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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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

7 Rehab Ideas to Add Value to Your Fix-and-Flip

Editors Note: This post was originally published on February 28, 2021, and has been updated to..

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DSCR & Rental Property Sourcing

Buying Investment Properties Like a Pro

Are you new to the world of real estate investing? Are you a house flipper looking to implement a..

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The Costs to Renovate: Real Estate Investing

About the author: G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor who has owned dozens of investment..

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Brokers

A Broker's Guide to Real Estate Investor Deals

Editor's Note: This post was originally written and published in September 2020 and has been..

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Tips and How-To's Getting Started

Key Property Features: Real Estate Investing

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Customer Stories

Real Estate Investing Success: Caron Bracy

Customer Caron Bracy learned about the real estate investing industry through friends and..

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Customer Stories

Real Estate Investing Success: Cassidy Melhorn

Cassidy Melhorn, a customer and founder of VOL Homes LLC in Tennessee, is the quintessential..

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Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

The Go-to Guide for Vacation Rental Investing

About the author: Sarah Li-Cain is a finance writer and Accredited Financial Counselor candidate..

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Customer Stories

Real Estate Investing Success: Michael Oghigian

Michael Oghigian, our Preferred Membership customer, has an exponential amount of success to his..

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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.