Real Estate Investment Advice

A home inspection is a critical step in the purchasing process of an investment property. It provides you with a detailed assessment of certain central factors related to a home’s value. As an investor, you want to do your due diligence, but you may not know what is and what isn’t relevant in a home inspection.  By focusing on the high-level issues that really impact the value of your home, a home inspection should give you insights into a rental property and its long-term potential. It can also provide you with necessary data you need to continue your negotiations on […]

Recent events have served as a reminder that no matter how well you plan, events will always occur that you failed to anticipate. Thankfully, financial success is not reliant upon foreseeing financial setbacks, but it does require preparing for them. By building your reserve and purchasing the right insurance, you can make sure you’re prepared no matter what happens.  Building Your Reserve  Having an emergency fund is vital for anyone’s financial stability, but for those who invest in rental properties it’s even more important. While having any sort of emergency fund is better than nothing, there’s a difference between having […]

As we continue to see the wide-reaching impact of COVID-19 and the social distancing it necessitates, many real estate investors may wonder if now is a good time to invest in rental properties. While every person’s situation is unique, and opportunities vary based on location, the doubling in size of the joint venture between JPMorgan’s Strategic Property Fund and Homes 4 Rent in single-family rental homes provides evidence that the rental investment industry is as strong as ever.  The Single-Family Rental Homes Venture  Earlier this year, JPMorgan’s Strategic Property Fund, JPMorgan Chase & Co’s asset management division, entered into a […]

With unemployment numbers skyrocketing, many investors in rental properties are concerned about the security of their investments. But a recession is actually an ideal time to invest in the rental market. This is often forgotten, since extenuating circumstances regarding financing caused the financial crisis of 2008 to impact real estate investors. Since the rules regarding financing have since been updated, this is one instance where history is unlikely to repeat itself. Recessions and the Rental Market A recession typically impacts the housing market, not the rental market. If owner occupants can’t afford their mortgages, they become renters – increasing the […]

In a rapidly evolving real estate landscape, understanding the nuances of new construction investments, renovations, and repairs has never been more crucial. The industry is undergoing tectonic shifts, accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, making expertise in these areas vulnerable. Spartan Invest CEO, Lindsay Davis, sits down to chat with Elliott Pike. He’s the CEO of Elm Construction and the President of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders. This exclusive conversation spans a range of topics, including but not limited to, new construction home building—a cornerstone for anyone eyeing long-term property investments. Both Davis and Pike delve deep into the […]

Lindsay Davis (Spartan Invest, CEO) and Heather Melson (of Pearce, Bevill, Leesburg, & Moore, CPA’s) sit down for another conversation surrounding the stimulus. There have been a lot of questions surrounding PPP loan forgiveness and the CARES Act in general. Heather breaks it down, gives us the insight we need to understand, and shares her takeaways for individuals and small businesses alike.

Aaron Chapman of Security National Mortgage Company sits down with Lindsay Davis to talk about how things are moving along in the mortgage industry and answers some frequently asked questions, particularly regarding forbearance.