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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We rent to my brother, but prior to our current arrangement, we were looking for a tenant for the time period between when the suite was ready, and when my brother was going to move in. It became apparent that there are some unique challenges of being a young landlord. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way.

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Should You Buy a House Now?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have the temperament to become a landlord, you can purchase the home and then rent it out, earning money each month. If you are buying a home to serve as an income property, you might be able to afford to spend a little more (assuming you can find a tenant to pay rent regularly) than if you simply plan to move in and raise a family.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

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Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order. If you open up an ecommerce store, you won’t need to handle the logistical and financial stress of leasing a space, finding financing and hiring labor that you would if you were to open up a brick-and-mortar store.