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How to Handle a Bad Contractor

How to Handle a Bad Contractor

by Emma Dudley | Last updated Nov 28, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog | 16 comments

The Big Picture On How to Handle a Bad Contractor: Keep detailed records of all agreements, payments, communications, and any issues with the contractor’s work. Photos of the work and a written record of all interactions can provide valuable evidence if you need...
Fractional Ownership in Real Estate: How It Works

Fractional Ownership in Real Estate: How It Works

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 8, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog | 10 comments

The Big Picture On Fractional Ownership In Real Estate: Fractional real estate ownership allows investors to buy small shares of properties, enabling participation in rental income and capital gains without the hassle of managing properties directly. Investment...
Turnkey Real Estate: Pros & Cons for Long-Distance Investing

Turnkey Real Estate: Pros & Cons for Long-Distance Investing

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 23, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog | 14 comments

The Big Picture On Turnkey Real Estate Investing: Turnkey real estate offers hands-off investing. Renovated properties are ready to rent and often pre-managed by third-party companies. Investors benefit from immediate cash flow, minimal renovation hassle, and easy...
What Happens If My Tenant Goes to Jail?

What Happens If My Tenant Goes to Jail?

by Guest Author | Last updated Oct 29, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog | 23 comments

The Big Picture on What Happens If Your Tenant Goes To Jail: Include clauses in the lease agreement that allow eviction for criminal activity or felony convictions. While prevention is ideal, even the most careful landlords may face this situation. Confirm the...
Passive vs. Active Investing in Real Estate: Pros & Cons of Rentals vs. Syndications

Passive vs. Active Investing in Real Estate: Pros & Cons of Rentals vs. Syndications

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog | 10 comments

The Big Picture on Passive vs Active Real Estate Investing: Active real estate investing offers higher potential returns, but it comes with significant responsibilities such as property management, tenant issues, and market research. Investors need to be hands-on and...
Least Landlord-Friendly States: Top 10 in the US

Least Landlord-Friendly States: Top 10 in the US

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 15, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 25 comments

The Big Picture on The Least Landlord-Friendly Cities and States: Many cities and states have implemented strict eviction processes, making it harder and more time-consuming for landlords to remove non-paying or problematic tenants. Eviction bans, long court delays,...
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