by Yvonne Reilly | Last updated Jul 8, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Investing in Rental Properties: New investors often underestimate non-mortgage expenses such as maintenance, property taxes, and vacancies, which can significantly impact rental cash flow. Conducting extensive research on the property’s...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 5, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on 8 Steps For Financial Independence: Prioritize budgeting and minimize unnecessary spending to save more for investments. Diversify your investments in real estate, stocks, and other assets to build wealth over time. This strategy not only grows your...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 3, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How Green And Smart Homes Pay Off: Combining green technology with smart home systems can significantly reduce utility bills and improve efficiency. Examples include smart irrigation systems, thermostats, and security systems. Innovations like...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Jul 3, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Appraised Value vs. Market Value: Appraised value, determined by professional appraisers for mortgage purposes, is based on property condition and market trends. Market value is the price a buyer is willing to pay, influenced by market conditions...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 27, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Improving Tenant Retention and ROI: Compare your rental units to competitors in terms of pricing and amenities. Conduct market research and exit interviews to understand why tenants leave and what improvements could encourage them to stay. Keep a...
by Guest Author | Last updated Jul 27, 2024 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On What Bills Help Build Your Credit: Not all bills impact your credit score; only those reported to credit bureaus do. Commonly reported bills include car payments, mortgages, student loans, and credit cards. Some providers report only late payments,...