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Residential Multifamily Investment
Build Your Wealth Through Real Estate
Residential and multifamily real estate guidance backed by investment analysis, construction experience, and local market knowledge.
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Residential Real Estate Services
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Our Work
Why Work With Us
Cornelius Estates brings together residential real estate experience, multifamily investment analysis, construction knowledge, and a local network. We help home buyers and sellers understand their options, and help investors evaluate income properties. Our approach combines property-specific research, clear communication, and negotiation tailored to your priorities.
Our marketing approach combines digital tools, targeted advertising, and local outreach. Depending on the property and agreed marketing plan, that can include online promotion, calls to neighbors, door-knocking, and outreach through our professional network.
Our team is composed of investors, developers, and lifelong San Diegans who understand this market on a personal and professional level. We don’t just talk about real estate—we live it. Our experience helps clients avoid costly mistakes and make informed decisions.
Our relationships with owners, developers, and investors can help identify off-market opportunities. We begin with your criteria, then review potential matches as they become available. Availability varies, and every opportunity still requires careful evaluation.
What We Provide
What Makes Us Different?
Social Media
Our listing strategy can include social media, digital advertising, and direct outreach. We discuss the audience, channels, and marketing scope with you before launch, then adjust the approach as buyer feedback comes in.
Off Market Properties
Tell us your preferred locations, property type, budget, and timing. We use those criteria when reviewing opportunities through our network, share available information, and help assess the fit before you move forward. Off-market does not automatically mean below-market pricing.
Partnerships
We work with other agents and coordinate with lenders, escrow teams, inspectors, and other specialists as needed. Clear responsibilities and communication help you understand the next step and who is handling it.
Residential & multifamily
Selected past transactions
Two sides of our business. These properties have sold and are not current listings.
Residential Sold
2119 Cambridge Avenue
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$2,800,0004 beds · 2 baths · 1,602 sq ft
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A coastal single-family home in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The published MLS sale history records a $2,800,000 closing and identifies Rory Cornelius as the listing agent.
- Closed
- April 10, 2024
- Representation
- Seller · Rory Cornelius
- Brokerage at time of sale
- eXp Realty of Southern California
SDMLS #240006441. Historical information checked September 24, 2026.
Multifamily & Investment Sold
4902 Hawley Boulevard
San Diego
$1,605,0002 units · 2,007 sq ft total
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A two-unit investment property with separate residences. The published MLS sale history records a $1,605,000 closing and identifies Rory Cornelius as the listing agent.
- Closed
- March 7, 2024
- Representation
- Seller · Rory Cornelius
- Brokerage at time of sale
- eXp Realty of Southern California
SDMLS #240002619. Historical information checked September 24, 2026.
Who We Are
Who Are The Cornelius Brothers?
Rory Cornelius
Founder and Team Leader
Connor Cornelius
Real Estate Agent
The Cornelius brothers are your new property brothers here in San Diego, CA. These identical twin brothers serve to be a dynamic duo in the field of real estate sales and construction. Born and raised in San Diego, both ended up earning a bachelors of science degree in Construction Engineering from San Diego State University. They both went on to gain years of experience in large scale construction project management of projects over $100 million. During this period, Rory realized he could use his background to better help people build wealth through real estate. Rory founded Cornelius Estates and quickly became an expert in real estate transactions with sales in the multi-millions. While Connor was working on his Masters in Business Administration, they saw the strategic opportunity to join forces. Together their goal is to ensure a positive experience throughout the entire process while providing the greatest value possible.
What Our Customers Say
Reviews
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S C ↗
Selling a property can be stressful, but Rory made it much easier. He was friendly, professional, and always available when we needed him. We felt well looked after throughout the process and are very happy with the outcome.
eduardo medina ↗
I had a great experience working with Rory and the team at Cornelius Estates. I originally connected with him to get some guidance on a multifamily property, and it was immediately clear he really understands that space. He broke down the numbers, expenses, and overall investment strategy in a way that actually made sense and wasn’t just surface-level like you get from a lot of agents. What stood out to me was that he wasn’t just trying to “sell” anything—he was focused on making sure the deal made sense from an investment standpoint. That’s pretty rare. On top of that, he also helped me with my personal home, and the level of attention and communication was just as strong. Whether it was running comps, walking through options, or just being available to answer questions, he was always on it. If you’re looking for someone who really understands multifamily but can also handle residential at a high level, I’d definitely recommend Cornelius Estates.
Daniel Henkin ↗
Working with Rory to buy our first home was one of the best decisions we have ever made! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience working with him. He is an exceptional agent who is knowledgeable, responsive, and patient. He always took the time to explain things clearly and make sure we felt confident in every decision. He truly had our best interests in mind and went above and beyond to make the home buying process a lot less stressful. He handled our negotiations like a champion and was able to get us seller credits through effective communication and attention to the goals of each party. We felt very cared for during the whole process and we’re incredibly grateful for his help. We would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Mariah Sellier ↗
I truly cannot recommend working with Rory enough. From start to finish, he made the entire buying process incredibly easy and stress-free. He is an excellent communicator, extremely knowledgeable, and always made sure we felt informed and confident every step of the way. His recommendations were spot-on, and thanks to his expertise, we couldn’t be happier with the final results. He helped us secure seller credits and even took the extra step of connecting us with trusted contractors to handle the work that needed to be done. What really set him apart, though, was the personal touch he brought to the experience. If you’re looking for a realtor who genuinely cares and consistently goes the extra mile, Rory is the one.
Daniel Urrea ↗
I worked with Cornelius Estates to sell one of my multifamily investment properties in San Diego, and I couldn’t recommend him enough. From day one they approached the deal like a true professional investor—he understood the numbers, the market dynamics, and how to position the property to attract qualified buyers. Rory ran a thorough valuation analysis, marketed the property strategically, and negotiated a clean deal that maximized my return while keeping the process smooth and efficient. What really impressed me was his understanding of investment strategy—he even helped me explore 1031 exchange options to roll my equity into the next deal. If you’re an investor looking for someone who actually understands cash flow, cap rates, and exit strategies—not just typical agents—Cornelius Estates is a solid choice for serious investors in the San Diego market.
Hans Van Mouwerik ↗
Three days after asking Rory to show the rental house we wanted to sell, Rory got an offer just short of our target price. He negotiated a counter offer resulting in full price offer with a two week escrow! Ten days earlier we asked one of those “We buy as is for cash” companies for an offer. It was almost $300,000 below the price Rory got for us. Our five star review is fully deserved.
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Residential sellers
Preparing your home for a sale
A useful preparation plan starts with your timing, the property’s condition, and the buyers you want to reach—not a list of upgrades to do automatically.
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What to review before buying multifamily
An asking price and a projected return are only starting points. Organize the records and identify the assumptions before deciding whether an income property fits your goals.
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Evaluating a property that needs renovation
Construction experience is useful when it helps you ask better questions. A preliminary walkthrough should lead to a clearer scope and specialist review, rather than a confident price based on appearances alone.
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