First 3 quarters of 2024 are about the same as last year (I'll take it!).

I'd stash a couple hundred K for those rainy quarters and future buying opportunities.

Even with this decline, nearly a quarter of buyers are still paying in cash, which shows strong confidence in the market.Median Sale Price: Here’s a silver lining—median sale prices rose by 4.1%, reaching $640,000.

Despite this, nearly a quarter of buyers are paying in cash, showing strong confidence in the market.Median Sale Price: Here’s some great news—median sale prices went up by 5.5%, reaching $657,000.

In my opinion, good sponsors communicate regularly (and at a minimum are sending yearly financials and quarterly updates). 

The market vacancy rate held steady at 11.6% compared to Q4 2023, while asking rents declined slightly by 0.5% quarter-over-quarter to $234 per unit.

Regular inspections are crucial to maintain the property’s condition; aim to visit at least quarterly if possible, or hire a property manager to conduct these inspections for you.

The asking rent growth rate of the metro's eight underlying submarkets over the past 12 months has been mixed, with cumulative change rates ranging from 1.9% (San Gabriel Valley) to -3.0% (South Bay).Competitive Inventory, Employment, AbsorptionTotal employment in the Los Angeles metropolitan area increased by 14,200 jobs during the first quarter, representing a growth rate of 0.3%, while industrial employment contracted by 2,043.

Will you be doing regular quarterly home inspections with your ESA rottweiler?

It is behind the 76 strip in Kingsagte next to the French Quarter.