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Who Pays Which Closing Costs on Real Estate?

Who Pays Which Closing Costs on Real Estate?

by Emma Dudley | Last updated Mar 2, 2021 | Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 1 comment

Closing costs add up quickly, for both the buyer and the seller.  To put it simply, closing costs include all those extra fees and taxes in a property transaction. They usually range from three to five percent of the sales price of the property for the buyer, and even...
What Is a Wrap Around Mortgage & How Does It Help Investors?

What Is a Wrap Around Mortgage & How Does It Help Investors?

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 1, 2021 | Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 0 comments

Sometimes real estate investors need to get creative with financing ideas.  A wrap around mortgage — also known as a wrap loan, overriding mortgage, carry-back, all-inclusive mortgage, or simply conjoining the words to wraparound mortgage — is (usually) a form of...
State Taxes Comparison: Are Americans Fleeing High-Tax States in 2021?

State Taxes Comparison: Are Americans Fleeing High-Tax States in 2021?

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Feb 10, 2021 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 21 comments

It turns out Americans really do vote with their feet – especially when it comes to state tax rates. United Van Lines releases a report every year on the prior year’s migration patterns within the U.S. In January 2021, they issued their 2020 report, and the data is...
Heat Map: The Hottest Real Estate Markets in 2021

Heat Map: The Hottest Real Estate Markets in 2021

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Feb 5, 2021 | Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog | 7 comments

The coronavirus pandemic saw many real estate markets leap upward. Some saw home prices jump over 15% in a single year! Pick your reason as to why. People spending more time at home are focused more on their home, and usually wish they had more space. Many homeowners...
Should Landlords Rent to College Students? Student Housing 101

Should Landlords Rent to College Students? Student Housing 101

by Guest Author | Last updated Jan 20, 2021 | General Property Management, Leasing Issues, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 10 comments

One of the most common questions among real estate investors is “Where should I buy rental properties?” They typically mean the context of finding neighborhoods and the best cities for real estate investing. But before asking where, it often helps to decide who you...
Rental Property Deduction Checklist: 21 Tax Deductions for Landlords in 2021

Rental Property Deduction Checklist: 21 Tax Deductions for Landlords in 2021

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jan 13, 2021 | General Property Management, Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 63 comments

Real estate comes with some of the best tax advantages in the world. Landlord tax deductions include just about every conceivable expense associated with rental properties – plus some just-on-paper expenses. But tax laws change fast, so investors need to stay on top...
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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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