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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. ” Selling costs do NOT include things which affect the real property – such as a fresh coat of paint or cost to add landscaping or do staging of the home to sell it. Heck, I made less on the deal than Uncle Sam did! Carryover passive loss use.

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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. Dealing With Government Entities. Dealing With People. Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. If you’ve never owned a house before, there are some things you need to know.