THE INVESTOR FIELD GUIDE

A little clarity goes a long way.

Practical explanations for the decisions between finding a property and financing your next move.

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Your first investment, with a clearer plan.

A strong financing conversation starts with a complete picture of the property and the project.

FINANCING FUNDAMENTALS

LTC, LTV, and ARV: know your numbers.

These ratios measure different things. A high limit on one ratio does not override a lower limit on another.

RENTAL INVESTING

What rental coverage really tells you.

Debt-service coverage is a useful starting point, but a rental property deserves a broader cash-flow review.

PROJECT EXECUTION

Plan your renovation draws before work begins.

A renovation budget and a draw process should work together, so you can plan the cash needed between milestones.

LOAN STRUCTURES

Interest-only payments: the full picture.

A lower scheduled payment during an interest-only period does not mean the principal balance is being repaid.