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Fix and Flip |
November 10, 2024
New investors can qualify for fix and flip loans based on the deal, not experience. Learn the 70% rule, cash requirements, and how first-time flips are funded.
Zach Cohen
Fix and Flip |
November 23, 2025
New to hard money loans? See how they work, what lenders require, and compare the best lenders for first-time fix and flip investors.
Zach Cohen
Fix and Flip |
May 5, 2026
Rehab loans explained: how investors finance purchase and renovation, what lenders evaluate, and how deals are structured.
Zach Cohen
DSCR Loans |
July 9, 2024
Compare DSCR and conventional loans side by side. See differences in qualification, rates, terms, and which fits your rental investment strategy.
Zach Cohen
BRRRR Strategy |
December 30, 2025
BRRRR financing uses two loans: hard money to acquire and renovate, then a DSCR refinance to hold and recover capital. Learn how each phase works.
Zach Cohen
Blog
BRRRR Strategy |
December 30, 2025
BRRRR method explained with real numbers. Learn how it works, when it fails, and how real estate investors execute deals using hard money and DSCR financing.
Zach Cohen
Blog
DSCR Loans |
Short Term Rental |
December 26, 2025
Find the best places to buy an Airbnb in 2026 with a review of the top US STR markets, ROI insights, and investor-ready analysis from Ridge Street.
Zach Cohen
Blog
DSCR Loans |
December 24, 2025
DSCR loan prepayment penalties explained. Learn step-down structures like 5-4-3-2-1, how they affect your rate, and how to choose the right option.
Zach Cohen
Blog
DSCR Loans |
Short Term Rental |
December 6, 2025
Not sure which rental property loan fits your deal? Compare DSCR, conventional, and hard money options by qualification and investment strategy.
Zach Cohen
Blog
Fix and Flip |
November 23, 2025
New to hard money loans? See how they work, what lenders require, and compare the best lenders for first-time fix and flip investors.
Zach Cohen
Blog
Fix and Flip
Use our free fix and flip calculator to estimate profit, ROI, cash to close, and the highest price you should pay for a flip property using the 70% rule.
Zach Cohen
Calculators
Fix and Flip
Use our free hard money loan calculator to estimate loan amount, cash to close, borrowing costs, and break-even sale price for a fix-and-flip deal.
Zach Cohen
Calculators
DSCR Loans
Use our free DSCR loan calculator to estimate your rental property cash flow, DSCR ratio, and loan qualification in under 60 seconds.
Zach Cohen
Calculators
BRRRR Strategy
Use the free BRRRR Calculator to estimate cash flow, DSCR, refinance proceeds, and total project costs for your next Buy Rehab Rent Refinance Repeat deal.
Zach Cohen
Calculators
DSCR Loans
Use our free rental property profit calculator to estimate cash flow, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and DSCR ratio before making an offer.
Zach Cohen
Calculators
DSCR Loans
Use our free DSCR refinance calculator to see how much cash you can pull out of your rental property and what your new DSCR loan payment may be.
Zach Cohen
Calculators
Ground Up Construction
Use our construction loan calculator to estimate costs, rates, and financing for ground-up construction projects, tailored to real estate investors.
Zach Cohen
Calculators
Short Term Rental
DSCR Loans
Overview, analysis, and loan terms for Florida Airbnb Loan
Zach Cohen
Case Studies
Fix and Flip
Fix and flip loan for a 3-bed, 2-bath Cape Coral property with 82.5% LTV and 90% rehab financing. See how the deal was structured.
Zach Cohen
Case Studies
DSCR Loans
DSCR cash-out refinance in Manor, Texas. 60% LTV, 1.02 DSCR, 5/6 ARM selected for a 5-year refinance plan. See how the deal was structured.
Zach Cohen
Case Studies
DSCR Loans
DSCR purchase for an out-of-state investor in Seminole, Florida. $538K, 80% LTV, 1.42 DSCR. Closed in under 30 days. See how the deal was structured.
Zach Cohen
Case Studies
DSCR Loans
Cash-Out Refinance
DSCR cash-out refinance for a tenant-occupied single-family in Waterloo, Iowa. 75% LTV, 1.39 DSCR. See how the deal restructured the borrower’s balance sheet.
Zach Cohen
Case Studies
DSCR Loans
Cash-Out Refinance
Multi-borrower DSCR cash-out refinance in Oxford, Alabama at 75% LTV. Four co-borrowers, two stationed overseas. See how the deal closed on schedule.
Zach Cohen
Case Studies
DSCR Loans
DSCR purchase for a first-time investor in San Antonio, TX. 80% LTV, 1.23 DSCR, no income verification. See how the deal was structured.
Zach Cohen
Case Studies
Multifamily
5-unit multifamily DSCR loan in NYC at 58.5% LTV and 7.375%. See how the deal was structured and how financing challenges were solved.
Zach Cohen
Case Studies