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Furnished Rentals: The Big Opportunity for L.A. Landlords
With demand for furnished, flexible housing on the rise, making the shift offers tremendous value for landlords and displaced residents.

Nick Cates
Jan 211 min read
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CA Wildfires' Impact on L.A. Housing
The ongoing wildfires will have lasting effects on our local housing market—particularly in terms of affordability and insurance costs.

Nick Cates
Jan 171 min read
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The California Wildfires Present an Important Role for Landlords
While the destruction from the L.A. wildfires is overwhelming, it also creates an opportunity for landlords

Nick Cates
Jan 111 min read
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The Winning Strategy for Mom & Pop Landlords in 2025
Being small and agile is the competitive advantage to attracting the best renters.

Nick Cates
Jan 41 min read
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A Power of Attorney Can Be A Powerful Tool for Property Owners
Assigning a power of attorney isn’t always sign of slowing down. Choosing the right person can help you stay in control.

Nick Cates
Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Estate Planning: Why The Living Trust is Truly a Do or Die Proposition
Inheriting a home from your parents is not just about legacy; it’s a treasure trove of opportunity—and here’s why.

Nick Cates
Dec 29, 20241 min read
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Estate Planning: You Can Avoid Probate by Adding Your Heirs to Title. But Should You?
For your one-day heirs, there's nothing more important than protecting them from Probate. There are two popular strategies.

Nick Cates
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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The Wrong Estate Plan Strategy Can Put Your Private Business in the Streets
Many homeowners dream of passing their property to their heirs. But having the wrong estate plan can make your private affairs very public.

Nick Cates
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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How to avoid Capital Gains by placing property in a Living Trust
In CA, a house is not a home—it’s a tool for generational wealth. But with the wrong plan, it can create a massive tax bill for your heirs

Nick Cates
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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How to Avoid Probate in CA: A Will? or A Living Trust?
Though a living trust takes work upfront, and is more expensive than creating a will, it saves big time when passing down property.

Nick Cates
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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PROP 19 - A SUPERPOWER FOR HOMEOWNERS
Under Prop 19, CA property owners aged 55+, can transfer their current property tax base when you purchase a new home, up to 3 times.
SHOWPADS TEAM
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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