I would go to the bank and pick up $2M+ in cashiers checks every morning. It was 2011 and I was 22 years old. Checks in hand, I would hop in my green 1997 4Runner SR5 (loved that truck), light a cigarette (😮‍💨🤢), and drive to the courthouse. Dozens of investors from all over San Diego would be crowded around the auctioneers, awaiting that days foreclosure sales to hit the block. After reading off the postponements and cancellations, the game was on. Headset in my ear, I’d call the war room and relay what property was up for sale to my Auction Director. In the war room, a team of Agents were pumping out resale values. Assistants were reviewing Title chains and property photos. And the Director would be calculating our numbers, relaying to me in real-time how much to bid on the property for sale. My favorite phrase was “add a hundred”, the minimum amount allowed for the next bid. It bought the team time to further evaluate the purchase, and more time always meant we were going to push our bid higher. There was nothing like the rush of being in a competitive bidding battle. And I always felt like a boss being the winning bidder. A 22 year-old kid signing over $300-400k per house, handing millions of dollars per day to the auctioneer. After a year as our courthouse Runner, I moved into the office as an Assistant. After a year as an Assistant, and after getting my Broker’s license, I was promoted to Director. Over the next year+, from 2013-2014, I green-lit the purchase of over 700 houses across SoCal at live and online auctions. This was all my first job in Real Estate.

Crazy how I posted this and barely got any responses. The buyer I worked with is going to net around $150k profit. Could have been you!

Sometimes you gotta roll up the sleeves and fight an army of wasps

Seeking a bridge lender for ~$490k 1st position on a renovated property ready to go to market in Torrance CA. DM’s open to talk details

$2,800,000 house for rent $5,250 in Manhattan Beach. My guess is they are leasing it as-is (light fixer) while they get plans submitted / permits issued for a new build.

My most right-wing personality trait is that I get really frustrated when I have to scroll all the down to the bottom of the list to select United States on a website. USA should always be the first option, above Afghanistan.

Can a homeowner SB9, build 2 SFR’s on the new vacant lot, and then condo map them for individual sale? (Homeowner would maintain owner-occupancy requirement in the existing house) @DonovanBuilds @TKlatte

Building and safety inspections have a 2-hour time window. 98% of the time the inspector shows up within the last 10-20 minutes of the window. A true statistical anomaly. Unless of course you arrive 15 min late. Then you’ll show up to find his card on the door.

Am I crazy to offer to co-sign on getting one of my best crew members a “new” (used, ~$20k) truck? He always has truck trouble and misses 2-3 days a month, which costs him $600 - $1k income. If I co-sign his payment would be like $350/month.

Listed my 4-unit building in Leimert Park today. Bittersweet. This pocket is full of exceptional Spanish-style buildings. Purchased w/ partners in 2019 for $1.1M. Vacated and renovated 2-units. 2022 Refi at $1.6M appraised value. Listed now for $1.4M redf.in/PYveVZ

Shout out to Russ, my fave NBA player. Here I am frame-mogging him in Cabo before we swam with dolphins in 2016

Wispr Flow on my iPhone has made keyboard significantly less responsive and buggier when typing. Prob gonna delete and only use WF on desktop for long form dictation.

Your criticism of the Los Angeles Dodgers simply comes from a place of insecurity and envy. It’s ok. I understand. Dodgers (6) Royals (5) 8/10/2026

Group project time. Is this the right idea to bring a 2001-built mutt into 2026? Westwood, worth $4M. Remove all stucco and foam trim, new smooth coat. Get rid of portico clay tile trim. Modern railing and fixtures. Any other ideas?

I feel attacked.

The reality of suburban HOA paradise in Texas.

Brutal start to a Friday morning

Good morning Desert Willow - Firecliff

LA is the car chase capital of the world and I always tune in live to watch. This one happening now is nuts. Dudes friends just rolled up on dirt bikes!