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

Helpful Online Resources for Real Estate Investors of Any Experience

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Fix and Flip Getting Started

10 Must-Read Books for Fix-and-Flip Investors

Editor's Note: This post was originally published on March 28, 2019 and has been updated to..

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Tips and How-To's Financing

Property Valuation Tips: Real Estate Investing

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Tips and How-To's

Real Estate Investing vs. Stocks: One or Both?

About the author: Diana Eastman is a professional freelance writer from Orlando, Florida who..

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Customer Stories

Real Estate Investing Success: Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee is an active customer who exemplifies what it means to turn your fix and flipping..

Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Top 7 Software for Your Real Estate Investing

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

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

The 70% Rule in House Flipping: How to Use It (and When to Break It)

Editor's Note - Updated July 2026: This post has been updated to include current Q1 2026..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Boosting Real Estate Profits Using the Velocity of Money

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in December 2018 and has been completely..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Flipping Houses 101 Guide: Renting vs. Selling

You may want to rent out your property for a time instead of selling it right away. Let's discuss..

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© 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.