Real Estate

The Three Best Real Estate Investment Strategies for the Coming Year in the KC Metro Area Kansas City continues to be one of the most promising real estate markets in the country, offering affordability, growth, and opportunity — even in today’s shifting economic environment. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just entering the market, having a clear strategy is key…

Why Your Reputation Is More Valuable Than Your Bank Balance in Real Estate Investing When a Good Name Is Better Than a Fat Wallet In the world of real estate investment, money talks — but your reputation yells from the rooftops. When you apply for financing, especially for your next big flip or cash-flowing rental property, it’s tempting to assume…

What’s Next After a Few Fix-and-Flips? Find Higher ROI Without Higher Risk You’ve Flipped a Few Houses—Now What? Once you’ve successfully completed a couple of fix-and-flips, the natural next question is: what’s the next level? More importantly, how do you get higher returns without taking on higher risk? Go Vertical Instead of Bigger Scaling doesn’t have to mean jumping into…

What the Smartest Investors Know About Market Cycles Understanding the Rhythm of Real Estate Every market has a rhythm. Stocks rise and fall. Interest rates tighten and loosen. And real estate? It dances to its own cycle—one that repeats, but never in quite the same way. The smartest investors don’t just buy when they feel like it. They buy, hold,…

What Do Lenders Look for in Business Bank Statements for Equipment Financing? Why Business Bank Statements Matter When applying for equipment financing, many business owners focus on credit scores or time in business. But another vital element—often overlooked—is your business checking account. Why? Because it tells the real story of how your business handles money, in real time. 1. Consistent…

From Deal Finder to Deal Closer: 5 Habits of Investors Who Always Get Funded The Difference Between Finding Deals and Actually Closing Them Let’s cut to it: There are investors who find good real estate opportunities… and there are investors who close them—again and again—with strong funding partners behind them. At SLS Financial, we’ve worked with both. And after reviewing…

The 3 Silent Killers of Real Estate Growth—And How to Outsmart Them Why Real Estate Investors Stall After Their First Wins Let’s be real: most real estate investors don’t fail because they didn’t “hustle” hard enough. They fail quietly, after closing two or three successful deals, because growth hits a wall. And in our world, that wall usually isn’t a…

What Is an Acceptable Yield on a Fix-and-Flip Property? What Is an “Acceptable” Yield? There’s no universal yield target that fits every investor, but many seasoned fix-and-flip professionals aim for a minimum 15%–20% return on total project cost, including purchase price, rehab, holding costs, and selling expenses. For higher-risk markets or properties requiring significant rehab, even more cushion is advised….

How to Calculate ROI and ROE for Rental Real Estate: Understanding When to Sell and When to Hold Real estate investment is often praised for its ability to generate passive income and long-term wealth. However, savvy investors know that the key to maximizing returns lies not just in acquisition, but in smart portfolio management—knowing when to hold and when to…

Why Fix & Flips May Be the Bright Spot in a Sluggish New Construction Market The U.S. housing market continues to adapt to shifting economic pressures, interest rate uncertainty, and constrained new home construction. While many investors and developers have pulled back on speculative new builds, fix-and-flip real estate is showing signs of resilience—and in many markets, it’s becoming the…