Should You Become a Section 8 Landlord? The Good, The Bad, & The Truth
Heard tales of guaranteed rent payments, courtesy of Section 8? Furnished by the government, and paying higher-than-market rents? If these stories perked up your ears, you’re not alone. Section 8 landlords can make good money, with lower risk of rent defaults. But...
Tenant Turnovers: Costs, Retention & How to Make More Money (Infographic)
What’s the #1 profit killer for landlords? You guessed it – tenant turnovers. Between repairs and property upgrades (new paint, new carpeting, etc.), vacancy costs, advertising costs, time spent showing the property, and of course fixing any serious damage...
Underworld: How to Spot Professional Tenants Before They Bite
Professional tenants are vampires. They suck the lifeblood of both your property and the neighborhood, moving in with no intention to pay, and living rent-free for up to two years. If you think I’m being melodramatic, imagine paying the mortgage on your property for...
Landlord Survey: What’s Changing for Property Owners Nationwide? (Infographic)
It’s been a good few years for property owners. And it looks like it’s only getting better. We’re partnered with credit bureau Transunion so we can provide full credit reports, criminal background checks and eviction reports for our landlords and...
Vacant Unit? How to Write Irresistible Rental Listings
If you want good returns, you need long-term, excellent renters who will pay on time and treat your property with respect. Tenant screening will help you spot the best rental application in your pool of applicants, but how do you attract the biggest, highest-quality...Learn More About:
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The Charming & Witty Founders of Spark Rental
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.
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.