by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Feb 6, 2026 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: After years investing through crowdfunding platforms, I’ve shifted away due to high fees, limited liquidity, and better opportunities in direct real estate investments. Real estate crowdfunding promised passive income, but illiquidity,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: AI is already cutting entry-level and mid-level knowledge jobs. A Harvard study found a 22% reduction in entry-level postings at companies using AI. Some careers are more exposed than others. The jobs that survive require human judgment,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Feb 2, 2026 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: “Your network = your net worth” sounds like a cliché. But there’s real research backing it up. The people around you shape your financial beliefs, behaviors, and access to opportunities, whether you realize it or not. The best...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 28, 2026 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: Most people default to stocks, crypto, or savings accounts without considering the trade-offs of each. The “safe” option might actually be costing you money every year. There’s a way to invest in real estate without becoming a...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 26, 2026 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: Why your 30s and 40s are the highest-leverage years to build wealth. The most popular passive income strategies (with the trade-offs that rarely get mentioned.) The reason serious investors keep coming back to one asset class for building long-term...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 20, 2026 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: You don’t need $100K (or even $50K) to start investing in real estate. There are legitimate paths in with $10K or less. The traditional “buy a rental property” model isn’t your only option and for most busy professionals,...