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Real Estate · Los Angeles

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Practical advice from a former appraiser turned Compass agent.

Silver Lake · Personal

Real Estate Time Machine

A Silver Lake house bought for $260,000 in 2002, a duplex that went underwater after 2008, and what I've come to call the real estate time machine.

May 31, 2026  ·  Bobby Rodriguez
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Investment · Los Angeles

1031 Exchanges: An Honest Primer for First-Time Investors

I'll be honest up front: I'm not the biggest fan of 1031 exchanges for the average small investor. They have their place — but they're not the universal tax-saving miracle they're often made out to be.

May 22, 2026  ·  Bobby Rodriguez
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Buying · Finance

What Credit Score Do You Actually Need to Buy a House in Los Angeles?

The short answer is 620 for a conventional loan and 580 for FHA — but LA's price points and competitive market mean the real answer is more nuanced than the minimums suggest.

May 21, 2026  ·  Bobby Rodriguez
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