Kiavi Editorial Team

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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Interest-Only vs. Interest-As-Drawn Loans for Real Estate Investors

Are you on the hunt for a new property to add to your portfolio? Or maybe you're in the process..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental
Is Stability Finally In Sight for the Long-Term Rental Market in 2023?

As a real estate investor, you’re probably wondering what the landscape will look like for the..

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Financing DSCR & Rental
Maximizing Your Rental Investments with Rental Portfolio Loans

Securing the correct type of financing for every property is one of the cornerstones of a..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's Getting Started
Mastering the Art of Estimating Rehab Costs for Real Estate Investors

Home renovation costs can vary greatly, and no single calculation applies to every situation. Two..

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Financing
Guide to Understanding Loan Prepayment Penalties

Paying off a real estate loan early makes sound financial sense. There is a catch, though. If a..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's Financing
Strategizing the Timeframes of Your Fix and Flip Project

Are you getting ready to tackle your first significant home renovation project on an investment..

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Financing DSCR & Rental Getting Started
6 Tips for Growing Your Real Estate Business

Are you looking to expand your portfolio and take your investments to the next level? Then you've..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's Getting Started
6 Traits of a Successful House Flipper

Want to know what it takes to be a successful house flipper? The truth is not everyone can make a..

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Tips and How-To's Financing Getting Started
Evaluating the Pros and Cons of Investing in Condos

Buying a condominium as an investment property can be a great option, particularly for those just..

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Fix and Flip Financing
5 Loan Options to Finance Your Next Fix and Flip Deal

Are you a fix-and-flip investor who doesn't have the funds to do it all on your own? Join the..

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Financing DSCR & Rental
Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Loan—What Do They Mean to Real Estate Investors?

Real estate-secured loans can be broken down into either recourse or non-recourse loans. You may..

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Fix and Flip DSCR & Rental
10 Reliable Title Companies for Real Estate Investors

Are you a real estate investor looking to streamline your property transactions? Look no further..

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