Hello - I am have well qualified client looking to purchase public shortage units in Los Angeles area or surrounding areas.

Hey BPers,I'm an Los Angeles based investor with several cash flowing rentals, but now I'm looking to expand and do some flips as well.I'll be exploring some markets in AL and TN, Nov 2-21 (primarily Birmingham, Huntsville, Memphis, Chattanooga and Cleveland).

I currently live in Los Angeles and considering the following scenario:Buying a single family home with a detached garage across from an elementary schoolCurrently a 3 bed/1 bath but would add another bathroomI would hedge the front of the house for added privacyI would say it is a grade C neighborhood of Los AngelesConvert the garage to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)Live in the main house but will eventually move and rent out the main houseSchool is mediocre, 5/10 from GreatSchools.orgMy thought by being across from an elementary school is that I may come across long term tenants because the kids would go there from K-5th grade. 

I am looking to put up a 28 unit apartment building in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Yes, I know that sounds crazy coming from Los Angeles.

The City of Los Angeles recently passed Ordinance 183893, which requires the retrofit of pre-1978 wood-frame soft-story buildings and non-ductile concrete buildings.

Hello! Looking at a piece of land zoned RD2, 7,900sqft. Can do 3 houses (2,000sqft). By my calculations, this project works, but would like some feedback on pricing and other peoples experience doing these. Heard it's...

I am a CPA from Los Angeles and I am new on this forum. 

Does anyone know a contractor who will build a 360 sf one bedroom apartment over a garage for $125 sf in Los Angeles?

I am obviously going to live in one of the units so its needs to be in west Los Angeles for commuting purposes.