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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We wanted to be able to rent out the basement for the next few years until we needed the whole house. . Our house had the perfect setup, and when we moved in, we were lucky enough to be able to rent out our suite almost right away. It became apparent that there are some unique challenges of being a young landlord. Money Tips'

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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Perhaps it is cheaper for you to rent than to buy. Whatever the reason causing you to rent, you most likely want the rent payment to be as reasonable as possible. You can save money on rent, I know because we got rent reductions. Here’s how we saved money on rent. He agreed, so we did that.

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Should You Buy a House Now?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Right now, many people wonder if now is the right time to buy a house. In the United States, where I live, there is interest in buying now, before prices completely recover and while interest rates are near record lows. Here are two things to consider before you buy a home: Why are You Buying the House?

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Is Now The Time to Buy a Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are numerous factors to consider when deciding whether to buy your first home or to continue renting – especially when you’re out of college. Generally speaking a credit score below a 620 will not be enough to qualify you in buying your first home. Low Credit Score. This is a big problem for recent graduates. Money Tips'

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Why You Should Be Collecting Rainwater

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

my first job out of college barely paid the rent on a 1 bedroom pad, I had to put those dreams off for a while. The first time I ever got to live that dream was in a home I rented in New Mexico, and since I will be moving back to New Mexico shortly, I believe I will once again be able to do it again. I was a poor college student and B.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

Having good credit will be important down the road when you want to buy a home or get a car loan, but there are even more immediate benefits. For example, good credit can improve your chances of landing a job or renting an apartment. Renting an apartment. Setting up utilities.

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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Condo owners, such as myself, can also add their share of the cost of any improvements to the complex that they had to help buy. However, we have not been able to claim that loss due to the overly complex and landlord unfriendly income tax laws we now have. Money Tips'