Plain-English field guides
Learn the math behind the deal.
Short, practical explanations for the ratios, rules of thumb and judgment calls that show up in rental investing.
- Guide 01
What is cap rate?
The formula, what it reveals, what it hides, and how to compare two properties without mixing in the mortgage.
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The 1% rule explained
Why investors use it as a quick screen, why it is not a verdict, and when local costs make it misleading.
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How to analyze a rental property
A listing-to-offer workflow: verify income, estimate expenses, model financing, and stress-test the weak points.
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Cash-on-cash return, explained
How to measure the return on your own cash, and why it differs from cap rate once a mortgage is involved.
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BRRRR method basics
The five steps, a worked example, and the risks that catch first-time BRRRR investors.
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DSCR explained
How the debt service coverage ratio works, what lenders look for, and what a DSCR loan is.
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