, to a head office is the company is a
franchise and of course to the provincial/territorial/state
authority that issues the licences.

Back to food ...

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

Title: Lithuanian Poppy Seed Cookies
Categories: Lithuanian, Cookies
Yield: 24 servings

1/2 l (2 cups) poppy seed
3 Whole eggs, beaten
1 c Flour
2 tb Sour cream
2 tb Butter
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 pn Salt
Sugar powder for dusting
Cookies

Process poppy seeds to a paste in food processor or blender. Add
beaten eggs to poppy seed paste, sour cream beaten with baking soda,
cooled melted butter, vanilla and flour. Blend all ingredients
thoroughly. Drop dough by teaspoonful on paper lined cookie sheet.
Bake cookies in preheated oven at 350F/180C, until cookies are
golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Dust cookies with powdered sugar.

Lithuanian National Cultural Center
From: http://www.lnkc.lt
Compiled by Birute Imbrasiene
Translated by Giedre Ambrozaitiene

MMMMM


Cheers

Jim


... Grape soda doesn't taste like grapes but it sure tastes purple.

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