How to find Good Property Deals

 Let’s get real. So real I hope my family doesn’t find this article. Confession: I like my properties the way I liked men in my twenties. With self-esteem issues. (avert your eyes Mama!) And below I’m going to drill in deeper into what to look out for AND tactics that I’ve used to get investment…

Why the 20% Down Payment is a Home Buying Myth

This has gotta be the greatest whodunnit in the real estate game. At some point, someone said that to buy a home, you need a 20% down payment and enough people repeated it, that it just stuck. In this video I do a little myth busting on this Also I go point by point here…

What you need to know about home appraisals in Los Angeles when qualifying for a mortgage

The appraisal is an important of the real estate transaction especially when getting a mortgage. We’ll cover some of the most important points here and in the video below: Why is the appraisal important when buying a home and getting financing? How does the appraisal impact a seller’s decision on which offer to go with?…

My Mailman: the unlikely property investment mogul

My mailman’s my hero. Well, actually it was my mom’s mailman from my childhood home in Wilmington. He owned a shit ton of real estate that he gradually acquired over many years. And he diversified too! He had a solid property mix which included single family and multifamily properties in California and Oregon. As time…

House Hacking: How to Make Money in Real Estate By Hustling

I understood the meaning of ‘hustle’ long before I knew the word. Back in the day, I sold candy bars at school to make some extra cash (and yes, I came up with the idea long before Randy was doing the same in The Wire. Great minds think alike. 😉) My mom knew I was…

So, You’re a Los Angeles First-Time Home Buyer

Congrats—you’re ready to buy your first home. It’s a big deal, and like any major decision in your life, there are a lot of options out there, and it’s probably a bit overwhelming to figure out where to start. Not to worry, that’s why I’m here. So let’s get into what you need to know…

Common Real Estate Problems (and What to Drink When You Encounter Them)

There are two types of calls I field at Aragon Lending most often. The most common (and my favorite) are the follow-ups after we score a client a great mortgage and get them into their dream home. Those make you feel fantastic and really make my day. The second most common is the panicked ones…

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