Knowledge base
Everything an investor needs to know about capital.
The Power Deals library — glossary, pillar guides, program deep-dives, and answers to the questions we hear every day. Read what you need, come back for the rest.
A–Z
Glossary
99 plain-English definitions covering loan mechanics, underwriting, strategy, and tax.
Long-form
Pillar Guides
12 in-depth guides on DSCR, BRRRR, fix & flip, construction, commercial, SBA and more.
Financing
Loan Programs
8 program hubs with current rates, terms, eligibility, and best-use cases.
Questions
FAQ
27 answers grouped by getting started, underwriting, rates, docs, closing, post-close.
Start with a pillar guide
All guides6 min read
Cap Rate vs Cash-on-Cash vs IRR: Which Return Actually Matters
The three return metrics investors argue about — and how professionals use each one.
7 min read
Choosing an Entity Structure for Your Rental Portfolio
LLCs, S-corps, series LLCs, and the holding-company patterns pros actually use.
8 min read
Commercial Loan Types Compared: Bank, Agency, CMBS, Debt Fund
Every commercial real estate loan structure and when each one wins — with real numbers.
9 min read
DSCR Loans Explained: The Complete Investor Guide
How Debt Service Coverage Ratio loans work, who qualifies, current rates and terms, and when a DSCR loan beats conventional.
9 min read
Ground-Up Construction: Loans, Draws, and the Timeline That Won't Blow Up Your Deal
The mechanics of construction financing — from land close through certificate of occupancy — and where deals actually die.
5 min read
How to Build a Lender-Ready Loan File
The exact document package that closes an investor loan in 21 days instead of 45.
Loan program hubs
All programs5.50% – 6.75%
Agency Multifamily (Fannie / Freddie)
Best-in-class rates and non-recourse financing for stabilized 5+ unit properties.
9.00% – 12.00%
Bridge / Hard Money Loan
Fast, asset-based capital for value-add, acquisitions, and closings that can't wait.
9.50% – 11.50%
Business Acquisition Loan
Financing to buy an operating business — typically SBA 7(a) or seller-financed.
6.00% – 8.50%
Commercial Real Estate
Bank, agency, and CMBS-style financing for 5+ unit multifamily and commercial.
7.25% – 9.00%
DSCR Rental Loan
Qualify on the property's cash flow — no tax returns, no DTI.
9.50% – 11.50%
Fix & Flip Bridge
Purpose-built financing for the 6–12 month flip cycle.
10.00% – 12.00%
Ground-Up Construction
Land + vertical financing with milestone-based draws.
5.00% – 10.50%
SBA 7(a) & 504
Low-down-payment financing for owner-occupied real estate and business acquisitions.
Open, free, and human-reviewed.
Every article is written by our team and vetted against how loans actually get done in 2026. Ranges shown are illustrative — real pricing depends on your file. Talk to us when you're ready to close.