Part 2: Selling a Tenant-Occupied Income Property: How to De-Risk a Tenant-Occupied Sale Before It Hits the Market

The biggest mistake sellers make with tenant-occupied properties is waiting until escrow to address risk. This post explains how to remove friction before buyers apply pressure.

Case Studies, Investment Property, Listing Preparation, Seller TipsIan ChandlerJanuary 29, 2026

Part 1: Selling a Tenant-Occupied Income Property: How Friction Kills Value (and How to Eliminate It)

Tenant-occupied properties rarely lose value because of condition. They lose value because of uncertainty. This post explains how friction quietly kills pricing—and why preparation matters more than timing.

Case Studies, Listing Preparation, Seller Tips, Investment PropertyIan ChandlerJanuary 17, 2026Tenant Occupied Property, Income Properties, Duplex & Triplex Sales, Investment Real Estate, San Luis Obispo Real Estate, Rental Property Sellers, Real Estate Strategy

Early 2026 Housing Activity: Why Preparation Matters More Than Urgency

Early 2026 is shaping up to reward prepared homeowners, not rushed decisions. Here’s why clarity and planning matter more than urgency this year.

Home Maintenance, Listing Preparation, Market Timing, Seller TipsIan ChandlerJanuary 4, 2026Homeowner Tips, Market Preparation, Selling Strategy, Buyer Behavior, San Luis Obispo County Real Estate, 2026 Housing Trends

How We Generated Four Offers in Seven Days — Even With $120,000+ in Required Repairs

A case study of how strategic preparation, upfront inspections, and disciplined marketing produced four offers in seven days — even with significant required repairs.

Seller Tips, Case Studies, Listing PreparationIan ChandlerDecember 28, 2025Case Study, Home Selling Strategy, Listing Preparation, San Luis Obispo County Real Estate, Multiple Offers, Selling a Home With Repairs, Pre-Listing Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Real Estate Marketing, Seller Education