For investors
Investment real estate, analyzed properly.
Off-market deal flow, 1031 coordination, and design-driven value-add across Orange County, California.
What I do for investors
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Investment analysis
Cash-on-cash, cap rate, vacancy modeling, and a clear picture of what each property would actually produce — including the items rookie spreadsheets miss.
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Off-market deal flow
Some of OC's best investment opportunities never hit the MLS. I work my network of agents, brokers, and contractors to surface deals before they're publicly listed.
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1031 exchanges
Coordinated identification, replacement-property sourcing, and timeline management for tax-deferred exchanges. I work with experienced QIs.
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Value-add design
When light renovation moves a unit from $X to $X + significant uplift, my interior design background turns that into a concrete plan, budget, and timeline.
Why Orange County
The market trades lower yields for stronger long-term fundamentals and lower volatility. For most investor profiles, that's a feature.
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Long-term appreciation
Coastal supply is fixed. Limited buildable land plus persistent demand has driven multi-decade appreciation that has outpaced national averages.
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Strong tenant base
Diversified job market — tech, finance, biotech, healthcare, military — supports rental demand across price points.
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Resilient rental yields
Lower yields than inland markets, but with vacancy rates that stay tight in good times and bad. Different risk profile, often a better risk-adjusted return.
Common questions
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What kind of investor properties do you focus on?
Single-family rentals and small multi-family (2–4 units) primarily. Some condo opportunities — but only when the HOA's financials, owner-occupancy ratio, and pet/rental rules pencil out for an investor.
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Do you have private/off-market deals?
Yes — typically a handful at any given time. They're rarely listed on this site (sellers want privacy), but I share with vetted investors directly.
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How does the 1031 exchange timeline work?
From close of your relinquished property: 45 days to identify potential replacements, 180 days to close on one. I'll coordinate with your Qualified Intermediary and structure the search to keep you well within both deadlines.
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Will you help with renovation / value-add?
Yes — that's actually my background. I can put together a renovation plan, source contractors, and design the rental finishes for the right tenant profile in your target neighborhood.
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What's the typical cap rate in OC?
Lower than most US markets — coastal OC residential sits around 3–4.5% on a stabilized basis, with inland and small multi-family running higher. We model the specific deal, including realistic vacancy and capex.
From the blog
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1031 exchange basics: deferring capital gains on investment property
How like-kind exchanges work, the 45/180-day deadlines, and common pitfalls to avoid when rolling gains into your next deal.
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The ins and outs of pre-foreclosure properties
What pre-foreclosure means, where to find these deals, and how to approach sellers — without being predatory.
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Financing pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties
Which loan types work for distressed properties, what conventional lenders won't touch, and when to use hard money.
Active in Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel, and surrounding Orange County markets.
Investor inquiry
Tell me a bit about your investment goals, target neighborhoods, and timeline. I'll follow up within 24 hours.