The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. We paid an excavator (to dig the hole for the foundation), a well driller and a cabinet maker (for our kitchen and bathroom cabinets).
Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 28, 2022
But in the winter, landlords might not have many (or any) prospective tenants—and they may be more willing to negotiate in order to fill a vacant unit. Amenities: Maybe you’d like upgraded appliances, new carpet, free access to the fitness center, or a free on-site parking space. Renters can either agree to their terms or keep looking.
Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 20, 2023
As a tenant, you’ll be responsible for monthly costs like water, gas, electricity, and Internet. What are our responsibilities as tenants? Some landlords may require their tenants to complete tasks ranging from changing the air filters to mowing the lawn and raking leaves. What’s traffic like on this street?’
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