The Landlord’s Guide to State & Federal Rental Application Laws
Before doing any other tenant screening, having a fully completed and signed rental application form for each applicant over the age of eighteen is a must! Only then is it worth running tenant screening reports, contacting employers and former landlords, and so on....
Buying Rental Property 101: How to Buy Your First Investment Property
Ever thought about buying rental property? Whether “rental property” means a sprawling apartment building or a cozy little cottage for rent, the goal is the same: passive income. Don’t get me wrong, I love equities. They’re a great source of appreciation and growth...
The Shrinking Generational Gap & Shifting Renter Demographics
People often look to the millennial generation for an idea of where markets will trend. And with good reason — this is the largest generation since the baby boomers, and is expected to overtake the number of baby boomers in 2019 when trends hit 73 million millennials...
Invest in Rental Properties with a Self-Directed IRA: How Martha Did It
Ever wish you could invest in real estate tax-free through your retirement accounts? You can. And it’s not that hard, either. Last week, we shared Martha’s story of investing in a small multifamily rental property and then retiring to tour Europe on a houseboat with...
“I’m Out!” How to Become a Landlord (and Sail Europe Full-Time?)
Martha and Terry live the dream. They currently live on a houseboat, sailing the rivers of Europe. From the canals of Amsterdam to beautiful Strasbourg, France, the retired couple has enjoyed waterfront living all over Europe. How did they do it? And how can you do...Learn More About:
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The Charming & Witty Founders of Spark Rental
Denise Supplee is a landlord and former property manager, with over a decade's experience in legal forms for landlords and property managers. She's also a champion mom and licensed realtor.
Brian Davis is a landlord and real estate investor with 15 rental properties. Husband, rental industry expert and compulsive traveler, Brian visited ten countries last year.
Our goal in building Spark Rental? To help other landlords & property managers automate their rentals like we've done, so they can spend more time with the people and passions they love.