Woohoo! Congrats to another first time homebuyer getting under contract! When we first spoke she did not think this was possible for her. I think a lot of us think that before we get started on the process! I was so happy that she kept taking steps toward making homeownership a reality. Just one house…
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The first step to investing in real estate is to read! Educate yourself, listen to podcasts, go to meetups, etc. (See my Top 5 Books that got me started in real estate!) BUT… Don’t get stuck in analysis paralysis! 🫣 Set your financial goals, aka how much do you need to be “financially free?” Interview…
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Congrats to my clients for closing on their new home! We were coordinating two escrows at the same time — selling their condo and purchasing their new home in that same timeframe. We were lucky to have patient people on both ends. My clients were so on top of everything, getting everything to the lender,…
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I was recently asked to contribute to an article about increasing the value of your home. The Best Home Extensions Revealed by 40 Real Estate Experts We reached out to 40 real estate experts, realtors and interior designers and we asked them the following question: What home extensions could result in the biggest uplift in…
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“As a first time buyer, the real estate market can be intimidating. I met Sammy and the team this January, and within two months, we had our first home. They were very professional, and knowledgeable. They pause and listen where you have questions, they don’t push where you’re uncomfortable and they push back for you…
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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! 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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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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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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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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