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Thankful Thursday | heating issues

The Frugal Girl

This week, I am thankful: for kind people who let us borrow space heaters I already had one from my Buy Nothing group, but I also got to borrow one from my landlord and two from neighbors. The post Thankful Thursday | heating issues appeared first on The Frugal Girl. Tomorrow it’s gonna be almost 65!

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Sell Your Home or Stay?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My spouse and I are currently pondering this issue. What will be an issue if you stay another 10 – 15 years? Are you financially able to carry two homes or are you willing to become a landlord to a renter for awhile? At some point in your life, you will probably ask yourself that question. Is the climate what you want?

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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. The seller may decide to keep the sale by providing funds or fixes for some or all of the issues found. However, we have not been able to claim that loss due to the overly complex and landlord unfriendly income tax laws we now have.

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Thankful Thursday | from the struggle bus

The Frugal Girl

Well, as I was taking a shower yesterday, I was thinking how glad I am to have consistent hot water now! A cool shower is wonderful in July, but in December, I want some steamy water. ?

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. Jobs like toilet repair, faucet replacement, leaks, hot water loss, dishwasher stinks, sewage smells, HVAC issues, and appliance problems – when investigated can all turn out to be simply repaired at a fraction of the cost of bringing in outside help.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues.

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Which Type of Home Should You Buy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are ways around this type of issue when you live in a condo, but just be aware of the potential for an issue. How to Buy a Home The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord 7 Reasons to Lease Your Vacation Condo Inefficiencies in Homes to Look For as a First Time Home… 4 Crazy Hard Things To Check On When Buying a Home.

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