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April 3, 2025 โ€ข 26 mins

In this episode of the Realizations Podcast, host Andrea Gordon interviews Rick Albert, a savvy real estate investor and developer based in Los Angeles. Rick shares his journey from foreclosure flips to house hacking, as well as his thoughts on investing in California and out-of-state markets. Tune in for insights on how to successfully navigate the real estate world, even in tough markets, and learn how to creatively increase your ROI.

๐ŸŽ™ Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

๐Ÿ‘ค Guest

๐Ÿก Rick Albert โ€“ Real Estate Investor, Developer, and Podcast Host

Rick Albert is a top-producing Los Angeles Realtor, investor, and house hacking expert with over 300 real estate transactions under his belt. Featured in L.A. Times, Fox 11 News, The Real Deal, and BiggerPockets, Rick is known for his strategic approach to buying, selling, and investing in real estate. As a published case study in The House Hacking Strategy, he helps clients build wealth through smart real estate decisions. Ranked in the top 10% of agents in L.A., Rick specializes in luxury homes, investment properties, and creative financing strategies.

๐Ÿ’ก What Youโ€™ll Learn:

โœ… What house hacking is and how it can help you buy property with minimal down payment

โœ… Rickโ€™s approach to investing in both California and out-of-state properties

โœ… How to navigate rent control and eviction laws to make profitable investments

โœ… The importance of choosing the right tenants and how it can impact your ROI

โœ… How creativity in real estate investing can provide steady returns

โœ… Rickโ€™s thoughts on Californiaโ€™s real estate market and why itโ€™s challenging for investors

๐ŸŽต Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

๐Ÿ“‡ Connect with Rick Albert

๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook โ†’ https://www.facebook.com/RickBAlbert/

๐Ÿ“ท Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/rickbalbert/?hl=en

๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbalbert/

๐ŸŒŽ Website โ†’ https://rickalbertonline.com/

๐ŸŽ™ Follow Andrea Gordon

ย ๐ŸŒŽ Website โ†’ https://andreagordon.com/

๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook โ†’ https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/

๐Ÿ“ท Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/

๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/

๐Ÿ’Ž Produced by Icons of Real Estate
๐Ÿ“Œ #RealEstateSuccess #RealEstateTeamBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #CommunityBuilding

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