Guiding You Home

Peter Ruiz from Cornerstone Home Inspection joined us to talk about the process of inspecting a home, some of the strangest things he's seen and a few simple ideas that homeowners can get done around their house to prevent issues later.  Reach out to Cornerstone Home Inspection Thanks for listening! Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook . Email us with any question or comments.

Real Estate attorney Michael Pick sits down with us to discuss the most common issues he helps clients with in real estate transactions and how to avoid them. We also discuss costs associated with mediation and how to structure partnership agreements when investing in property with multiple parties. Contact Michael Pick  Thanks for listening! Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook . Email us w...

We continue our conversation with Ken Kelly at Coastal Vacation Rentals. In this episode we talk about mid-term rentals specifically. Spoiler alert....they're a great strategy! Reach out to Ken Kelly through their website Thanks for listening! Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook . Email us with any question or comments.

In this episode, we talk to Ken Kelly at Coastal Vacation Rentals about short term rentals on the Central Coast. We chat about permitting, ways to increase occupancy and cash flow and some of the nuances across different municipalities. Reach out to Ken through their website Thanks for listening! Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook . Email us with any question or comments.

Jeff and I sit down to discuss common misconceptions that we hear from sellers, how we walk home owners through them in our listing presentation and how to get the highest and best price for your home.  Thanks for listening! Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook . Email us with any question or comments.

Almost everyone knows that investing in hard assets like real estate is a smart move - especially in an inflationary period. But today we're going to talk about WHY that is the case.  Mark Frassica with Equity Reach Mortgage Solutions walks us through some history, starting in the 1970's when the U.S. Dollar was removed from the gold standard - what that did to the economy then, where we...

Matt and Kelly Mendoza join us to talk about their experience purchasing their first home on the Central Coast. We talk about their "why," where they aligned and where they differed on what was important, some of the speedbumps they hit along the way and what advice they would give renters who are considering buying their first home. Follow Kelly's business on Instagram Follow Matt&...

Today we're joined by Josh Frantz of Frantz Construction . We covered so much ground with Josh that we decided to release this interview in two parts. In part 2 of the interview, we get into more specifics about building and remodeling. Trends versus timeless, what gives you the most bang for your buck, what to do with a flip, and some rough pricing on a few key improvements.  Follow Frantz C...

Today we're joined by Josh Frantz of Frantz Construction . We covered so much ground with Josh that we decided to release this interview in two parts. In part one, we talk through how to select the right contractor for your project and why the typical "get 3 bids" method of choosing a contractor doesn't work. We discuss why projects exceed budget and timeline estimates, and how...

Brett Bey from Bey Property Solutions joins us on this episode to talk about rental properties. We discuss how an investor might evaluate a potential rental property, as well as the nuts and bolts of property management - how much to property managers charge, how to handle evictions, what ammenities matter to tennants and so much more! Follow Brett on Instagram Thanks for listening! Please follow...

The market is tough right now! Inflation is hitting hard, interest rates are high and there's no sign that things are going to change anytime soon. So what does that mean for you? We're going to talk open and honestly about the market, when it makes sense to buy and sell in this market and when it doesn't. We share relevant data, stories from clients who are winning in this market,...

1031 Exchanges and Proposition 19. Ever heard of them? Well, if you're investing in real estate, are 55 years old and plan to sell and purchase a home in California, or you know someone who is, you need to listen to this episode.  A 1031 exchange can defer your capital gains tax when you sell a home, and Prop 19 allows homeowners 55+ to transfer their property tax base value to their new home...

If you've bought or sold a home, chances are, an appraiser has been involved. But what do they do? How do they determine the value of a home? We have the priviledge of speaking with appraiser Julie Adams-Nearman on this episode. Julie has been in the business for 39 years and shares a wealth of knowledge about how appraisals work, what to do when they come in low and what home improvements wi...

Everyone's trying to save a few bucks. So in this episode Jeff, Adam and Travis share some thoughts on cost savings for your home's utilities. From small, easy solutions to full scale remodels, the guys walk you through solutions they've implimented in their own properties that could save you hundreds of dollars a year.  Contact Us! info@landmarkslo.com Thanks for listening! Please...

Mark Frassica from Equity Reach Mortgage Solutions joins us (again) to talk about a topic that almost everyone involved in real estate is talking about right now....interest rates. Many people are wanting to wait to purchase a home because they think that prices will drop, or because they don't want to pay high interest rates. We talk about the house pricing index historically to see when it...

Krista Jeffries joins us to talk about why it's so important for communities to think about ways to increase housing options. Sometimes we have misconceptions about what affordable housing means. But at the end of the day, there are real people with real needs that these issues impact in very real ways. Krista helps us all understand the importance of abundant and affordable housing and how y...

House hacking is an amazing way to get into real estate and start building wealth. But it can be overwhelming if you've never done it before. Our guest Angelique joins us to talk about the process she and her husband went through on their first (and second!) house hack. She'll walk you through the numbers, the process, the pitfalls and how you too can begin your own house hacking journey...

Land use, water rights, affordable housing and other local policies. The average resident might not think about these things until it impacts them in a negative way. Jocelyn Brennan from The HRM Corp joins us today to talk through these issues, the impacts to the community and the ways you can get involved in your local government in small and large ways to help move your community forward.  Thank...

We brought in the big dog for this episode! Jay Peet, CEO and Team Leader of Keller Williams Central Coast joins us to talk about the market. We get in the weeds on the cyclical nature of the market - what it means for buyers and sellers - and how to win in a market shift.  Thanks for listening! Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook . Email us with any question or comments.

In this episode, we cover everything related to ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units). We are joined by Howard Lehwald, Owner and Principle Engineer at Studio Prime (Design and Engineering Firm) and Landit Modular, a company Howard started to provide a quick and efficient solution for people looking to put an ADU on their property. If you've ever thought about an ADU as a revenue generator, a...

In this episode, we talk to Mark Frassica, Founder of Equity Reach Mortgage Solutions. Mark has over 30 years experience in the industry and he's been through many a recession. But Mark isn't your typical doom and gloom, the sky is falling kind of guy. He joins us on the podcast to talk about opportunities in a recession, specifically hard assets like real estate and how understanding yo...

In this episode, we introduce you to the team, as well as the reason why we decided to start the podcast. We talk about our vision for the podcast, our values as a team, and what we hope to cover in upcoming episodes.  At the end of the day, this podcast is all about adding value to YOU, the real estate buyer, seller, investor or enthusiasts. So email us with show ideas and/or general feedback at...