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Landlord Tips #3 – Being a Landlord is a Business, Treat it Like a Business

Businesses need a plan to survive and being a landlord entails being a business owner. They do not just decide to open shop, sell widgets and then make money. Before starting out as a landlord, make a written plan as … Continue reading

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Landlord Tips #2 – Spend Extra Time Screening Tenants, So You Don’t Spend Time Evicting Them Later

One of the most important landlord tips experienced landlords are aware of is the proper screening of tenants. Beginning investors are often too anxious to just fill the property with anyone to help make the payments. This path leads many … Continue reading

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Landlord Tips #1 – Don’t buy where you would live, buy where tenants live

Sure, the houses may look pretty in the suburbs, and the prospect of having upper middle class tenants’ sounds inviting, but it’s not how to invest for profit. By purchasing in nicer areas, you are paying more for the property … Continue reading

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Landlording Mistakes That Cost You Money

Here is a follow up to an article I wrote in the Chestermere Anchor last week about being a landlord. If you intend on investing in Real Estate some of these details can be key. There are many problems new … Continue reading

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