Join FiBI San Fernando Valley for an interactive talk with Jonathan Taylor of Investor Property Loan on actionable loan strategies for a turbulent market, covering both fix-and-flip and DSCR deals. The rules of real estate financing have changed fast. Rates have climbed, lenders are tightening th...
Hi all, new here. I have a condo in downtown LA that I bought in 2021 for $615K. It sat on the market as low as $430K and still didn't sell, so it's rented out now. Meanwhile the county has it assessed at $679,005 — I'm paying $8,261 a year in property tax on a place the market clearly values way...
Hi BiggerPockets! I'm Aurelien (most people call me French), and I'm new here after reading a couple of books on investing and property management. I've spent about 15 years producing video games and I'm working toward retiring in 10 years with around $120k/year in passive income from real estate...
Hi!!! (photos in the link) An ongoing water leak beneath an upstairs shower has caused moisture damage and wood rot in the subfloor. Two licensed contractors inspected the same area but provided different findings: Contractor 1 $25k : Reported severely rotted subflooring and warned of possible fl...
Excited to finally be on here guys! I've heard so much about BiggerPockets over the years and used to watch the podcast religiously. Long story short, I just wanted to get some seasoned eyes on a deal I feel pretty good about. Any feedback would be appreciated and if anyone is interested as well ...
Hello everyone, been a BiggerPocket member since 2014. Sold most of my rentals , but looking to start adding propeties back in the areas that I was investing into in 2008 ( Huntsville & Atlanta with some consideration in my home town of Dayton, Oh) . I want to utilize the tools and resources incl...
Hi everyone, Sorry if I go on too long here. I live and work in Los Angeles. I have a rental in the North Long Beach area which I brought in 2011 and I had my mom living there until a few months ago. The cash flow was so good that I thought real estate was easy. You buy a property then rent it an...
I pulled CRMLS data comparing 2–4 unit sales in North Hollywood from January through early September 2025 and 2026. A few things stood out: Closed sales fell from 32 to 17 (−47%). Median sale price declined from $1.219M to $1.075M (−12%). Median price per unit dropped about 8%. Median days on mar...
If you own rentals in California or the southern U.S., now’s the time to get ready for winter. This El Niño is already the strongest on record, and it’s expected to peak between now and January. Southern California’s flood risk is much higher than usual from December through March. I’m a public a...
Property Analysis | Resale Homes vs. New Construction Something I've been paying closer attention to when analyzing real estate markets is how nearby new construction affects existing homeowners and investors. As a California Realtor, Loan Officer, and active investor, I regularly look at compara...
Hey everyone, I’m Jayden. I own rental properties in Canada and the US. Something I’m interested in is how other owners judge whether an existing rental is actually performing well. Here’s a hypothetical example: Rent collected: $2,000 Mortgage payment, including principal and interest: $1,200 Pr...
Hi All, I’m a first time owner in NE Los Angeles trying to understand the real-world risks, costs, and process of turning part of an existing home into a separate rental unit. I’m especially interested in hearing from owners (or your friends) who have done something similar, whether they initiall...
Sewer main clay pipe was cracked allowing severe root growth causing backups in units a and b. Additionally, the cracked caused a shift in the joint creating a belly of standing water in the pipe. Cut out a section of the concrete sidewalk in front of units 370 and 372, trenched to access sewer m...
I work in construction, and the more I learn about what happens before construction starts, the more I realize how complicated the development process can get. Between entitlements, permitting, different jurisdictions, pre-construction and everything else that can come up, I was curious to see if...
Looking for like-minded investors and outdoor enthusiasts who may be interested in co-ownership of a SFH in Mammoth Lakes. 3-4 bedroom, 2+ bath, price range up to 1.1 mil. Looking for individuals willing to invest some capital for up front renovations if needed. We are CA natives living and worki...
Hi everyone. Does anyone have any recommendations in the Los Angeles area for a full service property management company or a company that converts homes into short term rentals? I'd need them to finish furnishing one bedroom, go through the kitchen to check the quality of utensils, pots, pans, p...
Hi everyone, I’m Isaac, a licensed public adjuster based in Los Angeles. For anyone unfamiliar, a public adjuster works on behalf of property owners (not the insurance company) to help document, value, and negotiate insurance claims after damage like fire, water, smoke, or storms. I joined Bigger...
Hello folks I'm so new this but I believe this is a good opportunity to make money. I'm just on here trying to figure things out if anyone can lead me to good sources for information and support it would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!
I've spoken with several property owners who manage their own properties, and many of them face challenges dealing with tenants, contractors, maintenance, and other common property management issues. If you're a property owner managing one or more rental units yourself, what is the biggest challe...
Network with LA investors & PadSplit hosts, get your co-living questions answered, and see a 3-BR SFR turned into a 5-BR PadSplit in person. Join me and Devon Aguirre, PadSplit Market Manager, alongside local real estate investor Carlos Quiros, for an evening of investor networking at an upco...
I'm a property manager in West Los Angeles looking to get into the game. I'm slowly underwriting deals but I'm not certain which market to begin in. I work and manage in West Hollywood & Los Angeles. The laws here are brutal (I know firsthand). I'm considering more landlord-friendly markets withi...
𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐒 "𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬" You've done the math on your local market. It doesn't work. So you look somewhere cheaper. You find a property that actually cash flows. You stare at it for ten minutes. Then you close the tab. Not because the deal w...
I’m comparing a few property management solutions and came across Vekser. Curious if anyone here has used it and what your experience was like, especially with maintenance and tenant management.
Forecasters are saying this could be one of the strongest El Niños on record for Southern California. For those of you with rentals in the LA area, what are you doing to get ready, if anything? Roof inspections? Gutters? Talking to tenants? Reviewing your insurance? Or just waiting to see what ha...
Hi everyone! I'm Robert Schmalz. I specialize in representing buyers, sellers, flippers, and wholesalers across Greater Los Angeles and Orange County. I help flippers with ARV comps to find their next acquisition and aggressive listing strategies for completed rehabs. I also work with local whole...