Santa Cruz Real Estate, Rent Control & Market Changes | Interview with Paul Locatelli

In this episode, we are catching up with Paul Locatelli, a Santa Cruz real estate veteran and old friend, with stories you won’t hear anywhere else! From Versace to navigating tricky appraisals, Paul’s seen it all — and yes, Tom’s swim record is still standing.In this chat, we break down:- How rent control is reshaping the Santa Cruz housing market- Current market changes affecting buyers, sellers, and investors- Paul’s personal journey in real estate, including wild stories and lessons learnedWhether you’re local, looking to invest, or just love a good Santa Cruz story, this interview is packed with real estate insights, laughs, and behind-the-scenes tales.00:00:00 Reconnecting with Old Friends00:03:15 Santa Cruz Market Snapshot00:08:40 Rent Control Realities00:14:20 Career Highlights & Funny Tales00:20:50 721 DST Investments Explained00:31:45 Investment Returns & Risk00:41:30 Educating Investors00:50:10 Buyer & Seller Trends in Santa Cruz00:57:37 Portfolio Management Tips01:07:22 People First, Profits Follow01:16:14 Lessons from Real-Life Cases01:23:05 Adding Value Without Selling01:29:18 Wrapping Up & Next StepsOur Expert:Paul Locatelli, Epique Real Estatehttps://locatellirealestate.com/Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! Subscribe to get all of the latest tax news and information.