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 DSCR & Rental

5 Things You Should Know About Real Estate Comps

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

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DSCR & Rental Property Sourcing

Investing in Real Estate for Retirement Income

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

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Fix and Flip Financing

7 Tips for Financing: 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 Getting Started

9 Ways to Start Investing in Real Estate

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

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Fix and Flip Getting Started

Top 6 Beginner Mistakes: Flipping Houses 101

There is plenty that could go wrong here for inexperienced or new house flippers. Start off on..

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Customer Stories

Real Estate Investing Success: Bill Allen

Our Preferred Member Bill Allen shares his story as an entrepreneur, Navy pilot, husband, and..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

What is Capitalization Rate in Real Estate

About the author: Andrew Syrios is a real estate investor and writer living in Kansas City, MO...

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Fix and Flip Getting Started

Start Real Estate Investing in 8 Steps

About the author: Andrew Syrios is a real estate investor and writer living in Kansas City, MO...

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Fix and Flip Financing

Flipping Houses 101 Guide: General Financing

There are several routes you can take - cash, private money, and hard money. Here are the pros..

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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.