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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Local Markets

Arizona Real Estate Investment Guide: 5 Cities Worth Knowing in 2026

Editor's Note - Updated June 2026: This post has been updated to reflect the latest market data..

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Invest Like a Pro: Setting Up a Business Entity for Real Estate

When you start applying for your first loans as a new real estate investor, you’ll hear a lot of..

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Local Markets

A Look at 5 Top North Carolina Real Estate Investment Markets

North Carolina has long been known for its distinctive charm and serene landscapes. From the..

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Financing DSCR & Rental

Maximize Cash Flow: Unlock Rental Financing Secrets

In real estate investing, as in life, cash (flow) is king. From purchasing investment properties..

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Tips and How-To's Financing

LTV vs. LTC: Which Ratio Matters for Your Next Investment Deal?

Editor's Note - Updated July 2026: This post has been updated to reflect current construction..

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Tips and How-To's

What Real Estate Investors Need To Know About a Recession Market

The moment the Federal Reserve announced its intention to raise the federal funds rate to rein in..

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DSCR & Rental

Tailoring Your Financing to the Real Estate Investment Lifecycle

Building a profitable real estate portfolio isn’t exactly a linear process. Where you are in your..

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Interest-Only vs. Interest-As-Drawn Loans for Real Estate Investors

Are you on the hunt for a new property to add to your portfolio? Or maybe you're in the process..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

Is Stability Finally In Sight for the Long-Term Rental Market in 2023?

As a real estate investor, you’re probably wondering what the landscape will look like for the..

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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.