Author

Robin Simon

Robin Simon is a Partner of Easy Street Capital, overseeing the EasyRent platform, which provides long-term “DSCR” loans for residential investment properties up to 10 units, with a specialty in financing Short Term Rentals, Medium Term Rentals, and BRRRR strategy investors.

Experience

Robin has an extensive background in investment real estate financing, previously servicing as a Manager in EY’s structured finance consulting group focusing on CMBS (Commercial-Mortgage-Backed-Securities) securitizations and as Chief Investment Officer of Stronghill Capital, focusing on the origination and portfolio management of small balance commercial and investment residential loans.

In addition to BiggerPockets, he frequently shares insider insights on investment real estate lending through weekly articles on Easy Street Capital’s Industry Insights blog, numerous podcast interviews and active participation on social media. Robin is passionate about sharing transparent and actionable insights “behind the curtain” on the financing process for investment properties to help people achieve financial freedom through real estate investing.

Education & Involvement

Robin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & History from Vanderbilt University and Master in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a licensed CPA and active in the Austin real estate community, servicing on the Leadership Development Council (2020-2021) and membership committee (2018-Present) of the Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA).

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Private Money 10 min read

Jun 17, 2024Aug 03, 2024 Robin Simon

What Are Current DSCR Loan Rates? Key Market Movers and How to Track Rates

DSCR loans have moved at unprecedented rates. Real estate investors navigating the challenging market of 2024—with mortgage rates still at elevated levels—are at an advantage.

Traditional Loans 6 min read

Sep 27, 2023Feb 29, 2024 Robin Simon

What’s Next For DSCR Loans? Updates For 2024 and Beyond

DSCR loans are increasingly popular—which means new products are coming in 2024. Here's what's coming next.

Traditional Loans 7 min read

Sep 04, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Robin Simon

DSCR Loans: Terms to Know When Working With These Popular Rental Loans

To help investors master the world of DSCR loans and know how to effectively communicate and work with rental property lenders, here is a helpful glossary of terms you need to know…

Short-Term Rentals 7 min read

Aug 29, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Robin Simon

Short-Term Rental Loans: What Are the Options and How Do DSCR Loans Stack Up?

Short-term rentals are still hot, despite what some pundits say. That's why you should be learning to scale your portfolio even further with DSCR loans.

BRRRR Method 7 min read

Aug 10, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Robin Simon

BRRRR Loans: What Are the Options, and How Do DSCR Loans Stack Up?

The BRRRR method is still one of the best strategies to deploy in real estate investing. What are your financing options? And do DSCR loans come in handy for BRRRR…

Traditional Loans 7 min read

Jul 17, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Robin Simon

What Documents Do You Need for a DSCR Loan?

DSCR loans are a powerful way to build your portfolio, but you'll need important documentation to get approved. Here's what you need to know.

Traditional Loans 7 min read

Jun 26, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Robin Simon

8 More Commonly Asked Questions and Answers to DSCR Loans

These loans are the real deal, and we're here to continue answering your questions. Here are eight more answers to your burning questions.

Traditional Loans 7 min read

May 10, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Robin Simon

12 Frequently Asked Questions (And Answers) About DSCR Loans

DSCR loans are becoming increasingly popular, but you might not know how to utilize them yet. Don't miss out on this amazing financing tool!

Traditional Loans 7 min read

Apr 17, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Robin Simon

Multifamily DSCR Loans: A New High-Impact Loan Option For Real Estate Investors?

Learn to scale your portfolio with this incredible loan product.

Traditional Loans 7 min read

Mar 02, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Robin Simon

DSCR Loans: How To Use Pro Strategies To Save More And Make More

This article is presented by Easy Street Capital. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. In January, we published an article about DSCR loans, a product increasingly used by more and more real…

BiggerPockets Daily 7 min read

Jan 24, 2023Jan 19, 2024 Robin Simon

DSCR Loans: What Are They And How To Get The Best Terms

This article is presented by Easy Street Capital. Read our editorial guidelines for more information. In recent years, a fairly new loan product: Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans, has become…