🚀 In this episode of Mortgage On My Mind, host Natalie Salins sits down with Sammy Lyon, a Los Angeles–based real estate broker and founder of Good Rents, to talk about socially conscious real estate, house hacking, and creating pathways to homeownership. Sammy shares their journey from educator to real estate investor, explains how GoodRents reinvests 5% of profits into social and racial justice initiatives, and breaks down the realities of buying in LA versus out of state. They also dive into ADUs, appreciation versus cash flow, and long-term wealth-building strategies.
🎧 Hosted by: Natalie Salins
👤 Guest: 🏡 Sammy Lyon – Real Estate Broker, Educator & Founder of Good Rents
Sammy Lyon is a Los Angeles-based real estate broker and the founder of GoodRents, a socially conscious real estate initiative that reinvests 5% of gross profits into social and racial justice work. Since entering the industry in 2018, Sammy has built a thriving multi-unit portfolio through house hacking and now helps first-time buyers and small investors across L.A. navigate the market with confidence. With a background in education and construction project management, Sammy brings educator-style guidance to real estate and has earned praise across platforms like HGTV’s House Hunters, Newsweek, US News & World Report, and Yahoo Finance.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How Sammy transitioned from teaching to real estate investing
✔️ The mission behind GoodRents and its 5% give-back model
✔️ House hacking strategies and FHA financing tips
✔️ The role of ADUs in Los Angeles real estate
✔️ Why appreciation often outweighs cash flow in LA markets
✔️ How to align real estate investing with social justice values
🎵 Whether you’re a first-time buyer, aspiring investor, or socially conscious entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to align values with real estate success
💼 Connect with Sammy Lyon:
🌎 Website → https://www.lyonideas.com/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lyonides
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lyonides
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammylyon/
🎙 Follow Natalie Salins – Mortgage On My Mind:
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🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-salins-1029583b
💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/