Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 13, 2014
Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Your best strategy may involve situations such as waiting until your income levels go down; gifting your property instead of selling it; waiting for the market prices to go up; selling now, even if at a loss; or living in your property for awhile before you sell it. Selling Costs.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
My spouse and I are currently pondering this issue. These may be different for you, depending on your age, stage of life and motivations. What will be an issue if you stay another 10 – 15 years? Are you financially able to carry two homes or are you willing to become a landlord to a renter for awhile?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 23, 2012
With interest rates at all time lows, more foreclosures coming on the market and prices at decade low levels, you may be looking to buy a home or investment property. Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. If you’ve never owned a house before, there are some things you need to know.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Well, as I was taking a shower yesterday, I was thinking how glad I am to have consistent hot water now!
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
May charge origination fee. The lender is owned by Upgrade, but bad-credit borrowers may be more likely to get approved with Universal Credit. May charge an origination fee. Upstart personal loan pros and cons Accepts borrowers new to credit. Option to change your payment date. Option to pre-qualify with a soft credit check.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
If you have an answer to all those questions, then you may be ready to start a small business. 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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 20, 2014
There are ways around this type of issue when you live in a condo, but just be aware of the potential for an issue. Town houses will give you more space than a condo, but may have a small amount of grass for you to tend to. If you want low maintenance. Condos are ultimately the least work. What type of home do you live in?
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