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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Perhaps it is cheaper for you to rent than to buy. Whatever the reason causing you to rent, you most likely want the rent payment to be as reasonable as possible. You can save money on rent, I know because we got rent reductions. Here’s how we saved money on rent. Trade Services for Rent Reductions.

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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We wanted to be able to rent out the basement for the next few years until we needed the whole house. . Our house had the perfect setup, and when we moved in, we were lucky enough to be able to rent out our suite almost right away. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way. We are very lucky that we rent to a family member.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The right move for a homeowner with a buyer who can’t get a mortgage might just be a rent-to-own agreement. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start.

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Eco-Friendly Properties – The Next Big Thing of 2019

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. So why will eco-friendly properties be big in 2019?

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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. If you are buying a home to serve as an income property, you might be able to afford to spend a little more (assuming you can find a tenant to pay rent regularly) than if you simply plan to move in and raise a family.

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Apartments.com Visa Gift Card Giveaway

For the Mommas

Most of the communities have reviews from prior or current tenants. It really is simple to use the site, just enter the location and what you are looking for including number of bedrooms, maximum rent and bathrooms. Since we were moving to an area we didn’t know very well, the reviews of the apartments were very helpful.

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

Motherhood Moments

But if you can get past those objections, you have a lot to gain—like hundreds of dollars in saved rent.” Now that Bordo has your attention, here are six reasons why you should start preparing to sign a new lease sooner than you may have planned: Asking rent typically drops in January. You’ll benefit from lower rent year after year.

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