π‘ DSCR Loans for Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals
π DSCR Loans vs. Traditional Investment Mortgages
Yes β and it might be your fastest path to scale.
If youβre using the BRRRR strategy to build long-term wealth through real estate, you already know the playbook:
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat
But here’s where many investors hit a wall β the refinance part.
Traditional lenders often require:
- Full tax returns
- W-2s or personal income
- Strict debt-to-income (DTI) ratios
Thatβs a problem for full-time investors and self-employed borrowers.
π DSCR loans offer a solution β and they pair perfectly with the BRRRR model.
β Why DSCR Loans Work for BRRRR
DSCR loans qualify you based on the rental income of the property β not your personal income, job, or tax returns.
That means:
- You can refi quickly after renting the property
- Your loan is based on property performance, not paperwork
- You can repeat the BRRRR cycle faster
π Itβs all about cash flow β not credit files.
π When in the BRRRR Cycle Can You Use a DSCR Loan?
βοΈ After Rent Is In Place
Once the property is stabilized (tenant in place, or market rent ready), you can:
- Order a new appraisal
- Use that value to refinance
- Pull out equity (cash-out DSCR options available)
- Reset the debt based on rental cash flow
DSCR loans donβt require a seasoning period with some lenders β meaning you may not need to wait 6β12 months to refi.
π Example Scenario
π οΈ Bought & rehabbed a duplex for $200K
π Now appraises at $300K with $2,800/mo rent
π° DSCR loan allows 75% LTV refinance = $225K
β Use equity to fund next property
π‘ Your cash flow becomes your qualification β not your tax bracket.
π What Youβll Need
- Rent roll or lease agreement
- Appraisal with market rent or income approach
- Credit score 620β680+
- Down payment or equity (20β25%)
- Proof of reserves (usually 3β6 months)
No personal income docs. No DTI calculations. No delays because your W-2 looks βtoo light.β
π§ Tips to Make BRRRR + DSCR Even Stronger
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Buy in high-rent areas (boosts DSCR)
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Keep rehab budgets tight to improve equity margins
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Stabilize with quality tenants quickly
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Work with a lender who understands BRRRR + DSCR flow
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Donβt over-leverage β keep room for strong ratios
Weβll help you calculate projected DSCR before you even start the rehab.
π’ Why PRMI?
PRMI is a direct lender with strong DSCR programs, including:
- Cash-out refinance options
- No seasoning period (in some cases)
- Quick closings for experienced and first-time investors
- In-house processing and support throughout
If youβre serious about scaling your portfolio, weβre the team that helps you execute the plan.
π Want to Use a DSCR Loan for Your BRRRR Refi?
Letβs look at your rent, rehab numbers, and appraisal β and map out the refinance so you can move on to your next deal.