by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 28, 2026 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: Most people default to stocks, crypto, or savings accounts without considering the trade-offs of each. The “safe” option might actually be costing you money every year. There’s a way to invest in real estate without becoming a...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 20, 2026 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Short Version: You don’t need $100K (or even $50K) to start investing in real estate. There are legitimate paths in with $10K or less. The traditional “buy a rental property” model isn’t your only option and for most busy professionals,...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
At a Glance: Invest in Recession-Resilient and Inflation Proof Assets – Focus on real assets like real estate, commodities, and affordable housing projects that hold or increase value even during downturns. These provide stability when markets are volatile....
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Spark Rental’s Real Estate Co-Investing Club: Spark Rental’s Real Estate Co-Investing Club is a passive real estate investment club that presents vetted deals to members, targeting 15%+ annualized returns. The club isn’t a sponsor or...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 24, 2024 | Passive Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Investing in Real Estate Syndications Real estate syndications are passive investments in which you buy fractional ownership in an apartment complex or other large property (or properties in a fund). As a financial investor, you don’t have to do any...
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...