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Where’s the Cheapest Real Estate in the US? Should You Invest in It?

Where’s the Cheapest Real Estate in the US? Should You Invest in It?

by Michael Lewis | Last updated May 3, 2022 | Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 14 comments

Everyone loves a deal, a chance to get more for their money. Look no further than the hoardes of stampeding shoppers every Black Friday. Fortunately for real estate investors, cheap real estate in the U.S. is available year-round for those who understand the risks....
What Is Wholesaling Real Estate? Is It Too Good to Be True?

What Is Wholesaling Real Estate? Is It Too Good to Be True?

by Michael Lewis | Last updated Jun 17, 2021 | Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 12 comments

The term “wholesale” refers to the lower price that a business pays for items, compared to the retail price that they sell to consumers. In the real estate industry, wholesaling works exactly the same way. Real estate investors don’t want to pay full...
What Are Squatters Rights? State-by-State Guide to Squatters Rights

What Are Squatters Rights? State-by-State Guide to Squatters Rights

by Michael Lewis | Last updated Jun 24, 2021 | General Property Management, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog | 15 comments

“Possession is nine-tenths of the law.” Adverse possession of property – squatters’ rights – is commonly accepted in countries around the world. “Homesteading” – a legal form of squatting – was prevalent in the early and mid-1800s in the United States and...
Should I Hire a Property Manager? Pros, Cons & Costs

Should I Hire a Property Manager? Pros, Cons & Costs

by Michael Lewis | Last updated May 13, 2021 | General Property Management, Spark Blog | 15 comments

“At what point should I hire a property manager?” Sooner or later, most real estate investors question whether to hire property management to make their rental income truly passive. I did, and I decided that for me professional management was almost as important as...
Mashvisor Review: How Well Does Mashvisor Work for Real Estate Investors?

Mashvisor Review: How Well Does Mashvisor Work for Real Estate Investors?

by Michael Lewis | Last updated Feb 10, 2021 | Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 8 comments

Despite the promises of fast-talking, out-of-town promoters who invite the naive to “free” Get-Rich-Quick seminars in a local hotel, building passive income through rental properties is neither simple nor guaranteed. Real estate profits are limited by the...
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