Cassidy CabanzoUtah REALTOR®
Golden sunset over Utah Lake and the mountains of Utah Valley

Investing with Cassidy

I don't just sell real estate. I live it.

I invest my own money in Utah real estate. That means I see every deal from both sides of the table — what the numbers really say, and what it feels like when it's your money on the line.

Run a deal Talk strategy

Why it matters

An agent who has skin in the game.

Real estate isn't just my job — it's how my family builds our future. I analyze properties, run the numbers, and live with the results of my own decisions. When something goes sideways on a deal, I feel it. When a property performs, I know exactly why.

That experience changes how I represent you. I'm not guessing what a rental will cost to hold, what a tenant will actually pay, or how much "a little cosmetic work" really runs. I've been on the investor side, the buyer side, and the seller side, and I bring all three perspectives to the table for you.

Whether you're buying your first rental, house hacking with a basement apartment, or adding to your portfolio, I'll help you see the deal clearly — before you're committed.

Both sides of the equation

I know what it's like on your side of the table.

Most agents only see a transaction. I see the investment that comes after it.

As an investor, I've learned

What actually makes money

  • Cash flow is made when you buy, not when you hope rents rise.
  • "Minor repairs" are rarely minor. Budget for the furnace, roof, and water heater.
  • Layout drives rentability. Good flow means fewer vacancies and better tenants.
  • Drainage and foundation problems eat profits faster than anything else.
  • Location and the next buyer decide your exit price.
As your agent, I deliver

Advice built from experience

  • Deal analysis with real MLS sold and rental comps.
  • Walkthroughs that flag costly repairs before you write an offer.
  • Offer strategy that protects your margin and your earnest money.
  • Honest feedback, including "this one doesn't pencil."
  • A long-term view: hold, refinance, or sell, and when.

Strategies I help with

Find the right play for your goals.

House hacking

Live in one part, rent the other. Utah law requires most cities to allow internal accessory dwelling units, like basement apartments, in many single-family homes. Local rules still apply, and I'll help you check them.

Long-term rentals

Steady cash flow and appreciation. We'll focus on neighborhoods, layouts, and price points that attract reliable tenants.

Value-add

Buy the ugly duckling with good bones. I'll help you tell a cosmetic fixer from a money pit before you commit.

Growing & exiting

Plan refinances, sales, and 1031 exchanges alongside your tax advisor so each move builds on the last.

Free tool

Run the numbers like an investor.

Plug in a property and watch cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return update instantly. The example numbers are placeholders, so swap in your own.

The property

The deal

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Adjust the numbers to see Cassidy's quick take.

Educational estimate only. It doesn't include taxes on income, appreciation, principal paydown, or PMI. Verify with your lender and tax advisor. Utah's 45% primary-residence property-tax exemption generally doesn't apply to rentals, so use the full rate.

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Golden fields below the mountains in rural Utah County
“The best deal is the one you understand completely before you sign.”
— Cassidy Cabanzo
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