by Denise Supplee | Last updated Oct 14, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
Most landlords know that it’s important to have a signed, written lease agreement. But is a two-page freebie you scrounged up somewhere online going to protect you? The quality of your lease contract matters. That’s a lesson far too many mom-and-pop landlords and...
by Guest Author | Last updated Jan 11, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
Ever had a tenant fly into a rage because their refrigerator went out, ruining all of their food? Landlords know what a big deal it is when things break at their properties. Sometimes it’s something small like a window AC unit, but sometimes it’s something major like...
by Denise Supplee | Last updated Apr 16, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
What can landlords legally charge as late fees for rent? It depends on your state’s landlord-tenant laws, and in some cases your local city regulations. Many states don’t explicitly limit the amount that landlords can charge, but require that it be “reasonable.” Talk...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
As the coronavirus continues rattling investors and shuttering businesses around the world, people keep asking me the same question over and over: What will the impact on real estate be? Because no one knows how long the global pandemic will last, no one can know how...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
“I keep offering to pay for my husband to retire and mountain bike all day, if he’ll move overseas with me. So far he keeps turning me down, but we’ll travel the world sooner or later!” Whitney Hutten is 44 and brings in around $15,000 per month in passive rental...
by Guest Author | Last updated Dec 29, 2023 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
As an investor, every dollar spent needs to justify itself. You have to weigh which real estate amenities are worth your extra money based on which can garner higher rental rates, better tenants, and stronger loyalty. Some apartment amenities are consistently in...