by admin | Oct 15, 2025 | Real Estate Development Consulting
Every investor has a story. Some stories are about wins — that perfect deal that turned a solid profit. Others are about losses. And those, surprisingly, are often the ones that teach the most. Recently, a first-time flipper shared how they lost $7,500 on a deal that...
by admin | Oct 15, 2025 | Land Use & Entitlements, Zoning Review & Compliance
A historic housing bill sits on Gov. Newsom’s desk. It is bold and messy. It aims to let cities build higher near transit. But the devil is in the details — and in the carve-outs. Los Angeles Times This bill, Senate Bill 79, would override local zoning. It lets...
by admin | Oct 15, 2025 | Real Estate Development Consulting
Los Angeles is rolling the dice. The city’s Planning Commission just cleared a $2 billion mega-project in the heart of Skid Row. The plan is audacious. It aims to replace a cold storage plant with a huge mixed-use complex. (Los Angeles Times) It’s not just another...
by admin | Oct 14, 2025 | Permit Expediting
When you work on a 100% affordable housing or shelter project in Los Angeles, red tape can feel endless. That’s where ED1 comes in. The city created Executive Directive 1 (ED1) to get qualifying affordable housing and shelters through agency reviews faster. But ED1 is...
by admin | Oct 14, 2025 | Feasibility & Pre-Development Studies, Financial Potential Analysis
If you’ve ever thought, “Why did that simple home repair cost so much more this year?” — you’re not alone. Home remodeling costs are heading up faster than inflation. And guess what? The main culprit isn’t materials. It’s labor. Let’s walk through what’s...
