SparkRental in the Press in 2023

Where have our cofounders served as real estate experts in 2023?

Around the Web in 80 Seconds with SparkRental

In addition to appearing as podcast guests all over the real estate investing mediaverse, we pop up every week in the press:

Expect unexpected cost

GoBankingRates | 6 Ways the Rich Generate Passive Income

Real estate expert Brian Davis reveals how the wealthy achieve the best of both worlds with real estate syndicates— passive income, ownership stakes, and property appreciation in commercial real estate!

Expect unexpected cost

Cardrates.com | SparkRental’s Co-Investing Club Broadens Access to the Income-Generating Potential of Real Estate

Brian and Deni have revolutionized real estate investing. Now, even nonaccredited investors can join, unlocking the potential for diversification, passive income, and the opportunity to live their dream life!

Expect unexpected cost

Yahoo! Finance | 8 Key Things Millennials Must Know as First-Time Real Estate Investors

New investors should anticipate hidden costs when chasing “great deals.” Brian cautions that such opportunities aren’t easily accessible to everyone, as there’s typically more to consider!

Red flag No. 1: Too much scent

Realtor.com | What to Look for When Buying a House: 10 Major Red Flags

Beware of strong scents in a house, as they could be hiding something, warns Denise Supplee, a real estate agent. Inspect rooms for signs of damage before deciding on a purchase.

Negotiating an agreement with a real estate agent

SafeHome.org | Vacation Surveillance: What Travelers Think About Airbnb Security Cameras

Discover the ever-changing landscape of short term rental experiencewith Deni Supplee’s insightful message about evolving laws and technologies to ensure maximum safety and privacy!

Negotiating an agreement with a real estate agent

Realtor.com | If You Find Your Own Buyer, Will Your Real Estate Agent Take Less Commission?

Denise Supplee reveals an essentiality of discussing upfront services and fees in the listing agreement, with hidden negotiable elements that can shape your real estate experience!

Why the housing market slowdown continues

TribuneContentAgency | Spending: Tips for homebuyers

In the past few years, buyers had abandoned a certain strategy. But not anymore! Now, buyers are getting smarter, protecting themselves with contingencies. Know more what Deni Supplee exclaimed!

Why the housing market slowdown continues

Realtor.com | Did Mortgage Rates Just Go Rogue? Why Today’s ‘Bumpy’ Housing Market Just Got Wilder

Unravel the reasons behind the ongoing housing market slowdown, including extended time on the market, diminishing bidding wars, and buyer hesitation due to interest rates, as revealed by Deni!

When a HELOC may be better for you

CBSNews | HELOC vs. home equity loan

Deni Supplee highlights the flexibility of HELOCs for ongoing costs, emphasizing the advantages of renovating one room at a time and paying off the balance before moving on. Isn’t that remarkable?!

Investments Play Offense, Savings Play Defense

GoBankingRates | Should You Invest Your Money or Put It in High-Yield Savings?

Discover how Brian Davis creatively uses a sports analogy to explain the relationship between savings and investments, shedding light on the benefits and strategies for building long-term wealth.

How to find a cheap rental right now

Realtor.com | Good News for Renters: Prices Are Poised To Fall

Brian Davis highlights the significance of not overlooking vital factors like vacancy rates. Unveil the remaining factors that can make or break your rental experience in this captivating article!

Look for ways to earn more money

Bankrate | How to Save for a House

Curious how Denise Supplee earned extra income as a single mom? Renting out a spare room and exploring side hustles were her strategies. Check this out for steps on how to get started!

Common Real Estate Myths That You Need To Know

GoBankingRates | 31 Common Real Estate Myths Debunked

Our Deni Supplee debunks the 20% down payment myth, revealing undisclosed programs like FHA mortgages with just 3.5% down payment and some closing cost coverage!

Consider a Trial Run

Bobvila | 25 Things Real Estate Agents Would Never Want in Their Own Homes

Be careful what you stick to your walls, because what’s trendy today might become tomorrow’s peeling eyesore, as Denise Supplee wisely points out!

Consider a Trial Run

USNews | 8 Steps to Take Before Relocating in Retirement

Before committing to a retirement home, follow Brian’s tip and test the waters first! Spend a trial period living there to gauge the community and see if it’s truly the right fit for you.

Make It Personal

Nasdaq | Buying a Home in 2023: Tips To Negotiate Like a Pro

Our Deni advises us to make transactions personal and memorable that leave a favorable impression that can work wonders! The secret sauce is right in this article.

Myth: You'll Need a 20% Down Payment Plus Closing Costs

Yahoo! Finance | Common Real Estate Myths…

Homebuyers are confine with 20% down on a home purchase which is actually not the norms. Our Deni Supplee educates us about an option for a 3.5% down which also covers some of the closing costs!

Real Estate Investment Trust

Urban Splatter | 5 Best Career Options In Real Estate With Low Investment Requirements

Sparkrental got a link back to one of our articles about the Best Investment Platforms to Diversify Your Portfolio. Investors can buy and sell shares to those platforms instead of traditional REIT. 

ADU in spirit, if not in fact

Realtor.com | The Crazy Way These Homebuyers Bought Their First House—and the Secret to Getting Rich Off Real Estate

One of the many ways of house hacking is our Brian’s talk about. Who would have thought adding dwelling units and converting some parts of the house into useful resources can get you rich?!

When Incomes Rise, Spending Is Rarely Far Behind

GoBankingRates | How To Stay Rich Once You Get There, According to Experts

Brian Davis explains the phenomenon of the people who earn high salaries but never ever get rich. Once they solve that problem,  those people can stay rich forever and ever!

Consider auctions, short sales, and more

Florida Realtors | Unexpected Challenge? Problem Solved

Love affair on tv series are truly apprehensive. Same goes to real estate transactions! Our Deni shares her thrilling experience on keeping the transaction alive in the middle of the drama.

Consider auctions, short sales, and more

AOL. | Four Best Places To Keep Your Money That Aren’t a Checking Account

Our Brian Davis already introduced Groundfloor before but have you ever heard of “Stairs”? Well,  here’s a guide on where to best place your money!

What to do if you're overcharging (renting at above-market rates)

Entreprenuer | How to Set a Fair Rent Price for Your Properties

SparkRental is tagged on this article for our advocacy to keep rent increase fair and just by avoiding rent payment shocks. This is not about ranting but to highlight the right manner of rent increase.

Charles Schwab

Life Up Swing | The Best Finance Apps to Save, Invest, and Track Your Money

For advanced investors, our Brian suggests an awesome way to invest. Just set up an automated recurring transfers and it will invest automatically based on your preferences using AI technology!

It Makes Financial Sense To Buy It

Yahoo! Finance: How To Avoid Going Into Debt To Pay for an Emergency

Brian Davis debunked the 12 months budget scheme and sensationalize the month-on-month basis. People should realize that saving emergency funds should comes first before luxury.

It Makes Financial Sense To Buy It

GoBankingRates | 16 Ways To Tell If That Fixer-Upper Is Flip-Worthy

Before doing the fixer-upper hussle, do the math first! No calculus nor integral needed. Just do the crudle rule of thumb in the flipping world that our Brian Davis mention in this article.

Not just retirement

Yahoo! Finance | 25 Tricks To Sell Your House for a Bigger Profit

Enchanting materials, no matter how small, are eye candies that add magic to the profit.  On this article, our Brian Davis pull one of his many tricks to sell house for a bigger profit!

Not just retirement

The Accidental Landlord (Podcast) | Understanding the 2023 Rental Real Estate Market With Spark Rental Co-Founder, Brian Davis

A pretty interesting podcast episode indeed! Brian Davis unravel the truest real estate market analysis that diversify many investors from over opinionated analysis to logical data interpretation.

Not just retirement

AOL | How To Get Rich With a Normal Job

Our Brian Davis shares a well documented phenomenon called lifestyle creeps that prevent people with normal job from getting rich. Be well aware of this creepy lifestyle by reading this article.

Not just retirement

AARP | The FIRE movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early

Many investors tend to disregard an important benefit that should have been enjoyed on the early stage of financial independence journey. Our Brian Davis reveals how to enjoy FIRE to the max!

Find a Mentor & Mastermind

Carol Roth | 2023 New Year’s Resolutions from Small Businesses

Our Brian Davis, the master of the game called real estate, together with gamemaster, Deni Supplee, are looking for winners who are willing to join their winning spree!

Potential home buyers are wary

ListwithClever | Many Are Pessimistic About Homeownership, But Others Take Alternative Paths

Potential home buyers are becoming wary and our Deni is not exempted to experience this unlikely behavior! Two purchasers have backed out and their reasons are revealed in this interesting article. 

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