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All Forum Posts by: Noah Laker

Noah Laker has started 16 posts and replied 448 times.

Post: Seeking Agent with Assumable Loan/Mortgage Expertise

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387

Hey Carlos, I’m a broker here in sac and we do a lot of subto/assumable deals. I have a couple opportunities in sac. Are you looking for a primary or investment? 

Post: Will it be hard to sell without realtor ( short term rental property)

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387

Hey Sejin, I’m a local broker and airbnb investor (100+ properties managed)


There are numerous benefits to selling with a realtor, the average sale price is close to 15% higher than FSBO, and a good broker will help with the sensitive disclosures and paperwork associated with transacting a property.
With proper marketing you can get top dollar for a short term rental. Just ask your broker for a discount. I’ll list it for 1% right now if you really need help. 

Post: Sacramento STR or AirBnb questions

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387
Quote from @Sam Chan:

I have questions on the logistic with the city.


Hey Sam, I'm a broker and we manage over 100 properties on airbnb. You just have to get your BOT and STR permit from the city. We help our clients do it all the time. I'll dm you :)

Post: Sell vs. Rent -- Please help!!!

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387

Hey Michael, I am a broker and investor here in Sacramento. We manage 100 rentals, mostly STR.

Two options to consider. 

1) With that low interest rate, it opens up possibilities to net a larger sales price with creative finance strategies like “Wrap” or “Subto.”

2) You could sell and reinvest that $200k net into something that yields a stronger rental return, while enjoying the same appreciation over the next 10-20 years for the family legacy. That's probably what I would do rather than holding a 3/1 SFR. Could turn that into a 2-4 unit building and collect multiple rents.

Post: Anyone Investing in STR in West Sacramento?

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387

Hey Mariya, Scott and I work together at Hardin Realty & Property Management — we manage 100+ STR properties and love west Sacramento. It rents well and the regulations are friendly.
the only problem is, most of the townhomes have CC&Rs which prohibit short term rentals. 

You'll want something nearby but not in an HOA. I have a couple ideas :)

Post: Sacramento SFH Investment: Seeking Recommendations for Zip Code

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387

Hey Raj, I'm a broker and investor here in Sacramento. I'm managing 100+ properties mostly STR (airbnb).
for STR-friendly areas, West Sac 95605, Natomas 95833-34 and Citrus Heights are ideal!


I prefer multi family for cashflow but single family works well for long term holdings and tax benefits. Especially when you consider REP status from STR management.

Post: Quick Question- AB1482 Thanks!

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387
Quote from @Jose Amer:
Quote from @Noah Laker:
Quote from @Jose Amer:

Good morning folks! Thank you in advance for your inputs. Regarding AB1482, I read that Landlords still have authority to evict tenants if the landlord is getting out of the real estate business. Anyone here had success doing this?

State: CA

Property: Duplex

Lease Agreement: 12-months


 Hey Jose, I’m a local broker and manage over 100 investment properties. Not a lawyer!


if you have a long-term tenant, the first question is, how long have they lived in the unit? If over a year, and especially during a renewal, they have additional protections. 
”getting out of the real estate business” in 1482 would mean moving into the property yourself, or renting it to an immediate if family member. If you need help with investment real estate / management, a few of our agents are on this platform!

Many Thanks Noah! Tenants have lived in the unit over a year. My intention is to SELL the property because I want to get out of the real estate business. This is the only rental property I own so liquidating it is getting out of the real estate business. Would that work? Thank you in advance.


 Sounds like a plan. You could sell with or without the tenants in place. 

Post: Quick Question- AB1482 Thanks!

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387
Quote from @Jose Amer:

Good morning folks! Thank you in advance for your inputs. Regarding AB1482, I read that Landlords still have authority to evict tenants if the landlord is getting out of the real estate business. Anyone here had success doing this?

State: CA

Property: Duplex

Lease Agreement: 12-months


 Hey Jose, I’m a local broker and manage over 100 investment properties. Not a lawyer!


if you have a long-term tenant, the first question is, how long have they lived in the unit? If over a year, and especially during a renewal, they have additional protections. 
”getting out of the real estate business” in 1482 would mean moving into the property yourself, or renting it to an immediate if family member. If you need help with investment real estate / management, a few of our agents are on this platform!

Post: Will it be hard to sell without realtor ( short term rental property)

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387
Quote from @Sejin Kim:

Hello, 

we decided to sell our short term rental property in Sacramento area. 

what will be pros and cons of selling without a realtor? 

we had that property under 2 years and we pay a lot of mortgage. 

If we hire a realtor, we will be paying more than we get from selling it. 

House already has smart lock, clean... Will it be too hard to sell without realtor? Too much work? 

Any opinions? 


Hey Sejin, I'm a local broker and we manage over 100 STR properties, multifamily and single. If your broker markets the sale properly, you should be able to recover at least the excess in commission. Realtors typically sell properties ~10% higher on average over FSBO.

Post: Multi-Family Investment - Need advice

Noah LakerPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Posts 472
  • Votes 387
Quote from @Sharad Reddy:

Hi Folks - I am looking to invest in multi-family in Sacramento, CA. Which areas should I be targeting?

Mainly looking for appreciation rather than cash-flow.


 Hey Sharad, I’m a local broker investor in Sacramento. We are targeting a few areas based on strategy, West Sacramento, Midtown downtown, or for more cash flow north Sacramento and Oak Park are interesting. I could draw you a map of Sacramento sometime :-)