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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. We rent to my brother, but prior to our current arrangement, we were looking for a tenant for the time period between when the suite was ready, and when my brother was going to move in. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way.

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Rent-to-Own Homes: A Way to Make a Home Sale Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If the buyer still can’t get a loan at the end of the rental term, the seller can finance the deal themselves or keep the buyer as tenant. Of course, lease-purchase deals come with some risk. But both the buyer and seller can protect themselves by researching market value trends in the neighborhood.

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Be Richer Game Download for Just $.99 at Big Fish!

Nicoles Nickels

Keep your tenants happy by constructing huge shopping centers, providing maintenance, and meeting their expectations. Earn your riches in the real estate market in this exciting Time Management game. Build your company from the ground up, as you build houses, mansions, stadiums and even whole neighborhoods in Be Richer !

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Apartments.com Visa Gift Card Giveaway

For the Mommas

Most of the communities have reviews from prior or current tenants. Find More Deals: Hot Holiday Deals | Printable Coupons | Grocery & Drug Store Deals | . Since we were moving to an area we didn’t know very well, the reviews of the apartments were very helpful. Include #AptsWin in your tweet.

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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. You’ll arbitrage the difference in your purchase and sale prices, and may be able to build a following of individuals who track your deals.

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

You won’t have to deal with so much competition. But in the winter, landlords might not have many (or any) prospective tenants—and they may be more willing to negotiate in order to fill a vacant unit. If you stick to this pattern, you’ll be lowering the big expense of rent for the long term.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. These days, our kids are always quick to tell me whenever they score a deal, and they’ve both grown up to be good and frugal consumers. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.