by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 19, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On What Is An Accredited Investor: Accredited investors can access exclusive, high-potential investments but come with more significant risks and less regulatory oversight. The benefits of being an accredited investor include networking opportunities,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 15, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Owner Financing: Owner financing means the person selling the home lends money to the buyer instead of the buyer getting a traditional bank loan. Buyers can find homes with owner financing by looking at listings online, talking to real estate...
by Yvonne Reilly | Last updated Jul 7, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On House Rentals Vs. Apartment Applications: Effective tenant screening through comprehensive rental applications is crucial for landlords to safeguard their investment and income. Recognizing variances between apartment and house rentals, such as...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 9, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management |
The Big Picture on Is Rental Income Passive Or Active For tax purposes rental income can be defined as passive income so long as you do not qualify as a real estate professional. In the truest sense of the word, rental income is not “passive” income, as it requires...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 1, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How To Retire At 40: Retiring at 40 is not easy—but it is possible. The best way to retire at 40 is to combine many income streams, including diversified stocks and real estate investments. You can take advantage of Roth IRAs and your 401(k) but...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Mar 23, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Non-Qualifying or Non-QM Loans: Non-QM loans provide flexible financing options for real estate investors who do not qualify for traditional mortgages. Non-QM loans allow investors to secure financing for unique property types like fix-and-flips,...