by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Safe Withdrawal Rates In Retirement (With Calculator): A safe withdrawal rate is the annual percentage of retirement savings you can withdraw without exhausting your funds, typically considered to be around 4%. Various methods to calculate a safe...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Nov 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How To Start A Successful Airbnb: Understanding local laws is crucial before listing your property on Airbnb, as many cities have strict regulations and taxes on short-term rentals. Price your Airbnb competitively against local hotels, not other...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 3, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Getting A Mortgage For An LLC-Owned Rental Property: Before applying for a mortgage, it’s essential to have your business entity properly set up. This involves registering your LLC with the appropriate state department, obtaining an Employer...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 16, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On A Subject-to Mortgage: Subject-to loans allow buyers to take over existing mortgages without needing to secure new financing, saving on closing costs and potentially securing lower interest rates. Subject-to transactions can close more quickly since...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Oct 4, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Skip Tracing Tools: Skip tracing tools come in different varieties that allows investors to choose tools that align with their specific operational scale and target properties. Using such tools is similar to how investors select from various...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Should You Pay Off Your Mortgages Or Invest In New Properties? Maintaining some level of debt can be strategically advantageous, as it allows for leverage in acquiring more properties. However, excessive debt increases risk and can strain cash...