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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet. Personal computers. We still just have one at our house though. Many new homes now have 4.

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He taught himself BASIC in the early 80′s on a Timex Sinclair computer. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage. In his 50′s he studied real estate and the local housing market to find a home to fix up and sell. He figured out land-lording. He had a house moved. Just fix it.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

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Real estate business If property is your passion, there are several ways you can serve other businesses, or even individuals, with your real estate business. You could start your own real estate agency, working with businesses or private citizens to find the office space, house or apartment that’s right for them.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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I love to shop garage sales. If your child is off to college and you are interested in real estate investments, consider buying a house in your child’s college town. 3 Money Saving Tips While Computer Shopping. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives. Don’t be afraid to let the grandparents chip in.

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