by Eric Krattenstein | Apr 6, 2026 |
KEY TAKEAWAYS Out-of-state investing gives access to better cash flow markets unavailable locally DSCR loans finance properties nationwide without borrower residence requirements Building a reliable local team (property manager, agent, inspector) is critical...
by Eric Krattenstein | Mar 30, 2026 |
KEY TAKEAWAYS DSCR cash-out refinances allow up to 75% LTV, extracting equity without selling Seasoning requirements vary: 0-3 months (cost basis), 3-6 months (70% LTV), 6+ months (full value) No tax returns required—qualify based on property income Critical for BRRRR...
by Eric Krattenstein | Mar 2, 2026 |
The tools you should know about, the conversations you should have with your CPA, and how DSCR financing fits the picture. Disclaimer: We’re a mortgage lender, not a tax advisor. This article is educational, not tax advice. Every investor’s situation is...
by Eric Krattenstein | Feb 23, 2026 |
The elephant in the room that’s crushing cash flows—and what you can actually do about it. We need to talk about insurance. Not because it’s exciting—it might be the least exciting topic in real estate investing. But because it’s become one of the...
by Eric Krattenstein | Feb 19, 2026 |
The BRRRR strategy is one of the most powerful wealth-building frameworks in real estate investing. The acronym stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat—and when executed correctly, it allows you to acquire distressed properties, force appreciation through...
by Eric Krattenstein | Feb 16, 2026 |
Where building new makes more sense than buying existing—and how to make the numbers work in a $428K average construction cost environment. Here’s a question that’s become increasingly relevant: at what point does it make more sense to build than to buy?...
