Underwriting a rental
The numbers we model before any offer: gross and market rent, vacancy, taxes, insurance, maintenance reserves and a realistic exit.
Insights
Notes from the deal desk.
Straightforward thinking on property investing — the numbers, the trade-offs, and the mistakes we try to avoid. No hype, no gurus.
What We Write About
The questions that actually matter.
Choosing a market
What we look for when adding a new state or county — job growth, rent-to-price ratios, supply and resale liquidity.
Budgeting renovations
Why we separate 'must fix' from 'nice to have', and how to avoid over-improving a property past what the rent supports.
Cash flow vs. appreciation
How we balance income today against value growth tomorrow, and when each matters more.
Full articles are on the way. In the meantime, if you want our take on a specific deal or market, just ask.