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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Customer Stories

Diversifying Risk and Maximizing Access to Capital: Learn More About Ryan Toopes' Journey

Ryan Toopes is the perfect example of an investor who had an interest in the real estate..

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Company Updates

Transforming an Industry: Read About Engineering from Manager Chris Karas

We are proud of the talent and expertise that each one of our individual teams has. We are..

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Tips and How-To's

LendingHome is Becoming Kiavi

Our company was born out of the belief that real estate investors could benefit from the power of..

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Tips and How-To's

IMN EAST 2021 Recap

On July 19-21, our team went to IMN SIngle-Family Rental Forum (EAST) in Miami. It was wonderful..

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Company Updates

Cultivating the Team: Brielle Audino’s Journey in Recruiting and Knack to Finding Candidates

We boast a team of many talents, backgrounds, and experiences that has helped create our own..

Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

8 Ways to Improve Rental Property Curb Appeal

About the author: Jay Betts is a licensed real estate agent, a research analyst for Lawnstarter,..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Who to Have on a Real Estate Investment Team

Luke Babich is a real estate investor in St. Louis, MO, who specializes in multifamily units. He..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Flips on TV vs. Reality: Flipping Houses 101

House fix and flip shows are a lot of fun to watch. The crafted narratives show success with..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Real Estate Loans 101: Real Estate Investing

About the author: Luke Babich is a real estate investor in St. Louis, MO owning over 24 units and..

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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.