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STR Insurance, Licenses & Taxes: Compliance That Keeps DSCR Deals Bankable
DSCR & Rentals

STR Insurance, Licenses & Taxes: Compliance That Keeps DSCR Deals Bankable

Airbnb/VRBO investors often forget compliance until lenders ask. This guide explains the insurance endorsements DSCR lenders require, how to document licenses a

26 min readSeptember 27, 2025
How to Compare Hard Money Term Sheets: Total Cost, Not Just Rate
Real Estate Investing 101

How to Compare Hard Money Term Sheets: Total Cost, Not Just Rate

Investors often focus on rate or points, but total cost is what matters. This guide shows how to model term sheets with all-in math, including minimum interest,

9 min readSeptember 21, 2025
Ground-Up Construction Loans for Investors: From Lot to Lease-Up
Construction Loans

Ground-Up Construction Loans for Investors: From Lot to Lease-Up

How to finance new builds with private lenders: land, permits, vertical construction, draws, interest reserves, inspections, and the path to permanent DSCR or s

11 min readAugust 14, 2025
How Private Lenders Score Files: Experience, Liquidity & Collateral (with Checklist)
Underwriting & Analysis

How Private Lenders Score Files: Experience, Liquidity & Collateral (with Checklist)

Make your deal easy to approve. A practical scorecard of what private lenders weigh—borrower track record, liquidity, credit, collateral, ARV credibility, and e

12 min readJuly 8, 2025
Ground-Up Development Loans: From Raw Dirt to Revenue
Construction Loans

Ground-Up Development Loans: From Raw Dirt to Revenue

Ground-up development loans finance the riskiest but potentially most profitable projects. This in-depth guide explores entitlement, financing structures, risks

14 min readMay 18, 2025
Portfolio & Blanket Loans: Scaling Beyond Single-Property Financing
Rental Property Loans

Portfolio & Blanket Loans: Scaling Beyond Single-Property Financing

Single-property financing gets clunky once you own more than a handful of rentals. Portfolio and blanket loans let you scale efficiently—but they also create ne

15 min readApril 5, 2025
New Construction Loans: Building From the Ground Up in 2025
Construction Loans

New Construction Loans: Building From the Ground Up in 2025

Ground-up construction loans open doors for investors and builders who want to create value from scratch. This deep guide covers loan types, draw schedules, len

13 min readMarch 10, 2025
Bridge & Rehab Loans: A Complete 2025 Investor's Guide
Bridge Loans

Bridge & Rehab Loans: A Complete 2025 Investor's Guide

Bridge and rehab loans give investors speed and flexibility when conventional financing falls short. This long-form guide breaks down terms, risks, lender expec

11 min readFebruary 22, 2025
Short-Term Rentals & DSCR Loans: A Playbook for Airbnb/VRBO Investors
Rental Property Loans

Short-Term Rentals & DSCR Loans: A Playbook for Airbnb/VRBO Investors

Airbnb and VRBO investing can be lucrative, but financing is tricky. This playbook shows how to package your property for DSCR lenders with real permits, STR in

16 min readJanuary 15, 2025

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