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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Some of the costs you may encounter in a real estate transaction can be quite expensive. Real Estate agent commission : Negotiable! The seller may decide to keep the sale by providing funds or fixes for some or all of the issues found. Selling Costs.

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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? What non real estate considerations are there? Are you financially able to carry two homes or are you willing to become a landlord to a renter for awhile? Is the climate what you want?

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

Motherhood Moments

Landlords or housing associations are often responsible for fixing issues that arise and for maintaining the home’s interior and/or exterior— but not always. Some landlords may require their tenants to complete tasks ranging from changing the air filters to mowing the lawn and raking leaves. Are there parks nearby?

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