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 | 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 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....
