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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. This includes numerous renters who believed they were paying a legitimate landlord, notes Jonas Bordo, CEO and cofounder of Dwellsy , a comprehensive free marketplace for renters and landlords that offers over 13 million verified residential rentals.

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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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Is Now The Time to Buy a Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While you may not want to delay the first purchase of your home, you have to realize that a low credit score, even if the bank does approve you, will not allow you to get the best interest rate. Additionally, even if you have or plan to voluntarily leave your current employer, you may have a difficult time securing a mortgage.

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

Now that Bordo has your attention, here are six reasons why you should start preparing to sign a new lease sooner than you may have planned: Asking rent typically drops in January. Landlords will be more available. Just like movers, landlords tend to be less busy during the winter. Ask if they can be waived or reduced.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, we made it and here are some of the surprising things I found out about having a few millions. You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. You may worry about what your heirs would do with your hard earned millions.

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. His lessons have monetary value as well as life value. Sharing what you know establishes your expertise with family and community and may lead to income opportunities. Share what you know.

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Thankful Thursday | from the struggle bus

The Frugal Girl

Well, as I was taking a shower yesterday, I was thinking how glad I am to have consistent hot water now! A cool shower is wonderful in July, but in December, I want some steamy water. ?

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