by Emma Dudley | Last updated Nov 28, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
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...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 1, 2025 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Cities for Real Estate Investment By GRM: As of the start of Q4 2024, the national average GRM in the U.S. stands at 13.78, though this figure varies significantly across different regions, highlighting the importance of local market...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 20, 2024 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Financial Independence and Retiring Early: The FIRE movement is about achieving financial independence and early retirement by maximizing savings, minimizing living costs, and investing in income-generating assets like stocks and real estate. Key to...
by Guest Author | Last updated Nov 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Rent To Retirement: Investing in rental properties can provide a stable income for retirement, with options like steady monthly rent, lump-sum cash from sales, and equity loans. This makes it a sustainable alternative to traditional retirement...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Blanket Mortgages: A blanket mortgage consolidates loans across multiple properties, helping real estate investors simplify their portfolio management, reduce closing costs, and potentially negotiate better loan terms. By using equity from existing...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Dec 6, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Earning Infinite Returns Through Real Estate Investment: Infinite returns mean pulling out your initial investment to reinvest elsewhere while still earning on the property. Focus on properties you can renovate and refinance to start building equity...