by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 2, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Can Landlords Charge Tenants to Replace the Carpets: Carpets are subject to normal wear and tear, and landlords need to consider this as an eventual expense. However, tenants can also cause damage to carpets. Landlords should know the difference...
by Michael Lewis | Last updated Oct 10, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Squatters Rights: Squatters rights, or adverse possession laws, govern how landlords and property owners can remove trespassers after establishing residency. These laws vary by state. Trespassers can become squatters if they stay long enough and...
by Denise Supplee | Last updated Apr 24, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Eviction Process: Despite running a tight ship, landlords will eventually have to deal with eviction. Documentation is crucial when enacting the eviction process, as it helps the landlord’s case in the long run. Landlords should always...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 23, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Real Estate Cycle: Understanding the real estate market cycle is an important guide for informed investment decisions. Investors should focus on generating positive cash flow during recessions or uncertainties as a safer strategy, rather than...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 10, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On CapEx For Landlords: Capital expenditures are significant investments for maintaining and improving your rental property’s long-term value. Disregarding capex in your forecasting and budgeting can lead to some very ugly consequences, the...
by Denise Supplee | Last updated May 9, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On How Much To Charge For Rental Application Fees For Each State: Different states have different laws regarding rental application fee limits. Some states do not have limits, while others, like New York and California, have stated limits and other...