The Buyer Mindset: One Investor’s Secret to Standing Out in a Sea of Flips
With vision and a builder’s mindset, Gerry N., principal of an architecture studio and property development company, brings new-home quality to full-gut remodels. Dominion Financial helped bring it all to life. When Gerry entered the world of fix and flip three years ago, he wasn’t thinking like a seller. He was thinking like a buyer. […]
Section 8 in Transition? What Proposed HUD Changes Could Mean for Real Estate Investors
In recent months, policy discussions out of Washington have introduced uncertainty around the future of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, a cornerstone of the affordable housing system in the U.S. For real estate investors, particularly those whose portfolios include voucher-backed leases, these developments merit close attention. Below, we outline the proposed changes, their […]
Episode 92 | Housing Market, Maryland Economy & Government Spending with Mike Griffith
Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss the current trends in the housing market, highlighting significant price drops and shifts in buyer demand. They explore consumer psychology and its impact on economic outlook, particularly in the context of rising interest rates and potential recessions. The conversation shifts […]
How to Calculate ROI for Property Flips
Flipping houses can be a goldmine when done right. In 2024, investors earned an average ROI of 29.6% on house flips, pocketing about $72,000 in gross profit per deal. But with that reward comes risk. A home’s location, the strength of the local market, and your ability to manage costs all influence the bottom line. […]
Dominion Financial Launches Accelerated Draw Process for Residential Transition Loans, Slashing Funding Timelines by Up to 80%
Baltimore, MD – June 9, 2025 —Dominion Financial Services, a leading private lender for real estate investors, has announced a major upgrade to its draw funding process for Short-Term Bridge loans, delivering capital to borrowers in as little as 24 hours. Designed to meet the increasing demand for speed and efficiency in short-term real estate […]
Rising Inventory, Sticky Prices: What’s Really Going On in Overbuilt Markets?
Real estate investors across the country are watching inventory climb in key markets, yet prices aren’t falling. What gives? Nationally, the total number of homes for sale jumped 14.3% YoY in April 2025, reaching the highest level in nearly five years. Historically, a surge in supply like this would trigger price cuts and signal a […]
Episode 91 | Build-to-Rent, Interest Rates, Tenant Selection & Market Trends with Bruce McNeilage
Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier welcome Bruce McNeilage, a seasoned real estate investor with over 35 years of experience. The conversation delves into the current economic landscape, the evolution of build-to-rent housing, and the challenges investors face in today’s market. Bruce shares insights on interest rates, […]
The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
In April, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) was reintroduced to Congress for the sixth time, but this round came with something new: record-setting bipartisan support. The bill strengthens and expands the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and if it passes, we’re talking about 1.6 million additional affordable homes built or preserved over the […]
Dominion Financial Services Earns Top Rankings in Scotsman Guide 2025 Top Private Lenders Report
Baltimore, MD – June 3, 2025 — Dominion Financial Services, a leading private lender for real estate investors, has earned national recognition in the Scotsman Guide 2025 Top Private Lenders report. The company ranked 3rd in DSCR loans, 4th in Multifamily loans, 5th in Construction loans, 7th in Fix and Flip loans, and secured 12th place […]
Institutional Buyers Paused… Now They’re Treading Lightly. Here’s Why:
Between 2018 and late 2021, institutional investors aggressively entered the single-family rental space, accounting for up to 18.2% of all home purchases by Q4 2021, up from just 11.8% in 2018, according to Redfin. But by late 2022, that activity fell off a cliff. Institutional purchases dropped more than 45% year-over-year, and in some markets, […]
