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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

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My fiance and I bought our house in late 2012, and moved in almost immediately. We wanted to purchase a home that would be large enough for us to stay and grow in for the better part of the next decade. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way. It’s Hard to Find Responsible Tenants.

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Which Type of Home Should You Buy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In 2012, when we were house shopping, we felt assaulted with all of the choices that there were. 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. Did we want 2 bedrooms, or more? Land, or low maintenance? Which city did we want to live in?

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