Wondering how to flip a haunted house? See how stigma could affect purchase price, disclosure, ARV, and exit timing before you make an offer.
Learn how to time rental lease renewals to the school calendar using 2026 data, helping real estate investors cut vacancy and turnover costs.
Bridge loan denied? See the 5 most common loan denial reasons and how to build a stronger application before you reapply.
Financing a 2-4 unit property comes down to two main paths: a bridge loan for acquisition and rehab, or a DSCR loan for a rental hold.
Skilled trades are in high demand in 2026. Here's how that's shaping renovation costs and timelines for real estate investors.
The best time to sell a house, including a flip, follows a seasonal pattern. See 2026 days-on-market data and what it means for your exit timing.
Wondering how to flip a haunted house? See how stigma could affect purchase price, disclosure, ARV, and exit timing before you make an offer.
Learn how to time rental lease renewals to the school calendar using 2026 data, helping real estate investors cut vacancy and turnover costs.
Bridge loan denied? See the 5 most common loan denial reasons and how to build a stronger application before you reapply.
Financing a 2-4 unit property comes down to two main paths: a bridge loan for acquisition and rehab, or a DSCR loan for a rental hold.
Skilled trades are in high demand in 2026. Here's how that's shaping renovation costs and timelines for real estate investors.
The best time to sell a house, including a flip, follows a seasonal pattern. See 2026 days-on-market data and what it means for your exit timing.
Q2 2026 JBREC + Kiavi Fix and Flip Survey: FFMI fell to 59. See what days on market and ARV data could mean for your next deal.
When a rehab goes over budget, draw schedules, contingency reserves, and cash reserves each matter. Here is how fix-and-flip investors plan ahead.
Kiavi's July 2026 Investor Pulse: mid-year foreclosures up 21%, home prices hit a record, apartment supply cools. What July data may mean for your deals.
House hacking lets real estate investors own and generate rental income. Here's how the strategy works and how to scale beyond your first deal.
From site prep to soft costs, these 7 ground-up construction budget items separate well-capitalized developers from underprepared ones.
Philadelphia, Boston, DC, Charleston, and Savannah offer distinct investor conditions in 2026. Here's what the data shows for each historic market.
Kiavi's June 2026 Investor Pulse: Fed turns hawkish, Figure acquiring Kiavi for $717M, and foreclosures climb 14%. What May data may mean for your deals.
The mortgage rate lock-in effect is slowly releasing its grip. Here's what the fading lock-in effect means for rental investors in 2026.
Compare three real estate investing strategies by cash flow, capital requirements, risk, and scalability to find the right fit for your goals.
Where does new construction pencil in Arizona in 2026? Compare Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Scottsdale for ground-up investors and builders.
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale: compare rent, DSCR ratios, and cash flow potential across Arizona's top rental markets in 2026.
Fix-and-flip draws fund your rehab in stages. Here's how the process works, what triggers each disbursement, and how to avoid delays.
New Jersey is surging. Florida is cooling. Here is a mid-year look at which fix-and-flip markets have the strongest fundamentals for H2 2026.
Your scope of work could affect your loan amount, draw schedule, and approval timeline. Here's what lenders review and how to submit one that holds up.
Kiavi's May 2026 Investor Pulse: FFMI rises, rental pivots hit a 4-year high, and Kiavi Automated Draws rolls out. What it may mean for your deals.
Single family rental financing trends, AI in construction, and market strategy from IMN SFR East 2026 in Miami. Key insights for real estate investors.
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, or Scottsdale? Compare ARV, days on market, and real estate investor fit for four top Arizona fix-and-flip markets in 2026.
Q1 2026 JBREC + Kiavi Fix and Flip Survey: FFMI rises to 63, deals are available, and savvy flippers are finding opportunity. See the full data.
Kiavi's Q2 2026 bridge loan data shows softening acquisition prices and rising investor interest in Massachusetts. Here's what the numbers suggest.
April 2026 real estate roundup: Kiavi broker program updates, CNBC recognition, Charles Goodwin's HousingWire Rising Star, and Q2 market signals.
Learn how to find, vet, and hire reliable contractors for fix-and-flip, BRRRR, and new construction projects — before you sign anything.
Is ground-up construction right for your 2026 strategy? Explore financing, lot sourcing, build-to-rent, and risk tips in this investor guide.
Explore the March 2026 Kiavi Investor Pulse: 30-year rates at 6.22%, top ROI markets like TN and AL, and Kiavi’s new $5M loan limits and BiggerPockets partnership.
Forecasts for the 2026 real estate market, analyzing interest rate, supply, and demand trends to offer REIs actionable strategies to potentially minimize risk and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Our data-driven guide reveals some of the best markets for flippers in 2026. See the top 7 markets with the right combination of affordable properties and high potential flip profit margins in 2026.
Learn the formulas and steps to assess investment properties. We explain how to calculate real estate investor metrics like cash flow, cash-on-cash return, net operating income, and more.
Kiavi partners with BiggerPockets to offer BiggerPockets Pro members exclusive discounts on fix-and-flip and bridge loan financing. Learn how to access your savings today.
What happened in real estate in February 2026? Get the Investor Pulse: rate trends, fix-and-flip data, BRRRR strategy insights, and how to prep for March.
Nearly 75,000 construction pros gathered at IBS Orlando 2026. Discover key takeaways on financing, market trends, and strategies for ground-up construction in 2026–2027.
Is the fix-and-flip market expanding? Discover key insights from the Q4 2025 JBREC + Kiavi survey, including why 71% of investors plan to buy more in 2026.
Learn essential staging tips and marketing ideas that could help you attract buyers and get top dollar for your flip.
We break down the build-to-rent (BTR) and BRRRR strategies, their pros and cons, reliability, and scalability, to help you choose the best rental property investing strategy for you.
See the eight steps to forming a real estate LLC. This article dives into the LLC formation process, from choosing a name to filing the Articles of Organization and creating an Operating Agreement.
Get our 2026 real estate market forecast and a step-by-step guide to setting your investment goals. Plan your portfolio for success with expert insights.
See how real estate investors thrived in 2025 with Kiavi. From funding 100,000 loans to launching AI-powered tools, explore some of the milestones that defined a record-breaking year.
Maximize your ROI in 2026 with our comprehensive real estate investment checklist. Learn to leverage AI for lead generation, optimize your property tech stack, and secure flexible financing like DSCR or bridge loans to scale your portfolio.
Move from accidental landlord to thriving real estate investor. We discuss the steps to managing an unexpected rental property, including setting the right rent, ensuring legal compliance, and self-managing or hiring a property manager.
Learn how to find and purchase foreclosed properties. This article will cover the opportunities, risks and how to avoid the common pitfalls like title issues or structural damage that come with buying foreclosures.
The latest John Burns Research & Consulting + Kiavi fix-and-flip survey data to help inform your 2026 real estate investing strategy.
Learn practical tips for building a profitable real estate portfolio as a veteran. This post will cover the specific advantages and military real estate investing resources available to service members, from the VA loan to specialized ...
Key insights from the IMN Residential Ground-Up Construction Conference covering build-to-rent strategies, institutional capital, and financing trends for residential building projects.
Discover why pro developers and REIs are adopting sustainable building materials like bamboo, cork, and recycled steel. Learn how eco-friendly choices could benefit both the environment and your bottom line.
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