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Ep. 33: Renting to Friends or Family: Pros, Cons, and Cautions

Ep. 33: Renting to Friends or Family: Pros, Cons, and Cautions

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 9, 2021 | Live Off Rents Podcast Videos | 0 comments

Ever thought about renting a property to a friend or family member? It’s a trap that’s snared many an otherwise savvy landlord. If you’re thinking about doing so, follow these rules for success before signing a lease agreement with someone you know...
Raise Your Children as Good Entrepreneurs, Not Good Employees

Raise Your Children as Good Entrepreneurs, Not Good Employees

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 6, 2021 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 8 comments

  Pause for a moment and consider what makes a good employee. Obedience? Check. Willingness to work long hours creating wealth for someone else? Check. Accepting a job and income controlled by others? Check. Now think about what makes a good entrepreneur....
9 (Legit) Gripes About the FIRE Movement – And My Responses

9 (Legit) Gripes About the FIRE Movement – And My Responses

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 5, 2021 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog | 0 comments

By now, you’ve probably heard of the FIRE movement, short for “financial independence, retire early.” If not, it showcases how to replace your 9-5 salary with passive income from investments (like, say, rental properties!). Because when you can cover your living...
What Is a Blanket Mortgage? Pros, Cons, & Uses of Blanket Loans

What Is a Blanket Mortgage? Pros, Cons, & Uses of Blanket Loans

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 23, 2021 | Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 0 comments

Who says you need a separate loan for every single property?  As you scale your real estate portfolio, it can get tricky to borrow and manage separate mortgage loans for every single property. It also limits your financing options, and your ability to pull equity out...
Best Cities for Real Estate Investing by GRM (Price/Rent Ratio)

Best Cities for Real Estate Investing by GRM (Price/Rent Ratio)

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 15, 2021 | Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 6 comments

The last 12 months have not been kind to gross rent multipliers around the country.  Home prices have skyrocketed 9.12% nationwide, while rents barely budged upward at 0.34%. In other words, real estate investors are paying far more for the same rental income.  Which...
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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.


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G. Brian Davis is a landlord and real estate investor with 15 rental properties. Husband, rental industry expert and compulsive traveler, Brian visited ten countries last year.


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.

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