Learn Real Estate Investing

Essential concepts, metrics, and strategies every real estate investor should understand.

Key Metrics4

Net Operating Income divided by property value. Measures return independent of financing.

Annual cash flow divided by total cash invested. Your actual return on the money you put in.

Net Operating Income. Total income minus operating expenses, before debt service.

Monthly debts divided by gross monthly income. Lenders use this to qualify borrowers.

Purchase rental properties for long-term cash flow and appreciation. The foundation of wealth building.

Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. A strategy to recycle capital and scale quickly.

Buy undervalued properties, renovate, and sell for profit. Active but potentially high-return.

Live in one unit of a multi-family while renting out the others to reduce or eliminate housing costs.

Contract properties below market value and assign the contract to investors for a fee.

Standard bank loan, typically 20-25% down for investment properties. Best rates available.

3.5% down, owner-occupied only. Great for house hacking multi-family properties (2-4 units).

Short-term, asset-based financing common for flips and BRRRR deals. Higher rates but faster closing.

Full glossary and educational guides coming in Phase 2.