Rent Relief for Landlords and Tenants

Whether it’s a health-related event or a significant financial hardship, COVID-19 has affected all of us. As the nation continues to recover, the state of CA is committed to keeping families housed and recognizes that renters and landlords have enough to worry about. By implementing the COVID-19 rent relief program, the state wants to make…

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Understanding 1031 Exchanges

The 1031 Exchange is one of the single greatest wealth building tools available to the real estate investor. Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 allows investors to defer the payment of capital gains taxes when selling an investment property and exchanging into another investment property. While there are a few different ways to complete a 1031…

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Pros & Cons of Real Estate Investing

Ever since I was a child, I wanted to own real estate. Why? Because it is the single best way to generate significant wealth in life. With wealth comes financial freedom and the ability to live life the way you want to live it – without the need to ask your boss for time off,…

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10 Warning Signs When Buying a “Fixer Upper”

Some buyers love the idea of making repairs to a home and adding “sweat equity” to increase its value. There’s no doubt that HGTV has helped fuel that vision, but if due diligence isn’t adequately performed, a property can end up being a money pit. Here’s a list of warning signs that might help you…

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2020 California Housing Forecast

*Excerpt from a press release by the California Association of REALTORS® Low mortgage interest rates will support California’s housing market in 2020 but economic uncertainty and affordability issues will mute sales growth, according to a housing and economic forecast released by the California Association of REALTORS®. C.A.R.’s “2020 California Housing Market Forecast” sees a small…

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The Start of Rent Control

On October 8, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the “Tenant Protection Act of 2019” (A.B.1482), which will place a cap on annual rent increases AND limit a landlord’s ability to evict a tenant without just cause. California is the third state in the U.S. to pass a significant expansion of renter protections…

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Is Cal Poly Housing Enough Students on Campus?

Over the years, some San Luis Obispo neighborhoods surrounding the Cal Poly campus have changed from being primarily family oriented to the predominantly student oriented neighborhoods they are today. While some point the finger at Cal Poly, let’s dive a little deeper to find out what’s really going on.  Since 2003, Cal Poly has invested…

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