You’re ready to move on from your current living situation, and you’ve just signed a lease on a great new condo in Los Angeles. Congratulations! As you pack your boxes, you’ve been dreaming of where you’ll put your furniture, what pictures will go on which walls and all those long walks you’ll take in your … Continued
It’s a huge relief, isn’t it? You have a friend or family member who is interested in buying your house. That means you won’t have to go through all the hassle and headache of listing and showing and waiting and negotiating. But selling to a friend of a family member has its own set of … Continued
Have you ever thought about investing in vacation homes? They are an interesting investment choice that is worth looking at. If you’ve been weighing your options, keep reading for 4 pros to investing in vacation homes in California… There are many different kinds of investing – from rehabs to rentals… and even to vacation homes. … Continued
As a landlord in the Los Angeles area, you might want to consider owning low-income property, or a Section 8 rental. As such, you will need to know what to do if you fail your Section 8 rental inspection. In our latest post, we will explain the process of repairing the property and having it … Continued
Are you thinking about buying empty land? It can be a compelling investment for some investors. If you’re thinking about it, here are 6 reasons we’re buying bare land in California… When most people think of real estate investing they think of houses… or maybe apartment buildings. But at 2nd Chance Investment Group LLC., we … Continued
The Fair Housing Act is simply a legal effort to ensure fair treatment of renters, buyers, and sellers when it comes to real estate transaction. Its basic intent is to ensure that all people who apply for housing are treated the same across the board. The act delineates all the things that could be construed … Continued
Buying a home is the fulfillment of a long-held dream for many people, as well as a big step toward financial security . . . sometimes. It can also be a huge financial burden if your mortgage is too high. If you think you might be paying too much for your mortgage in Los Angeles, … Continued
There are many benefits to manufactured home investment an investor should think about when adding to their portfolio. In our latest post, we will discuss some of the ways you can use mobile home investment to build wealth in Los Angeles. Many real estate investors will stick to the basics: single-family homes, multi-family homes, apartment … Continued
Traditionally in most markets, spring is the best time to list and sell a house, with fall coming in a close second. Summer has a few selling challenges that other seasons don’t have: kids are out of school, people are on vacation, and summer activities keep a lot of people busy. So selling during the … Continued
Many people today, whether through choice or forced necessity, are opting for smaller living spaces. Some people want to live a minimalist lifestyle, and for others, it’s a new economic necessity owing to a job change. Whatever the reason, many families are now having to adapt to living spaces with less total square footage. But … Continued
If you want to get into real estate investing, multi-family units can have tremendous income potential! But how can you buy multi-family properties with no money? If you don’t have a good amount of savings put away, the process can seem daunting. Many people don’t know that there are ways to get involved, without paying huge … Continued
Looking to invest in undeveloped land? Read this blog post to learn how to weigh these 5 site characteristics before buying raw land for development in Los Angeles (including the ) Want to buy land within the Los Angeles area? A lot of investors love vacant land as an investment! If you’re thinking about doing … Continued
Everyone invests for a return, but what if you want to invest in land and get a quick return on your investment? Fortunately, there are ways that you can influence your return on investments (ROI) when investing in land. Keep reading to look at these 3 things when analyzing which land will get you the … Continued
Most of the time most buyers and sellers have a lot of questions they want and need to have answered throughout the process of conducting a real estate transaction. There are some differences, though, in the sets of questions. Buyers usually have questions for the seller while sellers typically have questions that only their agent … Continued
Only about a decade ago, selling a house was pretty simple and different from what it is now. Back then, it consisted mostly of agents talking to other agents without much involvement from consumers, the sellers and buyers themselves. But today, surveys show that 89% of home buyers rely on online tools to find homes. That means, … Continued
