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 Keith Quinney | Dec 5, 2025 |
Great real estate deals don’t send a calendar invite. They pop up on a Tuesday, come with a tight clock, and usually go to the buyer who can move first. That’s where bridge loans earn their keep. They’re short-term, interest-only loans built for speed; money you can...
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...
by Eric Krattenstein | Sep 15, 2025 |
Millennials are the largest U.S. cohort squarely in their prime household‑formation years. They’re renting longer, buying later, raising kids, treating pets like family, and working from home at least part of the week. That mix isn’t just a cultural observation—it’s...
