by Guest Author | Last updated Nov 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Rent To Retirement: Investing in rental properties can provide a stable income for retirement, with options like steady monthly rent, lump-sum cash from sales, and equity loans. This makes it a sustainable alternative to traditional retirement...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Short-Term Investments: Options like high-yield savings accounts offer safety but minimal returns. At the same time, Treasury bills and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) provide slightly higher yields with government-backed...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 5, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Creative Financing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on If And When to Refinance Rental Property: Refinancing is most advantageous when interest rates drop significantly compared to your current mortgage, allowing you to reduce monthly payments and improve cash flow. Landlords can leverage cash-out...
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 G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 31, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Investing In Real Estate vs. Stocks: Real estate offers more control, predictability, and cash flow than stocks, especially for those looking to leverage assets. However, it demands more work, higher upfront costs, and lacks liquidity. Stocks are...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Risks of Real Estate Investment: Real estate investments carry risks such as rising interest rates, increased expenses, market stagnation, and capital loss. Sponsors often face challenges from tightening credit markets and delays in...