Is There a Real Estate Bubble?
Currently, there doesn’t seem to be a real estate bubble. Speculation of an interest rate hike has been halted yet again during a press conference earlier this week with Fed Chair Janet Yellen. The ...
July Update of the Metrolink Expansion
Los Angeles, one of the largest cities in the world, has one of the most congested roads and non-functional metro system. The continual population growth forces the city of Los Angeles to make an effort to expand the metro system. With a budget...
Tightening Rental Housing Regulations in Los Angeles: Ellis Act
As rent control gets tighter in Los Angeles, landlords have been looking for other ways to keep afloat. The Ellis Act has given landlords some room to get out of the rent control situation; however, it has become highly criticized as developer...
Rent Control Enforced for All Apartment Buildings in Los Angeles?
Rent control has become a hot topic in the last several months, especially in Los Angeles where rent control is widely enforced. To put in simpler terms, rent control is a law that limits the yearly increase of rent charged to a tenant in citie...
How to Defer Capital Gains from Real Estate Sale?
Now that prices in the Real Estate market is at an all-time high, many people are interested in selling their property. One huge concern is the tax ramifications from selling your property at a gain. Here are several ways to defer your capital ...
Why Certificate of Occupancy Is Important When Buying or Selling Real Estate?
When buying or selling real estate, especially an apartment building, be sure to check the Certificate of Occupancy to make sure the property is legal and in compliance to all laws and regulations. If not, there may be a hefty price to pay in t...
10 Important Points to Increase the Value of Your Apartment Building
Many apartment buildings are not living up to their income potential, making it difficult to sell at the highest price. The next time you’re thinking of selling your apartment building, consider the few things listed below to ensure that you ...
How to Create Passive Income By Purchasing Real Estate?
Real estate has always been highly regarded as one of the avenues to increase wealth. Purchasing apartment buildings has been a great way to increase your cash flow and create tax write-offs. If you’re looking for ways to increase your wealth...
Developments Near USC
Should I invest near USC? I have received many questions about clients looking to invest near the University of Southern California (USC) and here’s why maybe you should. The area surrounding USC has already attracted many investors in the la...
Rules for 1031 Exchange When Selling Property
Selling real estate, or apartment buildings in particular, can be a daunting task. One huge concern is the tax burden of the relinquished property. If you’re looking to defer your capital gains, you should look into something called a 1031 Ex...