Live Off Rents Podcast:
Financial Independence with Real Estate
Day jobs are overrated. Learn how to replace your 9-5 income with rental income!
No Jargon or Fluff. A Podcast of Quick Bites!
Every week, Deni & Brian broadcast a live podcast & videocast via the SparkRental Facebook page. Completely free, and interactive — we take questions as we go!
We aim to pack a ton of information in short, 10-20 minute episodes. From the absolute basics like finding deals and calculating rental cash flow to more advanced topics like asset protection, we’ve got you covered.
And while our focus is real estate investing and property management, we always keep the bigger picture in mind: building enough passive income to cover your living expenses. In other words, financial independence.
Happy listening!
The Latest from the Live Off Rents Podcast:
Ep. #127: What Are “Infinite Returns” on Real Estate & How Do Your Earn Them?
What's your return on investment if you invest $0 and then earn money on it? Mathematically, your returns are infinite. Brian breaks down exactly how to earn infinite returns in real estate, investing money in rental properties or real estate syndications and then...
Ep. #126: Should You “Buy the Dip” in Real Estate?
When real estate prices decline, should you "buy the dip"? While trying to time the market is an inherently bad idea, that doesn't mean there aren't more bargains available when housing markets cool. Brian and Deni talk through how to responsibly pick up more...
Ep. #125: The Gift Of Time: Make Your Job Optional With Passive Income
Time is the only nonrenewable resource you have. So how do you regain control over your time? It turns out time freedom and financial freedom share the same roots: in building passive income so you depend less on your full-time job. Brian and Deni explain not only how...
Ep. #124: Danaus Chang On Disrupting Real Estate Investment
Curious how to build a property portfolio from nothing? Or how you can use technology to get a leg up in real estate investing? Danaus born and raised in Fort Worth, TX by his parents who immigrated from China to live their American dream of owning real estate....
Ep. #123: Patrick Grimes on Asset Protection, SDIRAs, & Advanced Real Estate Investing
As the founder and CEO of Invest on Main Street, Patrick Grimes has been around the proverbial block. He has over fourteen years of experience in active real estate investment, purchasing distressed assets, renovating, and stabilizing for long-term cash flow. His...
Ep. #122: Real Estate’s Performance in 2022 – and Forecasts for 2023
Will real estate prices go down? Will interest rates continue to rise? What about rent growth? Brian and Deni break down the numbers for real estate's performance in 2022, and where we're likely headed in 2023.Video Broadcast VersionAudio Podcast Version Also...
Ep. #121: Using Tech to Score Off-Market Real Estate Deals w/Paul Wakim
How can real estate investors leverage technology to find great deals and joint venture partners? Paul Wakim of TwnSqr joins us to talk tech and scoring killer deals as a real estate investor.Video Broadcast VersionAudio Podcast Version Also available on iTunes,...
Ep. #120: 5 Creative Ways To Finance Rentals While Rates Are High
The year started with mortgageg interest rates around 3%. Now, averages are hovering around 7%. For savvy investors, that means it's time to get creative. Brian and Deni break down five outside-the-box ways to finance rental properties while interest rates are...
Ep. #119: How to Vet Real Estate Syndications with Kenneth Gee
What are the risks and returns of real estate syndications? Veteran syndicator Kenneth Gee explains how to vet syndication deals for low risk and high returns.Video Broadcast VersionAudio Podcast Version Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever else you listen...
What do you want to learn more about?
Is This Podcast for You?
If you don’t want to work forever, it’s for you.
At SparkRental, we’re all about helping you replace your day job income with passive income from investments. Build enough investment income, and your day job becomes optional. You can quit to spend more time with your family, choose a career you’re more passionate about, travel, volunteer full-time.
Or you can keep working your current job if you love it, and build even more wealth.
While we tend to focus on building passive income through rental properties, we know that financial independence and/or retiring early — FIRE — works best with diverse income streams. So yes, we talk about finding motivated sellers, tools like free rental income calculators, finding rental property loans, and property management tips & tricks. But we also explore wider FIRE issues like savings rate, safe withdrawal rates, and how the FIRE lifestyle can save you money in surprising ways.
Most of all, we want to help you think differently about your money, and about lifestyle design: creating your own personal ideal life. Real estate is merely a means to that end!
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Heat Map: The Hottest Real Estate Markets in Q1 2023
The coronavirus pandemic saw many real estate markets leap upward. Some saw home prices jump over 50% in a single year! In early 2023, those days seem like a lifetime ago. While year-over-year home price growth still looks strong in many counties, the picture changes...
How Much Is It to Finish a Basement for an ADU?
When it comes to home improvement projects, finishing a basement can be vastly rewarding. Not only can it extend the livable space of a house, but it can be a great place to entertain company, house guests, and earn extra income as an accessory dwelling unit. So how...
What Is a Lien on Property? Understanding Real Estate Liens
Heard the term “real estate lien” thrown around, but not sure what a lien on property is? Liens can be general or specific, voluntary or involuntary. As the name suggests, a voluntary lien (such as a mortgage lien) is one you agree to. An involuntary lien (such as a...
Where’s the Cheapest Real Estate in the U.S.? Should You Buy It?
Not thrilled that the median U.S. home costs $357,319 at the start of 2023? Everyone loves a deal, a chance to get more for their money. Look no further than the hordes of stampeding shoppers every Black Friday. Fortunately for real estate investors, cheap real estate...
Declining Home Prices Mapped: 253 Cities with Falling Prices
Worried about declining home prices as a property owner? Or maybe excited about a fall in house prices as a real estate investor or homebuyer? Either way, the housing market looks far different today than it did even six months ago. Gone are the wild 50+% price jumps...
Lower Mortgage Rates: 8 Creative Ways to Finance Properties While Rates Are High
High interest rates and a nationwide housing shortage make for a tough combination for homebuyers and investors alike. So, what creative financing options do you have while interest rates for investment properties and home loans keep soaring? Creative Financing...
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