by Christopher Murray | Last updated Jan 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Sure, property taxes aren’t fun while you own a home or investment property. But what about taxes on real estate sales? Do you pay taxes when you sell a house? Are taxes on real estate sales different for homes versus investment properties? Selling properties isn’t...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 28, 2022 | Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Just 39% of Americans could cover an emergency expense costing $1,000, per a 2021 study by Bankrate. The other 60% would be up the creek without a paddle. Because emergencies do happen, and not just to other people, either. Three out of ten Americans say they or an...
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 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...