For investors transitioning from flipping houses to holding rentals, a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loan is a powerful tool for refinancing because it qualifies borrowers based on a property's cash flow, not their personal income.

This unfortunately is not a creative way to transition. 

My role has involved making strategic purchasing decisions, negotiating supplier terms, and managing large capital investments in a competitive environment.As the Amazon landscape has shifted toward large players with exclusive manufacturer access, I’ve been planning a transition into real estate finance — particularly hard money lending, In my role, I’ve:Managed multi-million dollar purchasing decisions, sourcing high-demand products and optimizing inventory strategies.Analyzed large sets of data to forecast profitability, manage cash flow, and minimize risk.Built strong relationships with suppliers, financial institutions, and logistics partners to drive operational efficiency.I’m confident that my financial acumen, data-driven approach, and experience in capital management can translate seamlessly into roles in real estate finance.I’m eager to connect with professionals in the field, and I’m particularly interested in opportunities related to:Hard money lending and underwritingReal estate investment analysisPortfolio managementIf you have any advice, mentorship, or know of any opportunities in real estate finance, I’d love to connect.

Location: DFW to Houston AreaExperience: Wholesaler, new to development Hey BP Community! I’m an investor and wholesaler who’s starting to pivot into the development space. I’ve built up a solid pipeline of off-market...

Not 100% sure if this is the right forum but was wondering if anyone had any experience in flipping land? I bought my first multi family almost 1 year ago and land flipping (like flipping houses) is something I'd like...

I’ve been talking with investors who started with flips but now want to hold rentals without hitting the wall of conventional financing. DSCR loans keep coming up as a tool for that.
For those who’ve made the shift:
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I’ve been talking with investors who started with flips but now want to hold rentals without hitting the wall of conventional financing. DSCR loans keep coming up as a tool for that.
For those who’ve made the shift:-...

Started out as a contractor, became a fix & flipper on the side (slowly accumulating a buy & hold SFR portfolio), and then transitioned into notes from there.When my company was buying 2nd mortgages, I'm not sure my background played as much of a role since we were really just buying the paper but with buying 1st mortgages and REO it really can make a difference with determining construction costs, having reputable "boots on the ground" from my previous life, etc.

Transitioning into commercial real estate can definitely be challenging, but your background in marketing and investing gives you a great foundation.

Wanted to introduce myself because my business partner and I are looking for a mentor, coming from sales trying to transition into a full-time real estate investor.