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Send us Fan Mail Got an apartment building with a unit that's "non-conforming," "grandfathered," or flat-out unpermitted? You're not alone — in Long Beach, a huge share of older buildings have been chopped up over the decades, and most owners are stuck. You can't count that income at the bank, you're carrying liability if a tenant gets hurt, and it quietly d...

Send us Fan Mail For the first time in my 20+ years doing this, I'm telling investors to stop what they're doing and pay attention. Cap rates are up, gross rent multipliers are down, and roughly 30% of 5+ unit buildings in Long Beach are trading for less than they sold five years ago. I just bought an 8-unit and a 10-unit in the last eight months — and in this video I break down exactly...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone's been waiting for interest rates to drop. They didn't — at least not the way most people expected. But here's what's interesting: buyers are coming off the bench anyway, transactions are happening, and the people who waited 24 months are now watching prices climb past where they could have bought. Contact Phoebe:  https://sageregroup.com/mortgage/ Jua...

Send us Fan Mail The 5+ unit apartment market in Long Beach has crashed — and for the first time in years, investors are buying at REAL discounts. Sellers who bought in 2021 are losing $500K to $1M+ on their exits. Banks are taking hits. And smart investors? They're loading up. In this episode, Cody and I break down 4 real Long Beach apartment buildings (19 units, 12+ADU, 21 studios, and a 20...

Send us Fan Mail Long Beach fourplex sales jumped 70% in 2025 — but average prices held steady at $1.4M. In this market update, I break down exactly what happened, why buyers came off the sidelines, and what it means whether you're looking to buy, sell, or scale your portfolio. As the only brokerage in Long Beach that exclusively tracks fourplex sales, Sage Real Estate is your source for the...

Send us Fan Mail We just wrapped our 2nd Annual Multifamily Investor Summit — and I want to share everything that happened, what we learned, and what's coming next. This year's summit brought together multifamily owners, landlords, investors, and entrepreneurs in Long Beach for a full day of education, networking, and honest conversation about where the apartment market is headed. 🏆 Joi...

Send us Fan Mail We took a completely run-down commercial building and turned it into a fully remodeled laundromat from the ground up. After 8 months, over $1.25M invested, and multiple delays with the city… we’re finally ready to open. But now comes the real question: Do we keep it and potentially make $10K/month… or sell it for a $1M profit? In this podcast, we break down: - Total project cost v...

Send us Fan Mail How do you know when it’s time to sell a performing 4-unit property and move into a larger apartment building? In this video, Juan Huizar breaks down a real investment example: a $200,000 initial investment that grew to $572,000 in six years through strategic multifamily ownership, then explains why he chose to sell a stabilized fourplex and move into a 10-unit property instead. J...

Send us Fan Mail Is 2026 the right time to sell your small investment property and trade up to larger multifamily? In this video, I break down exactly what I'm personally doing with my own portfolio — selling a triplex via 1031 exchange into an 8-unit, and rolling a fourplex partnership into a 10-unit on Redondo — and why the current Long Beach market creates a rare opportunity to sell at a p...

Send us Fan Mail Are you new to multifamily investing or apartment building ownership? Before you buy your first 4-plex, 8-unit, or apartment complex — you NEED to know these 10 essential terms. Juan Huizar and Jack Patel break down every key metric investors use to analyze, compare, and buy income-producing properties in Long Beach and beyond. Whether you're in California, Ohio, Iowa, or any...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about buying your first 5+ unit apartment building? This episode breaks down the top 10 questions every multifamily investor should ask before making an offer—from NOI, cap rates, rent roll, expense ratios, deferred maintenance, financing options, real value-add vs cosmetic fixes, exit buyers, and local laws. Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell walk through how commercial prope...

Send us Fan Mail Is 2026 doom-and-gloom for real estate… or a sneaky window of opportunity? In this episode, Juan Huizar sits down with economist Christopher Thornberg (Beacon Economics) to break down what multifamily investors in LA + Orange County should actually be watching—beyond headlines. We cover why demand is still holding up, why “rate relief” can be a head fake, how to think about levera...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about buying your first 5+ unit apartment building? This episode breaks down the top 10 questions every multifamily investor should ask before making an offer—from NOI, cap rates, rent roll, expense ratios, deferred maintenance, financing options, real value-add vs cosmetic fixes, exit buyers, and local laws. Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell walk through how commercial prope...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about house hacking or buying your first investment property? In this video, multifamily brokers Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell break down the 10 most common questions new investors ask when getting started. We cover everything from whether you should buy a single-family home or a small multifamily, how financing actually works, managing tenants, buying in California vs ou...

Send us Fan Mail DSCR loans are one of the most powerful financing tools for real estate investors—but they’re also widely misunderstood. In this episode of the Own More Doors podcast, we sit down with Phoebe Todorof, in-house lender at Sage Trust Mortgage, for a rapid-fire Q&A covering everything investors need to know about DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans. 👉 Thinking about using a...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a real estate investor looking to raise capital through syndication, your investor deck matters — a lot. In this episode, we show how AI can create a professional-grade investor pitch deck in minutes, not weeks. Juan Huizar and Jake Heller walk through a real, step-by-step workflow using AI tools like Claude and Gamma to generate a full multifamily syndication deck — inc...

Send us Fan Mail Plumbing is one of the biggest silent killers of cash flow for apartment and rental property owners. In this episode of the Own More Doors Podcast, Juan Huizar sits down with Jordan Barile of Primo Plumbing to break down exactly how to prevent catastrophic leaks, backed-up sewers, rotted subfloors, and $1,000+ surprise water bills. You’ll learn what to inspect before a tenant move...

Send us Fan Mail AI isn’t just writing emails anymore—it’s underwriting deals, building BOV models, verifying comps, and helping investors, brokers, and property owners make faster and smarter decisions in commercial real estate. In this episode, Juan Huizar sits down with Jake Heller from AI for CRE Collective to demonstrate how tools like Claude, Shortcut AI, and Index AI can automate 80% of the...

Send us Fan Mail How do you turn a tired duplex on a 9,000 sq ft lot into a 51-unit apartment building in South LA? And how can regular multifamily owners use the same laws to create serious wealth? In this episode, Juan Huizar sits down with housing advocate, developer, and investor Andrew Slocum to break down: • How California’s latest ADU rules (as of 2025) let you add up to 8 detached ADUs on...

Send us Fan Mail What’s a four-plex worth in Belmont Shore? In this episode of Own More Doors, Juan Huizar breaks down the numbers behind one of Long Beach’s most desirable neighborhoods. Belmont Shore isn’t just beautiful—it’s one of the strongest multifamily submarkets in the city, and Juan explains why. You’ll learn: - How many four-plexes exist in Belmont Shore and all of Long Beach - What the...

Send us Fan Mail When investing in multifamily real estate, is it smarter to buy with cash—or use financing to leverage your returns? In this episode, we break down one of the most common investor questions. We discuss when leverage makes sense, how debt can accelerate your growth, and why even seasoned investors choose to finance every property they own. You’ll also learn how your investment goal...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with real estate investor and loan expert Mario Montecinos to uncover how today’s investors are still finding profitable fix-and-flip deals in 2025 — even with higher interest rates. Mario breaks down two real-life investor case studies, including how one first-time investor turned a $67K down payment into a potential $200K profit, and how others use DSCR loans to refi...

Send us Fan Mail Are we finally at the bottom of the multifamily market? Juan Huizar sits down with commercial lender David Guevara of Momenta Capital to break down what’s really happening in the 5+ unit apartment market. Learn why prices have dropped up to 25%, what’s driving motivated sellers, and why now might be the most strategic time to trade up—even with higher interest rates. We cover refi...

Send us Fan Mail Juan Huizar and Jack Patel just made an unexpected move—we bought a laundromat! In this episode, we take you inside the property and share why we jumped on this deal, what we’ve learned in our first month of ownership, and whether laundromats really live up to the hype. From sewer line surprises to six-figure equipment costs, we break down the challenges, risks, and opportunities...

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Sandler of Live Oak Bank returns to break down SBA lending—100% owner-occupied real estate financing (up to $9M), working-capital lines, partner buyouts, and why growth-by-acquisition can beat organic growth. We cover who qualifies, what lenders really look for (hello, tax returns), common myths (no, SBA isn’t for apartment investments), and how to get bank-ready. Drop you...