All Forum Posts by: Sammy Lyon

I am a critical care nurse practitioner who understands the potential behind real estate. I've learned a lot from the first house I bought low and remodeled over 5 years and made a good profit from. From there I bought and gutted my current home and have done well with the equity over the last 4 years. I am ready to take the knowledge I gained and pull the trigger on my first fix and flip. I am looking to learn and absorb as much as I can from other investors and help them as much as I can as well. The last piece of the puzzle to make well informed offers is to understand the cost of construction and rehabs in different markets. I am currently looking for my first deal in Bakersfield/Kern County, San Bernardino County/Inland Empire CA but open to all areas!

Hi everyone, we have some water damage visible in the ceiling of one of the properties we manage. I'm looking for a roofer referral who can inspect and repair if needed, who serves the Santa Monica area.

Thanks!

An architect told me that their architectural services for building a 1000 sq ft 2 story ADU in Los Angeles would be $40K-45K. Does that seem reasonable?

My lot is flat and 'unremarkable', btw. I am not looking for fancy architecture other than possibly having the second story cantilevered so the porch can have 5 feet of protruding coverage for shade. 

Interested in house hacking a duplex by living on one side and renting out the other in LA. Do I have to put down 10%? Will the rent count towards my DTI ratio?

Any lenders out there that can help me out?