Investor Guides

Plain-English explanations that help you understand what the calculators are measuring.

How DSCR works

What a 1.00, 1.15 or 1.25 ratio is actually telling you.

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FHA 3–4 unit screening

Why market rent and self-sufficiency matter on larger owner-occupied FHA properties.

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Rental cash flow

Move from gross rent to NOI and then to cash flow after debt.

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Cap rate vs. cash-on-cash

Two return metrics that answer different questions.

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Mortgage payment reality

Why principal and interest alone can understate the monthly cost.

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