Making Rent Control Investments Work Investment properties are hitting the market like crazy right now. Yet, not all are equal. Did you know that in the LA-metro area there are over 10 different rent-control programs being enforced? Depending on the rent control program any particular unit falls under, the property value could vary dramatically. Despite rent control, most of these buildings STILL make excellent investments. You just have to know how to value them, what the risks are, how to…

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…

RISK & THE NOTE INVESTOR LA South REIA welcomes non-performing note expert, speaker, and educator, Sandor Lau, to this month's subgroup meeting. Investing in non-performing mortgage loans at discounts is like investing in stock options with asymmetric risk. Note investors enjoy leveraged opportunity to participate in the benefits of real estate with only a small exposure to downside risk. Sandor shares  how he has mastered risk in this business and how you can too for huge returns. Don't miss an…

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…