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How Many Units Should You Start With? A First-Time Investor’s Guide to Buying a Multifamily Property

How Many Units Should You Start With? A First-Time Investor’s Guide to Buying a Multifamily Property How many units should you start with when buying your first multifamily property? After nine years helping buyers across Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Orange County purchase their first rental properties, my answer is almost always the same: two...Continue reading

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How to Meet People and Make Friends in Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Orange County

If you’re searching for community groups Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Orange County residents actually show up to, I can tell you firsthand that they exist, because building them has become as much a part of my work as real estate itself. I’m David Sanchez, founder of Living CA Realty, a real estate team based...Continue reading

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California 1031 Exchange Rules: A Simple Guide

If you own investment property in California and you are thinking about selling, understanding California 1031 exchange rules before you list is one of the smartest moves you can make. A 1031 exchange lets you sell an investment or business property and reinvest the proceeds into another qualifying property while deferring the capital gains tax...Continue reading