Real Estate Investing Resources

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Fix and Flip Property Sourcing

How to Find Off-Market Properties for Fix-and-Flip Deals

Finding off-market properties means identifying motivated owners through public records,..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Top Renovations That Increase ARV, Room by Room

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Financing Company Updates

Kiavi Investor Pulse: October 2026 Market and Financing Update

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DSCR & Rental Local Markets

Arizona and Colorado DSCR Loans: Phoenix and Denver 2026

DSCR loans in Arizona and Colorado may deserve a fresh look in 2026, as Phoenix and Denver..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

What Is PITIA? Meaning, Formula, and DSCR Impact

PITIA stands for principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and association dues, the five costs that..

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Financing DSCR & Rental

Rental Property Stress Test: Check DSCR Before You Buy

A rental property stress test recalculates a rental's debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) with..

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Fix and Flip Property Sourcing

How to Flip a Haunted House: Stigmatized Property Guide

In many cases, you can flip a haunted house, and the deal may come down to the same underwriting..

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Financing Company Updates

September 2026 Investor Pulse: A Fed Hike, 7% Rates, and Kiavi Becomes a Figure Company

The September 2026 real estate market delivered the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023,..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

The Fall Rental Reset: Timing Leases to the School Calendar

Timing rental lease renewals to the school calendar generally means locking in a renewal or a new..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Why Bridge Loans Get Denied (and How to Fix It)

Most bridge loan denials can trace back to five recurring issues: thin experience, an incomplete..

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Fix and Flip DSCR & Rental

Financing a 2-4 Unit Property: Bridge Loan or DSCR Loan?

Financing a 2-4 unit property typically comes down to two paths: a short-term bridge loan for..

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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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*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.

© 2026 Figure Lending LLC. Figure Lending LLC dba Figure, 5200 77 Center Drive, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28217. (888) 819-6388. NMLS ID 1717824. Equal Housing Opportunity. Kiavi Funding LLC NMLS #1125207 is a subsidiary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. | AZ Mortgage Banker License 0926504 | CA Finance Lender licensed by CA Department of Financial Protection and Innovation | 575 Market Street | Suite 1600 | San Francisco CA 94105 | Toll Free: 844-415-4663 | kiavi.com. All DSCR and Rental Loans are originated and funded by Figure Lending LLC dba Figure effective 9/1/2026. Bridge loans secured by property located in AZ, ID, NV, OR, and SD are originated and funded by Figure Lending LLC, NMLS ID 1717824. Bridge loans secured by property located in the following jurisdictions are originated and funded by Kiavi Funding, LLC. formerly known as Kiavi Funding, Inc., NMLS ID 1125207: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY as well as Washington D.C. For licensing information go to www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.

The above is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; it does not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Kiavi of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The information provided does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. Kiavi bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of any external content sources.

*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.

© 2026 Figure Lending LLC. Figure Lending LLC dba Figure, 5200 77 Center Drive, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28217. (888) 819-6388. NMLS ID 1717824. Equal Housing Opportunity. Kiavi Funding LLC NMLS #1125207 is a subsidiary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. | AZ Mortgage Banker License 0926504 | CA Finance Lender licensed by CA Department of Financial Protection and Innovation | 575 Market Street | Suite 1600 | San Francisco CA 94105 | Toll Free: 844-415-4663 | kiavi.com. All DSCR and Rental Loans are originated and funded by Figure Lending LLC dba Figure effective 9/1/2026. Bridge loans secured by property located in AZ, ID, NV, OR, and SD are originated and funded by Figure Lending LLC, NMLS ID 1717824. Bridge loans secured by property located in the following jurisdictions are originated and funded by Kiavi Funding, LLC. formerly known as Kiavi Funding, Inc., NMLS ID 1125207: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY as well as Washington D.C. For licensing information go to www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.