by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 11, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How to Invest in Real Estate With a 401(k): Publicly traded REITs, borrowing from a 401(k), and using self-directed IRAs or 401(k)s are some of the ways to incorporate real estate into retirement savings. Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 2, 2024 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Going Self-Insured vs Fully Insured: Self-insurance allows individuals to set aside funds for any emergency, offering flexibility that specific insurance policies do not. By self-insuring, individuals can potentially save more money compared to...
by Guest Author | Last updated Aug 1, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Debt Snowball Method, FIRE, and Real Estate Investing: Focus on paying off the smallest debts first while making minimum payments on larger ones. Quickly eliminating small debts provides a motivational boost to tackle larger debts. List all debts...
by Emma Dudley | Last updated Jul 31, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Becoming a Property Manager Property managers handle leasing, tenant communication, maintenance, and finances. Meet requirements (age, education, residency, licensing), develop skills (organization, communication), and consider certifications (NALP,...
by Emma Dudley | Last updated Jul 30, 2024 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Deciding to Whether to Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House: Carefully evaluate the return on investment of purchasing a home versus paying off existing debt, considering all related expenses such as maintenance costs and closing fees. Explore the...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 29, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Common and Costly Mistakes Landlords Make With Security Deposits Protect yourself from tenant disputes by meticulously documenting the property’s condition during move-in and move-out inspections. Keeping security deposits in a separate,...