Exploring the Pasadena Playhouse District and Beyond

Want to know a little more about what it's like leaving in the heart of a downtown area? Well you're in luck! Here's a quick guide to The Pasadena Playhouse District. This guide is a little different than our regularly scheduled ones as it has a less of a quite neighborhood feel and more of a condo/apartment, city living feel. I'll go over some of the local shops, restaurants and close by activities.

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House Hacking in Los Angeles – Is It Worth It?

Do you know what House Hacking is? It’s not as scary as it sounds. It’s simply converting a part of your home to be able to be rented out. It has a huge impact on your mortgage payments and usually doesn’t take too much effort to get sorted out. I am an admitted house hacker and recommend it to anyone who is looking to have a little help with those mortgage payments.

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How to Use a Mortgage Calculator to Determine Your Budget

One of the most important parts of buying a home is making sure you know your budget, what you can and can't afford. One of my favorite tools that I share with my buyers, and I use almost every day is the Mortgage Calculator.

I go over how to use it and what I like about it. I highly recommend everyone start using it if you are thinking of buying or even just cruising around Zillow for fun!

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Rental Property in Los Angeles: Things to Think About

So, I bought a rental property in Los Angeles just before the pandemic hit and let me tell you, I was in for a RUDE awakening! From rental increase restrictions, to overly communicative tenants, to difficulty accessing city assistance programs I definitely had a lot on my plate.

Watch this video to find out some of the things I was going through. I have so much to say about this property.

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