We were staying downtown at the Golden Nugget.

Has anyone done business with golden pacific realty(GPH)?

As a preliminary screening tool, in this area I use the "one percent rule, which means that a good cash flowing rental will bring at least 1% of its total value each month.For me, the golden years in this area were 2010 through early 2013.

Other areas to mention for having certain vibeParty action: mission beach, pacific beach, lesser oceanside, down town area especially near the ball field (Petco park)Liberal (think Berkeley): ocean beachMore high society: Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Del Mar, Coronado, pt Loma Rural/country: Julian, Ramona, lakeside, jamultouristy: Julian, La JollaCity action: hillcrest, golden hill, bankers hill, north park, South ParkMilitary: oceanside, imperial beachgay scene: hillcrestbest schools are usually consider Carmel valley, poway, north county beach areas

And then stay on top of the government with rent increases and you should be golden.

If you became a lawyer, would you hire her as your secretary or para legal as if it were some sort of golden rule?

If it is a high-end home it may make your home better than home X, but if it is a middle to low end home it may be unnecessary because your home isn't competing against homes with brand new kitchens, golden toilets, and a landscaped lawn.In summary, I would lean toward focusing on what my competition's homes don't have, whatever it may be (landscaping, new kitchen appliances, 2 tone exterior paint job, etc.) before putting in a sauna. 

It makes me money, if I sold it I would get a short term cash infusion, but would have also killed the golden goose.For people who have come straight into real estate these correlations may not seem as evident.

That means "the goose that lays golden eggs" lives in my town. 

I am really fascinated by the idea that its possible to reach potential clients around the globe 24 hours a day via online marketing.