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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 Financing

Seller’s or Buyer’s Market: Changes for Real Estate Investors

Seller's and buyer's markets can significantly impact real estate investment strategies and..

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Break Barriers in Real Estate: Unconventional Financing Methods Explored

Securing financing for real estate investments has always been a challenge for small and..

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Local Markets

Venturing into the Real Estate Market: A Guide to Flipping Houses in Georgia

Are you new to the exciting world of fix-and-flip real estate investing? This dynamic process of..

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Financing

Let’s Meet! Getting to Know Your Lender

When you start your journey in real estate investing, you have lots of options when it comes to..

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Local Markets

Diving into the World of Real Estate: A Guide to House Flipping in Washington State

Are you captivated by the idea of transforming neglected houses into vibrant homes? House..

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Local Markets

A Real Estate Investor's Guide to Flipping Houses in Texas

Just getting started in the world of real estate investing? Maybe you've watched a show about..

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Local Markets

Flipping Houses in North Carolina—What You Should Know

Has the prospect of flipping houses stirred your entrepreneurial spirit? It's possible you've..

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DSCR & Rental

Know Your Reno: Small vs. Extensive Rehabs

Acquiring and rehabbing properties can be the linchpin of profitable real estate investments...

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Tips and How-To's

What the 2023 Summer Housing Market Tells Us About Future Growth

Sunshine, warm weather, and endless afternoons typically make summer a prime season for movement..

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Local Markets

Colorado—Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in the Centennial State

Welcome to the captivating world of Colorado's real estate market, where stunning landscapes,..

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Local Markets

Journeying Through Real Estate: A Guide to Flipping Houses in Nevada

Have you been captivated by the allure of real estate investment, specifically flipping houses?..

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Local Markets

Flipping Houses in the South Carolina Real Estate Market

House flipping, a process where you purchase a property at a lower cost, make improvements, and..

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