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 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?...
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 | Oct 30, 2024
Recently Funded Fix And Flip Loan In Scottsdale, Arizona Loan Scenario: This fix-and-flip project involves a 1500 square foot condo in Scottsdale, Arizona. The property was purchased for $880,000, with a comprehensive rehab budget of $175,000. The total loan amount...
by Eric Krattenstein | Oct 14, 2024
Recently Funded DSCR Loan In Casa Grande, AZ Loan Scenario: American Heritage Lending recently funded this DSCR loan in Casa Grande, Arizona. This loan for the purchase of a 3 unit rental property in Arizona was structured as a 40-year term, with the first 10 years...
