Rental Investor Articles
How Vacancy, Maintenance, and CapEx Can Destroy a “Good” Deal
A rental property can look excellent on paper and still disappoint in practice. The purchase price may seem...
What Is DSCR Lending and How Do Investors Use It?
Real estate investors often need financing that looks different from a traditional owner-occupied mortgage. Conventional lenders usually focus...
Single-Family Rentals vs. Small Multifamily- Which Is Better for New Investors?
New real estate investors often face an important early decision: should they buy a single-family rental or start...
How to Analyze Rent Comps Like a Pro
Accurate rent analysis is one of the most important parts of rental property investing. A property can look...
How to Estimate Repairs on an Investment Property
Estimating repairs is one of the most important skills a real estate investor can develop. A property may...
The 1% Rule- Useful Shortcut or Outdated Myth?
Real estate investors love simple rules because they make deal screening faster. One of the most common rules...
Cap Rate vs. Cash-on-Cash Return: Which Metric Matters More?
Real estate investors use financial metrics to decide whether a property is worth pursuing, how one opportunity compares...
How to Calculate Cash Flow on a Rental Property
Cash flow is one of the most important numbers in rental property investing. It tells investors whether a...