by Eric Krattenstein | Oct 24, 2025
How to choose the right capital for flips, rentals, ground‑up, and everything in betweenEstimated read time: 15–20 minutes. Grab coffee. Maybe two. TL;DR (but definitely read the rest) Hard money = fastest, often local, usually the highest cost, least paperwork, and...
by Eric Krattenstein | Sep 10, 2025
TL;DR (Executive Summary) DSCR for SFR/2–4 is simple: Underwritten Gross Rent ÷ PITIA. Hit ≥1.10×–1.25× and life gets easier. For 5–10 units, many lenders switch to NOI ÷ Annual Debt Service — we still size 5–10 the same as 1–4 (Rent ÷ PITIA), then sanity‑check the...
by Eric Krattenstein | Aug 18, 2025
TL;DR (but you’ll want the details) Green rehabs can lift NOI quickly via lower utility and maintenance costs, small rent premiums, and reduced vacancy—especially in landlord‑paid utilities or RUBS/all‑bills‑paid situations. Fast‑payback winners: heat pump water...
by Eric Krattenstein | Aug 11, 2025
Executive Summary Tennessee’s rental market in 2025 is marked by contrasting performances across asset types and metros. Multifamily is digesting a record supply wave—most heavily in Nashville—which has softened occupancy and rent growth temporarily. Single-family...
by Eric Krattenstein | Jul 28, 2025
Introduction to the 2025 Real Estate Investor Market The real estate investor market in 2025 is shaping up to be a test of adaptability, strategic thinking, and persistence. Investors across the country are contending with a dynamic landscape marked by high interest...
by Keith Quinney | Jul 9, 2025
Short-term rentals like Airbnb aren’t just popular, they’ve become one of the most profitable strategies in real estate investing. By 2026, the short-term rental market is expected to reach a valuation of $8.9 billion. But if you have tried to finance one, you know...
