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6111 Menlo Multi-family
B- Composite 68.93
Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +30.0/30.0
  • ARV discount +10.1/15.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +7.5/10.0
  • Schools +3.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.4/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +1.9/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$905,000

6111 Menlo · Los Angeles, CA 90044
4 bd · 3.0 ba · 3,029 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 38 Days on market
Built 1949 4,594 sqft lot Est $960k · 6% under

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 1 unit. estimate disagrees with records

Listing remarks

Investor opportunity: 6111 and 6113 Menlo are two adjacent parcels to be sold together, presenting a compelling value-add acquisition with strong future upside. It offers excellent long-term potential for investors seeking to reposition, improve, and maximize returns. 6113 Menlo includes a 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family residence with approximately 1,000 square feet of living space on a 4,594-square-foot lot. 6111 Menlo includes a triplex with two 4-bedroom, 1-bath units and one 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit, plus an additional unpermitted 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit, with approximately 3,029 square feet of living area on a 4,594-square-foot lot. With the right vision and improvements, this property o

Key facts

  • 4,594 sq ft lot
  • 4 parking spots
  • Built 1949

Property features AI

Finance

  • Other: Additional parcel(s) associated with the property
  • Financial info: Multifamily property with 3 total units and 3,029 total building area
  • HOA & community: Sidewalks in the community; Property is subject to rent control

Exterior

  • Parking: Driveway parking; 4 uncovered parking spaces (4 total spaces)
  • Security:
  • Utilities: Public sewer; Single electric meter; Single gas meter
  • Home design: Attached property; 2-story building; Has a view
  • Construction: Single building; Built year per public records
  • Exterior features: Front yard; No pool

Interior

  • Kitchen:
  • Bedrooms: One unit with 2 bedrooms (entry level); One unit with 4 bedrooms
  • Flooring:
  • Bathrooms: Two units with 1 full bath each
  • Heating & cooling:
  • Interior features: Front entry
  • Laundry & utility: No laundry on-site

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/3.0-bath multifamily listed at $905k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $4k ($43k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($11k rent vs $905k).
  • Recommended offer: $878k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.0% vs local median 2.1% in Los Angeles — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 68/100 on livability (#273 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment B; Watch: health & safety C-, schools D+, crime F.
  • Los Angeles Unified (urban): math 29% / reading 54% proficiency, ranked #223 of 517 in CA (top 43%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 67% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Market conditions: Rents soft (-2.5%/yr); 168 active listings in the ZIP; 5 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 60% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $11,312/mo this rent would consume 255% of the median local household income ($53k/yr) (locally 7490% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $6k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $27k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Los Angeles County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $253k cash investment doubles in ~10 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 38 days — a 3% lower offer ($878k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 14 sale attempts since 26y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $8.14M (90%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1949 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→22/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $877,850 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 38 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1949 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  5. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  8. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.25%
Cap rate
11.03%
Cash-on-cash
16.93%
DSCR
1.75
GRM
6.7

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$960,193
Comps found
2
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
1257 W 60th Pl 0.48mi 5/3.0 (+1) 2,635 (-13%) 7mo $835,000 $317 45
612 W 57th St 0.50mi 5/4.0 (+1) 3,148 (+4%) 20mo $825,000 $262 45

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
5.0%
Equity multiple
1.19×
Total profit
$47,495
Equity at exit
$134,938
10-year hold
IRR
11.8%
Equity multiple
1.81×
Total profit
$204,873
Equity at exit
$78,248

Cash invested: $253,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (CITY)
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
State California
18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
County
— inherits STATE
City Los Angeles
0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+22
LARSO + JCEO 2023; relocation for substantial remodel evictions.

ZIP-level market 90044

Rents YoY
-2.5%
Active inventory
168
Price-to-rent
22.4×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$11,312 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$4,746
Tax from tax record
$239 /mo · $2,866/yr
Insurance
$377
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$2,376
Net cashflow
$3,575

Break-even live

Break-even rent $6,787
Max offer price $905,000
Occupancy floor 63%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $4,087 -5% $3,831 +0% $3,575 +5% $3,319 +10% $3,062
Rent -10% $2,681 -5% $3,128 +0% $3,575 +5% $4,021 +10% $4,468
Rate -1.0pp $4,030 -0.5pp $3,805 base $3,575 +0.5pp $3,340 +1.0pp $3,102

4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
1× unit 2 1 $2,464
1× unit 1 1 $2,111
Total (4 units) $11,312

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$226,250
Closing costs
$27,150
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 5 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
6414 Denver Ave Unit 1/2 Los Angeles, CA 5.0 3.0 2850 $3,950 $1.39 45d 1 0.43mi
715 W 58th St Los Angeles, CA 5.0 3.0 3500 $4,000 $1.14 26d 1 0.47mi
6323 S San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA 4.0 2.0 2800 $3,600 $1.29 45d 1 1.17mi
7530 S Hobart Blvd Los Angeles, CA 4.0 3.0 2400 $5,750 $2.40 20d 1 1.35mi
631 W 83rd St Los Angeles, CA 3.0 2.0 4079 $2,995 $0.73 45d 1 1.45mi

Listing history 46 events

  1. 2026-06-21
    days on market $905,000 Active 38 DOM
  2. 2026-06-18
    days on market $905,000 Active 35 DOM
  3. 2026-06-17
    days on market $905,000 Active 34 DOM
  4. 2026-06-16
    days on market $905,000 Active 33 DOM
  5. 2026-06-15
    days on market $905,000 Active 32 DOM
  6. 2026-06-13
    days on market $905,000 Active 30 DOM
  7. 2026-06-09
    days on market $905,000 Active 26 DOM
  8. 2026-06-08
    days on market $905,000 Active 25 DOM
  9. 2026-06-07
    days on market $905,000 Active 24 DOM
  10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $905,000 Active 21 DOM
  11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $905,000 Active 20 DOM
  12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $905,000 Active 19 DOM
  13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $905,000 Active 18 DOM
  14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $905,000 Active 17 DOM
  15. 2026-05-20
    price $905,000
  16. 2026-05-13
    listed $9,050,000 Active
  17. 2026-04-27
    historical
  18. 2026-04-24
    status Active
  19. 2026-01-24
    listed $870,000 Active
  20. 2026-01-10
    historical
  21. 2025-10-14
    listed $900,000 Active
  22. 2024-02-28
    historical
  23. 2024-02-20
    price $1,050,000
  24. 2024-02-20
    status Active
  25. 2023-12-28
    historical Active Under Contract
  26. 2023-12-21
    status Active
  27. 2023-11-21
    price $1,020,000
  28. 2023-10-02
    listed $700,000 Active
  29. 2023-06-14
    historical
  30. 2022-12-08
    price $950,000
  31. 2022-11-10
    listed $1,000,500 Active
  32. 2022-11-09
    historical
  33. 2020-06-10
    price
  34. 2020-06-07
    price
  35. 2020-06-07
    price
  36. 2020-03-03
    listed Active
  37. 2014-07-10
    historical Off-Market
  38. 2014-06-10
    listed $425,000 Active
  39. 2006-03-13
    historical
  40. 2006-03-02
    listed $650,000
  41. 2006-03-01
    historical
  42. 2005-06-29
    listed $625,000
  43. 2000-10-05
    historical
  44. 2000-07-31
    historical
  45. 2000-06-06
    listed
  46. 2000-01-31
    listed $232,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

Current annual tax
$2,866 · $239/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$6,878 · $573/mo
Expected delta
+$4,012/yr (+$334/mo · 140.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥88°F today · 22 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 7 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$135,744
− Mortgage interest
−$50,694
− Property taxes
−$2,866
− Insurance
−$4,525
− Repairs & maintenance
−$10,860
− Management
−$10,860
− Depreciation
−$26,327
Taxable income
$29,613
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$7,107
After-tax cash flow
$35,789/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Los Angeles Unified
NCES district ID
0622710
Math proficiency
29% ▼ -4.00%
Reading proficiency
54% ▲ 10.00%
Median HH income
$50,403
Composite
35.67/100
National rank
#4875
State rank
#223 of 517 in CA

Livability — Los Angeles

Score
68/100
State rank
#273
US rank
#9237

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime F Employment B Housing B- Health & safety C- User ratings C-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Los Angeles, CA
County
Los Angeles County · 9,444,647 people
City population
3,838,149
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Population (ZIP)
94,830
Household income
$53,302
Rent vs Own
68.9% rent · 31.1% own
Severe rent burden
7490.0

Population outlook (Los Angeles County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
10,940,515 people
By 2030
11,256,481 · +2.9%
By 2040
11,729,929 · +7.2%
By 2050
11,948,407 · +9.2%
By 2075
11,818,114 · +8.0%
By 2100
10,842,928 · -0.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly Hispanic (67%)
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino 67% Black 29% Two or more races 23% White 1% Native American 1%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 39%
Foreign-born
34% · Canada
Languages at home
37% English-only · Spanish 62%

Political lean MEDSL · Los Angeles

2024 margin
Solid D (+32.9) · D 64.8% · R 31.9% · Other 3.3%
2008→2024 swing
-7.4pp toward R · 2008: 40.4pp · 2024: 32.9pp
All cycles
2024: D+32.9 2020: D+44.2 2016: D+48.0 2012: D+40.0 2008: D+40.4

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -691.99%
Current HPI
467.9845
Rent YoY
▼ -2.50%
Metro
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
State GDP YoY
▲ 3.21%
F500 in state
116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+290.1% since first listed
32 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-20 Price Changed $905,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-05-13 Listed $9,050,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-04-27 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2026-04-24 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2026-01-24 Listed $870,000 CRMLS
  • 2026-01-10 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2025-10-14 Listed $900,000 CRMLS
  • 2024-02-28 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2024-02-20 Price Changed $1,050,000 CRMLS
  • 2024-02-20 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2023-12-28 Contingent CRMLS
  • 2023-12-21 Relisted CRMLS
  • 2023-11-21 Price Changed $1,020,000 CRMLS
  • 2023-10-02 Listed $700,000 CRMLS
  • 2023-06-14 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2022-12-08 Price Changed $950,000 CRMLS
  • 2022-11-10 Listed $1,000,500 CRMLS
  • 2022-11-09 Coming Soon CRMLS
  • 2020-06-10 Price Changed TheMLS
  • 2020-06-07 Price Changed TheMLS
  • 2020-06-07 Price Changed TheMLS
  • 2020-03-03 Listed TheMLS
  • 2014-07-10 Delisted BAREIS
  • 2014-06-10 Listed $425,000 BAREIS
  • 2006-03-13 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2006-03-02 Listed $650,000 CRMLS
  • 2006-03-01 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2005-06-29 Listed $625,000 CRMLS
  • 2000-10-05 Delisted TheMLS
  • 2000-07-31 Listing Removed CRMLS
  • 2000-06-06 Listed TheMLS
  • 2000-01-31 Listed $232,000 CRMLS

Property tax history

+1.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $2,866 · +2.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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