Tips in buying a Duplex or Multifamily in California

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Tips in buying a Duplex or Multifamily in California

Zul Hirani
Specialist · Northridge, CA · Member since 2018 · 25 posts · 4 votes

When you buy a duplex /triplex/quadruplex in Bakersfield or San Bernardino, Ca. You have tenants who have been there on a lease for a few years month to month. How hard is it to evict them in todays pandemic times? Any tips or  horror stories or suggestions from California Investors would be much appreciated.

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Brendan WinansBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent / Investor · Bakersfield, CA · Member since 2015 · 47 posts · 25 votes
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Zul, evictions are not as simple as they were pre-pandemic, so this is a great question for an attorney (I am not one). There are additional steps that have to be taken to evict someone who is behind on rent. That said, we've still been able to vacate properties for unit remodeling. The cost is the real nightmare story... Average cost for evictions has gone from $600 to $2,500, with no guarantees.

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  • Brendan WinansBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent / Investor · Bakersfield, CA · Member since 2015 · 47 posts · 25 votes
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    Zul, evictions are not as simple as they were pre-pandemic, so this is a great question for an attorney (I am not one). There are additional steps that have to be taken to evict someone who is behind on rent. That said, we've still been able to vacate properties for unit remodeling. The cost is the real nightmare story... Average cost for evictions has gone from $600 to $2,500, with no guarantees.

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  • Sanjeev Advani
    Investor · Bakersfield, CA · Member since 2015 · 483 posts · 234 votes
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    @Zul Hirani there is a process to get Tenants evicted.  It is not as lengthy as it used to be and is getting easier (i.e. going back to normal), however, if you do not follow the process properly you can definitely run into either cost overruns or other problems.  

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  • Zul Hirani
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    Specialist · Northridge, CA · Member since 2018 · 25 posts · 4 votes
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    Thanks everyone for your advice and suggestions

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  • Rob Massopust
    Real Estate Broker · Santa Ana CA [South Coast Metro] · Member since 2016 · 459 posts · 202 votes
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    Ok so the very question you have about evicting tenants

    Depends on what allowed per CA and city of bakersfield

    some cities are limiting termination of leases. need to check with attorney that deals with Bakersfield

    If the tenants are late or not paying then that is a straight forward eviction the non just cause takes more factors into account

    Dm me and will send you some attorneys info

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  • Ryan Fox
    Investor · NV and CA · Member since 2016 · 373 posts · 227 votes
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    @Zul Hirani- Agree with Rob Massopust.  It's easier these days if the tenant is at fault.  However, it can still get complicated if the tenant files for bankruptcy.  A bankruptcy generally stays all legal proceedings against the tenant and requires the attorney to go into federal court to get relief from the stay.  It's usually more cost effective to do "cash for keys" instead of file for eviction if that's an option.  

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