Los Angeles County Real Estate Forum
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Why Do You Invest in Los Angeles? (Testimonial for BP!)
BiggerPockets! I work at BP and I'm working on building a landing page for Los Angeles. Would anyone be willing to share why you choose to invest in the city? What makes it so wonderful? Would you tell others to invest... View more
FHA 203k loan experience?
Anyone have experience using a FHA 203k loan in LA before? Would like to know what lender and contractor you used.
Any contractors out there work with a 203k loan before? I'm planning to do a renovation on a 3-4 unit... View more
Experience "BRR"ing Primary Residence?
Note - I left out a couple of R's: Rent and Repeat. Focusing on Buy, Rehab, Refinance with this one!My wife and I are looking to relocate back to LA within the next 1-2 years so we're trying to get all of our ducks in... View more
ADU on Duplex R2 lot question
We are in escrow on a duplex zoned R2 that has a detached garage that was converted into an additional unit without permits. The housing department states that it needs a new certificate of occupancy because it's no... View more
Los Angeles Meet ups
Any good real estate investor/ agent meetups still happening in the LA area? Obviously limited in person meetups due to current circumstances but any meetups still happening in the digital world??Any guidance is very... View more
Need Tax Advisor near Pasadena for rental + small businesses
I am seeking an experienced tax advisor to help me optimize my taxes for a rental property (actively selling) + multiple small businesses.
Property is in the City of Los Angeles. SFH we've had since 2009.Familiar with... View more
Lakewood Duplex adding 2 ADUs
Hi, I somewhat new to real estate. I have a duplex in Lakewood (unincorporated LA county) zoned MFR on a 7300 sqft lot. I verified with the city and was told that we can add up to two adu's on the property. Would it... View more
How do you build and permit an ADU?
My business partner just permitted his 10th ADU in Los Angeles (aka accessory dwelling unit / garage conversion / in law unit / granny flat / casita / tiny house). It's a legalization of an unpermitted garage... View more
So I'm moving to LA, rent or HH?
Hello BP! So I just found out I'm relocating to LA for a job with my SO. I've house hacked two times on the east coast, one in a high COL area, so I have some experience. Not moving until summer/fall of next year but... View more
sHouse Hacking in Greater Los Angeles under 500k
Hi everyone! I recently moved to LA and I am looking for a property under 500k to house hack. I have already read past posts on this topic, but would be great to get refreshed views. What areas you recommend looking... View more
Running The Number - as a newbie
Hi Everyone!I'm starting to run the numbers in my area as practice before my first purchase (house hack).I know LA is an expensive market and does not tend to cash flow. However, about 1/3 of the houses that I have... View more
Should i sell my house?
Hi! Everyone on Biggerpockets,
Im currently thinking of selling my home right now that demand & prices are high. Our family goals have shifted from working, saving, buying a home to investing to get out of debt... View more
Funding duplex ADU conversion w FHA 203k?
Hello! I'm new to this and have been learning a lot here. I'm looking for a little clarity if anyone can help. Ideally I'm looking for a duplex with a separate garage I can convert to an ADU. Does anyone know if it's... View more
Investing in High Dollar Areas with Lower w2 income
Hello All,New member here and apologize if i'm touching topics that have been touched hundreds of times before.I am gearing up for my second investment in Los Angeles and am trying to get a better idea of what i can... View more
REAL ESTATE WHOLESALERS
I’m looking to network with experienced wholesalers in the Los Angeles, CA area. Ultimately, my goal is to find investors to help guide me through the wholesale process and steps. I would love to hear how you got... View more
Investor friendly title companies
Could someone help me with an investment friendly title company in Northern California familiar with assignment and double closes?
Investor friendly title companies
Could someone help me with an investment friendly title company in Northern California familiar with assignment and double closes?
Duplex not selling in Los Angeles
Hello All,I have a duplex that I put on the market in Los Angeles 30 days ago and it has been really slow for showings and no offers. One of the units is vacant and updated which I thought would make for a good owner... View more
House Hacking in Long Beach
Hi Everyone,
Pretty new to to RE investing and brand new to Bigger Pockets. Been reading a lot on here and Reddit and I'm trying to dial in my strategy for my next property. I've been looking into various areas and... View more
West Carson, CA Investment
Hi,My husband and I own a townhome in west carson even though addressed as torrance we are still part of LA county. We bought a 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome for 472k in early 2018 and its now valued about 520k. I feel like... View more
Eviction options to owner occupy during COVID-19
Looking for solutions:For those in Los Angeles County / San Gabriel Valley area, what options are there to no-fault evict inherited tenants in order to occupy a unit? Am I out of luck due to the eviction moratorium? I... View more
ADU comps in Los Angeles
Hello BP community! If you dealt with ADU's how do you find comps for the property? would have the same ARV as a duplex in the area?
I have two properties that we are building new ADU's to the SFR's so really curious... View more
Managing a Rental with Room Mates
I have interested applicants looking to rent my place together. They are co-workers and assured me that they get along and will not have any troubles living together. What is the best way to draft the rental... View more
California RE Attorney - CC&R Rockstar
Does anyone have a referral for a CC&R rockstar attorney? My downstairs neighbor is threatening to sue over the hardwood floors I installed in 2013.