Real estate financing,
explained.
Practical answers about DSCR loans, private lending and the next step in your investment plan.
See How Low Your Rate Can Go →DSCR loan requirements: no tax returns does not mean no paperwork
A rental property can tell a different story from your tax return. DSCR financing focuses on the property's rental income, but lenders still review the borrower, the property and the loan structure.
Read the guide →How to calculate DSCR on a rental property
The ratio is simple. The inputs deserve more attention. A rental that looks comfortable at today's payment can look different after a refinance, tax increase or insurance renewal.
Read the guide →DSCR vs. conventional investment-property loans
The better loan is the one that fits your file and your hold period. DSCR and conventional financing take different paths through underwriting; neither is automatically the cheapest answer.
Read the guide →DSCR cash-out refinance: plan the proceeds before you borrow
Equity is not the same as spendable cash. A cash-out refinance needs to work at the new payment, after closing costs and the existing loan payoff.
Read the guide →How to finance multiple rental properties without losing sight of cash flow
Growing a portfolio is a financing problem and an operating problem. Each new rental adds debt, closing costs and another set of expenses, even when it looks good on its own.
Read the guide →Private lending vs. bank financing for real estate investors
A property can be a good investment and still be a poor fit for a particular loan. Private lending and bank financing can serve different stages of the same deal.
Read the guide →Bridge loan exit strategies: plan beyond the closing
A bridge loan buys time, not a guaranteed refinance. Before closing, decide how the balance will be repaid and what happens if the first plan slips.
Read the guide →Fix-and-flip financing: understand rehab draws before work starts
A renovation loan can include money reserved for work without placing all of that money in your account at closing. The draw process matters to the contractor schedule and your cash needs.
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