The Paul Morris Podcast

Turning Rent Control Into Profit

The Paul Morris Podcast

Show Notes

Welcome back to Radical Wealth Plan, hosted by Paul Mark Morris and brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. In today’s episode, I sit down with Kimberly Stepp, one of the most respected brokers in Los Angeles multifamily real estate. Kimberly shares how she went from acting in Hollywood to dominating one of the toughest, most competitive markets in the country. We dive into why B-class properties are the hidden gems in today’s environment, how pros evaluate deals differently than amateurs, and the strategies investors are using to turn even rent-controlled buildings into long-term wealth. If you want an insider’s perspective on where the real opportunities are right now, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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https://www.instagram.com/kimberlystepp/

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome to Radical Wealth Plan

00:01:27 Building a Successful Real Estate Career

00:03:09 Institutional vs. Non-Institutional Marketing

00:08:33 Opportunities in the Current Market

00:09:46 Challenges and Strategies in Real Estate

00:22:53 Investing in Prime and B Locations

00:26:11 High Returns in Various States

00:26:39 Three Rules for Real Estate Success

00:27:35 Building Relationships with Realtors

00:28:00 Importance of Management Companies

00:29:02 Evaluating Real Estate Deals

00:36:28 Mom and Pop vs. Pro Investors

00:50:01 Rapid Fire Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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