by Guest Author | Last updated Jan 1, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
No one likes paying taxes. And that goes doubly for bootstrapping entrepreneurs trying to build income without the safety net of a W2 job. But Uncle Sam sees it differently. The IRS expects self-employed people to pay double FICA taxes, covering both the employee’s...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 24, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
TL;DR On Buying Your First Rental Property: Rental properties require more upfront investment and expertise than equities, like index funds, making them less accessible but potentially offering higher returns with lower volatility due to these entry barriers. Various...
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 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....
by Guest Author | Last updated Dec 27, 2023 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
Master Yoda once said, “What you have learned, always pass on.” Or something like that. Like Yoda, The Child (aka Baby Yoda or Grogu) in “The Mandalorian” already knows how to use the Force. Let him become your teacher — and learn, too, from the title character, the...
by Guest Author | Last updated Mar 23, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Passive Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog, Tax Tips for Real Estate |
Owning that first rental property is a huge milestone for investors. It lets you dip your toe into the market, gain experience in property management, and build confidence in your judgement. But for ambitious landlords, the first property marks just one step on a...