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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Here are some examples. If, for example, you were to sell your vacation rental condo for $200,000 and contracted with your agent to pay her 5%, you would owe her $10,000 – reducing your proceeds to $190,000. Real Estate agent commission : Negotiable!

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He finished formal training through high school and trade school, but set an example of lifelong learning for me. Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. He took an art class by mail and painted landscapes in oil. Share what you know.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. As an example, last year I learned the importance of keeping our AC filters clean. Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. If you’ve never owned a house before, there are some things you need to know. Skills that will save you big bucks over time.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues.