Service Areas
Hoarder Homes serves much of Southern California , primarily Los Angeles County , secondly Orange County , then reaching out to Kern , Ventura , Riverside , San Bernardino , and San Diego counties .
Other Issues That Qualify
Besides hoarding , Hoarder Homes accepts homes with a variety of other issues . Here are some of them .
1 ) Building code violations 2 ) “ Red tagged ” (“ Stop Work ” notice ) 3 ) Facing foreclosure 4 ) Fire / water / mold damage 5 ) Divorce 6 ) Drug dealing 7 ) Squatters 8 ) Animal hoarding 9 ) Biohazard homes 10 ) Natural death on the premises
With all this variety , Kristi clearly knows not just the core but also the periphery of her craft .
Prospecting For Business
When she first arrived here in 2006 , Kristi prospected for acquisitions through 2012 using the Multiple Listing Service ( MLS ) and wholesalers . Since then she uses these additional avenues .
a ) Business Networking International groups ( BNI ) b ) Referrals c ) Facebook d ) Instagram e ) LinkedIn f ) Newsletters g ) Email marketing
She says , “ I make an effort to stay in touch with everybody . When these properties become available , I can move fast !”
“ I make an effort to stay in touch with everybody . When these properties become available , I can move fast !”
A Recent Change
With prices constantly rising since 2009 , and the availability of houses shrinking all the time , Kristi has become more conservative . She says , “ I want multiple exits now .” Smart lady !
Following Up With Kristi
MEET BRUCE KELLOGG
Bruce Kellogg has been a Realtor ® and investor for 40 years . He has transacted about 800 properties in 12 California counties . These include 14 units , 5 + apartments , offices , mixeduse buildings , land , lots , mobile homes , cabins , and churches .
He writes and edits copy for Realty411 and REI Wealth magazines .
Mr . Kellogg is a recipient of an Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award , listed in Who ’ s Who in America – 2019 .
Mr . Kellogg is available for consulting about syndication , “ turnkey ” investments , jointventures , and other property purchases nationally , and other consulting assignments . Reach him at
brucekellogg10 @ gmail . com , or ( 408 ) 4890131 .
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