by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 14, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Hidden Rental Property Costs: Low-end rental properties often have hidden costs that are not reflected in standard cash flow calculations, making them appear more profitable than they actually are. Crime, vandalism, and mandatory repairs (especially...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 13, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Ways to Lower Your Real Estate Investment Risks: Focus on predictable rental income rather than speculative property value increases. Account for all costs, including vacancies, maintenance, and management, using the 50% Rule as a guideline. Conduct...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Renovations Before Selling Your Home: Focus on curb appeal and first impressions, including updating the front door, landscaping, and power washing the exterior. Simple interior upgrades, such as painting, refinishing floors, and updating...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 11, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How to Invest in Real Estate With a 401(k): Publicly traded REITs, borrowing from a 401(k), and using self-directed IRAs or 401(k)s are some of the ways to incorporate real estate into retirement savings. Self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and...
by Guest Author | Last updated Aug 1, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Debt Snowball Method, FIRE, and Real Estate Investing: Focus on paying off the smallest debts first while making minimum payments on larger ones. Quickly eliminating small debts provides a motivational boost to tackle larger debts. List all debts...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Jul 25, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, FIRE, Fun & Travel, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Bonds vs Real Estate Investment for Retirement Low Treasury bond returns make them less suitable for retirement income. Real estate offers stable income and low risk, serving as a bond alternative for retirees. Retirees can invest in real estate...