by Eric Krattenstein | Feb 2, 2026 |
Because knowing your DSCR is 1.15x doesn’t mean much if you don’t know what to do with that information. We built our DSCR calculator because investors kept asking the same question: “Does this deal work?” It’s a simple question with a...
by Eric Krattenstein | Jan 26, 2026 |
Everything you need to know before, during, and after hitting “submit”—from an actual lender who reviews these applications. If you’ve ever applied for a conventional mortgage, you know the drill: two years of tax returns, W-2s, pay stubs, bank...
by Eric Krattenstein | Jan 19, 2026 |
The financing option that makes traditional underwriters twitch—and why it might be exactly what your deal needs. If you’ve spent any time shopping for a DSCR loan, you’ve probably internalized one fundamental truth: the property needs to generate enough...
by Eric Krattenstein | Jan 12, 2026 |
An honest assessment of the year ahead—no crystal balls, no guarantees, just pattern recognition and strategic thinking. Every January, the real estate media industrial complex churns out predictions about the coming year. Half of them are breathlessly optimistic...
by Eric Krattenstein | Jan 8, 2026 |
Where the rent-to-price math actually works—and how to find deals that qualify. Here’s a dirty secret about most “best markets for real estate investors” articles: they’re written by people who have never actually underwritten a deal....
by Eric Krattenstein | Jan 5, 2026 |
A clear-eyed look at where rates are, where they’re headed, and how investors should adjust their strategies accordingly. If you’ve been waiting for “rates to come down” before buying your next investment property, I have some news: you might...
