by Eric Krattenstein | Jun 22, 2026
Every fix-and-flip investor eventually has a contractor disaster. The question isn’t whether — it’s how prepared the operation is when it happens. The vetting framework that separates contractors who finish on time from contractors who disappear, the...
by Keith Quinney | Jun 8, 2026
June is National Homeownership Month. The usual coverage is aimed at first-time buyers. This post is for the investors who help make those stories possible. A look at where homeownership stands in 2026, how the path to ownership has shifted over the last few decades,...
by Eric Krattenstein | May 12, 2026
Detroit went from “where capital goes to die” to one of the strongest cash-flow markets in the Midwest, but the DSCR math works at the neighborhood level — not the city level. East English Village pencils. Indian Village barely does. Russell Woods produces...
by Eric Krattenstein | May 8, 2026
Spec builders consistently miss two things on their first build: how much carry actually costs over 12 months, and how draw schedules dictate cash position from groundbreaking to certificate of occupancy. A walk-through of where the margin really goes, three...
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...
