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Creative Ways to Invest in Real Estate With Little Money

Creative Ways to Invest in Real Estate With Little Money

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 7, 2022 | Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 8 comments

Not many new real estate investors enter the game with unlimited funds. Most of us need to figure out how to invest in real estate with little money. In fact, some people start investing in real estate with just $1,000. But that limits your options, so how do you...
How Much Do Different Types of Flooring Cost?

How Much Do Different Types of Flooring Cost?

by Guest Author | Last updated Jun 30, 2022 | General Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 10 comments

It seems like landlords need new flooring between every single tenancy. So what flooring options are available, how much do they cost, and how does new flooring affects your property value? Whether repairing flooring that has seen better days or sprucing up your...
The 9 Best Short-Term Investments to Hold Money for Real Estate Deals

The 9 Best Short-Term Investments to Hold Money for Real Estate Deals

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 16, 2022 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 11 comments

You don’t always know when a killer real estate deal will come along. Sometimes you wait months or longer for the right deal.  Plus, it takes time to save up a down payment. Even if you borrow 80% with an investment property loan, you still need $100,000 for a...
Real Estate Crowdfunding Investments: The Easiest Way to Diversify?

Real Estate Crowdfunding Investments: The Easiest Way to Diversify?

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jun 27, 2022 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 16 comments

Image Credit: InvestmentZen under the Creative Commons Licence Real estate investments come with several huge drawbacks.  Diversification poses a problem when a median home in the US costs nearly $400,000. Even when you leverage other people’s money and make a minimum...
Is It Too Late To Invest in Real Estate? (The 2-Minute Drill of Life)

Is It Too Late To Invest in Real Estate? (The 2-Minute Drill of Life)

by Chad Carson | Last updated Jun 15, 2022 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 10 comments

A few years ago I was talking to a real estate coaching client who was extremely anxious about his finances. The details have been changed for his privacy, but let’s call him James. James was in his late 50s, and he felt like time was working against him. A series of...
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire 2022: And How Real Estate Changes the Math

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire 2022: And How Real Estate Changes the Math

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jun 24, 2022 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 17 comments

Why don’t more people dream of retiring young? It could speak to how many people love their jobs, except that’s not true: 85% of people dislike their jobs. More likely, most people just don’t think they can retire young. Fortunately, anyone earning the median U.S....
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