The Hard Money Lending Guide for First-Time Borrowers in NY – Chap 2
Thursday, February 19
How underwriting works in New York In New York, having a deal that looks strong on paper isn’t always good enough for traditional lenders. In this market, underwriting is all about survivability. Here, hard money underwriting is shaped less by projected returns and more by what happens if a dea...
The Capital Stack Strategy: How to Design a Refi-Ready F-N-F in NY
Thursday, February 05
Transitioning from fix-and-flip loans to long-term rental financing is far less forgiving than it used to be. Especially in New York, where compliance and underwriting requirements add layers of complexity. Investors who move into a house flipping deal without a clear refinance plan often find t...
The Hard Money Lending Guide for First-Time Borrowers in NY – Chap. 1
Wednesday, January 21
The New York Infrastructure If you’re a real estate investor looking to scale your portfolio, New York offers some of the most lucrative opportunities in the country. It also comes with the most complex regulatory and financial hurdles. For first-time borrowers, the New York infrastructure can b...
Bridge to scale: how to transition from short-term capital to DSCR
Monday, January 12
There’s no doubt that short-term financing plays an important role in real estate investing. Bridge loans and fix-and-flip capital give investors the speed and flexibility to acquire properties, execute improvements, and create value quickly.But speed alone doesn’t build a scalable portfolio.The...
How Holding Costs Can Kill Your Fix and Flip Profits
Wednesday, December 17
Holding costs are the silent drain on every fix and flip investor’s timeline. Most projects don’t fall apart because the after-repair value (ARV) was misjudged. They fall apart because the timeline slipped, and holding costs quietly ate the profit. In this article, we’ll break down what holding ...
How to use DSCR cash-out loans to fuel faster growth
Wednesday, December 10
If you want to tap equity for upgrades, a new acquisition, or to clean up expensive debt, cash-out DSCR loans give you the flexibility and speed to do it without slowing your portfolio down. This guide breaks down exactly how they work, when they make sense, and how investors use them to move fa...