House hacking in Los Angeles

[Ammar Muhammad]

Hello,

I am moving from NYC to LA in April 2022 and looking to purchase a property to house hack. My maximum budget is 500K. I would prefer to live in a area that is somewhat lively i.e have cafes, parks and is diverse (I am Pakistani) etc. Also I am gay so a gay friendly area will be preferred as well (I am not looking to move into west hollywood though). If anyone has advice on the areas I should look into then let me know. Also realtors are welcome to contact me.

[Chanelle Clark]

Hi Ammar, 

With your budget and criteria looking in Long Beach might be a great option for you. Long Beach has once again been recognized as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the country. It also has more affordable price points comparatively to LA area. You may have to start off with a Condo/Townhome with an HOA. I know perception of HOA are typically negative but don't forget HOA's typically cover big expenses including foundation, roof, exterior, ground maintenance, windows and sometimes utilities.

Hope this helps!