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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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Eco-Friendly Properties – The Next Big Thing of 2019

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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House & Home - Don't Rent a Single-Family Home Without Asking These Questions

Motherhood Moments

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. What’s traffic like on this street?’

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What You Should Know Before Moving to Another Country

Koupon Karen

Additionally, acquaint yourself with local rental laws and tenant rights to ensure a smooth leasing process. This on-the-ground experience allows you to assess the community vibe and make an informed decision aligned with your lifestyle preferences.

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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. We ended up in a 2.5 story, 2500 square foot house on a corner lot in an established neighbourhood in what is our perfect location.

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Be Richer Game Download for Just $.99 at Big Fish!

Nicoles Nickels

Keep your tenants happy by constructing huge shopping centers, providing maintenance, and meeting their expectations. Earn your riches in the real estate market in this exciting Time Management game. Build your company from the ground up, as you build houses, mansions, stadiums and even whole neighborhoods in Be Richer !

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.