THE SPARK INVESTMENT GROUP BLOG
In these articles, you’ll find fresh and relevant content designed to help you make savvy and informed investment decisions. With these tips, you’ll be on your way toward creating the life you want to live.
Things To Consider When Making Real Estate Investments In Inflationary Times
Inflation can be a real pain when it comes to your personal finances. It can also be a major factor when it comes to your investing strategy. For passive real estate investors, understanding and...
Interest Rates and Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate interest rates can greatly impact returns for any deal. The higher the interest rate, the more a buyer will have to pay for the debt each month, which can greatly impact your...
What Is A HUD Loan In Multifamily Real Estate Syndications?
For real estate syndicators looking to finance the acquisition or refinance of a multifamily property, a HUD loan can be an attractive option. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...
What To Do With $100k In Cash – Saving Vs. Investing In Real Estate
The Case For Real Estate Investing It is easy to invest during a bull market - the value of all assets are going up. Everyone wants to join the party so to speak. But when the market and economy...
Everything You Need to Know About Prepayment Penalties with Agency Debt
Prepayment penalties are fees that lenders charge when a borrower pays back their loan before the end of its term. These penalties can be applied to all types of loans, including agency debt, which...
As Lending Tightens, Valuations Blur
The fog of uncertainty remains in the broader equity capital markets. With the private market transactions over the past three months, values for institutional Class A assets appear to have declined...
Real Estate Assets To Diversify Your Portfolio
As a real estate investor, it's vital to diversify your portfolio. You don't want to put all your eggs in one basket, because if that basket cracks, you could lose everything. Instead, spread your...
Your Best Money Moves to Prepare for a Recession
Generally, a recession means a significant slowdown in industrial and trade activity. Which in turn leads to an uptick in unemployment, a downturn in real estate values, lower investment values and...
Multifamily Real Estate Investments’ Performance During a Recession
If you haven't heard already, one of the most reliable, recession-resistant moves a real estate investor can make is in multifamily property. Multifamily performance during a recession outperforms...
Analyzing a Real Estate Syndication like a Professional Underwriter
Real estate syndication funding starts with limited, passive investments that cover, at minimum, the down payment on the purchase of a commercial real estate asset, such as a multifamily investment...