Another Happy Sunday LEARNin Academy! 🤓 Here’s what’s ahead this week, jump in, stay active, and support one another as we connect, collaborate, and create meaningful opportunities together! Monday - 8:30a, is MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK check in call with - 1:30pm PST PREP with @Gabe Orozco to pre for the upcoming show on May 1st featuring the city of Chula Vista Tuesday - 11am prep meeting with @Simi Rush for our April 24th show featuring the city of Coronado. - 1-2pm PST, LIVE for LIFEline Challenge with @Ruben Austria @Rafael Davis @Harry Dennis @Christopher Astillero for Week 2 > How to Be Financially Prepared and Approved on LIFEline Challenge - NEWS Article Post for Friday show! Wednesday - 11-12pm PST PREP for Private Lending LIVE with - 1:30pm PST PREP with Co-Host @Martin Magana for the Deals Segment Thursday - 1:30pm PST PREP with @Tracie Hasse for our Events segment Friday - 11am PREP, 11:30-12:30pm PST LEARNin San Diego LIVE with @Ruben Austria @Christopher Astillero - 1:30-3:30pm PST "Freedom Friday Power Hour with LEARNinLocal.com and @Ruben Austria as the facilitator. We are working towards creating leads and opportunities EZ for everyone!!! Please let us know if you have any questions!!! Let's Make it a GREAT week! @Emerson Pacete

Lights up, momentum on—this week, Santee takes center stage. We’re not just starting another week, we’re stepping into another opportunity to elevate, connect, and create impact as we prepare for this Friday’s episode of LEARNin San Diego LIVE. Featuring @Simi Rush of Costa Modern Properties, and powered by the leadership of @Ruben Austria & @Christopher Astillero, alongside co-hosts, we’ll be diving deep into the heartbeat of Coronado. From lifestyle and livability to shifting market dynamics and economic momentum, this is where real conversations meet real-world experience. No fluff. Just value. The energy from the last live is still echoing. Our VIRTUAL Networking Session sparked conversations that are already turning into collaborations, and our spotlight on Sky High Connection: Del Mar Meet & Greet with @Anastasiia Buiadzhy added even more depth to the dialogue. And now, we bring it offline. Meet, Connect, Grow: Lakeside Real Estate Mixer with @Nicole Turner on April 24th is where digital relationships become real-world partnerships. This is where conversations don’t just continue, they compound. Shoutout to our Top 9 Leaderboard, your consistency isn’t just noticed, it’s setting the tone for what leadership looks like in this community. Now the spotlight shifts to YOU. @Martin Magana @Christopher Astillero @Rafael Davis @Aris Anagnos @Baylea Ducote @Stephanie Sundell @Jean Anagnos @Tracie Hasse Step forward. Speak up. Show up. Because this isn’t just a platform, it’s a movement built to educate, empower, and inspire through real voices and real experiences.

Rise and shine, LEARNin Local Academy, Santee is calling. We’re stepping into a brand new week with momentum and purpose as we gear up for another high-impact episode of LEARNin San Diego LIVE this Friday, featuring @Chad Sliwa of Sellstate Next Gen Realty. Hosted by @Ruben Austria & @Christopher Astillero and co-hosted by @Rafael Davis & @Nicole Turner with @Stephanie Sundell @Martin Magana @Tracie Hasse, we’re taking a deep dive into the city of Santee, uncovering the real story behind its quality of life, evolving market trends, and the economic drivers shaping its growth. This isn’t surface-level talk—this is real insight from those in the field. Last week’s VIRTUAL Networking Session brought powerful conversations and meaningful connections, and the energy continues to build highlighting the city of Allied Gardens with @Arnold Shackelford . If you haven’t tapped back into the replays, now’s the time. The conversations happening inside this community are opening doors, building partnerships, and creating real opportunities every single day. And don’t forget, we’re turning digital into personal. Our Sky High Connections Del Mar Meet & Greet with @Anastasiia Buiadzhy on April 17th is where conversations go deeper, handshakes replace comments, and collaborations begin in real life. This is where your network becomes your net worth. Big recognition to our Top 9 Leaderboard, your consistency is leading from the front and inspiring the entire community to level up. Now it’s your move. @Martin Magana @Tracie Hasse @Jean Anagnos @Aris Anagnos @Rafael Davis @Nicole Turner @Christopher Astillero @Baylea Ducote @Casey Clayton

This Friday, we’re diving into a real conversation every investor thinks about, the “1% rule.” It’s a simple strategy that helped one investor build strong monthly cash flow, but today’s market is changing the game. What used to work doesn’t always work now. We’re breaking down how real investors are adapting, balancing cash flow, appreciation, and real-world expenses. Is the 1% rule still the move, or is it time to rethink the strategy? Here are some ideas on how we can approach this. Let’s talk about it live. 1. The 1% Rule: Filter or Foundation? - Is the 1% rule still relevant in today’s higher-priced markets? - Should investors adjust this benchmark by market (e.g., San Diego vs Midwest)? - When does it become a deal killer vs. deal indicator? 2. Cash Flow vs Appreciation Strategy - Should investors prioritize immediate cash flow or long-term equity growth? - How do you balance low cash flow markets with strong appreciation potential? - What’s your strategy in a “market reset” environment? 3. Beyond the Numbers: Real Profitability - How do expenses (rates, taxes, maintenance) reshape deals that “look good on paper”? - What metrics do you use beyond the 1% rule (cash-on-cash return, cap rate)? - How do lenders view cash-flowing properties when scaling portfolios? Let me know your thoughts @Ruben Austria @Nicole Turner @Rafael Davis @Chad Sliwa @Martin Magana @Stephanie Sundell @Tracie Hasse

Happy Wealth Wednesday LEARNin Academy! The LIFEline Challenge is a total of 6 weeks of repetitive activity. 6 weeks equals 42 days and in line with the new authority of habit forming, James Clear, the Author of Atomic Habits. If you have never read this book, I highly recommend you at least ready his science based answer on How Long Does it Actually Take to Form a New Habit? With the intention of EDUCATE-ing, EMPOWER-ing and INSPIRE-ing you, for the next 42 I want to provide updates on the goals I set for my LIFEline Challenge! WEALTH 💰 This morning @Henry Flynn and I hit a small group networking event led by @Salvador Guzman. Small group but great connections made, including an experienced realtor named Dina Ochoa who I invited to join us. If anyone else here knows Dina, please reach out and let her know how AWESOME we are 😎 In the afternoon I invited more folks to this Friday's Meet & Greet with Anastasiia. 27 RSVPs so far!! HEALTH 💌 The last 2 days I ran a 5k. I'll be running 4 days per week with a long run every Sunday. So for an active rest I did this 15 minute standing yoga workout I would recommend to anyone 🧘 HAPPINESS 🎸 I bought a tuner for $20 at the American Music Store in Encinitas and signed up for 1st lesson with Dean Smith, a guitar teacher. 1st lesson is next Tuesday at 5pm! It's only Day 2 ... gotta stay on this GRIND! Any way I can support y'all please let me know! Let's make it happen! Coach RU @Ruben Austria