by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 15, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Owner Financing: Owner financing means the person selling the home lends money to the buyer instead of the buyer getting a traditional bank loan. Buyers can find homes with owner financing by looking at listings online, talking to real estate...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 7, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management |
TL;DR on Is Rental Income Passive Or Active For tax purposes rental income can be defined as passive income so long as you do not qualify as a real estate professional. In the truest sense of the word, rental income is not “passive” income, as it requires extensive...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture for How To Retire At 40: Retiring at 40 is not easy—but it is possible. The best way to retire at 40 is to combine many income streams, including diversified stocks and real estate investments. You can take advantage of Roth IRAs and your 401(k) but...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 7, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
TL;DR on How To Make Money In Real Estate: Real estate has offered higher returns with about half the stock market’s volatility over more than a century. Investors can make money by owning investment properties, like buying a multi-family home and renting spare...
by Yvonne Reilly | Last updated Mar 11, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture for Getting A Loan For Rental Property: Various financing options are available for rental properties, including conventional mortgages, portfolio loans, fix & flip loans, and private financing, each tailored to different investment strategies and...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 1, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, Personal Finance, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
TL;DR On Accessory Dwelling Units An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a separate living space on the grounds of a single-family home, with its own entrance, kitchen, bath, and living/sleeping areas. ADUs can be used as extra living space for yourself or to house...