West Coast

Finding hard money lenders in California intimidated me as a young real estate investor, even after I’d successfully used hard money loans a few times. I knew that getting one would let me [...]

I’ve always loved San Diego. Great weather, a vibrant culture, fantastic restaurants—who could ask for more? Yet, when a friend gave me the opportunity to purchase his condo there, I [...]

When I first started my house flipping business, I was eager to join the “right” real estate investment club in San Diego. I knew that beefing up my network could create opportunities [...]

“I actually have absolutely no idea what you do,” confessed my friend, Austin. “It seems like sometimes you sell properties right away, sometimes you fix them up, and sometimes you rent them [...]

Los Angeles: You either love it or hate it. When I first moved here, I hated it; it was loud, busy, and it took forever to get anywhere. I complained to my boss, I complained to my coworkers, and [...]

Are you thinking about flipping houses in Fresno CA? It’s a great idea, but you’ve got to be prepared for the market. I’m not what you would call a “California native.” I moved to California well [...]

There’s no real estate market in the world quite like the one in Bakersfield, CA. When I first started flipping houses in Bakersfield CA in the mid-2000s, the city was humming with upwardly [...]

The bay area is one of my favorite places to visit. What’s better than breezy cities packed with vibrant businesses amidst a backdrop of the ocean on one side and scenic mountains on the [...]

As a longtime real estate investor in California, I’ve found that preforeclosure homes are some of the best opportunities to make a quick buck. Though you’ll need to do some digging [...]