by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 24, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Real Estate Investing Podcasts: Podcasts are a convenient and free way to gain knowledge and stay updated on real estate trends, making it easy for investors to learn while multitasking. These top podcasts provide valuable education on real...
by Kim Pinelli | Last updated Sep 26, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Passive Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog, Tax Tips for Real Estate |
The Big Picture On Calculating Rental Property Depreciation: Rental property depreciation is calculated based on the building’s cost basis (purchase price minus land value), divided over 27.5 years. This allows property owners to deduct a portion of the...
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...