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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We got an amazing deal on it, because of our willingness and ability to take possession right away. It became apparent that there are some unique challenges of being a young landlord. Younger landlords attract younger, and less responsible tenants, which caused our friends a lot of grief. Being Mistaken for the Tenant.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. To get the best deal when buying your house, you have to negotiate. My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. Dealing With Government Entities. Dealing With People. Skills that will save you big bucks over time. Know When to Get Help.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. We rent now and are much happier. Allergic Girl (me) to have a cat again!

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