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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 most accurate multifamily data in the city. Long Beach has roughly 2,800 fourplexes — more than any other Southern California city — and we analyze every single sale.

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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.

🏆 Join 1,000+ Long Beach investors on our VIP list for summit updates, market insights & off-market deals → sageregroup.com/vip-investor-resources/ 

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investme...

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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 vs potential sale price
- Real laundromat income projections (conservative vs aggressive)
- Why “passive income” might not be so pass...

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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.

Juan walks through the exact numbers investors should analyze before making a move: price per unit, price per square foot, GRM, cap rate, equity growth, and future up...

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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 premium and buy at a discount simultaneously.

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real...

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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 anywhere in the U.S. — these fundamentals apply to every market.

📲 Ready to invest in multifamily real estate? Book a call with Juan or Jack:

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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 properties are actually valued, why lenders care about in-place numbers vs pro forma, and how to spot true upside instead of marketing hype.

If you’re moving from a duplex/fourplex into 8, 10, or 20+ units, this...

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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 leverage and loan terms (3-year vs 5-year), what a potential financial bubble means for investors, and why California isn’t “doomed” like people claim.

Chris will also be the keynote speake...

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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 properties are actually valued, why lenders care about in-place numbers vs pro forma, and how to spot true upside instead of marketing hype.

If you’re moving from a duplex/fourplex into 8, 10, or 20+ units, this...

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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 out of state, and how real investors scale from their first duplex or fourplex into larger apartment buildings.

This episode is focused on real-world investing in Southern California, but the concepts apply...

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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 DSCR loan for your next investment or refinance? Reach out and start the conversation here: http://sageregroup.com/mortgage

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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 — including mock financials, market overview, comps, and even instant translations into other languages.

This isn’t theory. You’ll see how an 8-unit Long Beach deal turns into a pol...

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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 moves in, what to check during turnovers, how often you should be walking your units, and why running toilets and old angle stops quietly destroy your NOI. Jordan also sh...

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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 time-consuming work analysts used to do manually—data entry, rent roll extraction, comp gathering, Excel modeling, and deal analysis.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mKZDk...

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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 multifamily
• How an 8-unit building can become 18 units using detached ADUs + garage/parking conversions
• Real per-unit construction costs Andrew is seein...

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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 average 4-plex sells for in the Shore ($1.93M!)
- Current sales activity and trends (up 58% year-over-year)
- The latest...

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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 goals—cash flow, equity growth, or peace of mind—should guide your decision.

Contact Juan: https://sageregroup.com/team/juan-huizar/

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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 refinance and scale their portfolios.

👉 How to contact Mario Montecinos:
https://www.emortgagecapital.com/officer/mario-montecinos

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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 refinancing challenges, cap rate shifts, cash flow realities, and how smart investors are positioning themselves for the next 12–18 months of opportunity.

Whether you own...

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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 in this overlooked business. More importantly, we answer the big question: is laundromat ownership something you should consider as part of your real estate investment stra...

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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 your questions in the comments and tell us what deal you’re exploring next.

Contact Brandon Sandler: 

📞 Phone: 949-751-8832

✉️ brandon.sandler@liveoak.bank

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