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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We paid around $200,000 in 2007 for the property with an extra amount for furnishings and a slip in a yet-to-be-built boat dock. Our accountant charges a lot to do our taxes. It is not a do-it-yourself type of tax return. When I’m hating the ownership, my perspective tells me the following.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather.

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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home. One of the fastest ways to change the look of a room is to repaint it, but even that is not cheap – even if you do it yourself. All from homeowners replacing nearly new home decor. ” What is the cost?

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