by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 15, 2025 | Active Real Estate Investing, Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog |
At a Glance Real estate side hustles don’t always require huge capital – Many entry points like wholesaling, real estate photography, or managing Airbnb for others need little to no upfront investment, making them accessible to beginners. Multiple pathways to...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog, Tax Tips for Real Estate |
The Big Picture on How The One Big Beautiful Bill Affects Real Estate Investors: Real estate investors can now permanently write off 100% of eligible property depreciation in the first year—greatly enhancing passive investing tax benefits. The act allows states to...
by Guest Author | Last updated Dec 18, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Whether Non-Citizens Can Invest In U.S. Real Estate Syndications: Non-citizens can legally invest in U.S. real estate syndications, often through LLCs or limited partnerships, allowing them to participate in investment opportunities even without a...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Dec 5, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On A Cost Segregation Study: A cost segregation study allows real estate investors to reclassify property components into categories with shorter depreciation periods, enabling accelerated depreciation and reducing taxable income in the early years of...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On This Comprehensive Ark7 Review: Ark7 is a real estate crowdfunding platform that enables investors to purchase fractional shares in rental properties, including single-family homes, multifamily units, and short-term rentals. With a minimum...
by Emma Dudley | Last updated Nov 28, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On How to Handle a Bad Contractor: Keep detailed records of all agreements, payments, communications, and any issues with the contractor’s work. Photos of the work and a written record of all interactions can provide valuable evidence if you need...