Author: Sammy Lyon

Real Estate for Social Good

Syndication partners

A lot of you have asked me what a syndication is! Basically, it’s a legal structure that allows people to invest in real estate without taking an active role in the management piece. Because let me tell you — managing rental properties is NOT passive income! 😜 But it’s definitely an awesome way to build…
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Sold! 4046 Abourne #C

Sold! Congrats to my sellers for selling their beautifully remodeled Baldwin Hills condo! They had it listed before but didn’t get any offers. They called me up next — we rethought the pricing strategy, and relisted it together. We got several offers within the first week. But one really stood out — it was not…
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Syndication: What is a GP and an LP

Before I learned about syndications, I thought I had to do real estate investing all on my own. Syndications are a way to partner with people to buy a larger property than you could probably take on yourself. There are usually General Partners and Limited Partners in a syndication deal. The general partners do things…
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I love to HUNT!

Man do I love to HUNT! The real estate hunt 😘 Since I’ve expanded my team this year there’s more opportunity to find the right home for YOU… sifting through all those listing to find the ONE. The best way to get into your new home is to… a) get pre-approved, and b) start seeing…
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Sold! 231 Bethany #305

Congrats to my clients on selling their condo! They found a beautiful new home, and were ready to let go of this gorgeous Burbank condo with high ceilings where they made sweet memories as a family. Even with the stock market tumbling and the seller’s market cooling off, we were able to get them a…
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Sold! 8248 Oswego

Congrats to my buyers on their new home! Boy, this one was an adventure! They’ll definitely have some stories to tell about it!!! Here’s just a taste… 1) Moving out of their apartment during escrow, but then.. 2) Getting stuck in 4 months of probate from the seller side! 3) Delayed court dates, uncertainty… 4)…
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How we work to get your offer accepted

Getting ready to buy a house is a BIG STEP — and it’s an emotional one too. Part of what we do is help you get ready — emotionally and financially — to make this move. Our team works to get your offer accepted on the house you want… and one that fits in YOUR…
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Under Contract! Renovated Spanish style home

Congrats to my buyers for getting this beautiful Spanish style home under contract! 🎉🎉🎉 It took some persistence, and proving to the listing agent that we were worthy of opening escrow. But we got it! Persistence is key. 😝 Fingers crossed for inspections and appraisal. 🤞 So excited for them to cook in this gorgeous…
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Is the housing market going to crash???

People ask me all the time — when is the right time to buy? I really don’t think you can time the market. BUT I do think the right time to buy is when YOU are ready. Do you have steady income? Do you have some down payment saved? (you need less than you might…
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Waiting for a market crash?

Waiting for a market crash? 📉 I’ll be here buying while you keep waiting! 🤣 Don’t wait to buy real estate…buy real estate and WAIT! ⏰ The right time to buy is when YOU are ready. 🙌🏽 Sammy LyonREALTOR®️DRE #02113227 #buyahouseinLA #realestate #realtor #realtorsofinstagram #homebuying #equity #losangeles #losangelesrealestate #realestateagent #FIRE #financialfreedom #investing #workoptional #goals