Anti-Landlord Laws: Worst Cities & States for Investors
The last time I had to evict a tenant in Baltimore, it took me 11 months to get him out. Over that time, he took advantage of Baltimore’s extremely tenant-friendly laws to keep prolonging the eviction. When I finally got him out nearly a year later, he punched holes...
Should Landlords Accept Rent by Credit Card?
There was a time when only established businesses could accept credit cards. Fortunately, those days are long gone. Today, even individual landlords can accept rent by credit card. (Hint hint: landlords can accept rent by credit card and eCheck/ACH payments for free...
What Is Prorated Rent? How to Calculate It & Prorated Rent Calculator
Lease agreements don’t always start on the first of the month. So how do landlords charge for partial months’ rent? Easy: by prorating the rent. Here’s how rent is prorated, and how to calculate prorated rent as a landlord. What Is Prorated Rent? To prorate...
What Happens If My Tenant Goes to Jail?
No landlord thinks their tenant will end up in prison. And yet. Rental properties come with plenty of upsides, like consistent passive income and investing in an asset that is likely to appreciate in value over time. But they come with their fair share of risks and...
Repairs vs. Capital Improvements to Rental Properties: What’s the Difference?
Every landlord must carry out regular maintenance and repairs to keep their rental properties habitable. Fixing a faulty faucet, AC unit repair, or painting the property are simply part of a landlord’s job description. In contrast, capital improvements boost the...Looking for Landlord Loans?
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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.
G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor and writer who, along with his wife and daughter, spends most of the year overseas. He loves hiking, exotic wine, travel, and food, not necessarily in that order. He plans to reach financial independence by age 42.
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.