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Los Angeles: This “4-Unit” Problem Could Be a Seller Financing Goldmine

James Wise#4 All Forums Contributor
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Los Angeles: This “4-Unit” Problem Could Be a Seller Financing Goldmine

Los Angeles investors are used to overpriced deals, brutal regulations, and banks that want everything to fit perfectly inside their little lending box. But this is exactly where real opportunity can show up. The seller says this property has 4 units, but the county auditor only shows 2 units, which creates a non-conforming financing problem that scares off traditional buyers and conventional lenders. That problem may be the leverage needed to structure a seller financing deal. When banks say no, sellers either sit on the market forever or get creative. For LA investors looking out of state, this is why you need someone who knows how to spot messy deals, understand the risk, and turn seller problems into investor opportunities.