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How to Prevent Mold in Your Rental Home

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - The presence of mold in your rental home can be anything from a nuisance to a large health hazard. While not all mold is hazardous, the more that any mold is allowed to grow, the more it risks damaging your property and disrupts the clean air you used to have in your rental. If you […]
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Only Darkness Everyday – Owe Back Taxes? It Hurts!

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - In October 2017, not even 2 full months after we signed our second installment agreement with the IRS, we filed our taxes, and we owed more than we had paid ...
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I Love To Live So Pleasantly – Stop The Spending

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - In 2007, life was amazing. We were complete morons, but hadn’t come to that realization yet, and as they say, ignorance is bliss. Right up until the light bulb snaps ...
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Tenant Turnover | The Move-Out Process

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - The layers of activity needed to manage the move-out process during tenant turnover can be daunting without a good system in place.  From move-out notice to final walk-through inspection to finalizing all paperwork and finances, navigating the move-out process requires a little planning for success. Having a clear map of the process can help.  Want […]
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Tidy Review – Our Experience [House Cleaning Service App]

Posted By arrestyourdebt on Finance

https://arrestyourdebt.com - Recently, my wife started experimenting with home remolding and flipping. One of the main selling points for potential buyers is … Tidy Review – Our Experience [House Cleaning Service App] Read More »

Born to be Wild – 401(k) And Roth IRA Accounts

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - Fair warning, this may be the driest post I’ve ever written, so you may want a caffeine boost before you settle in. Exploring the differences between 401(k) and Roth IRA ...
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Make A Stash – Your Emergency Fund

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - So, how much money do you need to save? Again, I’m not here to dictate an amount or a percentage to you. You have to decide for yourself what your ...
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Ain’t No Sunshine – Cutting Expenses

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - When Scott got laid off near the end of 2013, we were in trouble. He made about 60% of our income. He was able to collect unemployment for 6 months, ...
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In This Life of Luxury – Why Pay Taxes Today?

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - We continued to live a life of instant gratification and excess for the beginning of 2008. A few articles ago, I talked about credit card debt and how I never ...
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Take the Money and Run – The Online Savings Account

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - Where do you keep this emergency fund you’re establishing? Our recommendation at this time is to keep the bulk of it in an online savings account.* This is where interest ...
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How to Turn a Short Term Rental Into a Long Term Rental

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - You’d be hard-pressed to find an industry that’s been hit harder than the short term rental industry. When the pandemic lockdowns hit in late March, Airbnb alone lost $1.5 billion in bookings virtually overnight, forcing the company to secure $2 billion in emergency financing. Short term rental hosts around the country are suddenly struggling to […]
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Webinar Recap: General Ledger Accounting Flow

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Access the webinar recording here: General Ledger Accounting Flow Your Ledger transactions are the backbone for all your financial reports. Understanding how ledgers in your account are used separately and in connection with each other to track your income and expenses is vital to getting the most out of your property management software. Rentec Direct […]
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Taxman – The Tax Comes Due

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - About half way through 2008, the housing market bubble was revealed for the house of cards it was, and it imploded. Taking the economy, and business number 3, with it. ...
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A Fresh Property Management and Investor Perspective | Think Like a Tenant

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - The lens of a landlord or investor is just half the picture and to think like a tenant re-imagines your business in a new paradigm.  If your rentals are your livelihood or long term investment you already excel in juggling the many hats and landlord responsibilities or work with a property management company with those […]
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Why Marketing Your Rental’s Walkability Is Crucial During the Pandemic

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Walkability–the measure of how friendly an area is to walking, including the presence of pathways and sidewalks, user enjoyment, safety, and proximity to area amenities like schools, parks, restaurants, and shops–has always been an asset for rental properties.  After all, there is a reason for the existence of the real estate mantra “location, location, location.” […]
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When I’m 64 – Let’s Start Investing

Posted By lynx on Finance

https://foolishtofrugal.com - Once you’ve built an emergency fund, and perhaps even while you are building it (I will get into more detail on that in a future post), it’s time to do ...
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Tenant Resources | Help with Rent and Other Financial Assistance

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Do you need help with rent and other financial assistance or know someone struggling to make ends meet? You’re not alone! There are over 44 million on unemployment, 23 million at risk of eviction, and millions more barely making it paycheck-to-paycheck.    Getting through financial hardships isn’t easy so finding help with rent and other financial […]
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Rentec Direct Publishes New Report Exploring Rental Payment Trends During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted By loculogic on Property

https://www.rentecdirect.com - Full Press Release Available on PRWEB Rentec Direct Publishes New Report Exploring Rental Payment Trends During COVID-19 Pandemic Data from property management software company, Rentec Direct, shows renters continue to struggle to pay rent AUGUST 18, 2020 GRANTS PASS, ORE. –Rentec Direct, the highest-rated property management software solution, recently published a rental trends report revealing the impact […]
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