by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 5, 2023 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
Leverage. It’s one of the great advantages of real estate over other types of investments. You can finance 80%, 90%, even 100% of your investment. Ever tried doing that with stocks? Good luck finding a lender. The best you can do is buy stocks on margin, and that’s a...
by Christopher Murray | Last updated Jan 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, Property Management, Spark Blog |
Just like homeowners, landlords need property insurance coverage. Too little coverage leaves you exposed to losses when and if your property suffers damage. But too much landlord insurance coverage is an unnecessary expense each month. Which means you need to strike...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Using A Dollar Cost Average Calculator: Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) involves investing a fixed amount regularly, regardless of market conditions, to mitigate the risks of market volatility. While commonly associated with stocks, DCA can also be...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Types Of Passive Income Passive income sources like rental properties, stock dividends, and royalties can provide financial stability but often require initial investment and strategic planning to ensure sustainability. Different types of passive...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Feb 12, 2025 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
As someone who teaches people how to invest in rental properties, should I be worried about how easy Arrived makes it to invest without any knowledge or skill? Arrived (formerly Arrived Homes) is a real estate crowdfunding platform that lets you buy fractional shares...
by Christopher Murray | Last updated Feb 13, 2023 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Real estate syndications have exploded in popularity among investors seeking passive income, diversification, and higher yields than many traditional investments offer. But if you’re a landlord looking to switch to passive syndication investing, can you avoid...