by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 6, 2022 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Real estate investments can offer some huge tax breaks — if used wisely. In fact, some investors opt for real estate specifically for the tax breaks! But how is rental income taxed? What other taxes do landlords and real estate investors pay? How can you avoid the...
by Tara Scott | Last updated Jan 11, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog |
“A young man came to my office, asking to work for me. He said ‘I’ll work for free — just give me something to do.’ Immediately, I noticed his work ethic, his intelligence, passion and that he was driven; I hired him. “After a few months of working around the office,...
by Guest Author | Last updated Jan 11, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
When you run the numbers for a prospective rental property and compare it to similar properties in the area you’ll find opportunities. You may be able to improve your profit margin, either through charging higher rents or reducing ongoing costs for maintenance...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 25, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Take one look at an amortization schedule and you discover that “simple interest amortization” is a misnomer. Still, it’s not rocket science either. An amortization table shows you how quickly you’ll pay down your loan balance over the course of your loan term. And...
by Chad Carson | Last updated Jan 11, 2024 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Rental properties are a great way to fund some or all of your retirement. They produce steady, predictable income without eating into your principal. And they have many tax advantages and other benefits for retirement. But before you embark on a multi-year real estate...
by Guest Author | Last updated Jan 12, 2024 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Are credit score woes keeping you down? If you have a lower score, it could be stopping you from getting a loan or the rental unit you really want. And while it’s possible to get an investment property loan with bad credit, it’s much harder and costs you...