VALUING SMALL PLEXES Valuing 5+ units with the income approach has always been simple. But most investors will tell you that valuing the smaller 2-4 plexes, well, definitely not as straightforward. The pesky 2-4 units often use a hybrid valuation model which can sometimes resemble the income approach, but oftentimes looks more like a comp sales approach. With no written rule, it's no surprise that valuing these smaller multi-units are some of the most confusing properties to work with. Join…

2020 GOVERNMENT POLICY & the INVESTOR Between COVID-19 and the upcoming election, a LOT is changing in California for the investing community. This month, LA South REIA and Multi-family Subgroup host, Anthony Walker, spotlight legislative policy changes currently on the table and discuss how they impact our investments. We'll begin with a discussion of the 3 key Propositions on November's ballot and discuss why they matter to ALL property owners and we'll follow that up with in-depth discussions on the…

Financing Primer: Commercial vs. Residential Let the borrowing begin! We expect tons of opportunity to purchase or refinance in the coming months and years ahead. Prices may be rising (in the short run), but there has never been a better time to invest with strategic debt at ridiculously low rates. Do you know the difference between residential and commercial financing? Do you know what's required to get different types of loans? Do you know which will be easier to obtain…

REINVENT YOUR NOTE BUSINESS FOR 2021 Evictions are beginning and preforeclosures are looming. Despite earlier skepticim, there is not a single market-watcher who believes we will not be looking at a whole lot of opportunity in the new year. Even though we are still months away, are you prepared to jump in with both feet? At this month's subgroup meeting, join host Lisa Hoegler to discuss how you can position yourself to work the best exit strategies when the assets…