The Role of Dividends in Financial Independence/Retiring Early
For just about any investor, the goal of putting their money to work is to eventually stop working. To reach financial independence and be able to cover their living expenses with their investment income, and maybe retire early. In order to do this, you need to save a...
Can Landlords Charge Tenants to Replace the Carpets?
Carpets don’t stay pristine forever. Often landlords have to replace them between every single tenancy. But should landlords always pay for replacing ruined carpets? Can they ever charge tenants to replace them? Here’s what landlords need to know about carpets,...
How to Get an Investment Property Loan with Bad Credit
If you’ve ever bought a home to live in, you probably think buying investment properties works similarly. However, you should be aware of the important differences between a home loan and investor loan. Most notably: higher credit requirements. Can you still get an...
Should Landlords Rent to College Students? Student Housing 101
One of the most common questions among real estate investors is “Where should I buy rental properties?” They typically mean the context of finding neighborhoods and the best cities for real estate investing. But before asking where, it often helps to decide who you...Looking for Landlord Loans?
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The Charming & Witty Founders of Spark Rental
Denise Supplee is a landlord and former property manager, with over a decade's experience in legal forms for landlords and property managers. She's also a champion mom and licensed realtor.
G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor and writer who, along with his wife and daughter, spends most of the year overseas. He loves hiking, exotic wine, travel, and food, not necessarily in that order. He plans to reach financial independence by age 42.
Our goal in building Spark Rental? To help other landlords & property managers automate their rentals like we've done, so they can spend more time with the people and passions they love.