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

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With the collapse of the housing market, selling a home isn’t nearly as easy or as simple as it was just a few years ago. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start. The buyer gets the unique opportunity to thoroughly use and investigate the home before actually buying.

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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

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There was another offer on the house, but the offer was contingent on the sale of their home, so despite our offer being lower, ours was accepted. We wanted to purchase a home that would be large enough for us to stay and grow in for the better part of the next decade. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way.

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Eco-Friendly Properties – The Next Big Thing of 2019

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Along with smart homes, eco-friendly properties are likely to be a big property market trend for 2019. Properties like apartments with a more high-end, luxury touch are often more desirable to this type of tenant, who is willing to spend more on rental properties that meet their requirements.

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What You Should Know Before Moving to Another Country

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Research the visa and work permit requirements specific to your destination country. As part of your financial preparations, explore tax obligations in both your home country and the destination. Additionally, acquaint yourself with local rental laws and tenant rights to ensure a smooth leasing process.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

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What is your ideal work environment? Whatever your field of expertise, starting a consulting business is a great way to make a sizable income while working on your own terms. As an independent marketing professional, you can work with small businesses who don’t have the in-house bandwidth to execute their marketing plans.

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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These tasks were a lot of work – and typically the work was not pleasant. Remember that a reduction in rent can be better than getting an equivalent raise at work, due to the fact that the rent reduction won’t necessarily be taxed. Related posts: Rent-to-Own Homes: A Way to Make a Home Sale Work.

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Which Type of Home Should You Buy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It has an income suite, so we live in about 1300 square feet of the house, and our tenant (my brother) lives in the basement suite. Here are a few considerations when you are looking at which type of home to purchase: If you want space. One thing that I can say about single family homes on a larger lot is that they are a lot of work.

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