by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 8, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Cash-On-Cash Return: Cash-on-cash return measures the annual yield on your cash investment, accounting for down payment, closing costs, and out-of-pocket repairs. The formula for cash-on-cash return is net annual cash flow divided by initial...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 17, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, Creative Financing, Passive Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Real Estate Investing Strategies: Real estate investment strategies vary widely, from residential rental properties to commercial real estate and raw land, each with unique benefits and challenges. Proper due diligence, including understanding local...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Safe Withdrawal Rates In Retirement (With Calculator): A safe withdrawal rate is the annual percentage of retirement savings you can withdraw without exhausting your funds, typically considered to be around 4%. Various methods to calculate a safe...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How To Start A Successful Airbnb: Understanding local laws is crucial before listing your property on Airbnb, as many cities have strict regulations and taxes on short-term rentals. Price your Airbnb competitively against local hotels, not other...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 3, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Getting A Mortgage For An LLC-Owned Rental Property: Before applying for a mortgage, it’s essential to have your business entity properly set up. This involves registering your LLC with the appropriate state department, obtaining an Employer...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 16, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On A Subject-to Mortgage: Subject-to loans allow buyers to take over existing mortgages without needing to secure new financing, saving on closing costs and potentially securing lower interest rates. Subject-to transactions can close more quickly since...