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Improving your credit to invest in real estate

Improving Your Credit to Invest In Real Estate: Free Zoom Q&A Thu, June 2, 2022 @ 7PM www.lyonideas.com/credit-workshop Join Shiva Bhaskar from Tier One Credit, Fiona Bryan from Academy Mortgage, and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital for an interactive live Q&A on how to improve your credit to buy real estate. Topics we’ll cover: –…
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How do you get started saving for investing?

How do you get started saving for investing?  Lower your expenses.  This is #1 highest leverage thing you can do to increase your savings.  Hands down, here is where you start.  Then, work to increase your income.  After you’ve gotten frugal, it’s time to figure out how to make more.  Get a raise, side hustle,…
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Closed on 18 more units in LA

Did you know I buy apartment buildings in LA with this awesome team? We just closed on a few more multifamily properties, right here in Los Angeles! Who says you can’t invest here!? I am focused on stacking cash flow each year so I can live off passive income 💯 If you ever have questions…
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Visiting a client’s project

Visiting a client’s project… almost at final inspection & will be live soon! Full renovation on the 3 bedroom house+ a BRAND NEW 2 bedroom ADU (accessory dwelling unit). Fully permitted mother in law unit / granny flat / rental unit. Live in one and rent the other, or make it into your cash flowing…
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Buying a House When You’re Self Employed

Buying a House When You’re Self Employed: Homebuyer Q&A Free Video Replay Fiona Bryan from Academy Mortgage and Sammy Lyon from Dow Capital host an interactive live Q&A on how to buy a house while self employed or running your own business. Topics we cover: how lenders look at self-employed income differently from W-2 income –…
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House hacking in LA featured in REDx Magazine

Thank you for the feature REDx News! I’m trying to demystify this real estate game for folks, and help people figure out how to make it work. Not everyone wants to buy a house….but some people do. And I just don’t want you to feel discouraged that it’s not for you, especially if you’re first in…
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Closing on your home!

YOUR NEW HOME MOVING CHECKLIST Congratulations on your new home! You did it! Here are some helpful things to remember in the whirlwind of your move: I am so so proud of you and excited for what’s to come in this next stage of your life! <3 Sammy

Back in the car!

Working on a new project, first time back in the car after parental leave cocoon! There is going to be a sweet #househack on the market very soon with a legal ADU. Sammy Lyon  REALTOR®️  DRE #02113227  www.lyonideas.com  #buyahouseinLA #realestate #realtor #realtorsofinstagram #homebuying #equity #losangeles #losangelesrealestate #realestateagent #FIRE #financialfreedom #investing #househack #househacking #free #education #buying…
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Sold! 605 W 103rd St

Just closed! So excited for these buyers to have found their place. 😍😍😍  They had such a smooth escrow and were so easy to work with. They knew what they wanted — so we went out and got it! As you probably know this is a seller’s market, but even then we were able to…
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Buying a house when you’re self-employed

Have you heard of the “great resignation?” A lot of folks are starting to realize their company or non-profit doesn’t really have their back. Or, are just realizing they’ve had a dream to start their own business… and it’s about time to follow their dreams! More and more of my clients are self-employed, or on the pathway…
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