THE SPARK INVESTMENT GROUP BLOG

Investing in real estate outside your local market, in an area you may never visit, and where you have no trustworthy friends on whom to call can seem absolutely terrifying, especially for new...

When it comes to investing, as with many of life’s major decisions, it’s easy to look back and see the best choices, what should have been done, and what would have been a smart decision. Harnessing...

I know I’m not alone when I share that I came from an average middle-class family who worked hard to provide the necessities of life - shelter and food - and hoped to save enough money to help pay...

Remember back in high school when all social groups were divided into cliques?  There were jocks, nerds, cheerleaders, theater kids, band geeks, and every other division of people either by...

While I’m aware that most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and wishing they had just a couple of zeroes on the end of their bank balance, today we’re going to explore what could happen if...

 In preparation to become a real estate investor, the most essential step to take is establishing your investment goals.  What do you want investing to do for you and your life? Are you in pursuit...

Real estate investing can be much like going to the grocery or department store. You can find a hundred different brands of cereal in a grocery store or dozens of different styles of blue jeans....

One question that comes up most often is, which investment provides a better return? People want to know if investing in real estate properties is more lucrative or if real estate syndications are truly the best choice. 

Real estate syndications’ major benefit is being a true hands-off investment, as it saves investors from the stress of maintenance issues, tenant complaints, and dipping cash flow. That right there can make you feel like syndications are a better deal (who wouldn’t want to avoid that stress!?). 

On the other hand, with rental properties, you have to do all the legwork. That includes finding a broker and a property manager and coordinating with lenders. So, in exchange for all that hard work, you’d expect better returns, right?

If you’ve spent any time on the Spark Investment Group site at all, you’re familiar with our perspective on real estate syndications. 

We think they’re awesome, that people should be interested and trying to invest in them, and we can’t wait to continue to share more about them so that more people have the opportunity to learn about these types of passive investments.

However, we also know that real estate investments are a big investment and are not the perfect choice for everyone. So, here are the top four reasons why someone should NOT invest in real estate syndications. 

No matter how many jobs you’ve had or how far down the career path you are, facing any workplace transition brings up emotions, fears, and possibly, some sleepless nights. The bittersweet feelings of quitting a job include guilt, worry, anxiety, excitement, adrenaline, and gratefulness. 

It only seems sensible that a cushion of cash in the bank might make any transition less worrisome. In this article, we’ll share 3 steps toward making the leap from the ol’ 9-5 or for many more likely to be the 10 hour day 7 to 7, through real estate investing so you can spend less time behind a desk and more time doing things you love.