by Yvonne Reilly | Last updated Jul 8, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Investing in Rental Properties: New investors often underestimate non-mortgage expenses such as maintenance, property taxes, and vacancies, which can significantly impact rental cash flow. Conducting extensive research on the property’s...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 5, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on 8 Steps For Financial Independence: Prioritize budgeting and minimize unnecessary spending to save more for investments. Diversify your investments in real estate, stocks, and other assets to build wealth over time. This strategy not only grows your...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 3, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How Green And Smart Homes Pay Off: Combining green technology with smart home systems can significantly reduce utility bills and improve efficiency. Examples include smart irrigation systems, thermostats, and security systems. Innovations like...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Jul 3, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on Appraised Value vs. Market Value: Appraised value, determined by professional appraisers for mortgage purposes, is based on property condition and market trends. Market value is the price a buyer is willing to pay, influenced by market conditions...
by Guest Author | Last updated Jul 27, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Home Renovations With The Best ROI: Improvements like garage door replacements, manufactured stone veneer, and new front doors offer high returns on investment due to their significant impact on a property’s first impression. Minor kitchen...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 2, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Money And Real-Estate Lessons From Game of Thrones and House of The Dragon: Just like in the series, leveraging resources and forming strategic alliances can significantly amplify real estate investment returns. Managing and mitigating risks are...