We were able to create a great coworking lounge as well as build out a great entertaining space on the rooftop for stargazing, yoga, movie nights, dancing, great food, drinks and ocean and city views.It was in decent condition, just a lot of deferred maintenance, Has appreciated.

Cubicles, bad bosses, TPS reports (Office Space reference) are all great motivating factors. 

Does this falling yield indicate that its better to wait for the next downturn to get into this space?

Property Details- Size: 64,000 SF Class A mixed-use building - Commercial Space: 25,000 SF - Residential Space: 39,000 SF (32 duplex apartments, 2BD/2BA) - Parking: 165 spaces Vacancy and Rental Status35% of the prime commercial space (about 10,000 SF) was vacant and not marketed for rent online. 13 of the 32 duplex apartments were rented at 35% discount to comps What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I was at a live tax deed auction once and the last property up for bid was a dilapidated 70s era mobile home on a leased space in MH park. 

For LA, I think you want to get the max bedrooms that you can given the space because the rents are going to be pretty juicy if done right.

Highlight nearby conveniences and any neighborhood growth to attract interest.Focus on framing the size as a bonus that buyers get more space and value for their money compared to smaller homes.

Value adds that could bring up cashflow/value:- renovating units to bring rent up to 6-7k/month - ability to rent out parking space on the property as lot is large - trailers, parking, RVs etc - about 1-2k/month cashflow. - property had TDR trasnferable development rights and can be built 5 stories on it.

Someone has a gas stove and the new rental only has electricity; someone has a 33 in fridge and only a 30 in fridge fits; counter space is cut for slide in, not drop in; etc.

IDEALLY, we would like to find a property that has or is capable of being converted into a “mother in law”, “ADU”, “Casita”, or any other separate living quarters in which we could rent out the main portion to a tenant (short term or long term) and then use the separate space as our own for when we come and go with business.