One of my long-term goals is to own enough real estate to bring in a full-time income from rental profits. I’ve come to realize just how much goes into being a landlord and real estate investing. There is a lot of risk and a lot of work involved. With all that being said there is […]
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Today we are talking about how to remodel your Bathroom on your Own, also commonly referred to as the “Do It Yourself” (DIY) approach. We are lucky enough to have Eric Drenckhahn, the No Nonsense Landlord guide us through this topic. Eric has more than twenty rental units and has done countless bathroom and kitchen […]
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If you own a home or plan on buying a home in the future, you will eventually have to deal with selling your home. The ideal way to sell a home is to put it on the market and immediately get offers. The quicker a home sells the less time you have to deal with […]
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My wife and I bought a house a year and a half ago and since then we have taken on a variety of home projects. While we have learned a lot, it can get expensive improving your home, even if you Do-It-Yourself (DIY) instead of hiring out contractors. One other thing we’ve had to deal […]
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Many personal finance writers will mention renting out a bedroom, basement, or another part of your house to bring in some extra money. These are usually quick mentions on lists of “how to make extra money” posts and do not go into much detail. There are many things to consider before renting out a part […]
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As a relatively new homeowner I am constantly prioritizing what home projects need my attention. Can working on the guest bedroom be put off while I work on landscaping? Can adding new outdoor lighting be put off while I invest the money in new flooring? There are constantly trade-offs with every decision homeowners face. With […]
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As a homeowner for just over a year, I’ve already seen firsthand how expensive a house can be. While I was lucky enough to have some of the bigger expenses taken care of before I bought my house there are always unexpected – and expected – big home projects and repairs. I don’t want this […]
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If you haven’t heard of Zillow, consider yourself lucky. Once you log on for the first time you will inevitably spend countless hours on the site, browsing houses for no apparent reason. House fever will set in whether you own a house or not, and you will inevitably think about all the amazing homes you […]
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I’ve been a homeowner for almost a year now, and one thing I am a bit overboard with is home security. I live in a very safe neighborhood, but break-ins, robberies, and vandalism happen in even the safest of neighborhoods. One reason I am so paranoid about having things stolen is because when I was […]
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When it comes to the cost of living, I think the main focus should be on the cost of housing. Paying $1,000 a month versus $3,000 a month can make a huge difference in your personal finances and lifestyle. Today I want to discuss how cost of living – housing and rental prices in particular […]
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