Buying real estate in San Diego from a wholesaler can be a great investment, but you’ve got to watch for red flags. Be cautious of overpricing, always ask for solid comps to justify the asking price and confirm the true ARV. Ask directly if they’re licensed and verify it. If they’re holding the contract, make sure they actually have equitable interest and the right to assign it,ask to see the original agreement. I know people on Ruben’s team were asking these questions at the last event and most wholesalers don’t believe that transparency matters. Don’t be afraid to ask how much they expect to profit on the deal either. If they avoid sharing comps, dodge license questions, can’t prove contract control, or get vague about their spread, that’s when you may want to walk away from a deal.

Happy Monday! For Week 6 of the LEARNin Local Challenge this coming Tuesday the SMEs aka Subject Market EDUCATORs below have the opportunity to be LIVE with @Emerson Pacete @Ruel Reyes and I from 1-2pm PST will be the following Members! 1) @Christopher Astillero - 1031 Exchange, EXCHANGE RESOURCES INC 2) @Erica Traulsen - DST, LEGACY INVESTMENTS & REAL ESTATE 3) @Martin Magana - Wholesaler, OAKROCK REALTY 4) @Nicole Turner - East Region Leader for SD County, SELL STATE NEXTGEN REALTY 5) @Daryl Dean Santos - Life Insurance, DARYL SANTOS INSURANCE 6) @Rafael Davis - Private Mortgage Lending, BLACKBELT MORTGAGE PRO 7) @Michelle Adams - Title, TICOR TITLE SERVICES 8) @Tracie Hasse - Escrow, TICOR ESCROW SERVICES 9) @Anastasiia Buiadzhy - Real Estate Agent , SELL STATE NEXTGEN REALTY Week 6 is "How to Build Your Real Estate Empire via 1031 Exchange". Please respond to this thread with a CONFIRMED GIF if you are interested and available to participate 😁. RUN OF SHOW: 01:00pm - PREP, Networking, ROS Review 01:11pm - START Live, LEARNin Local 101, SMEs Introductions 01:20pm - LIVE Q&A 01:55pm - END Live (can be sooner) 02:00pm - END Production @Emerson Pacete @Ruel Reyes will be our LIVE producers. Please let us know if you would like to share your expertise Tuesday!

LEARNin San Diego LIVE is now on a mission to find and feature Subject Market EDUCATORs from all of the 32 cities in San Diego! This Friday's featured voice is @Noemi Flores of Compass, who will be breaking down what’s really happening in North Park, from buyer demand and investment activity to lifestyle trends and neighborhood growth. But this show belongs to more than one voice. For March 6th, 2026 our member SMEs (aka 9 LIVEs) will have production control over that LIVE show according to the attached screenshot of the 30 day Leaderboard: @Christopher Astillero @Erica Traulsen @Martin Magana @Nicole Turner @Daryl Dean Santos @Rafael Davis @Michelle Adams @Tracie Hasse @Anastasiia Buiadzhy Quality of Life must center on why North Park remains one of the most strategically located communities in Central San Diego. Buyers in 2026 are making decisions based on convenience, walkability, and long-term lifestyle sustainability. North Park offers direct access to Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, major freeways, and public transit corridors. The University Avenue corridor continues to anchor the area with restaurants, coffee shops, and retail that attract young professionals and dual-income households. With affordability pressures still present across the county, many buyers are choosing smaller homes or condos in stronger locations rather than larger properties in outer regions. That shift keeps North Park highly competitive for both owner-occupants and rental investors. Market Trends should address the stabilization we are seeing across San Diego while acknowledging that Central neighborhoods remain resilient. Inventory remains tight in North Park compared to demand. Well-priced properties continue to move efficiently, especially condos and entry-level single-family homes. Buyers are more payment-sensitive due to interest rates, but serious buyers are still active. Investors are focusing on small multifamily, ADU potential, and value-add renovation opportunities rather than speculative appreciation. The market is more disciplined, but not stagnant.

3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Townhouse | 1-Car Attached Garage Offered at $580,000 11961 Sapota Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040 Turnkey Deal of the Week in Lakeside! This beautifully maintained townhouse is tucked away in a small, quiet community nestled within a well established neighborhood. Featuring a spacious master suite with private patio access, an additional bedroom patio, and a fully fenced yard, this home offers both comfort and privacy. Enjoy cozy evenings by the fireplace and the convenience of an attached one-car garage. Ideally located close to freeways, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this property combines accessibility with neighborhood charm. Currently in escrow but the situation is shaky. We will go over this property and what the term shaky escrow signifies as well as a bonus as we discuss lakeside and the case study about comping in rural communities! (Deal brought to you by Nicole Turner of Sellstate Next Gen Realty) @Ruben Austria @Nicole Turner @Emerson Pacete

Happy Community! 😁 LEARNin San Diego LIVE is now on a mission to find and feature Subject Market EDUCATORs from all of the 32 cities in San Diego! Miss East Couty @Nicole Turner will be featured discussing her own City of Lakeside where her new Sell State NextGen Real Estate office is located! For February 27th, 2026 the following SMEs (aka 9 LIVEs) will have production control over that LIVE show according to the attached screenshot of the 30 day Leaderboard: - @Christopher Astillero - @Tracie Hasse - @Erica Traulsen - @Martin Magana - @Rafael Davis - @Michelle Adams - @Harry Dennis - @Daryl Dean Santos - @Adib Mahdi Thank you for your contribution to this COMMUNITY!! 🙏 The "LIFEline" thread on LinkedIN and Facebook for the LIVE will be posted soon by the LIFEline Support team lead by @Emerson Pacete @Ruel Reyes and @Reina Espejo . Looking forward to an AMAZING LIVE! Coach RU @Ruben Austria