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DSCR vs Hard Money

Long-term rental financing vs short-term bridge capital — picking the right tool for a buy-and-hold versus a flip.

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The short answer

[One-paragraph verdict: which option wins for the typical reader, and the single biggest deciding factor.]

Head to head

Side-by-side (to verify)
FactorDSCRHard money
Qualifies on
Typical leverage
Speed to close
Best when

When DSCR wins

  • [Scenario favoring the first option]

When Hard money wins

  • [Scenario favoring the second option]

Edge cases

  • [Where the simple comparison breaks down]

Bottom line

[Closing recommendation framework.]