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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We paid around $200,000 in 2007 for the property with an extra amount for furnishings and a slip in a yet-to-be-built boat dock. My Grandkids have grown up visiting the lake condo and love it. Depending if I am loving or hating the vacation rental ownership I view the financial desirability of owning it from different perspectives.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. Although I saved a few of my own children’s toys over the years, when the grandkids came along, I wanted to renew my toy stock so they would have things to play with when they come.