by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 3, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Real Estate Investing Blogs: Real estate blogs can be an excellent source of information about the industry. These blogs cover various topics, including property management, market trends, and investment strategies. Many blogs offer expert...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 27, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On DSCR Loan Pros and Cons: DSCR loans focus on the rental property’s income rather than the borrower’s income, making them ideal for self-employed investors or those with multiple properties. DSCR loans offer advantages like faster approval processes,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On FHA’s Kiddie Condo Loans: The FHA “Kiddie Condo” loans program allows for a down payment as low as 3.5%, making it an affordable option for parents co-signing a mortgage with their adult children. Parents can buy a property with...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 2, 2024 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Alternative Housing: Various non-traditional housing alternatives like tiny houses, RV living, and house hacking with accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can help you save money and embrace a more flexible lifestyle. Many of the alternative housing...
by Brian Martucci | Last updated Oct 2, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On How Much Can A Landlord Charge For Cleaning: Landlords can typically charge between $150 and $600 for cleaning, equating to an hourly rate of $50 to $100, depending on factors like unit size, tenant duration, and cleaning requirements. Landlords...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 11, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Our Online Real Estate IRR Calculator: Internal rate of return (IRR) measures the annual growth rate of an investment, considering both cash flow and capital gains over the holding period. Real estate investors use IRR to compare multi-year...