The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast

436: $1M From One Deal Using This Hidden Strategy

Episode Summary

Eric Escobar reveals the hidden real estate strategy that turned a $585K property into $2.5 million, building $1M in equity through smart lot splitting and new construction.

Episode Notes

Eric Escobar breaks down how he built $1 million in equity from a single deal in Los Angeles using a hidden strategy that lets homeowners split lots and build new units on their land. He explains how he bought a $585K home, added three new units, and created a $2.5M property — all while running his own construction company and navigating city zoning hurdles. This episode shows how one overlooked opportunity can turn a single property into a million-dollar play.

 

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Intro

0:23 - Eric Escobar’s Business & SB9 Deals

4:02 - Other Senate Bills & Why You Should Actually Read Them

5:41 - What SB9 Applies To & Numbers From A Deal

8:53 - Working With The City

11:33 - What It Costs For A New Build In His Market

13:29 - When He Started His Construction Company

17:08 - His Real Estate Content & What He Wants To Do Next

19:52 - His Recommendations For David & Driving For Dollars

23:40 - Outro

 

LINKS:

Instagram: Eric Escobar

https://www.instagram.com/ericpaulescobar/

 

Facebook: Esco Builders Inc.

https://escobuildersinc.com/

 

Instagram: David Lecko

https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

 

Website: DealMachine

https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

 

Instagram: Ryan Haywood

https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

 

Website: Heritage Home Investments

https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/