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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. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way. It’s Hard to Find Responsible Tenants. Being Mistaken for the Tenant.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned? Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations?

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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.

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Which Type of Home Should You Buy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It has an income suite, so we live in about 1300 square feet of the house, and our tenant (my brother) lives in the basement suite. The suburbs or even the country will be better to meet your needs. Money Tips' We ended up in a 2.5 Know that with more space, comes more cleaning.

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