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...
by Eric Krattenstein | Nov 24, 2025 |
Southwest Florida real estate investing has seen more plot twists since 2020 than a Netflix mini series: pandemic-fueled buying frenzies, hurricane disruption, an insurance-cost shock, a rush of investors, and now a noticeable “everyone take a breath” reset. What’s...
by Eric Krattenstein | Nov 7, 2025 |
California real estate has a reputation that precedes it. Sunshine. Surf. Sticker shock. The state is both a laboratory for housing policy and a world capital for jobs, tech, film, logistics, and a dozen other industries that put steady pressure on the rental market....
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...
