Recent questions from my real estate clients“There are no stupid questions.” I can still remember my teacher from high school uttering those exact words. Having a clear understanding…Dec 1, 2022Dec 1, 2022
Tough conversations I’ve hadBesides the conversations of “nothing available” I have been having this year regarding the inventory of viable properties for purchase…Nov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022
What is the BRRRR strategy?Several strategies exist for analyzing potential real estate investment opportunities, many of which I have discussed over the years. The…Oct 4, 2022Oct 4, 2022
Good investments, housing collapse, and evictionsIs commercial real estate currently a good investment?Aug 31, 2022Aug 31, 2022
Converting an investment property into a personal residenceOver the years, many clients have asked me if they can convert an investment property or a rental house into their personal residence. The…Aug 2, 2022Aug 2, 2022
7 ways to screw up a dealSuppose you, as a seller, are considering selling your investment property. In that case, there are several ways you can screw up a deal…Jul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022
Easy real estate investing through a fundThere are several ways to invest in real estate with other investors or as a large group. Updated laws and the advent of crowdfunding opens…Jun 3, 2022Jun 3, 2022
The art of property managementYou may never have considered property management requiring much skill to be considered an art, but I hope to change your perspective.May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
How to buy your first property — part 2In this article, you will meet Nathan, who sees the potential for future wealth investment real estate offers. Nathan is motivated to…Apr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022
How to buy your first property — part 1Whether you are buying your first home or your first investment property, getting started can be difficult. I have been asked many times…Mar 4, 2022Mar 4, 2022
New 2022 housing laws: what you need to know — part twoWe saw a plethora of new laws in California related to housing for 2022. In part one, we discussed several new and revised laws about the…Feb 4, 2022Feb 4, 2022
New 2022 housing laws: what you need to knowNew 2022 housing laws: what you need to knowJan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
Virtual worlds and the reality behind themVirtual worlds may sound like science fiction, but the ability to immerse yourself in another world is here. It is much deeper and broader…Dec 3, 2021Dec 3, 2021
How to beat inflationI find many things in our world challenging to comprehend, the number of galaxies in our universe, the wonder of the microscopic world of a…Nov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021
An end to single-family zoningSenate Bills (SB) 9 and 10 culminate a multi-year effort to create a solution to California’s housing crisis.Oct 9, 2021Oct 9, 2021
Inheriting real estate and problemsYou have seen the movie where the patriarch dies, leaving his estate to the caregiver while the siblings fight it out. Or, the trust fund…Sep 2, 2021Sep 2, 2021
Exchanges, recovery, technology, and international investorsI found four relevant articles worthy of sharing with you, my readers. Below is my summary of the 1031 like-kind exchanges potentially…Aug 6, 2021Aug 6, 2021
Land scams — what they are not telling youI have a client who inherited a parcel at California Pines in Northern California. You probably remember the infomercials, Eric Estrada…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
It’s not only about the rent — part oneWhether you are a tenant or a landlord, we look to the rental amount first in lease negotiations or when purchasing an investment property…May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Become a real estate millionaire in five easy steps — part 1If you are looking for a quick and easy way to become a millionaire, real estate is probably not the answer. If your entire focus is the…Jun 8, 2017Jun 8, 2017
