Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Is Faster for FI & Early Retirement?
If you want to reach financial independence and/or retire early (FIRE) within the next five to ten years, should you invest in real estate or stocks? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. It turns out that several US and German universities, along with the...
How to Calculate Rental Property Cash Flow: Know Your ROI Before Investing
I cringe every time I hear a new rental investor say “Well the mortgage payment is only $1,000, and the rent is $1,300, so that’s a $300/month cash flow!”Sound the air raid siren, because that investor’s dreams are going to end in flames.How to calculate rental...
9 Questions New Investors Should Ask Before Buying a Rental Property
Unlike flipping, buying a rental property is a long-term investment. And long-term investments need long-term thinking and planning.Real estate is an inherently illiquid investment – it costs several months and thousands of dollars to sell, unlike stocks or bonds or...
How to Find Good Deals on Investment Properties – Even in a Hot Market
It’s been hard to find good deals on investment properties over the last few years. Fueled by low inventory, especially among starter homes, the last five years have seen home values skyrocket. Look no further than Zillow’s Home Value Index, which leapt from $163,000...
Rental Property Deduction Checklist: 20 Tax Deductions for Landlords
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The Charming & Witty Founders of Spark Rental
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.
Brian Davis is a landlord and real estate investor with 15 rental properties. Husband, rental industry expert and compulsive traveler, Brian visited ten countries last year.
Our goal in building Spark Rental? To help other landlords & property managers automate their rentals like we've done, so they can spend more time with the people and passions they love.