Scenario pricing instead of “one price”I always underwrite multiple price points at the same time so I can see exactly where:• the deal becomes financeable• cash flow becomes stable• and where it actually turns safeThat gives me my real maximum safe offer instead of guessing.I actually built a small underwriting framework to do this quickly — happy to share it if you want to try it. 

Scenario & Sensitivity AnalysisIndustry risk frameworks describe stress testing as involving multiple types of analysis, such as:Scenario analysis (multiple variables change together, e.g., market downturn + payment defaults)Sensitivity analysis (one variable at a time, such as rate changes or vacancy shifts)These techniques help evaluate how different combinations of stressors affect outcomes.

Looking to create a general framework for evaluating deals.

The flood of strategies—house hacking, BRRRR, single-family, multifamily—can be overwhelming and leave you spinning your wheels instead of taking action.That’s why I’m kicking off a new series:24 posts, over 8 weeks (3x/week), starting Q1 2026.Each post will break down one key strategy, framework, or decision point designed specifically for investors who haven’t purchased their first property yet.

The same framework applies when comparing 15-year versus 30-year loans.

Trying to force conventional or slow capital into a fast-moving deal usually costs the opportunity.Structurally, I prefer setting up a go-to framework rather than reinventing it every time.

That broader framework is something I’m actively working to understand and implement.

The sweet spot is in the middle.Here’s the framework I use when coaching new investors:1.

This is exactly how experienced operators think about lease structure.We use a similar early termination framework, but the bigger takeaway for us is what you said about removing emotion from the process.

I plan to read "The House Flipping Framework" by James Dainard to gain a better insight into what flippers are looking for.