Hello, we have a. apartment complex in LA County and want to install security cameras in the common areas.

@Meena MallikFrom my experience, securing financing for commercial real estate involves understanding your options, such as conventional loans, commercial loans, private lenders, or partnerships.

I’d recommend running cash flow scenarios on any potential deal to ensure it aligns with your financial goals.If you’d like help analyzing properties or securing financing, let me know I’d be happy to assist.Best,Drago

A friend of mine rented her property near a base and connected with military housing officers at the Family Support Center, which helped secure steady tenants.

What about the security deposit? 

This not only secures your cash flow but could also turn a problematic tenant into a reliable one. 

Quote from @Jaša Rot: Hello Marshall,thank you for your reply.my idea was to sign a trust deed and promissory note with the borrower so that the loan is secured by collateral.

By working with motivated sellers, I’m able to secure below-market deals and pass those savings onto buyers.

With the income issue, there are screening systems available that verify income by having applicants securely log in to their payroll provider, which then shares their gross and net income with you.

You'll definitely get the long term appreciation in the San Diego market since our supply levels remain low which helps to insulate our market here, but it will be hard to cash flow on immediately unless you use one of the above strategies I mentioned.