A Tree Fell at Our Rental House: Here’s What We Did
Being a landlord isn’t all rainbows and puppies. Sometimes, you have to fix things. Here’s what we did with the giant tree that fell at our rental house.
Investing
Buying Rental Properties: Cash vs. Mortgage
Buying rental properties is one of the best investments we’ve made. But, should you use cash or a mortgage? Join us as we compare your options.
Why My Rental Properties are a Good Investment
When you’re elbows deep in gutter sludge, it’s hard to see how rental properties are a good investment. Here’s why you may come out ahead.
Landlord Confession: I Lowered the Rent
Landlord confession: I lowered the rent. Read the juicy details in this post.
Why Do People Sell Timeshares for $1?
Why do people sell timeshares for $1? Read this post on the many reasons timeshares are not a good investment.
Confessions of a Landlord: I Never Raise the Rent
As most of you know, Greg and I are the owners of two single family rental properties in Central Indiana. We have owned them since 2006, which means that we’ve been doing the whole landlord thing for quite a while. And although we have experienced our fair share of challenges, being a landlord has been…
Should We Put $5K into a 529 Plan?
Hello, Thriftaholics! As you probably know, Holly and I went to New Orleans last weekend for the nerd convention that we call FinCon. It was freakin’ AMAZING! Not only did we get to hang out with a bunch of our best friends from all around the internet, we actually learned a lot too.
Why I Save For My Children’s College Education
Yesterday, I shared on Get Rich Slowly about how Greg and I plan to pay for the majority of our children’s college education. In case you don’t want to read the whole post, I’ll share the gist of here: Basically, we’re saving small amounts monthly and lumping all of their birthday and Christmas money into their respective…
Bad Landlords to Avoid
Many renters get stuck with bad landlords, despite efforts to vet them ahead of time. Read about the three types of bad landlords in this post.
How To Negotiate $5,000 to $50,000 Off Your Next Home
If you can learn to negotiate during the home-buying process, you stand to save a lot. Read this post for ideas on negotiating your next home purchase.
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