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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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental
What's Ahead in the 2023 Single-Family Rental (SFR) Market

Turmoil and Opportunity Amongst Generational Shifts Rampant inflation, high interest rates and..

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Financing DSCR & Rental
Tips to Expand Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio

Are you a real estate investor looking to expand your portfolio? Do you want to diversify your..

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Financing DSCR & Rental Getting Started
Your Guide to 30-Year Fixed vs ARM Rental Loans

There will always be a strong debate over the best option for a rental property loan. Whether you..

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DSCR & Rental
Do Condos Make a Good Rental Investment? 6 factors to consider.

Are you working to diversify your portfolio? Are you a fix-and-flip investor who's considering..

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Financing
3 Types of Loans to Maximize the BRRRR Method

The road to a lucrative and rewarding real estate investment empire is typically paved with..

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DSCR & Rental Getting Started
How to Write a Business Plan as a Landlord

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in April 2020 and has been completely revamped..

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Financing DSCR & Rental
Bring in Recurring Real Estate Income Using the BRRRR Method

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

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Tips and How-To's Getting Started
Supercharge Your Real Estate Investing Business with Digital Marketing

In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any business, including..

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Financing
4 Strategic Financing Tips for Real Estate Investors

Many prospective real estate investors may hesitate to get into the game because they don’t..

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Financing DSCR & Rental
Types of Rental Property Loans for Investors

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in November 2021 and has been completely..

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Tips and How-To's Getting Started
10 Books All Real Estate Investors Should Read

Editor’s Note: Our foundational guide to real estate books, first published in August 2018 and..

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Tips and How-To's Financing
How Real Estate Investors can Harness the Power of LLCs

Real estate investing can be a lucrative venture, but it also comes with its own set of risks and..

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