Cap rates are the first value you should inspect when inspecting a property. In my opinion, the cap rate is more important than the neighborhood,…
Must a Landlord provide water in multi-unit residential dwellings?
The Issue My friend came to me with a question: If the same tenant rents both units in his duplex, can he require the tenant…
3D Home Tours change Real Estate Sales
No more Showings Buyers are able to tour the home from their couch. They no longer need to wait for a REATOR to be free,…
Investing 101: Selecting a property
Overview of the Selection Process Shopping for Investments is different—you don’t see the properties Today (August 19, 2019), you can pick among just fourteen multi-unit…
Invest in Bakersfield
Would you like to invest in Bakersfield? The first step on the investor path is to email me to schedule an investor’s consultation. In the…
Investor 101: What is Cap Rate?
I’ve only been helping other investors buy property since the early in 2019, but I’ve been buying properties for my own investment portfolio since 2001.…
Buyer’s choice: $201k or $195k: Which is better?
Here is the situation. You have found a house that you love. It is priced at $195,000, and your mortgage lender tells you that you…
Negotiating Technique: why you should ask questions and never provide ultimatums in a deal
Before we get into why you should ask questions instead of providing ultimatums, let us set the stage. Let us talk about some important aspects…
Seller’s Lever: The Listing Price
When troubleshooting a sale, the first step is to understand your “levers.” Levers are the things that you can change. One important lever that is…
Seller Tip: Small Changes for Big Effects on your Home Value
Small and easy changes can have big effects on the sale of your home. Most of these changes are common sense, but like most things,…