5 Fundamentals of FIRE from Real Estate
Familiar with the FIRE movement? (Crap did I just call it a “movement”? How cheesy and political-sounding. Let’s start over.) Familiar with the acronym FIRE? There’s a small-but-growing minority of people – myself included – who don’t want to be dependent on their 9-5...
Invest in Rental Properties with a Self-Directed IRA: How Martha Did It
Ever wish you could invest in real estate tax-free through your retirement accounts? You can. And it’s not that hard, either. Last week, we shared Martha’s story of investing in a small multifamily rental property and then retiring to tour Europe on a houseboat with...
“I’m Out!” How to Become a Landlord (and Sail Europe Full-Time?)
Martha and Terry live the dream. They currently live on a houseboat, sailing the rivers of Europe. From the canals of Amsterdam to beautiful Strasbourg, France, the retired couple has enjoyed waterfront living all over Europe. How did they do it? And how can you do...
How to Buy Your First Rental Property with No Money Down
Most people are surprised at the economics behind rental property returns versus stocks’ returns over the last 145 years. How can rental properties perform better than stocks, but have lower volatility and risk? Doesn’t high-return mean high risk? The answer is...
Unconventional Financing Part 1: IRAs, 401(k)s & Other Retirement Accounts
You can only buy so many properties with conventional mortgage loans, before reaching lender caps. According to most conventional mortgage guidelines, ten properties is a hard ceiling. But even that is generous: most lenders balk if you have four mortgages. If you’re...Learn More About:
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The Charming & Witty Founders of Spark Rental
Denise Supplee is a landlord and former property manager, with over a decade's experience in legal forms for landlords and property managers. She's also a champion mom and licensed realtor.
Brian Davis is a landlord and real estate investor with 15 rental properties. Husband, rental industry expert and compulsive traveler, Brian visited ten countries last year.
Our goal in building Spark Rental? To help other landlords & property managers automate their rentals like we've done, so they can spend more time with the people and passions they love.