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DSCR Loans: How Texas Investors Scale Rental Portfolios Without W-2 Income (2026)

DSCR loans qualify borrowers based on a property's rental income rather than personal W-2 or tax return income, making them the primary financing tool for investors scaling beyond 5-10 conventional mortgages. In 2026, Texas DSCR lenders typically require a minimum ratio of 1.20-1.25x, meaning the property must generate 20-25% more gross rental income than its total debt service.

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