Understanding Unlevered Cap Rates and Smart Leverage in Real Estate Investing
When evaluating real estate investment opportunities, a critical question arises: how do you assess whether a deal is worth pursuing? Unlevered cap rates allow investors to assess the true worth of a property without considering debt. By prioritizing solid unlevered returns and ensuring that leverage adds value, investors can make more informed decisions and avoid […]
Mastering Compliance in Real Estate: Essential Insights for Investors
Compliance involves adhering to a set of rules and regulations established by various agencies and authorities. It is more than just a legal requirement—it is essential for successful property management and investment, ensuring that properties meet all necessary legal, safety, and quality standards to protect both the investor and tenants. But what exactly is compliance, […]
DSCR Rental Loans: Why Investors Should Act Now
https://youtu.be/u0JvLv-KTQQ In the latest episode of Real Investor Radio, Craig Fuhr and Jack BeVier discussed the shifting landscape of DSCR Rental Loan rates and why now is a critical time for real estate investors to make moves. With fluctuating rates and a sluggish real estate market, those waiting for better conditions may miss the boat. […]
How to Identify Properties with Liens: A Guide for Real Estate Investors
If you’re in the market for a new investment, it’s essential to understand how liens can impact your next purchase. Property liens may be a hidden opportunity to secure a property at a great price — or leave you on the hook for bad debt. What Is a Property Lien? A property lien is a […]
Competing with National Home Builders: 2 Real Estate Investor Tips
In 2021, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Northway Homes built and sold nine homes. This year, they will build and sell over 200. In an exceedingly competitive market saturated with national home builders, how did this Charlotte, North Carolina-based privately-held home builder scale their business so quickly? Dominion Financial Services’ Jack BeVier and Craig Fuhr interviewed Northway […]
The BRRRR Method: A Strategic Approach for Real Estate Investors
The BRRRR method is a powerful strategy for real estate investing. The approach involves purchasing and fixing up properties to rent in order to use the funds to finance new purchases. While similar to flipping properties, the end goal is more focused on keeping a property while it grows in value. BRRRR stands for Buy, […]
The Key to Maximizing Your Fix & Flip ROI
Secure Full Financing and Maximize Your Investment Returns At Dominion Financial Services (DFS), we take pride in being a leading national private lender for residential real estate investors. We’re excited to introduce our comprehensive Bridge Loan Program. This program offers a unique opportunity to maximize your return on investment (ROI) for Fix & Flip deals. […]
Rate Cuts: Adapting Real Estate Investment Strategies
https://youtu.be/T67dgr3IChc The Federal Reserve’s recent announcement of interest rate cuts has generated significant interest among real estate investors. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s decisions have far-reaching implications for the lending and banking sectors. As interest rates fluctuate, it’s essential for investors to understand how these changes will affect […]
Fed Rate Cuts Are Here—But What Does That Mean for Landlords?
https://youtu.be/6-f2317Z2mg The recent Federal Reserve (Fed) announcement of a 50 basis point (bps) cut in the overnight lending rate has caused quite a stir among real estate investors, particularly those involved in building rental portfolios and using DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans. As real estate investors, we’ve likely heard the buzz from news sources, […]
ARV Meaning Explained: How to Use After-Repair Value for Smarter Real Estate Investing
In real estate investing, the After-Repair Value (ARV) represents the estimated value of a property after repairs. Investors who buy and rehab properties for profit typically rely on the ARV and other metrics when evaluating potential prospects. Real estate investors use the ARV meaning to calculate a property’s forecasted value after repairs and renovations. The […]
