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 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 | 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...
by Eric Krattenstein | Nov 24, 2025 |
Southwest Florida real estate investing has seen more plot twists since 2020 than a Netflix mini series: pandemic-fueled buying frenzies, hurricane disruption, an insurance-cost shock, a rush of investors, and now a noticeable “everyone take a breath” reset. What’s...
by Eric Krattenstein | Sep 10, 2025 |
TL;DR (Executive Summary) DSCR for SFR/2–4 is simple: Underwritten Gross Rent ÷ PITIA. Hit ≥1.10×–1.25× and life gets easier. For 5–10 units, many lenders switch to NOI ÷ Annual Debt Service — we still size 5–10 the same as 1–4 (Rent ÷ PITIA), then sanity‑check the...
