by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 6, 2025 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Real Estate Investment Terms: Mastering real estate terminology is essential for effective communication and deal navigation in the industry. Key financial metrics like cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and IRR help investors evaluate and compare...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Negotiating With Contractors on Real Estate Projects: Build relationships with contractors before you need them. Create a network of trusted professionals for different specialties to prepare you for issues. Gather 3-5 quotes for each job, learning...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 16, 2024 | Personal Finance, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Affordable Rental Renovations: Renovate kitchens and bathrooms cheaply by covering flaws, painting cabinets, and updating hardware. Use rugs, paint, and new fixtures to transform spaces without costly replacements. Focus on cohesive themes and small...
by Guest Author | Last updated Sep 11, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On a Preventive Maintenance Checklist For Rental Properties: Include specific maintenance clauses in lease agreements to ensure tenants contribute to property upkeep. Address kitchen and shower drain maintenance to prevent clogs and potential plumbing...
by Michael Lewis | Last updated Sep 9, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Co-Signers In Lease Agreements: A cosigner on a lease takes on the legal responsibility for paying rent if the tenant fails to do so. Cosigners benefit landlords by expanding the pool of potential tenants, especially in high-demand markets like...
by Michael Lewis | Last updated Sep 3, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Property Management Duties and Responsibilities: A property manager can make managing rental properties easier by handling the daily tasks so you can focus on other things. Property managers find tenants, set rent, advertise, screen applicants, and...