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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

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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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Eco-Friendly Properties – The Next Big Thing of 2019

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Properties like apartments with a more high-end, luxury touch are often more desirable to this type of tenant, who is willing to spend more on rental properties that meet their requirements. So why will eco-friendly properties be big in 2019?

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Should You Buy a House Now?

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If you are buying a home to serve as an income property, you might be able to afford to spend a little more (assuming you can find a tenant to pay rent regularly) than if you simply plan to move in and raise a family. Whether or not you can afford to buy depends, in part, on the reasons behind buying the house.

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Rent-to-Own Homes: A Way to Make a Home Sale Work

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If the buyer still can’t get a loan at the end of the rental term, the seller can finance the deal themselves or keep the buyer as tenant. At the end of the rental term, the buyer can buy the home at the price both parties agreed on, and they’re already part of the way there.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

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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. Are you getting ready to move into an apartment? If you are dreading the prospect of staring at blank beige walls, do not despair.

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Save Money on Rent

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Handy man – For a continuing rent reduction, offer to be the go to person for the rest of the tenants when things go bong in the night. Window washing – Trade washing the outdoor windows once every few months for a reduction in rent for the month you wash them.

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The Top Three Ways People Get Rich

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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. Real estate is a field with possibilities for the average gal and guy. But, owning real estate is not a sure fire way to riches.