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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. Founded in 2013 as LendingHome, Kiavi, now a Figure company, has funded $38B+ across 135K+ loans, serving 34K+ customers and financing flips, rental properties, and new construction projects across 49 states and Washington, D.C. 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 insights from the Kiavi Fix-and-Flip Survey, to produce practical, data-informed content.

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Selling a Flip: Marketing Strategies and Staging Tips for a Quick Sale

For real estate investors and home flippers, selling a flip quickly and profitably is the..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

To Rent or Sell: Making the Right Choice After Property Rehab

Ah, the classic dilemma that many house flippers face after the dust has settled and the last..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

What Drives a Hot Rental Market? Key Factors Every REI Should Know

How's the 2024 rental market shaping up in your area? Are you ready to adapt to the shifts in..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Nailing the Rehab Sweet Spot in Real Estate Investment

Ever feel like you're in the center ring of the real estate investment circus, the spotlight..

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Brokers Tips and How-To's

5 Steps to Become a Real Estate Investor's Broker

Editor's Note: Originally published on July 14, 2020, this blog has been refreshed and refined..

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DSCR & Rental Property Sourcing

Know Your Market: How to Identify the Perfect Investment Property

Real estate investment goes beyond just buying and selling properties. It's like a dance between..

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Financing

Turning a Small Down Payment into Big Returns in Property Investment

Ever wondered why seasoned real estate investors seem unfazed by rising interest rates? How do..

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Fix and Flip DSCR & Rental

Fix-and-Flip Checklist: What to Research Before Buying a Property

Property investment can bring a mix of excitement and nerves for real estate investors. In an..

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Customer Stories

Building Dreams and Communities: The Center Creek Story

Curious about how some urban spaces transform from forgotten to flourishing? Let's dive into the..

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Financial Freedom Through Real Estate: The DSCR Loan Advantage

Real estate investment can get pretty complex – but one thing you shouldn't stress about is..

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Financing

Infill Construction Loans vs. Traditional Construction Loans

If you’re wondering what makes an infill construction loan stand out from a traditional..

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Financing

Steps To Buy A Rental Property That Cash Flows

Real estate investing epitomizes the path to financial independence for many, and buying a rental..

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*Rates are based on loan terms, borrower qualifications, LTV, and property factors and are subject to change. Non owner-occupied rental properties only. Interest rates or charges herein are not recommended, approved, set or established by the State of Kansas.

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