All Forum Posts by: Lyons Library

Hi Anderson,

Thanks so much for the kind words and encouragement! It’s great to connect with someone scaling their multifamily portfolio in this competitive space. You’re absolutely right—LA is a tough but opportunity-rich market, and I’m putting in the groundwork to make the most of it.

While I’m starting local in LA, my focus is expanding across California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. I’ve taken time to study markets in each state and identified a few promising opportunities. For now, staying local allows me to leverage my property management experience—most of which came from working directly for family and close business associates who were property managers, contractors, and business owners. Managing properties locally is simply more efficient as I get started.

I’d definitely be up for discussing this further and exploring potential synergies. I’m still getting a feel for this platform and starting to adapt to the newer ways of networking and marketing. Many of the folks I worked with back during the dawn of the internet business era have moved on, so this is a learning curve, but I’m embracing it.

Partnerships are something I’m open to, whether it’s working on your projects or collaborating on future deals. In parallel, I’m also working on refining my approach to property management by leveraging technology. My current goal is to transform my professional Excel budgeting tools into an AI-powered app to streamline day-to-day property management, particularly for financial operations. While my budgets are strong, they still require manual adjustments, and I’m looking to automate this process for greater efficiency.

My background in technology and AI—along with my experience running a publishing house—has taught me the value of scalable systems. My publishing business is now running smoothly and transitioning into profitability, so I’m turning my focus toward my next venture: multifamily real estate. It’s what I used to do for family and business partners—helping them set up projects to scale and run efficiently—and I’m excited to apply these skills to my own portfolio.

Let me know if you’d like to connect further and chat about ideas or collaborations. I’d love to hear more about your strategies and how we might work together.

Looking forward to the conversation!

Best regards,
Ashley

P.s. Lyons was a family name and I guess my email entry form set up my user name slightly. Ashley is my middle/professional name.

Hey everyone,

I’m diving into multi-family real estate in Los Angeles and California and looking to connect with like-minded people as I build my portfolio. The market here feels like it’s on the verge of a shift—many investors who bought in the last few years may need to sell, which could open doors for those of us ready to take action.

A little about me: I grew up in a working-class family where I started young, helping my father and uncle manage their properties and businesses. That experience gave me a solid foundation in property management and repairs. I’ve also worked for a few investors, focusing on organizing maintenance, handling tenant relationships, and coordinating upgrades.

Now, I’m venturing out on my own. While I’m open to 6–10 unit properties, my long-term goal is to work with 20–300 unit buildings where I can put my skills to good use. I’m not claiming to know it all—I’m here to learn, build relationships, and grow.

Here’s what I bring to the table:

• A strong understanding of leveraging Net Operating Income (NOI) to secure financing and reduce out-of-pocket costs.
• Experience in negotiating deals and identifying opportunities, especially in the LA market where many multi-family properties are under $2 million.
• Skills in managing larger properties, from scheduling repairs and upgrades to optimizing operations for long-term value.
• The ability to use AI tools for data analysis, market insights, and deal projections to help us act quickly and efficiently.

I’ll be upfront—my funds are limited after dedicating the COVID years to supporting my family, but I have the work ethic and expertise to find and manage properties that perform. I’m looking to connect with:

• Partners who can bring resources or experience to the table while I handle the heavy lifting of deal-finding, analysis, and management.
• Investors interested in deals with clear strategies and long-term potential.

While I’d prefer to build a portfolio for the long haul, I understand the market always has buyers. If an early buyout opportunity arises, I’m happy to secure a solid return for all involved. Transparency is important to me, and I want to build partnerships that are fair and mutually beneficial.

If you’re in California or have an interest in the multi-family market here, let’s connect! I’d love to learn from your experience and see if we can create opportunities together.

Thanks for reading, and I look forward to connecting!