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November 9, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment · Permalink ·
I was recently chosen to be an official contributor as a Real Estate News columnist on Biggerpockets.com. I have always admired Bigger Pockets for the depth and quality of content, so I was naturally thrilled to be selected to be a contributor. The founder of Bigger Pockets, Josh Dorkin, is an amazing guy and a former Keller Williams® agent.
My first “official” Bigger Pockets post related to Fannie Mae – and their recent underwriting rules, which you can read here. I recently had a deal fall apart. The problem was, at least in part, related to Fannie Mae’s strict new underwriting guidelines which look very closely at the number of delinquencies in an homeowner’s association (i.e., how many owners are not current on their HOA dues.) This once-trivial sounding statistic can be a deal killer, so buyer beware. You can read more about it on my blog at Biggerpockets.com
My specialty is identifying suitable properties for both investors and homebuyers in the San Fernando Valley and adjacent areas. I know that there are a lot of great opportunities at today's prices whether you are looking for a place to live, or seeking cash flow and/or potential long term appreciation. Since I am an active investor myself -- you can be assured that I am constantly scouring the market for great deals, and I know how to recognize what is a good deal when I see it. If you want to learn more about my real estate investment philosophy, and the way I prefer to work with clients, please check out my 
Thanks for your kind words, Flo. I very much appreciate the sentiment! It is great having you as part of the team; you’re off to a great start as a contributor!