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 learned

Whether 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 Friends
00:03:15 Santa Cruz Market Snapshot
00:08:40 Rent Control Realities
00:14:20 Career Highlights & Funny Tales
00:20:50 721 DST Investments Explained
00:31:45 Investment Returns & Risk
00:41:30 Educating Investors
00:50:10 Buyer & Seller Trends in Santa Cruz
00:57:37 Portfolio Management Tips
01:07:22 People First, Profits Follow
01:16:14 Lessons from Real-Life Cases
01:23:05 Adding Value Without Selling
01:29:18 Wrapping Up & Next Steps

Our Expert:

Paul Locatelli, Epique Real Estate

https://locatellirealestate.com/

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