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Kiavi Editorial Team

The Kiavi Editorial Team produces content for real estate investors, developers, and brokers, drawing on input from Kiavi's in-house lending, construction, and compliance specialists, along with insights from Kiavi's AI-powered lending platform. Since 2013, Kiavi has funded more than $30 billion in loans, supporting over 100,000 move-in ready flips, rentals, and new builds across 49 states and Washington, D.C., to help support neighborhood revitalization. Kiavi has been recognized as a HousingWire Tech100 Real Estate Honoree for nine consecutive years and as Scotsman Guide's #1 Top Private Lender for two years running. The Kiavi Editorial Team applies this lending experience, along with Kiavi's proprietary data, including its underwriting engine built on 22+ billion data points and the JBREC-Kiavi Fix-and-Flip Survey, to produce practical, data-informed content.

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Financing

A Refinancing Roadmap for Real Estate Investors

Editor's Note - Updated June 2026: This post has been updated to include a reference to..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's Financing Local Markets

5 Florida Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2023

Florida's real estate market has always been a buzzing hub for investors, homeowners, and real..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's Financing

The Silver Lining — Fix-and-Flip Investing in a Downturn Market

Fix-and-flip investing can be a thrilling - sometimes challenging - adventure, particularly when..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental Property Sourcing

Real Estate Intelligence: The Power of Market Analysis

Before diving into your first — or even your 15th — real estate investment, you must do some..

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Fix and Flip Financing

Unlocking ARV Potential for House Flipping Enthusiasts

Are you a devoted real estate investor, always on the lookout for smart strategies to ramp up..

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Financing Getting Started

LTC vs. All In: What's the difference?

Buying, renovating, renting, and selling properties are just the beginning when it comes to..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Should You Fix and Flip Properties in 2023?

Fixing and flipping properties has enjoyed something of a golden era over the last two decades. ..

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Invest Like a Pro: Setting Up a Business Entity for Real Estate

When you start applying for your first loans as a new real estate investor, you’ll hear a lot of..

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Local Markets

A Look at 5 Top North Carolina Real Estate Investment Markets

North Carolina has long been known for its distinctive charm and serene landscapes. From the..

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Financing DSCR & Rental

Maximize Cash Flow: Unlock Rental Financing Secrets

In real estate investing, as in life, cash (flow) is king. From purchasing investment properties..

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Tips and How-To's

What Real Estate Investors Need To Know About a Recession Market

The moment the Federal Reserve announced its intention to raise the federal funds rate to rein in..

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DSCR & Rental

Tailoring Your Financing to the Real Estate Investment Lifecycle

Building a profitable real estate portfolio isn’t exactly a linear process. Where you are in your..

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