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LA Multifamily Investing Guides
Free, practical guides to buying and selling Los Angeles apartment buildings: how to read the numbers (cap rates, cash flow, ROI), what to verify before you buy (due diligence), how to fund the deal (financing), and the costly mistakes to avoid. Each is written by The Group CRE, an LA multifamily team with $488M+ closed.
The Guides
Four guides to the LA multifamily deal
Whether you're acquiring your first fourplex or selling a stabilized portfolio, start here. Read them in order or jump to what you need.
Guide 01 · Financial Basics
Cap Rates, Cash Flow & ROI
The four numbers that decide every LA deal, explained with current 2026 submarket benchmarks.
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Guide 02 · Due Diligence
The LA Multifamily Due Diligence Checklist
Exactly what to review before you buy: financials, condition, title, RSO, and Measure ULA.
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Guide 03 · Financing
Financing an LA Apartment Building
Agency, bank, bridge, CMBS, seller carry, assumable loans, and 1031 exchanges.
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Guide 04 · Common Mistakes
Common LA Multifamily Investing Mistakes
The nine costly mistakes LA investors make, and exactly how to avoid them.
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Where To Start
Start based on your goal
1
New to multifamily?
Learn how to read a deal first. Start with Cap Rates, Cash Flow & ROI.
2
About to make an offer?
Protect yourself before escrow. Run the Due Diligence Checklist.
3
Thinking of selling?
Avoid the seller-side pitfalls and know your number. See Common Mistakes or get a free valuation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What do these LA multifamily investing guides cover?
They cover the full deal cycle for Los Angeles apartment buildings: cap rates, cash flow, and ROI; a due-diligence checklist; financing from agency debt to seller carry and 1031 exchanges; and the most common investing mistakes to avoid. They serve both buyers and owners.
Are the guides free?
Yes. Every guide is free to read, with no signup required.
Do the guides cover both buying and selling?
Yes. Each guide leads with buyer and investor strategy and includes an owner and seller angle, since the same numbers and rules drive both sides of an LA multifamily deal.
Who writes these guides?
The Group CRE, led by Taylor Avakian (CA DRE Lic. #02060040), a Los Angeles multifamily team with $488M+ closed and a 97.6% list-to-sale ratio.
How current is the information?
Market and regulatory figures are current as of 2026, including LA's RSO formula change, AB 1482, and Measure ULA. Laws change often, so confirm specifics with your own advisors.
Where should I start?
If you're new, start with Cap Rates, Cash Flow & ROI. If you're about to buy, use the Due Diligence Checklist. If you're selling, read Common Mistakes and request a valuation.
Ready to talk through your deal?
Guides are a great start. A conversation is better.
Buying?
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