by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News |
The Big Picture On Buying Real Estate During a Recession: Real estate, particularly rental properties, tends to be more stable during recessions compared to other investments. While home values may dip slightly, rents remain steady, and demand for rentals can even...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 11, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Passive Income From Real Estate: Many strategies are designed for investors seeking minimal involvement, offering ways to generate income without actively managing properties, including rental properties, syndications, REITs, storage facilities,...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Oct 10, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Tax-Sheltered Real Estate Accounts: Setting up a self-directed Roth IRA for your child with annual contributions as early as age 14 allows for tax-free growth and the power of compounding. Even with modest contributions, the account can grow...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 7, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Using Leverage In Real Estate: In real estate, leverage allows investors to purchase properties using borrowed money, typically putting down only 20% of their own cash. Using leverage can amplify returns. For example, a $200,000 property bought with...
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...