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Real Estate Investing Resources

Newspaper reading What's New on a desk for Kiavi real estate market trends and financing updates.

Tips and How-To's

What Rising Demand for Skilled Trades Means for Your Next Rehab

Skilled trades are in stronger demand than they've been in years, and that demand may be showing..

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Kiavi Investor Pulse: August 2026 Real Estate Market Trends and Financing Updates

Newspaper reading What's New on a desk for Kiavi real estate market trends and financing updates.

Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Best Time to Sell a House: A Fix-and-Flip Seasonality Guide

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

What is ARV? Your Complete Guide to Property Valuation

You're looking at a property that could be perfect for your next fix-and-flip project. The..

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DSCR & Rental Ground-Up Construction

The Demand is Real: Investing in Modular Homes for the Rental Market

Want to get into real estate investing but feel overwhelmed by the usual challenges? Modular..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

Rental Investing Simplified: Tips on Maximizing Returns and Rental Insurance

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

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Customer Stories DSCR & Rental

How Michelle Jimenez Is Transforming Communities with Section 8 Rentals

Michelle Jimenez is not your typical real estate investor. With over 20 years of experience, she..

A customer spotlight for Michelle Jimenez, a real estate investor, and owner of Sight Properties based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Fix-and-Flip Market Updates: Highlights from John Burns' Q1 2025 Survey

Editor's Note - Updated May 2026: This post has been updated to reference the JBREC + Kiavi Q1..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

What to Renovate (and What to Skip) for Maximum ROI

Wondering which renovations could actually make a difference to your bottom line? For real estate..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

Key Takeaways from the 2025 IMN SFR East Conference Every REI Should Know

This year's 2025 IMN Single-Family Rental (SFR) East Conference in Miami, Florida, brought..

Tips and How-To's Ground-Up Construction

A Guide to Infill Construction: How It’s Helping Shape Urban Development

Some urban areas are running out of space to expand. With limited land, rising population..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

A Complete Guide: How Rental Portfolio Loans Can Help You Scale Your Rental Business

Expanding your rental property investment business is an exciting journey filled with..

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