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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We bought a lakefront condo 10 years ago near lakes and an area known for entertainment venues, for what I thought at the time were great reasons. It seemed reasonable to devote a greater portion to real estate, in order to further diversify our portfolio. We went there 5 years for camp so I would have spent $10,000 in rent.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Real estate business If property is your passion, there are several ways you can serve other businesses, or even individuals, with your real estate business. You could start your own real estate agency, working with businesses or private citizens to find the office space, house or apartment that’s right for them.

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Sell Your Home or Stay?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you up to getting all new service providers, banks, favorite gasoline stations, finding local entertainment venues and etc. You not only have the cost of buying (or renting) the new home, but also all of the associated costs of buying and selling (commissions, closing costs, points, fees, interest, staging costs, packing and moving fees).

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

The state ranks near the top for racial and ethnic diversity, arts and entertainment establishments per capita and wellness. Consider a trial run in a new place Consider renting a place for six months to ensure you have a community there. The state combines high-quality healthcare and a light tax burden to rank No.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Money Con: Confessions of a Lazy Blogger – If you are a blogger, you’ll find this post curiously entertaining; if you are reader, you’ll get a behind the scene sneak peak at what keeps a blogger awake at night! Never chase an asset price whether it be real estate, stocks, gold, or anything else.

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House & Home - Don't Rent a Single-Family Home Without Asking These Questions

Motherhood Moments

If you’ve been hunting for a single-family home to rent, you know how difficult it is to find available, affordable rentals in the current market. Not only does demand far exceed supply, according to recent data from Dwellsy , asking rent for single-family rental homes (SFRs) rose more than 22.4 to live right now,” says Bordo.

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