by Eric Krattenstein | Feb 11, 2026 |
Fix and flip loans are purpose-built for real estate investors who buy distressed properties, renovate them, and sell for a profit. Unlike traditional mortgages designed for long-term homeownership, these short-term bridge loans align with the unique timeline and...
by Eric Krattenstein | Feb 9, 2026 |
A comprehensive, data-driven analysis of where flipping actually works—backed by ATTOM metrics, foreclosure data, and market fundamentals. Let’s start with the uncomfortable truth: national flip margins hit a 17-year low in Q3 2025. According to ATTOM’s...
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 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...
by Eric Krattenstein | Oct 31, 2025 |
An educational guide for real estate investors who like their coffee strong and their interest-rate expectations stronger. The Short Answer (So You Can Nail It In An Elevator Ride) Because mortgage rates are not set by the Fed’s policy rate. They’re set by the bond...
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...
