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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, we rented a unit in one of two quadruplex buildings owned by our landlord. Our 2 bed unit was in a building with a central hallway and a basement. There was a lot of common land around the units with a long sidewalk with steps leading up to each building. He was a lawyer and lived in a nearby duplex.

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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. This includes numerous renters who believed they were paying a legitimate landlord, notes Jonas Bordo, CEO and cofounder of Dwellsy , a comprehensive free marketplace for renters and landlords that offers over 13 million verified residential rentals.

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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Common commission percents of your property’s sales price can range from 3 – 7% – which add up fast. The buyer pays for this and will usually make the sale contingent on, at least, acceptable results from their home inspection. Total sales expenses: 10,725.

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

Landlords will be more available. Just like movers, landlords tend to be less busy during the winter. Landlords might also have more time to devote to maintenance and repair work right now,” points out Bordo. “If Utilities: Your landlord probably isn’t going to pay your energy or Internet bill.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You’ll learn about current specials – and even the big clearance sales. From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attire… opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. And the best part: you may have just cut a developer out of building another cookie-cutter high-rise.

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

Motherhood Moments

Landlords or housing associations are often responsible for fixing issues that arise and for maintaining the home’s interior and/or exterior— but not always. Some landlords may require their tenants to complete tasks ranging from changing the air filters to mowing the lawn and raking leaves. “If Are there parks nearby?

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