Welcome to the Spartan Invest Content Hub — your one-stop resource for blogs, podcasts, and webinars from our team. Here, you’ll find insights and strategies we’ve shared with investors throughout our journey, all designed to help you build wealth and confidence in real estate investing.
Key takeaways Fair housing complaints are on the rise across the housing market. A 2023 Fair Housing Trend Report by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) revealed a record-breaking 33,007 complaints filed in 2022—a 5.74% increase in the number of complaints lodged in 2021. In Alabama, 368 complaints were filed
Of all many real estate boom-and-bust cycles in living memory, none have arguably been as dramatic and significant as the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Triggered by the collapse of the subprime mortgage market, the housing bubble’s implosion in the late aughts led to widespread loan defaults and property foreclosures that
Discounted DSCR Rate Program At Spartan Invest, we understand the complexities and challenges that come with real estate investments, especially for our out-of-state clients. Our Discounted Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) rate program has been tailored by Spartan Invest to make property investment more accessible and profitable. This offering is
Although analytical activities—which include evaluating markets, scouting neighborhoods, and crunching numbers—form the basis of every real estate investment, they do not represent the totality of what is required to be a successful investor. Beyond numerical literacy and business acumen, effective real estate investors must also be attuned to their own
Introduction Navigating the world of real estate investing can feel overwhelming, especially if you are entering the market for the first time. Terms like “turnkey” are used often but not always consistently. At Spartan Invest, we believe in clarity. This page explains what turnkey real estate really means, the different
After 2022, housing experts and economists made definitive forecasts about the 2023 housing market. They predicted a potential economic recession, a pullback in mortgage rates, an increase in housing inventory, and a leveling off—or even negative growth—in home prices. In essence, many anticipated a shift towards a buyer’s market. But
The Landscape of Interest Rates Over the past year, interest rates have been on the rise. For investors, this translates to a more challenging landscape. A best-case scenario for a 20% down payment hovers around 8%. However, it’s essential to recognize that low rates come at the cost of points,
Take a glance at today’s headlines, and you’ll be inundated with stories about rising mortgage rates and surging home prices. All of this is true—interest rates are the highest they’ve been in more than 20+ years, and homes across the country are more expensive now than ever before. Despite these
