8 Rental Property Financing Ideas from Pro Real Estate Investors
One of the great advantages of real estate over other types of investments? In a word, leverage. You can finance 80%, 90%, even 100% of your investment. If you’ve ever tried doing that with stocks, well… good luck finding a lender. Not only can you finance most of...
A 3%-Down Rental Property Loan? How to Use New Fannie & Freddie Loans for Investing
Earlier this month, Fannie Mae and its brother lender Freddie Mac launched new loan programs called HomeReady and Home Possible, respectively. Their purpose? To help low- to moderate-income borrowers with little cash buy a home. Which is great news for anyone looking...
Buying Rental Property 101: How to Buy Your First Investment Property
Ever thought about buying rental property? Whether “rental property” means a sprawling apartment building or a cozy little cottage for rent, the goal is the same: passive income. Don’t get me wrong, I love equities. They’re a great source of appreciation and growth...
Invest in Rental Properties with a Self-Directed IRA: How Martha Did It
Ever wish you could invest in real estate tax-free through your retirement accounts? You can. And it’s not that hard, either. Last week, we shared Martha’s story of investing in a small multifamily rental property and then retiring to tour Europe on a houseboat with...
“I’m Out!” How to Become a Landlord (and Sail Europe Full-Time?)
Martha and Terry live the dream. They currently live on a houseboat, sailing the rivers of Europe. From the canals of Amsterdam to beautiful Strasbourg, France, the retired couple has enjoyed waterfront living all over Europe. How did they do it? And how can you do...Learn More About:
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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.