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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. He taught himself BASIC in the early 80′s on a Timex Sinclair computer. His lessons have monetary value as well as life value. Share what you know. He figured out land-lording.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

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Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues. IT consulting Do you have experience with computers and other types of technology?

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Tips for Protecting Your Identity

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Suggest that your potential landlord use a service like Mysmartmove to conduct a background and credit check. Lost or stolen wallets are a key cause of identity theft—especially when a social security card is found within—and the most consequential as well. Keep the Card at Home. Monitor Your Statements.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pay your bills on time and avoid carrying credit card balances, and you’re well on your way to an excellent score. None of these services depend on landlord participation. Your payment is reported by a computer to a computer. The first step is to understand what goes into your score. Where Credit Scores Come From.