As most of you probably know, moving isn’t cheap, but it’s been somewhat of a goal of mine to explore living in different cities in the US, and I definitely don’t feel like settling down just yet. So about a month ago, I got to experience the joy of moving yet again…and all the unexpected […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. I’m sure you’ve heard it before, from both family and well-meaning friends alike. “Why are you renting? You’re just throwing your money away! Why not get a starter house and use your monthly housing payments as an investment in your future, instead.” Are they right, though? Is […]
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Do you live with roommates, family, or your significant other? Do you find yourself wishing there was an easier way to pay for rent every month that didn’t involve nagging people to pay, or making 3 different arrangements to try and pay each other? We all know that living with roommates after graduating is one of […]
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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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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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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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A few weeks ago we had a nasty storm here in Minnesota. I honestly have never seen so much water and such high winds in such a short period of time. I was stranded in the Target parking lot and decided to try to make it home. I made it but honestly thought I was […]
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Renting out part of your house is not for everyone, but it can be a great opportunity for young adults to bring in additional income for paying down debt, saving some money, or to have additional spending money. We personally decided to pursue rental income to help pay down our debt as well as to […]
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Sometimes when you get into an apartment you want to make it nice and your “own” place. This may lead to ideas of painting a couple rooms or even just a few walls in given rooms. This happened to my wife and I when we got our first apartment together. Since this was our first […]
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As I announced last week we found a house! But what does buying a first home have to do with getting a property ready for rental? Well this house has an awesome setup. Essentially there is three bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. The downstairs bedroom is set up as a studio apartment. It has it’s […]
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