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G. Brian Davis

Brian Davis runs a real estate investment club at SparkRental.com, allowing members to pool funds for fractional investing. His mission: to help working people invest in real estate passively, with far less cash than they’d otherwise need to buy properties or invest in real estate syndications.

Brian owns an interest in over 1,500 units and has owned dozens of rental properties directly over the last two decades. In addition to his work at SparkRental, he continues freelance writing on the side for fun and has written for Inman, R.E.Tipster, Coach Carson, Think Save Retire, 1500 Days, Money Crashers, and of course, BiggerPockets.

Today he spends most of the year traveling overseas with his wife and young daughter. He hikes and cooks well, surfs badly, and scuba dives without dying (yet).

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Today he spends most of the year traveling overseas with his wife and young daughter. He hikes and cooks well, surfs badly, and scuba dives without dying (yet).

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Saving 5 min read

Dec 07, 2016Feb 23, 2024 G. Brian Davis

A Third of Americans Have No Savings: Here’s 7 Habits We NEED to Adopt

America has some terrible money habits. Here's a splash of cold water in the face: some scary stats and 7 ways to clean up your finances starting today.

FIRE & Retirement 5 min read

Sep 29, 2016Feb 13, 2024 G. Brian Davis

Out of College, Should I Invest in Real Estate or Retirement Accounts?

If you've recently graduated and started saving money, where do you invest it? How does real estate stack up against retirement accounts for 20-somethings?

Investing For Beginners 5 min read

Sep 20, 2016Mar 16, 2021 G. Brian Davis

How to Create More Time for Real Estate Deals While Working a 9-5

Working a 9-5 job while investing in real estate on the side? Don’t sweat it — there are plenty of advantages in working full-time and investing part-time, from stable income…

FIRE & Retirement 7 min read

Sep 07, 2016Feb 14, 2024 G. Brian Davis

How to Set Short, Mid & Long-Term Goals on Your Quest for Financial Freedom

Everyone says they want financial freedom, but few bother to define it, much less plan how to achieve it. Here's a roadmap, with milestones, for your quest!

News & Trends 3 min read

Aug 08, 2016Mar 16, 2021 G. Brian Davis

New Study: Ability to Delay Gratification Predicts Wealth, Health & Success

Perhaps the old saying should be revised to read, “To the patient go the spoils.” The psychology majors of the world probably remember the classic Stanford “Marshmallow Study” from the…

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Aug 02, 2016Mar 16, 2021 G. Brian Davis

Can Investors & Landlords Own Real Estate Anonymously (Or is Privacy Dead)?

People love suing landlords and real estate investors. Is there anything they can do to keep their identity private and own real estate anonymously?

News & Trends 3 min read

Jul 13, 2016Mar 16, 2021 G. Brian Davis

Tempe LGBT Flag Dispute Raises Question: Can Landlords Ban Flags and Political Signs?

When can landlords ban political signs and flags? The answer is more complicated than you think, with different states protecting different tenant rights.

Landlording & Property Management 4 min read

Jul 07, 2016Mar 16, 2021 G. Brian Davis

7 Smart Home Gadgets Landlords Should Consider for a Sought-After Rental

Do landlords see a return on smart home upgrades in their rentals? Here are 7 cheap smart home features worth considering for higher rents and returns.