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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. It makes sense to wait to buy until your consumer debt is mostly handled. What happens if I lose some of my income?

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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. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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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. Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt. What if you’re unable to rent out your property?

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