About Us
I bought my first property at an REO auction in 1996. There were 103 properties on the auction block and there were thousands of people crowded into the ballroom of the at the time, Berkeley Marina Marriott. I was bidding on a 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home in Alameda. Prior to the auction, the auctioneer had said, don't let a couple thousand dollars, deter from making a bid. Bidding had stopped at $116k. I bidded $116500. and was the winning bidder. Being my first property, I initially had buyer's remorse, however, that soon gave way and it was the start of my real estate career. Previously, I had been paying $550/month for a one bedroom apartment in Daly City. My mortgage on this home was $637/month. A couple of years later, being curious, I went in to an open house in the neighborhood. It appeared that my house had doubled in value. Initially, I thought I'd move up to a bigger home. I later learned that I could refinance, cash-out, buy another property and keep the original home. Wow! Cool deal! So, after driving around at night, looking at properties with a flashlight, I ended up finding a duplex, also in Alameda, that was poorly marketed. I bought that duplex for $272k and a few months later took out $40k and bought a vacant lot in Concord. A few years later, refi cashed out and bought a condo in Concord. Along the way, I used the two properties in Alameda as collateral for a trailer park in Bay Point. I have since purchased investment property in San Francisco, Reno, Utah, Mississippi and Michigan. Ended up selling the first house in Alameda on a lease-option, for $445k, to buy a home in Concord at the height of the market in 2006 and lost the duplex to a scrupulous investor and corrupt hard money lender. Live and Learn. That first house though, sold in 2012 for $222k, and is currently pending at $423k. Oh, how I miss Alameda.
I have since partnered with several people, agents, investors, hard money lenders, wholesalers, contractors, Asset Managers, bird dogs, retirees, new home buyers, seasoned flippers, and rookies. If you would like to join my team, are looking to get started or just want to learn where the deals are at, feel free to contact me. Fill out the form or email me at jen@sfbaypartners.com or call me at 415-323-0182.
The Path Home
We proudly support The Path Home. The Path Home is an outreach program that helps veterans and their families free of charge. Sometimes, vets feel that when they get home, they don't have anyone to turn to for support with the many challenges they now face. That is why The Path Home was started.
Many veterans endure hardships and tragedies with their platoons while in a combat zone. They grow deep bonds of trust, loyalty and respect that are rare in civilian society. When they get home they often feel lost, alone, and out of place.
Many struggle with their wartime memories. Things that were part of their everyday life in combat seem so out of place here. Speaking about it here leaves them wondering if people will think they are crazy. So, many use silence to hide from the things they won't say. Warriors come home struggling with survivor guilt, divorce, physical disabilities, and the need to find a career in a slow economy.
Help us support The Path Home. A portion of our profits goes to The Path Home. If you know of any deals or someone that would be a great partner for us, we would love an introduction.
I bought my first property at an REO auction in 1996. There were 103 properties on the auction block and there were thousands of people crowded into the ballroom of the at the time, Berkeley Marina Marriott. I was bidding on a 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath home in Alameda. Prior to the auction, the auctioneer had said, don't let a couple thousand dollars, deter from making a bid. Bidding had stopped at $116k. I bidded $116500. and was the winning bidder. Being my first property, I initially had buyer's remorse, however, that soon gave way and it was the start of my real estate career. Previously, I had been paying $550/month for a one bedroom apartment in Daly City. My mortgage on this home was $637/month. A couple of years later, being curious, I went in to an open house in the neighborhood. It appeared that my house had doubled in value. Initially, I thought I'd move up to a bigger home. I later learned that I could refinance, cash-out, buy another property and keep the original home. Wow! Cool deal! So, after driving around at night, looking at properties with a flashlight, I ended up finding a duplex, also in Alameda, that was poorly marketed. I bought that duplex for $272k and a few months later took out $40k and bought a vacant lot in Concord. A few years later, refi cashed out and bought a condo in Concord. Along the way, I used the two properties in Alameda as collateral for a trailer park in Bay Point. I have since purchased investment property in San Francisco, Reno, Utah, Mississippi and Michigan. Ended up selling the first house in Alameda on a lease-option, for $445k, to buy a home in Concord at the height of the market in 2006 and lost the duplex to a scrupulous investor and corrupt hard money lender. Live and Learn. That first house though, sold in 2012 for $222k, and is currently pending at $423k. Oh, how I miss Alameda.
I have since partnered with several people, agents, investors, hard money lenders, wholesalers, contractors, Asset Managers, bird dogs, retirees, new home buyers, seasoned flippers, and rookies. If you would like to join my team, are looking to get started or just want to learn where the deals are at, feel free to contact me. Fill out the form or email me at jen@sfbaypartners.com or call me at 415-323-0182.
The Path Home
We proudly support The Path Home. The Path Home is an outreach program that helps veterans and their families free of charge. Sometimes, vets feel that when they get home, they don't have anyone to turn to for support with the many challenges they now face. That is why The Path Home was started.
Many veterans endure hardships and tragedies with their platoons while in a combat zone. They grow deep bonds of trust, loyalty and respect that are rare in civilian society. When they get home they often feel lost, alone, and out of place.
Many struggle with their wartime memories. Things that were part of their everyday life in combat seem so out of place here. Speaking about it here leaves them wondering if people will think they are crazy. So, many use silence to hide from the things they won't say. Warriors come home struggling with survivor guilt, divorce, physical disabilities, and the need to find a career in a slow economy.
Help us support The Path Home. A portion of our profits goes to The Path Home. If you know of any deals or someone that would be a great partner for us, we would love an introduction.