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Should You Buy a House Now?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are buying a home to serve as an income property, you might be able to afford to spend a little more (assuming you can find a tenant to pay rent regularly) than if you simply plan to move in and raise a family. ” Is most of my consumer credit dealt with? You don’t want to end up “house poor.”

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

What if you get a tenant who pays late or damages the property? You may suddenly have tenants who can no longer pay their rent, while you may still have a mortgage of your own to pay. Opportunity: You’ll be able to take advantage of price differences between what you can find and what the average consumer may be able to find.

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