Hi River,Yes, I’ve been actively looking for multi family units here in Los Angeles. 

Los Angeles market for house hacking.Is it generally better to buy a duplex for house hacking in a better area, for example, Silver Lake, but pay a bigger down payment(20%-25%) for a move in ready home or buy a fixer upper duplex in West Adams and pay minimum downpayment 3.5-5% and spend the rest on renovation to gain forced appreciation.

Hey, I am a Realtor in Los Angeles who is also just starting out in the investing journey.

That been said i expect to get better returns from my condo when is completed.Park 101 by Los Amigos well known developer in Tulum is the name of the project where I’m buying inside Area 101.

I am a licensed realtor here in Los Angeles, don't want to deal with the exodus of insurance companies and difficulty getting insurance and keeping it after a claim, tenant landlord laws being heavily in favor of tennants, exorbitant property taxes and minimal RTP among a few other factors with these being the most inspiration to take my money out of california.  

My focus lies on purchasing a multifamily unit in Los Angeles County.

I live in San Francisco and plan on purchasing it in Los Angeles. 

Los Angeles, CAPros:1.

Does this mean that the numbers won't really mesh with the Los Angeles market?

.- I could easily put down a cash down payment and given my wages in Los Angeles, if need be, pay the mortgage when it is not being rented.- What are the potential problems other than not being there in person 24/7?