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Maddie Sikorski

Maddie Sikorski is the Social Media and Brand Sentiment Lead at Figure, having joined Kiavi in January 2026 before transitioning to Figure following its acquisition of the company.

With seven years of experience in content marketing, brand strategy, and copywriting, Maddie specializes in making real estate investing and complex fintech technologies easier to understand. Her content helps investors stay informed about industry developments, explore financing options, and better understand the tools and strategies available to support their investment goals.

Drawing on her expertise in audience engagement and brand storytelling, Maddie creates informative, approachable content that answers real questions and makes technical topics more accessible. She's also a published novelist, bringing a creative perspective and passion for storytelling to her work.

A 2-4 unit investment property secured with Kiavi DSCR loans and bridge financing.

Tips and How-To's DSCR & Rental

The Fall Rental Reset: Timing Leases to the School Calendar

Timing rental lease renewals to the school calendar generally means locking in a renewal or a new..

Autumn leaves framing a rental property acquired through Kiavi real estate investment financing.

Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Why Bridge Loans Get Denied (and How to Fix It)

Most bridge loan denials can trace back to five recurring issues: thin experience, an incomplete..

Stressed real estate investor reviewing loan payment paperwork before applying for Kiavi bridge loans.

Financing Company Updates

Kiavi Investor Pulse: August 2026 Real Estate Market Trends and Financing Updates

The August 2026 Kiavi Investor Pulse breaks down what actually moved for real estate investors..

Newspaper reading What's New on a desk for Kiavi real estate market trends and financing updates.

Tips and How-To's Financing

What Is House Hacking? A Real Estate Investment Strategy

House hacking is a real estate investment strategy where a real estate investor purchases a..

A green duplex with two red doors, ideal for house hacking and real estate investing with Kiavi financing.

Tips and How-To's Ground-Up Construction

7 Hidden Ground-Up Construction Costs Developers Need to Budget For

Ground-up construction could offer experienced developers a level of control over product, spec,..

Wooden house frame blueprints for ground-up construction projects funded with Kiavi real estate investing financing.

DSCR & Rental Local Markets

Arizona DSCR Rental Markets: 4 Metros Compared for Cash Flow

Arizona's four major rental metros tend to operate under different supply and demand conditions,..

Tenants moving into an Arizona rental property financed through Kiavi DSCR rental markets loan programs.

Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

How the Fix-and-Flip Draw Process Works

Fix-and-flip lenders typically release renovation funds in stages through a process called a..

A contractor uses the Kiavi mobile platform to request a draw for a fix-and-flip property financing project.

Financing Getting Started

What Are Investment Property Loans? 5 Options to Know

Investment property loans are specialized financing products designed to support investors..

A couple reviews documents for investment property loans using the Kiavi AI-powered financing platform.

Fix and Flip Local Markets

Arizona Fix-and-Flip Markets: 4 Top Cities Compared (2026)

Arizona remains one of the most active fix-and-flip states in the country, with four distinct..

A magnifying glass provides a focused view of a single-family residential investment property set against the expansive Arizona suburban landscape and desert mountains.

Tips and How-To's Ground-Up Construction

Your Guide to Hiring a Contractor for Your New Construction Project

Hiring the wrong contractor may be one of the most common and costly mistakes real estate..

A real estate investor and two general contractors review new construction plans using Kiavi real estate financing.

Tips and How-To's

10 Key Real Estate Investor Metrics to Track for Success

Editor's Note - Updated May 2026: This post has been updated to include a reference to Arizona..

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Fix and Flip Tips and How-To's

Selling Your Flip: Staging Secrets and Marketing Must-Dos

There comes a moment in every flip when the hammering stops, the dust settles, and the work of..

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