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Real Estate Investment Terms: Glossary of Real Estate Vocabulary

Real Estate Investment Terms: Glossary of Real Estate Vocabulary

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 8, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog | 12 comments

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...
How to Negotiate with Contractors: The Definitive Guide

How to Negotiate with Contractors: The Definitive Guide

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog | 9 comments

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...
Inexpensive Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations For Your Rental

Inexpensive Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations For Your Rental

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 16, 2024 | Personal Finance, Property Management, Spark Blog | 12 comments

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...
Preventive Maintenance Checklist For Properties: Landlords’ Guide

Preventive Maintenance Checklist For Properties: Landlords’ Guide

by Guest Author | Last updated Sep 11, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog | 2 comments

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...
What Is A Co-signer On A Lease And When Should You Add One?

What Is A Co-signer On A Lease And When Should You Add One?

by Michael Lewis | Last updated Sep 9, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog | 8 comments

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...
Property Management Duties and Responsibilities — A Checklist

Property Management Duties and Responsibilities — A Checklist

by Michael Lewis | Last updated Sep 3, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog | 28 comments

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...
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