Institutional Ownership in Single-Family Housing: What Real Estate Investors Should Know
Summary: This blog explains the true scope of institutional ownership in single-family housing, separating media hype from data and investor impact. Institutional ownership in the single-family and small multifamily housing market has become an increasingly visible topic in public discourse. Headlines often suggest that large Wall Street-backed firms are rapidly acquiring housing stock and crowding […]
How Appraisal Transfers Help Real Estate Investors Save Time, Money, and Deals
Summary: Stuck with a slow lender? This blog shows how an appraisal transfer can rescue your timeline and save your deal. If you’re an investor trying to close a DSCR Rental loan, time is everything. The market moves fast, but traditional lenders? Not always. Maybe you’ve already paid for an appraisal, but your lender is […]
$200B Agency MBS Injection Creates Temporary Shift in Mortgage Market Dynamics
Summary: A surprise policy-driven development just altered mortgage rate trends. Learn how this temporary shift impacts investor strategy in 2026. As the year began, expectations across the housing industry were largely aligned. Mortgage rates remained elevated, affordability pressures persisted, and many analysts anticipated a slower spring buying season driven by cautious consumer sentiment and economic […]
Mini Breakdown | Trump’s $200B Mortgage Market Proposal
Episode Summary: In this conversation, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss the implications of Trump’s proposed $200 billion infusion into the mortgage market, exploring its potential effects on interest rates, home buyer behavior, and the overall housing market dynamics. They analyze historical parallels, market predictions, and the evolving landscape of Non-QM mortgages, emphasizing the importance […]
The Rise of Manufactured Home Investing as a 2026 Strategy
Summary: This blog explores why manufactured home investing is gaining momentum in 2026, driven by affordability, low supply, and stable cash flow. Manufactured home communities have long lived in the shadows of more mainstream asset classes. But in a market defined by affordability challenges, shifting demographics, and constrained housing supply, that’s starting to change. More […]
Fix and Flip Loans in Florida: Fast, Flexible Financing for Real Estate Investors
Florida remains one of the most active fix-and-flip markets in the country. With strong population growth, consistent housing demand, and competitive deal flow, investors need financing that can keep up. That’s why fix and flip loans in Florida have become a go-to solution for investors looking to move quickly and efficiently. A fix and flip […]
Episode 106 | DSCR Pricing, Treasury Rates & Multifamily Outlook
Episode Summary: In this episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discuss various aspects of the current investment landscape, focusing on DSCR loan pricing, the influence of the five-year treasury, and the implications of recent Fed actions on liquidity. They explore the state of different asset classes, including office and multifamily properties, […]
What’s a Good Cap Rate? It Depends – Here’s Why
Summary: Wondering what’s a good cap rate? This blog breaks down how to evaluate cap rates in context across markets and asset classes. Cap rates are one of the most commonly referenced metrics in real estate investing, and one of the most misunderstood. Investors often ask, “What’s a good cap rate?” expecting a quick, one-size-fits-all […]
When Is the Best Time to Buy a Rental Property?
Summary: Wondering if now is the right time to buy? This blog breaks down buyer vs. seller markets, rental demand, and funding strategies. Rental properties have long been a vehicle for building lasting wealth, but timing matters. If you’re asking, “Is now a good time to buy investment property?” the real answer depends on a […]
Is the Single-Family vs. Multifamily Debate Finally Flipping?
Summary: This blog explores why multifamily cap rates have now surpassed single-family in many markets, reshaping investor strategy heading into 2026. For more than two decades, multifamily properties consistently traded at lower cap rates than single-family rentals. Investors paid a premium for multifamily because it came with better debt, greater scale, and perceived stability. Single-family […]
