San Mateo & Santa Clara County · Real Estate Investments

Lease It.
Sell It. Exchange It.

Boost your investment property's cash flow, unlock equity, and reinvest tax-deferred through a 1031 exchange — full-service guidance for San Mateo and Santa Clara County real estate investors. No pressure, no pitch, just the numbers.

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What We Do

Three ways to move your equity forward

One relationship for the whole decision — whether the right move this year is to lease, sell, or exchange.

Lease It

Boost Cash Flow

Fill vacancies with qualified tenants, structure leases correctly, and tighten the operating numbers that drive your cash flow.

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Sell It

Unlock Equity

Position your income property to trade at its real number — priced on actuals, marketed to investors, closed clean. We measure success in net proceeds, not list price.

How selling works →

Exchange It

Reinvest Tax-Deferred

Roll your gains into the next property and defer the capital-gains tax with a 1031 Exchange. Replacement properties and deadlines are coordinated so you stay compliant.

How a 1031 works →

How a 1031 Exchange Works

Defer the tax. Keep your equity working.

A 1031 Exchange lets you sell one investment property and reinvest in another while deferring the capital-gains tax — so your full equity keeps compounding instead of shrinking at the closing table.

Strategy & Setup

Map your goals, run the numbers, and line up a Qualified Intermediary (QI) before you list.

Sell the Property

Market to investors and close cleanly. Proceeds go to the QI's escrow. If necessary, escrows are extended to facilitate the next step.

Identify in 45 Days

Name replacement candidates in writing within 45 days of closing. We line up options before you ever sell, and by negotiating escrow extensions, we can prolong this deadline.

Close in 180 Days

Close on the replacement within 180 days. However, this timeline can be almost doubled with the proper strategy. In addition, we take great care in coordinating this deadline so the clock never drives your decision.

Match Value & Debt

Buy equal or greater value and replace the debt to fully defer your gains. We help you structure it to minimize your taxable "boot".

File & Reinvest

Take title and report on IRS Form 8824. Your gains stay invested instead of going to the tax bill.

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Educational information, not tax or legal advice. 1031 exchanges carry strict IRS rules and deadlines — consult your CPA or tax attorney and a qualified intermediary before acting.

Outcomes for owners like you

Two recent representations across San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Every engagement starts with the same question: what leaves you with the most in hand?

Sold & Exchanged

A 30-year family duplex — sold, with the gains exchanged

San Bruno · Duplex · ~$1.1M

Held by the same family for nearly 30 years and fully depreciated, this duplex was owned by two parents and a son living out of state. Both units were Section 8; one tenant vacated before we went to market, which opened up the pricing. The building and the units also needed some repair work.

We walked the family through the 1031 exchange process before listing. Rather than take the tax hit on his share, the son chose to exchange — deferring the capital gains and reinvesting in a cash-flowing property near the University of Nevada, Reno, purchased 12% below asking through an agent we vetted and introduced him to.

Leased

Fourplex leased to travel nurses and tech professionals

Downtown Redwood City · 4 Units · Furnished mid-term

Steps from downtown, this fourplex is leased as fully furnished mid-term rentals with all utilities included. Our tenants mostly consist of travel nurses working at Stanford and Kaiser, plus tech professionals in town on assignment.

The location is what makes the strategy work: proximity to the hospitals and major employers keeps demand steady year-round. We've held the building at roughly 90% occupancy for the past five years.

Actual client representations. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Not tax or legal advice — consult your own CPA and a qualified intermediary.

Meet Your Agent

Jesús R. Zazueta

I'm Jesús R. Zazueta, a licensed California real estate agent (DRE# 02043643) with Alliance Bay Realty. My practice now focuses on small-to-mid multifamily properties across San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties — working with real estate investors.

That means I know what actually moves your numbers: ADU laws, zoning and development, state housing laws, tenant relations, creative mid-term leasing strategies, and 1031 exchanges.

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Jesús R. Zazueta · DRE# 02043643 · Alliance Bay Realty

Client Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0

60+ five-star reviews from local clients

Rated 5.0 stars on Google across San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties.

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★★★★★

“Jesus did a great job selling our two units in San Jose while we were out of the country for a family emergency. We owe him big time.”

Diana Sultana · Seller / Investor

★★★★★

“My mom needed a Spanish-speaking agent for her investment properties. Jesus helped her understand her options. Great job!”

Chris Knapp · Investor referral

★★★★★

“As the transaction coordinator on the file, I can confidently say Jesus is an exceptional agent — organized, responsive, and proactive at every stage.”

Option One · Transaction Coordinator

★★★★★

“Jesus was amazing to work with. He did everything he could to make our transaction happen and get us the best offer. We far exceeded the price expectations because of him and his skills.”

Sudheer B. · Fremont, CA · Investor

★★★★★

“We went with Jesús' experience of the market and choice of buyer. We funded and closed the last week in January — a great way to start the New Year. Thank you Jesús Zazueta and Alliance Bay Realty.”

Robert B. · Stockton, CA · Seller

★★★★★

“I've known Jesus for many years; he's someone I can trust, and he's always worked diligently for his clients.”

Jon B. · San Bruno, CA · Colleague

★★★★★

“Jesus was great to work with! He made the selling process smooth and easy. I highly recommend him as an agent in San Bruno.”

Suraj B. · San Bruno, CA · Investor

★★★★★

“Great realtor! Very helpful, informative, and always available when we needed him or had questions. Highly recommend!”

Elizabeth G. · Vallejo, CA · Seller / Investor

★★★★★

“Jesus Zazueta worked closely with us on the sale of a property we had. He helped us by giving our tenants the proper notices to move out, kept us updated throughout, and took the action needed to make the sale. We are thankful to Jesus for his professionalism, attention, and guidance in getting our property sold.”

Rudy L. · Investor

★★★★★

“Jesus is someone who is reliable, kind, and very professional. He has helped me for the last few years and has always been helpful. I definitely recommend him for any of your real estate needs.”

Linda L. · Redwood City · Investor

★★★★★

“Thanks to Jesus, our house was sold in one month. The entire process was easy and without any setbacks.”

Juanita S. · San Bruno · Seller

★★★★★

“Jesus is a true professional. He reached out to me to help a client of his that was looking to buy an investment property in my area. He really cares about his clients and asked me a lot of questions to make sure I would be a good fit for the scenario and client. He is so knowledgeable, personable and does what he says! I am thrilled to have this connection and highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy in Sunnyvale, CA or the surrounding area.”

Shirley Larkins · Sunnyvale, CA · Colleague

Common Questions

Answers before you commit to anything

Do you handle both leasing and sales?

Yes. Leasing, sales, and 1031 exchanges — plus acquisitions when you're growing. One relationship covers the whole decision, so the advice isn't tilted toward a commission event. If holding is the smart move this year, I'll tell you.

How does the 1031 timeline actually work?

45 days to identify replacements in writing, 180 days to close—both clocks start the day your sale closes; however, we can work with the buyer to extend the close of escrow. I also line up candidates before you sell.

What areas do you cover?

San Mateo and Santa Clara County — Redwood City, San Mateo, San Carlos, Belmont, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Burlingame, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Campbell, San Jose, and the surrounding submarkets. However, I've helped buyers and sellers as far as the Stockton area.

What about my long-term tenants?

Many buildings sell tenant-in-place, and I handle occupied sales with care — clear communication, respect for the people living there, and full attention to local ordinances where they apply.

Can an ADU raise my income or resale value?

Often, yes. An added unit can lift both stabilized income and the price an investor will pay. Whether it pencils depends on your lot, local rules, and construction costs.

Lease It.Sell It. Exchange It.

Request a Free Opinion of Price

Three ways to move your equity forward

Boost Cash Flow

Unlock Equity

Reinvest Tax-Deferred

Defer the tax. Keep your equity working.

Outcomes for owners like you

A 30-year family duplex — sold, with the gains exchanged

Fourplex leased to travel nurses and tech professionals

Jesús R. Zazueta

60+ five-star reviews from local clients

Answers before you commit to anything

Weighing an acquisition — or an exit?

Lease It.
Sell It. Exchange It.