projects in our portfolio
2130 Willow Ave.
Oceanside, CA
3434 East McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ
11850 North 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
708 South Grevillea Ave.
Inglewood, CA
517 Evergreen Street
Inglewood, CA
17000 Hawthorne Blvd.
Lawndale, CAcommon questions & answers
about investing with us
WHAT TYPE OF PROPERTY SHOULD I INVEST IN?
Choosing the type of property to invest in is crucial. Each type of properties has its cycle, temptations, opportunities and pitfalls. Each type of property fulfills a need for you. Some offer cash flow, some offer appreciation, and others offer tax benefits. Yet others are good for creating value or quick sale. No matter what type of real estate investment you choose, you must realize that this is going to be a business, and must be treated as a business. If you treat it like a hobby, you will get hobby results.
WHERE SHOULD I MAKE MY FIRST INVESTMENT?
For the first-time real estate investor, we recommend buying a 1-to-4-unit residential property in a low- to middle-income neighborhood within a 30–45-minute drive from where you live. You want something that is within your budget and that does not require too much initial capital. Moreover, if the property is close to you, it is easy to inspect the property, make repairs, and show it to potential tenants. Unless you hire a professional property management company.
WHEN Is a GOOD TIME TO INVEST?
Real estate is a cyclical business. Sometimes it is easy to find good deals, and sometimes it is not. Please note, in any economic cycle, smart investors always find opportunities to make money in real estate. For example, in a down economy you can find a good deal on a fixer-upper or foreclosed property. Plus, what you add to the building should increase its value, once the economy improves. So it’s not about investing in a good or bad market. Rather, it’s about finding the best real estate opportunity, regardless of the market condition. That's why I tell anyone who will listen: The best time to invest is when we find a good buy and remember we make most of our money when we buy, and if we buy right and do not have to sell we always make a lot of money on real estate. This isn't a time to be scared of real estate investing. This is a time to take advantage of this window of opportunity that is wide open—allowing us, the little guys, to finally get ahead, in a BIG way!