Market data, legislative updates, financial best practices, and curated reading — updated regularly to keep our community ahead of the market.
California's SB 79 mandates increased density near transit corridors, unlocking dramatically higher unit counts on previously constrained parcels. A narrow window of opportunity exists before the market reprices.
When properly stacked with the primary structure, ADUs and JADUs can add 20–40% additional value to any project. SKDM has refined a stacking methodology that maximizes allowable square footage across California municipalities.
Every SKDM project operates with an open-book budget philosophy rooted in the Integrated Project Management Approach (IPMA) — a methodology Samuel taught at Harvard GSD.
SKDM has mastered the layering of land loans, construction financing, second loans, mezzanine debt, and investor equity to optimize every project's capital stack.
Every SKDM investment is acquired Fee Simple by a purpose-built LLC, providing investors with liability protection, clean title, and a clearly defined equity structure.
Chris Voss & Tahl Raz
The foundational text behind SKDM's Black Swan negotiation philosophy. Written by the FBI's former lead international hostage negotiator — essential reading for every serious investor.
From negotiation mastery to mindset and performance — the books that have shaped SKDM's approach to development, leadership, and growth.
· The Psychology of Money — Housel
· Atomic Habits — Clear
· Grit — Duckworth
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SKDM actively monitors comparable sale data, legislative changes, and development activity across four California markets.
SGV remains SKDM's primary focus — a high-demand, supply-constrained corridor with strong Chinese-American investor interest and active entitlement opportunity.
LA County's density bonus programs, SB 79 transit corridors, and robust rental demand make it one of the most dynamic development markets in California.
Riverside offers compelling land values with increasing demand driven by population migration from LA and improving infrastructure.
San Bernardino County presents significant opportunity in land entitlement and subdivision development, with favorable cost structures and growing demand.
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