There would potentially be some weight issues with the 2nd+ floors of some shopping malls, depending on what the potential tenant wants to store in the upstairs unit. 

Hi, I’m looking to connect with realtors that often deal with potential flip listings.

You have to decide what your time is worth to either take those 8 phone calls, or hire a PM - for us we would rather keep the $10,560 you could potentially pay for PM service in a year for the 4-plex and take the 8 phone calls (yes oversimplified - but you get the point!).

I completely agree with @Ashish Acharya's points about the cost-effectiveness of a HELOC and the potential credit implications if it’s secured by your primary residence.

@Dana FurbySacramento is a great market to potentially flip.

Aims for a balance between cash flow and potential appreciation. 

The potential is tremendous and the risk is relatively low, but few seem to latch on the work to get them setup.Cheers!

They usually sound good, but give very little practical advice and make it sound easier than it is.

Do you have any other tips on "the live" in flip potential in LA? 

However, as a newbie, you don't know enough yet for this to make a difference.I'd put this in practically the same leadgue as the BP calculator.