by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 15, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Rental Applications In California Screen tenants thoroughly with rental applications that follow laws to avoid issues with problematic renters down the road. California law permits landlords to charge $62 max for a screening fee and pass other app...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 15, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Owner Financing: Owner financing means the person selling the home lends money to the buyer instead of the buyer getting a traditional bank loan. Buyers can find homes with owner financing by looking at listings online, talking to real estate...
by Yvonne Reilly | Last updated Mar 12, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On House Rentals Vs. Apartment Applications: Effective tenant screening through comprehensive rental applications is crucial for landlords to safeguard their investment and income. Recognizing variances between apartment and house rentals, such as...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 7, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management |
TL;DR on Is Rental Income Passive Or Active For tax purposes rental income can be defined as passive income so long as you do not qualify as a real estate professional. In the truest sense of the word, rental income is not “passive” income, as it requires extensive...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture for How To Retire At 40: Retiring at 40 is not easy—but it is possible. The best way to retire at 40 is to combine many income streams, including diversified stocks and real estate investments. You can take advantage of Roth IRAs and your 401(k) but...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Mar 5, 2024 | Spark Blog |
TL;DR On Non-Qualifying or Non-QM Loans: Non-QM loans provide flexible financing options for real estate investors who do not qualify for traditional mortgages. Non-QM loans allow investors to secure financing for unique property types like fix-and-flips, multi-units,...