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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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5 ways I protect my buyers in a seller’s market

Just because it’s a seller’s market, doesn’t mean buyers should get walked all over! I see in the news that “75% of recent home buyers have regrets about their new home,” and I know that most of those pandemic-era regrets could have been avoided with a realtor & lender team that takes a more level-headed…
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Bigger Pockets – Fed Interest Rate Hike: Why It Matters, and What It Means for Real Estate Investors

“…in uncertain times like these, my personal approach to investing is not to try to time the market. Instead, I try to look past the uncertainty. In my mind, the housing market’s potential for long-term growth remains unaffected by today’s economic climate. Short-term investments, to me, are risky right now. (Full disclosure, I don’t flip…
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I get asked a lot for free advice…

I get asked a lot for free advice. 🤷🏽‍♂️ Here’s what I think about that… 🤔 I’m happy to share — if you DO something with it! 😊 Take action. Make me proud. 🏘 I love to see people shine. ✨ That’s why I’m always giving away FREE knowledge to help you build wealth too.…
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