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4.9 stars
103 Reviews
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Ranked the #1 Agent on the #1 Team at the #1 Brokerage in San Diego for the number of transactions! Twana's multi-faceted skill set and deep understanding of local market conditions enable him to set his clients up for success. His negotiation capabilities and strategic approach add meaningful value to buyers and sellers alike. He is an expert in the residential real estate market and trends including 2-4 unit income properties, condominiums and single family homes from inland to the coast. Twana will serve as an advisor, confidant and a main resource to ensure the client's ultimate success. Twana has over a decade of commercial construction experience in various roles including project management. He has been involved in over $1 Billion of cumulative project value at different capacities. Twana received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering from San Diego State University (SDSU) as well as an MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU). Twana loves spending time with his family and friends, frequenting local coffee shops, hiking, taking road trips and learning new languages.
Specialties
Residential
Single-Family Rental
Primary Residence
Multi-Family (2-4 units)
Short Term Rental
Reviews (103)
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1.0 star
2 days ago
Reviewed by
James Williams
I strongly recommend you avoid listing your house for sale with this company. They don't do any real work to sell your house. After I fired them and found a new listing agent, he showed me the MLS listing from Twana Rasoul, and it turns out Twana had failed to put all of the photos on the MLS listing. Buyers were most likely skipping over my listing because they couldn't see inside on MLS! I lost 2 full weeks of critical sales activity thanks to Twana, and only had a handful of showings during that period. Do not use this company, if you are serious about selling your house, and getting a competitive sale price. They'll just sit back and let it sit on the market. If he can make that critical mistake when selling a property, imagine what he will forget to do when helping you buy one?
1.0 star
5 days ago
Reviewed by
Todd Mims
Despite his awards, Twana Rasoul left me regretting my choice. A colleague who’d been burned by his poor follow-through on an STR purchase had warned me, but I ignored it.. He missed deadlines during my 1031 exchange, costing me deals and sleepless nights! Could he jeopradize your next big opportunity?
5.0 stars
2 months ago
Reviewed by
Maria Ruiz-Vinck
Twana was incredible every step of the way! He was patient , supportive, knowledgeable and responsive to all our many questions being first time home buyers. Beyond all the knowledge and expertise he provided, he is kind and was always present. Thank you, Twana!
5.0 stars
2 months ago
Reviewed by
Mandie Vinck
Twana has been an incredible partner in our journey to find the perfect home. Over the past three years, his patience, dedication, and support have meant the world to us. He always had our best interests at heart, making the process feel comfortable and personal. We’re so grateful to have worked with him and couldn’t imagine going through this with anyone else.
5.0 stars
4 months ago
Reviewed by
Lizz Booker
Working with Twana was an absolute dream come true! He made the entire process incredibly easy and smooth, guiding us through every step with calm professionalism and genuine care. He understood our timeline and performed like no other. We were able to close on our duplex in just 11 days, which is a testament to his efficiency and expertise!!
What truly stood out was how he negotiated a deal that not only met but exceeded our expectations. We closed on exactly what we were looking for and we couldn't be happier. Throughout the process, he educated us on submarkets, connected us to his experienced list of contacts who were essential to the transaction, and offered support even after the deal was done.
If you're looking for a unicorn agent who is a real estate investor himself and understands the San Diego market inside and out, Twana is your guy! We couldn’t recommend him more.. Thank you Twana!!
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Christoher Canaan
Would give 10 stars if I could!
Twana is a knowledgeable, personable and professional, which allowed him to educate us and walk us through our first 1031, step-by-step.
Twana gave us perspective without pressure so we were able to make our decision based on market information and facts instead of feelings, which yielded a phenomenal result in the end.
This guy is best in class in every way.
Thank you, Twana!
Chris
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Shannon Smtith
My husband and I had been trying to purchase our first home for eight months with no success. Right about the time we were going to give up, a friend who had started working with Twana on a multi-unit deal, referred us to him. Up to that point, we were extremely discouraged, but Twana assured us, if he couldn't get us our first home in two months no one could. And guess what, 5 weeks later we had the keys to our first home!!
In this crazy San Diego market, we weren't even the highest bidder. We were selected based on our terms, which were all thanks to Twana. Twana was the strategic partner we were missing. He connected us with an incredible lender and together they gave us that competitive edge we needed. He went above and beyond to answer any of our questions or concerns, made us confident with our offers by providing unique and strategic terms, he was honest with his assessments of the homes we looked at, paid attention to our particulars with the homes, and was in constant communication with us throughout the entire process. It was as if he was purchasing a home for himself. We are forever grateful for his hard work and dedication.
From the bottom of our hearts - thank you!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Lance Trezona
Highly recommend Twana! Twana just helped me close on my first MF HouseHack in San Diego. Getting into the Multi-Unit game was a different experience, I had no idea what I was doing or how this process would work. Twana was there every step of the way, he helped me understand how to navigate this current crazy-ass market and structured an offer to where I wasn't the highest, but mine was the best-written offer and landed me the property. If you're looking into the San Diego area, Twana is the guy to speak to, he knows the area and knows what an investor is looking for. If you have any questions or want to talk about my experience with Twana, reach out, I have nothing but good things to say about him.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Jane Blake
If all of the Realtors at Compass are like Twana, you could not be a better Real Estate company. Caring, knowledgeable, responsive, goes above and beyond to make things right when my son as a new home buyer didn't know or understand.
He will surely use your company again in the future.
Jane Blake
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Walter Don Chavez
It was such a blessing to have found Twana on Bigger Pockets. He helped us find our second home in San diego which we plan on House Hacking. From the first phone call to the final signature, Twana was with us through every step. He is very knowledgable of the San diego market. Great communication skills, very strategic and a very good negotiator. He has a great sense of humor which made our house hunting experience really fun! We didn't really feel any stress througout the whole process. He recommended a great lender who helped us close in 21 days, just before Christmas. Best Christmas gift! He even got us the property 30k below asking price! And this is in a very hot market where buyers are offering 30k or more on top of asking price. Twana truly is a rockstar! We would highly recommend Twana to anyone interested in purchasing a home in the San diego area. We give him a big thanks for everything!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Jordan Batchelor
Twana has incredible market knowledge and understood that I was looking for a multi-family. He has experience house hacking himself, so he was truly the perfect agent for us. This was our first home purchase, so I had a lot of questions that he was very responsive to. He assisted me by analyzing deals and giving me some insight of things to be aware of moving forward. We put in roughly 9 offers in one month and he was spot on for each of them. When closing on our property, he had critical insight to negotiate appropriately that led to both parties being happy with the end result. It was a big bonus that he has experience with VA loans and a suggested lender with great rates. I have no doubt that Twana can help any homebuyer and I would recommend him to my family and friends.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Dari Ahranjani
I recently purchased my first investment property in San Diego with Twana as my agent. Twana was able to make what should have been a stressful situation very simple. Once we came across the right property, we immediately found our offer competing with multiple others. By giving great advice on how to make the offer stand out and get chosen, our offer was accepted and closed quickly.
Being my first purchase, I had a ton of questions that I threw at Twana, that he had no problem answering. From the first introductory call with him it was clear he knew what he was doing, and he proved it with his actions throughout the process.
I would highly recommend Twana for anyone looking to invest in San Diego!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Raquel David
Finding Twana on BiggerPockets was easily one of the best things to ever happen for my future. I can't thank Twana enough for helping us find our first investment property and helping us become homeowners. Not only was it easy working with him, but he took the time to explain things to us when it seemed like we had a million questions and things going on. In just under 2 months we found an amazing property, put in an offer, closed and moved into our new place before Christmas.
As newcomers when it comes to real estate investing, Twana made sure to show us the numbers and help us understand our investment from putting in the offer to 30 years down the road.
I appreciate Twana's helpfulness, his winning additude and his unwavering knowledge for the real estate world. I look forward to working with Twana on our next investments!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Damian Gutierrez
Twana is a savvy, knowledgeable, and resourceful real estate agent who helped me purchase my first duplex within 2 months of working together. Twana was patient and timely when answering all my questions. He was open and honest throughout the whole process. I’ll be working with him when purchasing my next investment property without a doubt.
Anyone in the San Diego region looking for single family or small (2-4 unit) multi-family investment needs to reach out to Twana! If you have any other questions or comments please reach out as I have nothing but good things to say about Twana.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Brian C.
I recently completed a multi-unit purchase in San Diego with Twana as my agent. From the beginning, Twana was knowledgeable, saavy, provided great advice throughout the entire process and was very much available, non-pushy and handled our concerns like a professional. He also has access to great resources around him.
Twana helped us win a competitive bid and close quickly. Twana understands the investor mindset and can help you find a great property to suit your goals.
I would recommend Twana and look forward to working with him in the future!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Al-Qumar Atkins
I worked with Twana to buy my first investment property as a house hack. I am very pleased with the service I received. He was very helpful, with quick responses and answered all of my questions (And I had a lot of questions). We closed quickly and I am now in the real estate investment game!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Brian Koons
Ever since I’ve been working with Twana and his team, he has been nothing short of phenomenal. He’s communicative, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and honest. He will answer any and all questions you have almost instantaneously. Along with that, I never once worried in the home buying process because he was always there to help me through it. I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent and team to make the purchase possible. I would highly recommend working with him. His passion for helping you find the right deal clearly shows.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Summer Noyes
Twana was excellent. I found Twana on BP after he made some responses to posts that I made and he made sense. He was nothing short of fantastic. He made sure we were taken care of the whole way through our first REI experience. I highly recommend Twana and will do business with him in the future.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Zhangar Sofy
Twana played an instrumental role in our last property purchase and are currently working with him to search for our next property which will be a "house-hack". Twana is a great negotiator and knows how to spot a great opportunity on the market. His knowledge of the local market gave us great confidence in the home buying process and made it very seamless and stress free. We put our full trust in him and he over delivered each time. He really went above and beyond every step of the way and I could not recommend him enough!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Cliff Campbell
I doubt you'll find a better realtor to work with than Twana. I purchased a multi-family home in La Mesa through Twana. Throughout the process, he was very proactive and an excellent communicator. He is also very knowledgeable with respect to investment properties. Twana was always honest with me and did not hesitate to tell me when something was a bad deal. My particular purchase took an extra month to close because of legal issues on the seller's end. Twana was very diligent and patient in managing the process. I highly recommend contacting Twana if you are in the market for investment property in the San Diego area.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Adam Dost
Twana was easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about San Diego investment real estate. It helps that he is an investor himself. I live in Los Angeles and he helped me purchase in San Diego, I trusted his judgement and purchased a great long term investment. I will definitely be doing more business with him and highly recommend Twana as an agent for any investor that wants to buy in San Diego.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Kevin Marino
As a first time home buyer, Twana helped me navigate the buying process, educating me through the whole experience ensuring I was comfortable at every step. He strikes the right balance of knowledge and patience to make the home buying experience painless. Highly recommend.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Luis F Hernandez
Twana was very easy to talk to thru out the whole process of buying my first multi family property. He guided me every step of the way. A true professional. They don't get any better than him. Class act.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
James De Leon
Twana was our agent in our first house hack here in San Diego. He has been such a great resource, agent and now friend. He’s super communicative (called him a few times at odd hours), genuine, honest, knowledgeable and all in all just a good person. There has been some times where we were at odds with our viewpoints, but I really like that with people I do business with. He is straightforward and doesn’t sugar coat anything which I really liked. Would definitely work with Twana again and would recommend him for anybody!!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Cathy S.
I just closed on my first ever investment property, a duplex that I will be house hacking in with the help of Twana Rasoul. As a first time home buyer and new to the world of real estate investing, I didn’t know a single thing about how to find, place an offer on, negotiate, fund, and close on a property. I literally knew nothing.
Thankfully, I met Twana through BiggerPockets and he diligently helped me find my first investment property over the last 6 months and taught me so much along the way about real estate investing. Twana was not only incredibly knowledgeable and highly skilled in what he does, but also well-connected, savvy, highly responsive, and a go getter who can make things happen. I am grateful for what Twana has helped me achieve and for what he’s taught me, and I look forward to working with him again in the future!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Timothy Cole
This was our first experience buying an investment property in San Diego. Twana was very insightful, responsive and kind. He found us a great deal and we plan to continue using him for any future purchases!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Douglas Q Blake
Going into my first time purchasing real estate couldn't have been an easier experience. Twana and his team really helped guide me through the process, gave me honest advice, and even when things didn't go quite as planned his team went ABOVE AND BEYOND to support their client. I highly recommend him to ANYONE starting out, or seasoned in investing in real estate in San Diego. I will be using him for all of my future endeavors.
To the entire team, THANK YOU for everything from explaining all the details of every step to me, having unmatched communication and timeliness, and to the integrity that you all showed throughout the transaction. I am forever grateful. It is rare to find a team with all of the qualities yours possess.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Vinh Hoang
Twana has been an exceptional agent. As a first-time home buyer and beginner investor, I was trapped in the analysis paralysis phase that we all I have before starting our journey. Twana has been extremely helpful every step of the way.
Originally, I was stuck in a position where I eagerly wanted to start real estate investing purchase a rental property. But I also needed a place to live and to get out of renting. I live in San Diego and with the prices here and only so much available capital, l I was considering buying a SFH and using the remaining capital to look into out of state investing. I had considered house hacking before but I just couldn't find a nice multi-family property in San Diego that is in a good area. I have a wife and expecting a child and needed somewhere that they could feel safe. And that's where Twana showed me that it was possible. He revealed to me how is currently house hacking a duplex in San Diego and that he also had a family so a safe location was important to him. This was how I knew that he understood what I was looking for since we shared similar familial living situations. From there he sent me multiple listings of properties that would fit my category and was quick and efficient with all of my requests.
We eventually put an offer for a duplex in an area that had huge potential growth in SD. It was my first time going through an offer and he guided me and explained everything throughout the whole process. The first offer eventually didn't fall through, we both didn't like the direction the seller was going with their counters. So, we called it quits on that one and decided to move on. Just as we moved on from the first offer, he instantly sent me a listing that just popped onto the market that very same day. This listing was an even better opportunity than the first one and we were able to move quickly and have them accept our offer before they even got to their weekend showings. In this hot sellers’ market, it was amazing that we did not have to get into a bidding war with other buyers. Throughout the escrow process Twana has been responsive and informative on the whole process. He was able to negotiate for us and get the seller to agree to the whole request for seller credits to fix up a few minor things on the property. We were able to close on our property in a little under 3 weeks and are excited to get started on making this property both our first home and investment property.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Ricky F.
I recently completed the purchase of a multifamily property in San Diego with the help of Twana Rasoul.
From the beginning to the end, Twana was there to guide me through every step of the process. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a ton of questions, which Twana was able to answer patiently, promptly and in detail. He is one of the best communicators I know, not only using different methods of communication effectively and being timely, but also always ensuring that I fully understood what was occurring and that I felt comfortable with my decisions. He also has a great sense of humor! Thanks to Twana's strategic and negotiating skills, I was able to secure a property on my second offer! I never expected this to occur in this hot hot seller's market! I would highly recommend Twana to anyone interested in buying or selling real estate in the San Diego market. In addition to his expertise in investing in multifamily properties, Twana can structure a winning offer (that will stand out) for any buyer using his experience and strategy. He will also negotiate very effectively on behalf of his clients, a skill that separates the very best realtors (such as Twana) with the rest of the pack. To reiterate, I enthusiastically recommend Twana to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the San Diego area. He is more than just a real estate agent and investor. Twana is also a mentor and a friend.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Hannah L.
Twana gets offers accepted, period. He brought incredible value to every step of the purchasing process. His offer strategies won me contracts for multiple 2-4 unit properties at a time when there are dozens of offers to compete with. From the day we first got on the phone, he shared his own experiences with me, listened to my needs and goals, and gave me the confidence that I didn't need to know everything about real estate myself because I was working with an expert. He validated my gut feelings when I wasn't interested in a property (for whatever reason), never made me feel like I was competing for his time, took the time to educate me, and wrote many MANY offers on my behalf even when it was a long shot. I learned so much from working with him and landed an amazing property because of his savvy. Twana's reputation in the community means that he gets lots of off-market deals sent his way, and because he's an investor himself, he approaches real estate strategically. I recommended him to a friend for a SFR purchase and they closed on a house within a month of working together when she'd been looking for 9 months before that. He's a real pro, and a real delight, and I look forward to working on more deals with him in the future.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Dillon C Morgan
Where do I start.. I found Twana through BP super late one night and noticed he was also in San Diego. I slid in his DM's and we chatted for an hour that night at like 11pm. That alone showed me how serious he was about his business/work ethic. Reminded me a lot of myself, actually.
My main question for him: should I go invest out of state in the midwest or should I do a house hack here in San Diego? What do you know, with his limitless knowledge, he has experience with both of the above, a true real estate lord. he advised against the out of state option because I could "grab so much more real estate here with an owner occupied loan".
Fast forward one month and I now own a tri-plex here in San Diego. Its rented on AirBnB and it's getting that midwest cash flow we all strive for. Twana, you pointed me in the correct direction, you're like a father to me.
All jokes aside, Twana was more than awesome. I like to move fast in life and he got the deal done about one month after I first reached out.
Some things you might get while working with Twana:
- Knowledge - he personally owns MF properties in San Diego so he is speaking from experience
- Multi Family Experience - I turned down RE agent friends because they did not have the 2-4 unit experience.
- San Diego reputation - his reputation not only helped us get the deal, but allowed us to get some seller credits at closing. He had worked with the listing agent before and she new he could close the deal.
- Great Communication - he was always a text away, and responded quickly
- "Hand Holding" experience - if you are new to RE like myself and have a million questions, and want to actually learn some of the process behind the scenes, work with Twana. He is great at explaining things and doesn't mind it.
- A great house warming gift - not promised but if you are handsome you might get lucky!
Thanks man!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Katrina Razavi
Twana is an outstanding agent. He’s responsive, always put our interests first and was not pushy. He helped us get an investment property during a very competitive market and without his guidance and diligence, we probably wouldn’t have been able to get the property. He was also generous in sharing his network, expertise and advice.
Twana knows the San Diego market very well and since he’s an investor himself, he understands the numbers and what makes sense. He’s not pushy and wants the best for his clients.
I’d absolutely recommend him to others and would work with him again.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Som Jafari
I found Twana through BP. He is an amazing agent. Knows real estate through and through . An investor himself and investor friendly. Extremely hard working and diligent. He is very responsive , even at late hours! He found me an off market duplex in an extremely competitive market. I highly, HIGHLY recommend working with him. He is the best!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Kenneth Ciuchta
I found Twana on Bigger Pockets when searching for top rate agents in San Diego, CA. Twana sold my condo in San Diego for top value, and quickly. He was very quick to respond to any questions I had. Most importantly Twana kept in excellent communication with buying agents. I highly recommend Twana and he'll be my first call for my next deal. Thank you Twana!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Kalani Porter
The number one thing I would say about Twana is there is no one I trust to negotiate in real estate more than him. On top of that, he is extremely timely, honest and knowledgeable. Twana is the expert in his marketplace and goes out of his way to secure the best deal possible for his clients. Twana is not just another agent in San Diego who will put you on an email list and send you useless listings. He learns exactly what you are looking for and doesn't waste your time with anything less than the best deal for you. I learned about Twana through word of mouth when I arrived in the San Diego area and he quickly became a friend of mine. After reaching out to him, Twana learned exactly what I was looking for and sent incredible opportunities my way that no other Agent could. He surpassed his exceptional reputation and is someone I couldn't recommend enough. Twana is the reason I now own a Triplex in San Diego, and if you are in San Diego you need Twana on your team. Twana it has been an absolute pleasure working with you and I will see you on the next deal!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Brandon Goris
When we decided to buy a fixer property out of town I knew I needed an agent with real world experience in buying and fixing. Twana has been great every step of the way. From the beginning stages of writing quick offers, then a somewhat troublesome negotiation and closing, and finally great recommendations for renovation work. From start to finish it’s been low pressure and sage advice! Very happy with my decision to choose Twana and I hope to work with him again soon!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Max Maschmeier
This will be our first purchase of a property where we were completely out of state for the whole process. It couldn't have gone better! Twana had no problem doing many many virtual walk-throughs on a schedule that worked for us. He made it seem like we were his only clients and was very open with sharing his local network of rockstars that he works with. I felt he was calm, confident, and knows San Diego like the back of his hand. We are happy to have him on our team and will be using him for our next house hack! Highly Recommend!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Tanya Ansari
I would like to thank @Twana Rasoul for the incredible....and magical work he has done for our family!
Within 3 days... after writing a post on BP, we were able to lock down the property with him! He is truly a professional and has great influence/negotiation skills.
I don't know how he does it, when nobody else can! We have had 2 agents prior to him and were tired of going to open houses and failing each time! We lost every house we submitted our offer on.
With him...we did not go into overbidding war, as other agents would recommend. We did not lose on equity here.. as many people today do!
We were able to buy a house that is excellent for our family - great peaceful community, great schools, no remodeling needed!
Twana has a strategy in mind when it comes to real estate. Truly, as investor himself, he understands the game. This is not average real estate agent but only the top 2%.
As hot as San Diego market is, he was able to do it with high speed and top quality! I can't recommend him enough!
I can't wait to do more deals with him and invest in SD as well.
Yes, that might sound as an ad, but when truly he saved us - I can't just stay quiet ;)
Tanya.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Aaron Friberg
I just closed a 4-unit property in Hillcrest with Twana. He was absolutely great throughout the process. He knows his numbers for all sub-communities throughout San Diego, is very responsive and is easy to work with. I will be using Twana going forward for all of our San Diego acquisitions.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Shawna Lewis
I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent by my side than Twana during my first property purchasing experience. I am so thankful to have met him. I just closed on my first ever property and before going into the process I was nervous! Twana carried the process, educated me, and provided me with confidence every step of the way. Twana was always quick to respond to my questions whether it be through texting, emailing, or calling, even during evenings and weekends. He was trustworthy, organized, kind, personable, great at communicating, direct, informative, and very knowledgeable of all aspects of the purchasing process, even the investment side of real estate.
I am now the proud owner of a turn-key home that I am absolutely in love with! Not to mention it was my very first offer made (maybe this is attributed to some beginner’s luck, ha). I believe I closed on the best possible property for me in terms of both the amount I was able to spend and the type of place I was in the market for. Without Twana’s professional expertise and him acting quickly, I don’t think I could have as easily landed a property that maximized my capabilities.
Twana goes above and beyond the bare minimum to ensure satisfaction. Twana worked closely with all parties involved in the process to ensure a smooth and effortless close. I look forward to working with Twana again in the future. If I ever decide to purchase a second property, he will be the first person I call. If you're looking to buy a property in San Diego, Twana is your guy.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Huyen Tran Bezverkov
Twana is simply the best. He also has a sense of humor. Thanks for helping us get started on our real estate dream. Twana knows his areas and his niche. He works hard and he is passionate about what he does! We will definitely work with him again when we have more money to invest.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Mimi Morisaki
Twana is the best agent for a new homeowner and budding real estate investor like myself. He was patient when I asked thousands of questions and waded me through the journey of finding the perfect place. Twana is very knowledgeable of the San Diego market and will always provide his honest opinions based on his expertise. You should have Twana on your side for your real estate investment journey!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Christopher Bral
Amazing experience start to finish. Twana is a rockstar.
We just bought our first home and Twana was a calm voice of reason in a hectic real estate market, and helped keep us grounded in reality (and mindful of our goals) while we were learning the ropes. He spent time getting us up to speed on the market and how to correctly shop homes, guided us to properties that aligned with our goals, made sure we weren't over-extending ourselves or overlooking high-cost pitfalls, and made himself available whenever we had a concern or question.
Post-purchase we're still in touch, and he's graciously offered us his connections for projects we're doing around the home.
10/10 experience, and we're already recommending him to our friends.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Lili Miller
Twana was recommended to me by an investor I connected with at BP Con in October last year and I will forever be grateful! Making the move to my next house hack from the Temecula Valley down to San Diego in historically one of the most competitive housing markets we’ve ever seen was a little crazy on my part but he was up for the challenge and did not disappoint. We first connected middle of February and as of April 4th I got keys to a turnkey condo I’m stoked over! He was kind, communicative, available and aggressive in critical moments that I know made a difference in making my offer stand out when stacked up against similar offers. Additionally, when my appraisal came in short (which we anticipated), he was really effective in negotiating the final price. As a novice investor I really appreciated Twana’s expertise and couldn’t recommend him enough!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Nicole Lantin
As a couple new to real estate investing, Twana was the perfect realtor for us! It's extremely difficult to find agents who truly have your best interests in mind and who understand real estate purchases from an investment lens. Most agents out there are either inexperienced or will do or say anything to make a transaction close. Especially in a competitive market, most agents will push you to overbid just to get an offer accepted. That's NOT Twana! For one, he's actually "walked the walk" and has several investment properties himself. And secondly, he's honest when he feels like a property isn't a good fit for you or is overpriced. Since he is a seasoned RE investor, we leaned into his expertise in multi-family and value-add properties, and the wide network of contractors and specialists he has forged relationships with in the San Diego area. He was able to guide us every step of the way from the home search to the offer process to the negotiations and now to the rehab project we are undertaking. We were searching for a property during a very competitive time (Q1 2022), and we are located in Asia so everything has been done remote from beginning to end. Despite that, he proved his ability to adjust to our time zone differences and constant Facetime sessions, while also keeping us feeling positive despite several bidding wars and lost offers. His professionalism, communication, and generosity were top notch through it all, and even post-transaction we continue to stay in touch. I just can't fully express in words how grateful and joyful we are to have met and worked with him!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Zachary Gripenstraw
Twanna was super fun to work with to find our first house hack in San Diego. Knowledgeable and able to push things forward quickly. He also went the extra mile to connect us with contractors to make sure we were able to get our first house ready for renters.
Appreciate the no pressure; let's make sure these numbers work approach. Hope to work on another deal with you soon!
-Zach and Nellie
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Ron Trinh
The wife and I are glad we found Twana when it came time to purchase a house. Every step of the way, he made himself available for questions and gave us a heads up as to next steps before we even had a chance to ask. Even when he was out of the country he was there when needed. It would be very difficult to find a more professional agent. All in all, would highly recommend. We would not hesitate to work with Twana again in the future.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Estar Noh
It is obvious with all the five stars, but truly, Twana is an amazing real estate agent. Not only is he a great agent but an investor himself, which makes him that much more knowledgeable and experienced in the market. His expertise, communication, negotiation skills, and timeliness were excellent. He was always quick to respond to our many questions and concerns as first-time purchasers and to advocate for our best outcome. As first-time homeowners and newly starting investors, he was always professional and patient in answering our millions of questions. He really goes above and beyond and we can't wait to work with him again!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Jake Jaenicke
My girlfriend and I went to BPCon 2022 in San Diego and ran into Twana while we were there. We mentioned that we would be looking for an investment property in San Diego. Within a week, we had an offer submitted on a beautiful property in La Mesa, CA with a lot of potential. This was our first house-buying experience, and it could not have gone better. Twana was so helpful every step of the way, advising us on the best structure and ideas to maximize our ROI. He is the ideal real estate agent, especially for those looking to purchase investment properties. Twana himself is an investor in this area, so he has connections all over town that we definitely utilized.
Key characteristics that earned this 5-star review: Expertise in investing in SoCal, Timeliness of responses, and expert advisor during the escrow process.
Without a doubt, Twana will be our agent for all San Diego investments.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Niall O'Connell
I was a first time home buyer and Twana took me through every step of the way. He did not push me into any deal. He turned me away from deals that were not right for me and advised me at each stage. He is very trustworthy, communicative, friendly, timely, and understanding of peoples different situations. I will be contacting him for my next deal and will be recommending him to friends.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Taryn Legros
We just closed our first investment property with Twana, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Twana adds a tremendous amount of value not only from his experience within his real estate career but from his direct experience as an investor. He acted as our advisor in every opportunity we vetted together, providing in-value able advice. Twana values long-term relationships and puts his customers first. We look forward to the opportunity to work with him again when we are ready for property 2. Whether you’re just getting started or have a portfolio of doors, already I can genuinely say Twana stands out and is an all-star.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Allison Denton
Twana is extremely knowledgeable about real estate and investment properties in the San Diego area. Having a realtor who is so experienced with remodels and rentals has been invaluable. He has gone above and beyond to help me purchase a home with an ADU in a highly competitive market. In addition to seamlessly being able to navigate the market, his network of contacts for renovations has saved us a lot of time and money. Can’t recommend Twana enough!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Dylan Brodsky
You couldn't ask for more from a real estate agent! Twana brings a depth of knowledge, around-the-clock responsiveness, and a rolodex of connections to the table for his clients. He navigates transactions artfully, follows up with everyone, and has a calm vibe that puts buyers and sellers at ease. We plan to work with Twana for all transactions in the San Diego area moving forward.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
James Hunt
Twana is the best! I met Twana through the BiggerPockets referral system, and I am so glad that I did! I became interested in buying a home after running into an old friend who had started investing out of state during COVID and did quite well. I am born and raised in San Diego and thought that out of state was my only option as it seemed impossible to find something I could afford here. However, upon meeting Twana he was able to present a few house hacking strategies to me, and a few months later I own 2 beautiful units in San Diego! Twana was so patient, talked me through everything, brought me off market listings, ran projections for me, really went above and beyond. I suggest him to all my friends who are thinking about buying a home.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Coleman Cox
Twana was great to work with - zeroed in on what I was looking for (nicer / bigger main house with a second unit), was helpful with understanding the different submarkets and prospective rents, communicated well and timely, and was a great negotiator on my behalf. I expect to work with him again in the future.
5.0 stars
7 months ago
Reviewed by
Jacob Allen
Twana was an excellent real estate agent. He helped me purchase my first condo. He was always available to answer all of my questions throughout the entire process.
5.0 stars
7 months ago
Reviewed by
Coleman Cox
Twana was great to work with - zeroed in on what I was looking for (nicer / bigger main house with a second unit), was helpful with understanding the different submarkets and prospective rents, communicated well and timely, and was a great negotiator on my behalf. I expect to work with him again in the future.
5.0 stars
7 months ago
Reviewed by
James Hunt
Twana is the best! I met Twana through the BiggerPockets referral system, and I am so glad that I did! I became interested in buying a home after running into an old friend who had started investing out of state during COVID and did quite well. I am born and raised in San Diego and thought that out of state was my only option as it seemed impossible to find something I could afford here. However, upon meeting Twana he was able to present a few house hacking strategies to me, and a few months later I own 2 beautiful units in San Diego! Twana was so patient, talked me through everything, brought me off market listings, ran projections for me, really went above and beyond. I suggest him to all my friends who are thinking about buying a home.
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Taryn Lomas
We just closed our first investment property with Twana and we couldn’t be more pleased. Twana adds a tremendous amount of value not only from his experience within his real estate career but from his direct experience as an investor. He acted as our advisor in every opportunity we vetted together, providing in-value able advice. Twana values long term relationships and puts his customers first. We look forward to the opportunity to work with him again when we are ready for property #2. Whether you’re just getting started or have a portfolio of doors already I can genuinely say Twana stands out and is an all star.
1.0 star
2 days ago
Reviewed by
James Williams
I strongly recommend you avoid listing your house for sale with this company. They don't do any real work to sell your house. After I fired them and found a new listing agent, he showed me the MLS listing from Twana Rasoul, and it turns out Twana had failed to put all of the photos on the MLS listing. Buyers were most likely skipping over my listing because they couldn't see inside on MLS! I lost 2 full weeks of critical sales activity thanks to Twana, and only had a handful of showings during that period. Do not use this company, if you are serious about selling your house, and getting a competitive sale price. They'll just sit back and let it sit on the market. If he can make that critical mistake when selling a property, imagine what he will forget to do when helping you buy one?
1.0 star
5 days ago
Reviewed by
Todd Mims
Despite his awards, Twana Rasoul left me regretting my choice. A colleague who’d been burned by his poor follow-through on an STR purchase had warned me, but I ignored it.. He missed deadlines during my 1031 exchange, costing me deals and sleepless nights! Could he jeopradize your next big opportunity?
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Shannon Smtith
My husband and I had been trying to purchase our first home for eight months with no success. Right about the time we were going to give up, a friend who had started working with Twana on a multi-unit deal, referred us to him. Up to that point, we were extremely discouraged, but Twana assured us, if he couldn't get us our first home in two months no one could. And guess what, 5 weeks later we had the keys to our first home!!
In this crazy San Diego market, we weren't even the highest bidder. We were selected based on our terms, which were all thanks to Twana. Twana was the strategic partner we were missing. He connected us with an incredible lender and together they gave us that competitive edge we needed. He went above and beyond to answer any of our questions or concerns, made us confident with our offers by providing unique and strategic terms, he was honest with his assessments of the homes we looked at, paid attention to our particulars with the homes, and was in constant communication with us throughout the entire process. It was as if he was purchasing a home for himself. We are forever grateful for his hard work and dedication.
From the bottom of our hearts - thank you!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Lance Trezona
Highly recommend Twana! Twana just helped me close on my first MF HouseHack in San Diego. Getting into the Multi-Unit game was a different experience, I had no idea what I was doing or how this process would work. Twana was there every step of the way, he helped me understand how to navigate this current crazy-ass market and structured an offer to where I wasn't the highest, but mine was the best-written offer and landed me the property. If you're looking into the San Diego area, Twana is the guy to speak to, he knows the area and knows what an investor is looking for. If you have any questions or want to talk about my experience with Twana, reach out, I have nothing but good things to say about him.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Jane Blake
If all of the Realtors at Compass are like Twana, you could not be a better Real Estate company. Caring, knowledgeable, responsive, goes above and beyond to make things right when my son as a new home buyer didn't know or understand.
He will surely use your company again in the future.
Jane Blake
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Walter Don Chavez
It was such a blessing to have found Twana on Bigger Pockets. He helped us find our second home in San diego which we plan on House Hacking. From the first phone call to the final signature, Twana was with us through every step. He is very knowledgable of the San diego market. Great communication skills, very strategic and a very good negotiator. He has a great sense of humor which made our house hunting experience really fun! We didn't really feel any stress througout the whole process. He recommended a great lender who helped us close in 21 days, just before Christmas. Best Christmas gift! He even got us the property 30k below asking price! And this is in a very hot market where buyers are offering 30k or more on top of asking price. Twana truly is a rockstar! We would highly recommend Twana to anyone interested in purchasing a home in the San diego area. We give him a big thanks for everything!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Jordan Batchelor
Twana has incredible market knowledge and understood that I was looking for a multi-family. He has experience house hacking himself, so he was truly the perfect agent for us. This was our first home purchase, so I had a lot of questions that he was very responsive to. He assisted me by analyzing deals and giving me some insight of things to be aware of moving forward. We put in roughly 9 offers in one month and he was spot on for each of them. When closing on our property, he had critical insight to negotiate appropriately that led to both parties being happy with the end result. It was a big bonus that he has experience with VA loans and a suggested lender with great rates. I have no doubt that Twana can help any homebuyer and I would recommend him to my family and friends.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Dari Ahranjani
I recently purchased my first investment property in San Diego with Twana as my agent. Twana was able to make what should have been a stressful situation very simple. Once we came across the right property, we immediately found our offer competing with multiple others. By giving great advice on how to make the offer stand out and get chosen, our offer was accepted and closed quickly.
Being my first purchase, I had a ton of questions that I threw at Twana, that he had no problem answering. From the first introductory call with him it was clear he knew what he was doing, and he proved it with his actions throughout the process.
I would highly recommend Twana for anyone looking to invest in San Diego!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Raquel David
Finding Twana on BiggerPockets was easily one of the best things to ever happen for my future. I can't thank Twana enough for helping us find our first investment property and helping us become homeowners. Not only was it easy working with him, but he took the time to explain things to us when it seemed like we had a million questions and things going on. In just under 2 months we found an amazing property, put in an offer, closed and moved into our new place before Christmas.
As newcomers when it comes to real estate investing, Twana made sure to show us the numbers and help us understand our investment from putting in the offer to 30 years down the road.
I appreciate Twana's helpfulness, his winning additude and his unwavering knowledge for the real estate world. I look forward to working with Twana on our next investments!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Damian Gutierrez
Twana is a savvy, knowledgeable, and resourceful real estate agent who helped me purchase my first duplex within 2 months of working together. Twana was patient and timely when answering all my questions. He was open and honest throughout the whole process. I’ll be working with him when purchasing my next investment property without a doubt.
Anyone in the San Diego region looking for single family or small (2-4 unit) multi-family investment needs to reach out to Twana! If you have any other questions or comments please reach out as I have nothing but good things to say about Twana.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Brian C.
I recently completed a multi-unit purchase in San Diego with Twana as my agent. From the beginning, Twana was knowledgeable, saavy, provided great advice throughout the entire process and was very much available, non-pushy and handled our concerns like a professional. He also has access to great resources around him.
Twana helped us win a competitive bid and close quickly. Twana understands the investor mindset and can help you find a great property to suit your goals.
I would recommend Twana and look forward to working with him in the future!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Al-Qumar Atkins
I worked with Twana to buy my first investment property as a house hack. I am very pleased with the service I received. He was very helpful, with quick responses and answered all of my questions (And I had a lot of questions). We closed quickly and I am now in the real estate investment game!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Brian Koons
Ever since I’ve been working with Twana and his team, he has been nothing short of phenomenal. He’s communicative, friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and honest. He will answer any and all questions you have almost instantaneously. Along with that, I never once worried in the home buying process because he was always there to help me through it. I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent and team to make the purchase possible. I would highly recommend working with him. His passion for helping you find the right deal clearly shows.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Summer Noyes
Twana was excellent. I found Twana on BP after he made some responses to posts that I made and he made sense. He was nothing short of fantastic. He made sure we were taken care of the whole way through our first REI experience. I highly recommend Twana and will do business with him in the future.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Zhangar Sofy
Twana played an instrumental role in our last property purchase and are currently working with him to search for our next property which will be a "house-hack". Twana is a great negotiator and knows how to spot a great opportunity on the market. His knowledge of the local market gave us great confidence in the home buying process and made it very seamless and stress free. We put our full trust in him and he over delivered each time. He really went above and beyond every step of the way and I could not recommend him enough!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Cliff Campbell
I doubt you'll find a better realtor to work with than Twana. I purchased a multi-family home in La Mesa through Twana. Throughout the process, he was very proactive and an excellent communicator. He is also very knowledgeable with respect to investment properties. Twana was always honest with me and did not hesitate to tell me when something was a bad deal. My particular purchase took an extra month to close because of legal issues on the seller's end. Twana was very diligent and patient in managing the process. I highly recommend contacting Twana if you are in the market for investment property in the San Diego area.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Adam Dost
Twana was easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about San Diego investment real estate. It helps that he is an investor himself. I live in Los Angeles and he helped me purchase in San Diego, I trusted his judgement and purchased a great long term investment. I will definitely be doing more business with him and highly recommend Twana as an agent for any investor that wants to buy in San Diego.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Kevin Marino
As a first time home buyer, Twana helped me navigate the buying process, educating me through the whole experience ensuring I was comfortable at every step. He strikes the right balance of knowledge and patience to make the home buying experience painless. Highly recommend.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Luis F Hernandez
Twana was very easy to talk to thru out the whole process of buying my first multi family property. He guided me every step of the way. A true professional. They don't get any better than him. Class act.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
James De Leon
Twana was our agent in our first house hack here in San Diego. He has been such a great resource, agent and now friend. He’s super communicative (called him a few times at odd hours), genuine, honest, knowledgeable and all in all just a good person. There has been some times where we were at odds with our viewpoints, but I really like that with people I do business with. He is straightforward and doesn’t sugar coat anything which I really liked. Would definitely work with Twana again and would recommend him for anybody!!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Cathy S.
I just closed on my first ever investment property, a duplex that I will be house hacking in with the help of Twana Rasoul. As a first time home buyer and new to the world of real estate investing, I didn’t know a single thing about how to find, place an offer on, negotiate, fund, and close on a property. I literally knew nothing.
Thankfully, I met Twana through BiggerPockets and he diligently helped me find my first investment property over the last 6 months and taught me so much along the way about real estate investing. Twana was not only incredibly knowledgeable and highly skilled in what he does, but also well-connected, savvy, highly responsive, and a go getter who can make things happen. I am grateful for what Twana has helped me achieve and for what he’s taught me, and I look forward to working with him again in the future!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Timothy Cole
This was our first experience buying an investment property in San Diego. Twana was very insightful, responsive and kind. He found us a great deal and we plan to continue using him for any future purchases!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Douglas Q Blake
Going into my first time purchasing real estate couldn't have been an easier experience. Twana and his team really helped guide me through the process, gave me honest advice, and even when things didn't go quite as planned his team went ABOVE AND BEYOND to support their client. I highly recommend him to ANYONE starting out, or seasoned in investing in real estate in San Diego. I will be using him for all of my future endeavors.
To the entire team, THANK YOU for everything from explaining all the details of every step to me, having unmatched communication and timeliness, and to the integrity that you all showed throughout the transaction. I am forever grateful. It is rare to find a team with all of the qualities yours possess.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Vinh Hoang
Twana has been an exceptional agent. As a first-time home buyer and beginner investor, I was trapped in the analysis paralysis phase that we all I have before starting our journey. Twana has been extremely helpful every step of the way.
Originally, I was stuck in a position where I eagerly wanted to start real estate investing purchase a rental property. But I also needed a place to live and to get out of renting. I live in San Diego and with the prices here and only so much available capital, l I was considering buying a SFH and using the remaining capital to look into out of state investing. I had considered house hacking before but I just couldn't find a nice multi-family property in San Diego that is in a good area. I have a wife and expecting a child and needed somewhere that they could feel safe. And that's where Twana showed me that it was possible. He revealed to me how is currently house hacking a duplex in San Diego and that he also had a family so a safe location was important to him. This was how I knew that he understood what I was looking for since we shared similar familial living situations. From there he sent me multiple listings of properties that would fit my category and was quick and efficient with all of my requests.
We eventually put an offer for a duplex in an area that had huge potential growth in SD. It was my first time going through an offer and he guided me and explained everything throughout the whole process. The first offer eventually didn't fall through, we both didn't like the direction the seller was going with their counters. So, we called it quits on that one and decided to move on. Just as we moved on from the first offer, he instantly sent me a listing that just popped onto the market that very same day. This listing was an even better opportunity than the first one and we were able to move quickly and have them accept our offer before they even got to their weekend showings. In this hot sellers’ market, it was amazing that we did not have to get into a bidding war with other buyers. Throughout the escrow process Twana has been responsive and informative on the whole process. He was able to negotiate for us and get the seller to agree to the whole request for seller credits to fix up a few minor things on the property. We were able to close on our property in a little under 3 weeks and are excited to get started on making this property both our first home and investment property.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Ricky F.
I recently completed the purchase of a multifamily property in San Diego with the help of Twana Rasoul.
From the beginning to the end, Twana was there to guide me through every step of the process. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a ton of questions, which Twana was able to answer patiently, promptly and in detail. He is one of the best communicators I know, not only using different methods of communication effectively and being timely, but also always ensuring that I fully understood what was occurring and that I felt comfortable with my decisions. He also has a great sense of humor! Thanks to Twana's strategic and negotiating skills, I was able to secure a property on my second offer! I never expected this to occur in this hot hot seller's market! I would highly recommend Twana to anyone interested in buying or selling real estate in the San Diego market. In addition to his expertise in investing in multifamily properties, Twana can structure a winning offer (that will stand out) for any buyer using his experience and strategy. He will also negotiate very effectively on behalf of his clients, a skill that separates the very best realtors (such as Twana) with the rest of the pack. To reiterate, I enthusiastically recommend Twana to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the San Diego area. He is more than just a real estate agent and investor. Twana is also a mentor and a friend.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Hannah L.
Twana gets offers accepted, period. He brought incredible value to every step of the purchasing process. His offer strategies won me contracts for multiple 2-4 unit properties at a time when there are dozens of offers to compete with. From the day we first got on the phone, he shared his own experiences with me, listened to my needs and goals, and gave me the confidence that I didn't need to know everything about real estate myself because I was working with an expert. He validated my gut feelings when I wasn't interested in a property (for whatever reason), never made me feel like I was competing for his time, took the time to educate me, and wrote many MANY offers on my behalf even when it was a long shot. I learned so much from working with him and landed an amazing property because of his savvy. Twana's reputation in the community means that he gets lots of off-market deals sent his way, and because he's an investor himself, he approaches real estate strategically. I recommended him to a friend for a SFR purchase and they closed on a house within a month of working together when she'd been looking for 9 months before that. He's a real pro, and a real delight, and I look forward to working on more deals with him in the future.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Dillon C Morgan
Where do I start.. I found Twana through BP super late one night and noticed he was also in San Diego. I slid in his DM's and we chatted for an hour that night at like 11pm. That alone showed me how serious he was about his business/work ethic. Reminded me a lot of myself, actually.
My main question for him: should I go invest out of state in the midwest or should I do a house hack here in San Diego? What do you know, with his limitless knowledge, he has experience with both of the above, a true real estate lord. he advised against the out of state option because I could "grab so much more real estate here with an owner occupied loan".
Fast forward one month and I now own a tri-plex here in San Diego. Its rented on AirBnB and it's getting that midwest cash flow we all strive for. Twana, you pointed me in the correct direction, you're like a father to me.
All jokes aside, Twana was more than awesome. I like to move fast in life and he got the deal done about one month after I first reached out.
Some things you might get while working with Twana:
- Knowledge - he personally owns MF properties in San Diego so he is speaking from experience
- Multi Family Experience - I turned down RE agent friends because they did not have the 2-4 unit experience.
- San Diego reputation - his reputation not only helped us get the deal, but allowed us to get some seller credits at closing. He had worked with the listing agent before and she new he could close the deal.
- Great Communication - he was always a text away, and responded quickly
- "Hand Holding" experience - if you are new to RE like myself and have a million questions, and want to actually learn some of the process behind the scenes, work with Twana. He is great at explaining things and doesn't mind it.
- A great house warming gift - not promised but if you are handsome you might get lucky!
Thanks man!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Katrina Razavi
Twana is an outstanding agent. He’s responsive, always put our interests first and was not pushy. He helped us get an investment property during a very competitive market and without his guidance and diligence, we probably wouldn’t have been able to get the property. He was also generous in sharing his network, expertise and advice.
Twana knows the San Diego market very well and since he’s an investor himself, he understands the numbers and what makes sense. He’s not pushy and wants the best for his clients.
I’d absolutely recommend him to others and would work with him again.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Som Jafari
I found Twana through BP. He is an amazing agent. Knows real estate through and through . An investor himself and investor friendly. Extremely hard working and diligent. He is very responsive , even at late hours! He found me an off market duplex in an extremely competitive market. I highly, HIGHLY recommend working with him. He is the best!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Kenneth Ciuchta
I found Twana on Bigger Pockets when searching for top rate agents in San Diego, CA. Twana sold my condo in San Diego for top value, and quickly. He was very quick to respond to any questions I had. Most importantly Twana kept in excellent communication with buying agents. I highly recommend Twana and he'll be my first call for my next deal. Thank you Twana!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Kalani Porter
The number one thing I would say about Twana is there is no one I trust to negotiate in real estate more than him. On top of that, he is extremely timely, honest and knowledgeable. Twana is the expert in his marketplace and goes out of his way to secure the best deal possible for his clients. Twana is not just another agent in San Diego who will put you on an email list and send you useless listings. He learns exactly what you are looking for and doesn't waste your time with anything less than the best deal for you. I learned about Twana through word of mouth when I arrived in the San Diego area and he quickly became a friend of mine. After reaching out to him, Twana learned exactly what I was looking for and sent incredible opportunities my way that no other Agent could. He surpassed his exceptional reputation and is someone I couldn't recommend enough. Twana is the reason I now own a Triplex in San Diego, and if you are in San Diego you need Twana on your team. Twana it has been an absolute pleasure working with you and I will see you on the next deal!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Brandon Goris
When we decided to buy a fixer property out of town I knew I needed an agent with real world experience in buying and fixing. Twana has been great every step of the way. From the beginning stages of writing quick offers, then a somewhat troublesome negotiation and closing, and finally great recommendations for renovation work. From start to finish it’s been low pressure and sage advice! Very happy with my decision to choose Twana and I hope to work with him again soon!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Max Maschmeier
This will be our first purchase of a property where we were completely out of state for the whole process. It couldn't have gone better! Twana had no problem doing many many virtual walk-throughs on a schedule that worked for us. He made it seem like we were his only clients and was very open with sharing his local network of rockstars that he works with. I felt he was calm, confident, and knows San Diego like the back of his hand. We are happy to have him on our team and will be using him for our next house hack! Highly Recommend!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Tanya Ansari
I would like to thank @Twana Rasoul for the incredible....and magical work he has done for our family!
Within 3 days... after writing a post on BP, we were able to lock down the property with him! He is truly a professional and has great influence/negotiation skills.
I don't know how he does it, when nobody else can! We have had 2 agents prior to him and were tired of going to open houses and failing each time! We lost every house we submitted our offer on.
With him...we did not go into overbidding war, as other agents would recommend. We did not lose on equity here.. as many people today do!
We were able to buy a house that is excellent for our family - great peaceful community, great schools, no remodeling needed!
Twana has a strategy in mind when it comes to real estate. Truly, as investor himself, he understands the game. This is not average real estate agent but only the top 2%.
As hot as San Diego market is, he was able to do it with high speed and top quality! I can't recommend him enough!
I can't wait to do more deals with him and invest in SD as well.
Yes, that might sound as an ad, but when truly he saved us - I can't just stay quiet ;)
Tanya.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Aaron Friberg
I just closed a 4-unit property in Hillcrest with Twana. He was absolutely great throughout the process. He knows his numbers for all sub-communities throughout San Diego, is very responsive and is easy to work with. I will be using Twana going forward for all of our San Diego acquisitions.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Shawna Lewis
I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent by my side than Twana during my first property purchasing experience. I am so thankful to have met him. I just closed on my first ever property and before going into the process I was nervous! Twana carried the process, educated me, and provided me with confidence every step of the way. Twana was always quick to respond to my questions whether it be through texting, emailing, or calling, even during evenings and weekends. He was trustworthy, organized, kind, personable, great at communicating, direct, informative, and very knowledgeable of all aspects of the purchasing process, even the investment side of real estate.
I am now the proud owner of a turn-key home that I am absolutely in love with! Not to mention it was my very first offer made (maybe this is attributed to some beginner’s luck, ha). I believe I closed on the best possible property for me in terms of both the amount I was able to spend and the type of place I was in the market for. Without Twana’s professional expertise and him acting quickly, I don’t think I could have as easily landed a property that maximized my capabilities.
Twana goes above and beyond the bare minimum to ensure satisfaction. Twana worked closely with all parties involved in the process to ensure a smooth and effortless close. I look forward to working with Twana again in the future. If I ever decide to purchase a second property, he will be the first person I call. If you're looking to buy a property in San Diego, Twana is your guy.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Huyen Tran Bezverkov
Twana is simply the best. He also has a sense of humor. Thanks for helping us get started on our real estate dream. Twana knows his areas and his niche. He works hard and he is passionate about what he does! We will definitely work with him again when we have more money to invest.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Mimi Morisaki
Twana is the best agent for a new homeowner and budding real estate investor like myself. He was patient when I asked thousands of questions and waded me through the journey of finding the perfect place. Twana is very knowledgeable of the San Diego market and will always provide his honest opinions based on his expertise. You should have Twana on your side for your real estate investment journey!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Christopher Bral
Amazing experience start to finish. Twana is a rockstar.
We just bought our first home and Twana was a calm voice of reason in a hectic real estate market, and helped keep us grounded in reality (and mindful of our goals) while we were learning the ropes. He spent time getting us up to speed on the market and how to correctly shop homes, guided us to properties that aligned with our goals, made sure we weren't over-extending ourselves or overlooking high-cost pitfalls, and made himself available whenever we had a concern or question.
Post-purchase we're still in touch, and he's graciously offered us his connections for projects we're doing around the home.
10/10 experience, and we're already recommending him to our friends.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Lili Miller
Twana was recommended to me by an investor I connected with at BP Con in October last year and I will forever be grateful! Making the move to my next house hack from the Temecula Valley down to San Diego in historically one of the most competitive housing markets we’ve ever seen was a little crazy on my part but he was up for the challenge and did not disappoint. We first connected middle of February and as of April 4th I got keys to a turnkey condo I’m stoked over! He was kind, communicative, available and aggressive in critical moments that I know made a difference in making my offer stand out when stacked up against similar offers. Additionally, when my appraisal came in short (which we anticipated), he was really effective in negotiating the final price. As a novice investor I really appreciated Twana’s expertise and couldn’t recommend him enough!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Nicole Lantin
As a couple new to real estate investing, Twana was the perfect realtor for us! It's extremely difficult to find agents who truly have your best interests in mind and who understand real estate purchases from an investment lens. Most agents out there are either inexperienced or will do or say anything to make a transaction close. Especially in a competitive market, most agents will push you to overbid just to get an offer accepted. That's NOT Twana! For one, he's actually "walked the walk" and has several investment properties himself. And secondly, he's honest when he feels like a property isn't a good fit for you or is overpriced. Since he is a seasoned RE investor, we leaned into his expertise in multi-family and value-add properties, and the wide network of contractors and specialists he has forged relationships with in the San Diego area. He was able to guide us every step of the way from the home search to the offer process to the negotiations and now to the rehab project we are undertaking. We were searching for a property during a very competitive time (Q1 2022), and we are located in Asia so everything has been done remote from beginning to end. Despite that, he proved his ability to adjust to our time zone differences and constant Facetime sessions, while also keeping us feeling positive despite several bidding wars and lost offers. His professionalism, communication, and generosity were top notch through it all, and even post-transaction we continue to stay in touch. I just can't fully express in words how grateful and joyful we are to have met and worked with him!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Zachary Gripenstraw
Twanna was super fun to work with to find our first house hack in San Diego. Knowledgeable and able to push things forward quickly. He also went the extra mile to connect us with contractors to make sure we were able to get our first house ready for renters.
Appreciate the no pressure; let's make sure these numbers work approach. Hope to work on another deal with you soon!
-Zach and Nellie
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Ron Trinh
The wife and I are glad we found Twana when it came time to purchase a house. Every step of the way, he made himself available for questions and gave us a heads up as to next steps before we even had a chance to ask. Even when he was out of the country he was there when needed. It would be very difficult to find a more professional agent. All in all, would highly recommend. We would not hesitate to work with Twana again in the future.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Estar Noh
It is obvious with all the five stars, but truly, Twana is an amazing real estate agent. Not only is he a great agent but an investor himself, which makes him that much more knowledgeable and experienced in the market. His expertise, communication, negotiation skills, and timeliness were excellent. He was always quick to respond to our many questions and concerns as first-time purchasers and to advocate for our best outcome. As first-time homeowners and newly starting investors, he was always professional and patient in answering our millions of questions. He really goes above and beyond and we can't wait to work with him again!
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Jake Jaenicke
My girlfriend and I went to BPCon 2022 in San Diego and ran into Twana while we were there. We mentioned that we would be looking for an investment property in San Diego. Within a week, we had an offer submitted on a beautiful property in La Mesa, CA with a lot of potential. This was our first house-buying experience, and it could not have gone better. Twana was so helpful every step of the way, advising us on the best structure and ideas to maximize our ROI. He is the ideal real estate agent, especially for those looking to purchase investment properties. Twana himself is an investor in this area, so he has connections all over town that we definitely utilized.
Key characteristics that earned this 5-star review: Expertise in investing in SoCal, Timeliness of responses, and expert advisor during the escrow process.
Without a doubt, Twana will be our agent for all San Diego investments.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Niall O'Connell
I was a first time home buyer and Twana took me through every step of the way. He did not push me into any deal. He turned me away from deals that were not right for me and advised me at each stage. He is very trustworthy, communicative, friendly, timely, and understanding of peoples different situations. I will be contacting him for my next deal and will be recommending him to friends.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Taryn Legros
We just closed our first investment property with Twana, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Twana adds a tremendous amount of value not only from his experience within his real estate career but from his direct experience as an investor. He acted as our advisor in every opportunity we vetted together, providing in-value able advice. Twana values long-term relationships and puts his customers first. We look forward to the opportunity to work with him again when we are ready for property 2. Whether you’re just getting started or have a portfolio of doors, already I can genuinely say Twana stands out and is an all-star.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Allison Denton
Twana is extremely knowledgeable about real estate and investment properties in the San Diego area. Having a realtor who is so experienced with remodels and rentals has been invaluable. He has gone above and beyond to help me purchase a home with an ADU in a highly competitive market. In addition to seamlessly being able to navigate the market, his network of contacts for renovations has saved us a lot of time and money. Can’t recommend Twana enough!
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Dylan Brodsky
You couldn't ask for more from a real estate agent! Twana brings a depth of knowledge, around-the-clock responsiveness, and a rolodex of connections to the table for his clients. He navigates transactions artfully, follows up with everyone, and has a calm vibe that puts buyers and sellers at ease. We plan to work with Twana for all transactions in the San Diego area moving forward.
6 months ago
Reviewed by
James Hunt
Twana is the best! I met Twana through the BiggerPockets referral system, and I am so glad that I did! I became interested in buying a home after running into an old friend who had started investing out of state during COVID and did quite well. I am born and raised in San Diego and thought that out of state was my only option as it seemed impossible to find something I could afford here. However, upon meeting Twana he was able to present a few house hacking strategies to me, and a few months later I own 2 beautiful units in San Diego! Twana was so patient, talked me through everything, brought me off market listings, ran projections for me, really went above and beyond. I suggest him to all my friends who are thinking about buying a home.
5.0 stars
6 months ago
Reviewed by
Coleman Cox
Twana was great to work with - zeroed in on what I was looking for (nicer / bigger main house with a second unit), was helpful with understanding the different submarkets and prospective rents, communicated well and timely, and was a great negotiator on my behalf. I expect to work with him again in the future.
5.0 stars
2 months ago
Reviewed by
Maria Ruiz-Vinck
Twana was incredible every step of the way! He was patient , supportive, knowledgeable and responsive to all our many questions being first time home buyers. Beyond all the knowledge and expertise he provided, he is kind and was always present. Thank you, Twana!
5.0 stars
2 months ago
Reviewed by
Mandie Vinck
Twana has been an incredible partner in our journey to find the perfect home. Over the past three years, his patience, dedication, and support have meant the world to us. He always had our best interests at heart, making the process feel comfortable and personal. We’re so grateful to have worked with him and couldn’t imagine going through this with anyone else.
5.0 stars
4 months ago
Reviewed by
Lizz Booker
Working with Twana was an absolute dream come true! He made the entire process incredibly easy and smooth, guiding us through every step with calm professionalism and genuine care. He understood our timeline and performed like no other. We were able to close on our duplex in just 11 days, which is a testament to his efficiency and expertise!!
What truly stood out was how he negotiated a deal that not only met but exceeded our expectations. We closed on exactly what we were looking for and we couldn't be happier. Throughout the process, he educated us on submarkets, connected us to his experienced list of contacts who were essential to the transaction, and offered support even after the deal was done.
If you're looking for a unicorn agent who is a real estate investor himself and understands the San Diego market inside and out, Twana is your guy! We couldn’t recommend him more.. Thank you Twana!!
5.0 stars
5 months ago
Reviewed by
Christoher Canaan
Would give 10 stars if I could!
Twana is a knowledgeable, personable and professional, which allowed him to educate us and walk us through our first 1031, step-by-step.
Twana gave us perspective without pressure so we were able to make our decision based on market information and facts instead of feelings, which yielded a phenomenal result in the end.
This guy is best in class in every way.
Thank you, Twana!
Chris
5.0 stars
7 months ago
Reviewed by
Jacob Allen
Twana was an excellent real estate agent. He helped me purchase my first condo. He was always available to answer all of my questions throughout the entire process.
5.0 stars
7 months ago
Reviewed by
Coleman Cox
Twana was great to work with - zeroed in on what I was looking for (nicer / bigger main house with a second unit), was helpful with understanding the different submarkets and prospective rents, communicated well and timely, and was a great negotiator on my behalf. I expect to work with him again in the future.
5.0 stars
7 months ago
Reviewed by
James Hunt
Twana is the best! I met Twana through the BiggerPockets referral system, and I am so glad that I did! I became interested in buying a home after running into an old friend who had started investing out of state during COVID and did quite well. I am born and raised in San Diego and thought that out of state was my only option as it seemed impossible to find something I could afford here. However, upon meeting Twana he was able to present a few house hacking strategies to me, and a few months later I own 2 beautiful units in San Diego! Twana was so patient, talked me through everything, brought me off market listings, ran projections for me, really went above and beyond. I suggest him to all my friends who are thinking about buying a home.
5.0 stars
a year ago
Reviewed by
Taryn Lomas
We just closed our first investment property with Twana and we couldn’t be more pleased. Twana adds a tremendous amount of value not only from his experience within his real estate career but from his direct experience as an investor. He acted as our advisor in every opportunity we vetted together, providing in-value able advice. Twana values long term relationships and puts his customers first. We look forward to the opportunity to work with him again when we are ready for property #2. Whether you’re just getting started or have a portfolio of doors already I can genuinely say Twana stands out and is an all star.