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By Taylor Avakian, Principal Broker & Founder of The Group CRE A couple of years ago I toured a fourplex on one of the hill streets above Sunset, a few blocks up from Echo Park Lake. Built in 1926, stucco, original hardwood in three of the four units, a garage nobody had parked in since the Reagan administration. The seller had owned it since the early nineties. The rent roll was the kind that makes out-of-state buyers close the PDF and move on. Two tenants had been there over fifteen years. One of them was paying $1,140 for a one bedroom that would have leased for around $2,200 the same week if it had been empty. I’ve changed a few details, but that building is the one I think... Read more
Apartment owners often think of a property as one investment. For federal depreciation, however, that single purchase can contain many different assets. The roof,...
Deciding which amenities to include in modern apartment buildings continues to grow in importance for multifamily developers and owners. Amenities essentially elevate...
The data for investors is clear: National multifamily headlines are averaging out a story that isn’t average at all. Asking prices for U.S. multifamily...
Introduction: Why Small Multifamily Investors Are Focusing on Tax Strategy in 2026 Real estate investors are no longer evaluating deals solely on cap rates, rent growth,...
Home renovations can improve both the comfort and long-term value of your property, but they often come with unpredictable costs and timelines. A home equity line of credit from PNC Bank can be a practical way to finance these projects, especially when expenses are spread out over time. Instead of taking on a fixed loan amount upfront, this approach allows you to access funds as your renovation progresses. Why Renovations Pair Well With Flexible Financing Unlike one-time purchases, home improvement projects often evolve. You may start with a kitchen upgrade and later decide to expand into additional areas of the home. Materials, labor costs, and timelines can shift, making it difficult to... Read more
The short answer is yes — but not in the way most landlords think. Window cleaning does not add a fixed dollar amount to an appraisal. What it does is remove a visible...
When you look at things, it’s every landlord’s dream. The tenant’s been there for over a year, they’ve never been late with paying rent, repairs are...
Renting or buying? These two options represent the primary paths available to a home. Of course, there are outliers such as living rent-free with friends, family, or...
Not long ago, the apartment search looked like this: open Google, type “apartments near me,” scroll through a handful of listings, and schedule a tour. That funnel...
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