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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It became apparent that there are some unique challenges of being a young landlord. We are very lucky that we rent to a family member. As a result, things were broken and damaged more often; the tenants seemed to think that because the landlords were young, they didn’t care about their belongings and their investment.

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Fun Freetime: Children's Theatre Company - An American Tail: The Musical (MN)

Motherhood Moments

In An American Tail the Musical , an army of cats forces young Fievel Mousekewitz and his family to escape from Russia by boat. Despite everything stacked against him, Fievel clings to his dreams of a better life and reuniting with his family. When a storm at sea separates them, Fievel arrives alone in the vast city of New York.

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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. This includes numerous renters who believed they were paying a legitimate landlord, notes Jonas Bordo, CEO and cofounder of Dwellsy , a comprehensive free marketplace for renters and landlords that offers over 13 million verified residential rentals.

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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, we rented a unit in one of two quadruplex buildings owned by our landlord. To save some money, we asked the landlord if we could start a vegetable garden in the area outside our unit. The landlord also let me pick some of the seeded concord grapes growing up the hill. Here’s how we saved money on rent.

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Should You Buy a House Now?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have the temperament to become a landlord, you can purchase the home and then rent it out, earning money each month. Buying a home can provide a safe, stable, and personal space that your family can use as a haven. It’s much easier for some to repose their faith in a piece of property they can touch.

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He reached out and grabbed the life he wanted, instead of accepting a generations long family farming tradition. Even when I was a young adult with a family of my own, my Dad continued to share knowledge with me. Sharing what you know establishes your expertise with family and community and may lead to income opportunities.

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

Motherhood Moments

Landlords will be more available. Just like movers, landlords tend to be less busy during the winter. Landlords might also have more time to devote to maintenance and repair work right now,” points out Bordo. “If Utilities: Your landlord probably isn’t going to pay your energy or Internet bill.

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