Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 20, 2023
As a tenant, you’ll be responsible for monthly costs like water, gas, electricity, and Internet. What are our responsibilities as tenants? Some landlords may require their tenants to complete tasks ranging from changing the air filters to mowing the lawn and raking leaves. “If What’s traffic like on this street?’
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 21, 2014
The businesses weren’t even that extraordinary, they were auto repair shops; CPA services; or other types of goods and services that all of us need or want every day. The ability to leverage your money by getting a mortgage on a piece of income property and letting your tenants pay it off is unique in the investment world.
Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Landlords might also have more time to devote to maintenance and repair work right now,” points out Bordo. “If But in the winter, landlords might not have many (or any) prospective tenants—and they may be more willing to negotiate in order to fill a vacant unit. Be sure to look around thoroughly and ask any questions you might have.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 3, 2011
While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. They also don’t leave behind holes that you might have to repair or patch when you decide to move. Are you getting ready to move into an apartment?
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
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.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
What if you get a tenant who pays late or damages the property? You may suddenly have tenants who can no longer pay their rent, while you may still have a mortgage of your own to pay. You’ll collect a check for your efforts with minimal extra work, especially if you’re renting to a tenant who may be in place for a few months.
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