by Guest Author | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
Beaten by a cash offer on your last real estate offer to purchase? You’re not alone. The percentage of cash offers in real estate markets across the country have surged to 25% per the National Association of Realtors, up from just 15% a year ago. Still, you...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 27, 2023 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
It’s been hard to find good deals on investment properties over the last few years. Fueled by low inventory, especially among starter homes, the last five years have seen home values skyrocket. Look no further than Zillow’s Home Value Index, which leapt from $163,000...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 20, 2021 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
One of the most common critiques of the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) goes as follows: “Sure, you can live off your investments when times are good, but what happens when the market crashes?” A valid question, and one that every prospective...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
Not a big ol’ nerd for personal finance and real estate like I am? No sweat. We’ll keep the math simple. After all, math is a lot more fun when you’re calculating your future riches, right? Break out a cocktail napkin (and a cocktail to match), because calculating cap...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog |
Average people love to say “money can’t buy happiness.” They’re not only wrong, they’re deluding themselves — and probably not very happy. Many of the same blowhards lob around cliches like “money is the root of all evil.” Guess what? Lack of money is the true root of...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Pause for a moment and consider what makes a good employee. Obedience? Check. Willingness to work long hours creating wealth for someone else? Check. Accepting a job and income controlled by others? Check. Now think about what makes a good entrepreneur....