by Emma Dudley | Last updated Aug 26, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Whether Landlords Can Break a Lease Agreement or Not: In most states, landlords must provide 30-90 days’ notice before terminating a lease at the end of its term. Landlords generally cannot break a fixed-term lease mid-term without cause, but...
by Yvonne Reilly | Last updated Aug 26, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Real Estate Investment Negotiation: Building personal connections with sellers and addressing their non-financial needs can give you an edge in real estate negotiations. Cash offers often win over higher financed bids in hot markets due to their...
by Yvonne Reilly | Last updated Aug 20, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Property Management Software: Automate your rental property tasks like rent collection, tenant screening, and maintenance requests with software customized to your needs. Find management software options for landlords of all sizes,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 19, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On How To Screen Tenants Effectively: Always collect and review rental applications, looking for red flags in housing history, job stability, and occupancy plans. Run thorough tenant screening reports, including credit checks, criminal background...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Way to Invest $10K: The best real estate investment options are house hacking, syndications, crowdfunding, rental properties, BRRRR method, and REITs. Maximize employer 401(k) match, contribute to IRAs, invest in stock index funds, and...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Hidden Rental Property Costs: Low-end rental properties often have hidden costs that are not reflected in standard cash flow calculations, making them appear more profitable than they actually are. Crime, vandalism, and mandatory repairs (especially...