New rent control legislation in California may have an impact on your if you are a real estate investor. It is vital that you understand the implications of such legislation before you make any investment moves. Rent control is a response to the lack of affordable...
A big purchase by California investors could help Chicago
One of the nice things about the United States is the size of the country means a variety of economic situations. Investors in California are having a nice go currently, which allows them to invest in other areas that can really use the help. This is a great example...
Real estate investment partnerships remain promising today
Real estate continues to be an excellent investment for several reasons. These include high return rates and strong tax advantages. Another major benefit is the ability to leverage these assets to build one's wealth. It is for these reasons that developing real estate...
Real estate investment partnerships may benefit from vacant sites
Virtually all commercial real estate markets, including those in Los Angeles, have sites that appear to remain vacant no matter the curb appeal or location quality. In fact, these sites may stay vacant for several years and eventually develop a stigma among real...
Climate for real estate investment partnerships appears strong
According to a survey that UCLA helped to conduct regarding commercial real estate in Los Angeles and elsewhere in the state of California, the result of the Nov. 8 election last year should cause no major economic shift in the Golden State's commercial real estate...
Five tips for finding a promising real estate investment
There is always a risk when it comes to real estate investing. Unknown issues can crop up which result in money down the drain. The goal is to minimize these risks as best you can to get the most profit. If you keep these three tips in mind while searching for your...
Real estate investment partnerships can be complex
Joint ventures such a partnerships in real estate development can be complex in Los Angeles. However, an attorney can help people to address the many facets of real estate investment partnerships. The types of projects in which investors can benefit from an attorney's...
A tale of two cities attracting developers and investors
In our prior posts, we have noted how the near future is bright for construction of commercial projects in Southern California. Cheap money, job growth and population growth are all substantial drivers of this growth. But for investors and developers, the principal...
Factors to consider in mixed use developments
In a number of our posts, we have highlighted how the commercial real estate industry has shown signs of optimism, both in the construction of new facilities and the creation of mixed use facilities that incorporate retail, office and residential living spaces. Given...
Common threads with new multifamily developments
As we noted in our last post, the demand for multifamily residential housing is expected to continue through the next few years. However, open spaces in Los Angeles to construct such buildings is becoming increasingly difficult to come by. According to a recent...