by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Sep 29, 2023 | General Property Management, Leasing Issues, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog |
I love animals. I have almost always had at least one pet in my home. Pets enrich our lives and provide unmatched companionship and unconditional love. Except for my cat, whose affection seems to depend on my filling his bowl—and, even then, often includes the use of...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 26, 2023 | Creative Financing, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
What’s the difference between hard money and private money loans? What can you expect from private money and hard money loan requirements? Real estate investors sometimes throw these terms around interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. Still, many...
by Brian Martucci | Last updated Sep 22, 2023 | General Property Management, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog |
Rare is the departing tenant who leaves their unit in truly pristine condition. More often, the situation falls somewhere between “Fine” and “What happened?” — with the occasional “What the…?” thrown in for good measure. Even when the space is spic and span, it needs...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Sep 19, 2023 | General Property Management, Spark Blog |
I have a theory that nobody likes insurance. Don’t get me wrong, it’s important and often required by law or by lenders. But insurance is just so psychologically unsatisfying. I don’t know anyone who’s really excited to get their sweet new coverage. At best it gives...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 15, 2023 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
I love passive streams of income from real estate, and property appreciation for that matter. But before you learn how to become a landlord, you need to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Forget the cultural stereotypes about greedy, rich, lazy landlords....
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 15, 2023 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
Martha and Terry live the dream. They currently live on a houseboat, sailing the rivers of Europe. From the canals of Amsterdam to beautiful Strasbourg, France, the retired couple has enjoyed waterfront living all over Europe. How did they do it? And how can you do...