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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We rent to my brother, but prior to our current arrangement, we were looking for a tenant for the time period between when the suite was ready, and when my brother was going to move in. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way. It’s Hard to Find Responsible Tenants. Being Mistaken for the Tenant.

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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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What You Should Know Before Moving to Another Country

Koupon Karen

Additionally, acquaint yourself with local rental laws and tenant rights to ensure a smooth leasing process. This on-the-ground experience allows you to assess the community vibe and make an informed decision aligned with your lifestyle preferences.

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Be Richer Game Download for Just $.99 at Big Fish!

Nicoles Nickels

Keep your tenants happy by constructing huge shopping centers, providing maintenance, and meeting their expectations. Earn your riches in the real estate market in this exciting Time Management game. Build your company from the ground up, as you build houses, mansions, stadiums and even whole neighborhoods in Be Richer !

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Should You Buy a House Now?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Whether or not you can afford to buy depends, in part, on the reasons behind buying the house.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If the buyer still can’t get a loan at the end of the rental term, the seller can finance the deal themselves or keep the buyer as tenant. At the end of the rental term, the buyer can buy the home at the price both parties agreed on, and they’re already part of the way there.

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Apartments.com Visa Gift Card Giveaway

For the Mommas

Most of the communities have reviews from prior or current tenants. Since we were moving to an area we didn’t know very well, the reviews of the apartments were very helpful. 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.