by Christopher Murray | Last updated Sep 9, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on The Difference Between Contingent vs Pending Real Estate: A “contingent” property sale depends on specific conditions, like financing or inspections, being met before the sale can proceed. A “pending” property means the offer...
by Guest Author | Last updated Sep 4, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Single Family vs Multifamily Rentals: Multifamily often beats single-family for income, with built-in risk spread. Single-family homes are easier to fund. 2 to 4 units still count as residential, but 5 or more units need commercial loans. Both...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 31, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Profitable Niche Real Estate Investments: Consider strategies such as flipping rentals to hedge funds, investing in mid-size properties, or focusing on large apartment buildings for diverse opportunities. Niche markets like office real estate,...
by Christopher Murray | Last updated Aug 26, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On 4-Point Inspections in Real Estate: A 4-point inspection reviews a property’s key systems—HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roof—to identify major issues, helping buyers and insurers assess the property’s condition. Often required by...
by Yvonne Reilly | Last updated Aug 26, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Real Estate Investment Negotiation: Building personal connections with sellers and addressing their non-financial needs can give you an edge in real estate negotiations. Cash offers often win over higher financed bids in hot markets due to their...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 20, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Way to Invest $10K: The best real estate investment options are house hacking, syndications, crowdfunding, rental properties, BRRRR method, and REITs. Maximize employer 401(k) match, contribute to IRAs, invest in stock index funds, and...