Central Valley REI, led by Brandon Hardin and licensed real estate agent Gary Frausto, provides real estate investors with complete access to both MLS listings and off-market inventory across Bakersfield and the Central Valley. Every property opportunity is delivered with clear, realistic numbers covering purchase price, estimated rehab costs, after-repair value, projected rent, and cap rate before you make any commitment.
Full underwriting on every property. No cost to join the buyer list.
Set your investment criteria once, and qualified properties will come directly to you with complete underwriting already performed.
Neighborhoods, strategy, price range and minimum returns. It takes two minutes, and your criteria stay confidential.
On-market and off, every property arrives with price, rehab, ARV, rent and cap rate — often within 24 hours.
Cash in 7–14 days on off-market contracts, or standard financing on listings. Central represents you either way.
Most real estate investors are forced to choose between a traditional agent who relies solely on the MLS and a wholesaler who offers off-market deals without formal representation. Central Valley REI provides both channels through a single experienced team, offering candid guidance on which path delivers the best value for any given property.
Full access to everything listed in Bakersfield, CA & the Central Valley, filtered against your buy box and underwritten the same way the off-market deals are — with an agent representing you, typically paid from the listing side.
Houses our investor network puts under contract before they ever hit the MLS — sold as-is at a real discount to ARV, with the rehab scope and budget provided up front. One investor at a time.
We will help you get the most value and market your property.
What's my property worth →We provide market analysis for Bakersfield, CA & the Central Valley for your next investment.
Read more →Short-term and mid-term rentals require careful asset selection and precise execution to perform consistently in Bakersfield and the broader Central Valley. Central Valley REI identifies single-family properties with floor plans and locations that naturally suit traveling professionals, displaced insurance clients, and short-term visitors. The team guides investors through property evaluation, layout preparation, and realistic operational positioning to maximize appeal.
The Central Valley market offers compelling fundamentals for short-to-mid-term rental strategies due to its constant influx of regional commerce, healthcare workers, and infrastructure projects. By selecting properties in accessible areas across Kern County and structuring them to meet existing local demand, investors can establish reliable cash-flowing assets while maintaining flexible operational control.
Long-term residential rentals provide a foundation for durable cash flow, particularly when incorporating specialized strategies like PadSplit shared housing. Central Valley REI identifies single-family homes throughout Bakersfield, Oildale, Shafter, Delano, and Tehachapi that possess floor plans easily adapted to room-by-room rentals while remaining fully compliant with local municipal codes and zoning requirements.
Beyond property acquisition, Central Valley REI connects investors with vetted, experienced local property management partners who understand the operational nuances of both traditional single-family leases and co-living housing models. This comprehensive support ensures your long-term rental portfolio is managed efficiently, preserving capital and maintaining steady tenancy over time.
Some investors want the discount and will take a house as-is. Others would rather pay closer to retail for a financed, inspected, low-friction transaction. Here’s the honest comparison — Central represents you either way.
If an off-market deal on this site doesn’t beat what you could buy on the open market, we’ll tell you — and then go find you the listing instead.
“I had the best experience with Brandon and Gary. The process and experience was one that I will always remember. They made a difficult time in my life a better experience. Not only was it an easy and stressless experience they made sure I felt like family and that ment so much to me. I will forever have new friends because of them.”
“Gary is the best. Him and his team helped us sell our first home, buy our lovely forever home, and sell our grandma's home. They are fast, patient and on point through every step. Excellent team, I will always refer them for any real-estate needs.”
“Central Valley REI is the best extra resource 'tool' to have. Not all sellers want to deal with long escrows, inspections that include lots of repairs, haggling, showings etc. My seller needed a FAST closing and AS IS. CVREI gave him a number he was good with. Closed within two weeks. We were all very happy.”
Anything we didn’t cover, ask on the phone — you’ll get the same straight answer.
Call (661) 699-5512Share your buy box parameters with Central Valley REI today to receive matching on-market and off-market opportunities complete with full underwriting.
