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How Do 1031 Exchanges Work? Defer Taxes on Investment Properties

How Do 1031 Exchanges Work? Defer Taxes on Investment Properties

by Guest Author | Last updated Dec 4, 2020 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 7 comments

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...
How Is Rental Property Depreciation Calculated? Free Property Depreciation Calculator

How Is Rental Property Depreciation Calculated? Free Property Depreciation Calculator

by Kim Pinelli | Last updated Dec 7, 2020 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 4 comments

Ever hear that “real estate investors pay next to nothing in income taxes”? While not entirely true, real estate investors do enjoy sweeping tax deductions. From writing off most closing costs to maintenance and repairs, landlord insurance to rent default insurance,...
Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate – And How to Avoid It

Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate – And How to Avoid It

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 2, 2020 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 8 comments

Real estate investments come with a slew of tax advantages. While you own the property as a rental, you can take nearly two dozen landlord tax deductions.  Then, when it comes time to sell, you can reduce or avoid capital gains taxes on real estate through another...
What Is an Accredited Investor? Why You Want to Become One ASAP

What Is an Accredited Investor? Why You Want to Become One ASAP

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 13, 2020 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 2 comments

Do the rich have access to better investments than the rest of us? It turns out that they do, actually.  I once offered to invest money with a hard money lender I knew, who had an impeccable track record. He asked a simple question before taking the conversation any...
What Is Savings Rate? Retirement Numbers, Savings Rate Calculator & More

What Is Savings Rate? Retirement Numbers, Savings Rate Calculator & More

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 16, 2020 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog | 4 comments

No matter how much you earn, you won’t build wealth if you spend every penny you bring in. A person who earns $75,000 and saves $25,000 per year will create wealth faster than someone who earns $1,000,000 and spends $995,000 of it. Flashy cars and imposing homes may...
Do You Have to Put a Down Payment on a House? Down Payment Hacks

Do You Have to Put a Down Payment on a House? Down Payment Hacks

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 1, 2020 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 8 comments

For homebuyers and real estate investors alike, coming up with a down payment presents the greatest barrier to buying. But do you have to put a down payment on a house when you buy? Are there creative workarounds that homebuyers and real estate investors can take...
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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.


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