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All Forum Posts by: Dennis Maynard

Dennis Maynard has started 12 posts and replied 289 times.

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146
Originally posted by @Rik Patel:

@Dennis Maynard Thank you! What areas are you suggesting to look into in that case?

You are in Miami, get in the car and drive.  You are in the state where people are moving too.  Hope that helps.

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146

I have to say, this is by far the most popular post I've seen in a long time....

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146
Originally posted by @Bryan Beal:

@Dennis Maynard actually a Furman grad - literally in the process of moving back there from LA as we speak.  

No S... I had friends that went to Furman.  When did you grad?

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146
Originally posted by @Marlen Weber:

I would look into passive investing into multifamily deals. 

Great for next level, but not for starting out.  Ignoring your own tax break costs money in the long run.  

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146
Originally posted by @Jim Spatzenfeld:

With $60k in Los Angeles, I would file for bankruptcy!

Lol, just kidding. I have a couple of rentals in the Inland  Empire region. Had a vacancy and re-rented a couple of months ago. Had tons of applicants, re-rented within a couple of days. Not much competition was listed, even less than usual before COVID. I just checked, and there is still very very little for rent within a 5 mile range. Not much for rent, and even less for sale. Don’t fall for the COVID panic.

I don't track the IE, so I don't know the previous stats for 1 year ago.  I would say that IE is suburbs.  So makes sense you had an easy rental.

That said a broker of MF properties called me today and her owners are offering 4% commission to buyers agents.  That says a lot about the state of the market.  Standard is 2.5%, 3% in a buyers market.

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146
Originally posted by @Bryan Beal:

@Jeremy Pelle get the F out of Los Angeles.

 Which High School did you go to?  I went to Mann.

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146
Originally posted by @Jim Spatzenfeld:

With $60k in Los Angeles, I would file for bankruptcy!

Lol, just kidding. I have a couple of rentals in the Inland  Empire region. Had a vacancy and re-rented a couple of months ago. Had tons of applicants, re-rented within a couple of days. Not much competition was listed, even less than usual before COVID. I just checked, and there is still very very little for rent within a 5 mile range. Not much for rent, and even less for sale. Don’t fall for the COVID panic.

What part of IE? 

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146
Originally posted by @Chris Higgins:

@Jeremy Pelle in an expensive market like LA, seems like the the most logical strategy (if you don’t mind roommates) is to to house hack a large single family. Reducing your expenses is actually better than cash flow because that outflow of money has already been taxed. Even if you don’t cover all your mortgage by renting by the room, you are still having debt pay down every month and hopefully continuing to appreciate in value, adding to your net worth.

Yes, this makes sense for many.  For some it's just as simple as getting a condo at discount. 

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146
Originally posted by @Rik Patel:

@Dennis Maynard Leaving off from your latest comment, what do you suggest for investors looking to buy into LA with the net migration? Look in cities around LA? Or will people continue to leave to nearby states? Just curious to know your thoughts!

Adjust the strategy. For many it means taking care of the primary residence and establishing the tax break vs paying rent. If you can carry the duplex at a lower rental rate or no rental at all, then that is a choice. But there has been a clear shift towards suburbs and SFR. This means that income properties can expect an adjustment.

Post: What would you in Los Angeles with $60K cash

Dennis MaynardPosted
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 300
  • Votes 146

@Rachel S. If you bought in 2011, you made out like a bandit.  Good job.  

@Scott S. I wouldn't invest in Seattle or Portland.  Obvious reasons. 

@Nick Sheveland I'll reach out to Mark.  That's a good connection.  However, there are other factors to consider.

@Paul S. People are leaving.  And they are coming your way to screw up your state...  LOL

@Henry Lazerow - See my previous posts