I have a lifelong love of real estate. I’ve bought and sold numerous properties for investment as well as owner use. Throughout my career I’ve managed excellent returns through proper due diligence and a thorough understanding of the market.
“You make your money on the purchase, not the sale.”
- Clark Atwood
Rocky Roost Vacation Rental
Yucca Valley Vacation Rental – High-Growth Value Add Asset
In 2018, Trent identified an underutilized neighborhood near Joshua Tree National Park, largely overlooked by the growing vacation rental market. He initiated a direct mail campaign to property owners and successfully secured a 7.5-acre parcel featuring a neglected 640-square-foot cabin.
Through a targeted capital raise, the asset was fully renovated and converted into a high-occupancy, high-revenue short-term rental. After a Seven-year hold, the property was sold at a 390% increase over the original purchase price, delivering a 16x cash-on-cash return to investors.
Location: Yucca Valley, CA
Acquisition Price: $150,000
CapEx: ~$90,000
Average Annual Gross Revenue (7 years): $94,387
16X CoC Return at Sale
Long Beach SFR
In 2016, Trent acquired a single-family home in Long Beach, California. The property was both owner-occupied and leased over a six-year holding period. By implementing key improvements and leveraging a strong understanding of local and macroeconomic market trends, he sold the asset with a 61% appreciation and a 20x cash-on-cash return.
Location: Long Beach, CA
Purchase Price: $560,000
CapEx: ~$30,000
6.6X CoC Return
