Multi-family
1350 E 43rd St · Los Angeles, CA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 91°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 22 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Unhealthy air days now
- 7 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 7 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ 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 +29.9/30.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +7.4/10.0
- ARV discount +6.2/15.0
- Schools +3.6/10.0
- Livability +3.4/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Rent growth +0.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$649,900
🖨 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 MLS
This triplex features three detached units offering a total of approximately 1,668 sq ft of living space. The property is in fair condition and has seen recent improvements, including a newer roof. The layout includes one larger unit of approximately 900 sq ft and two additional units of about 384 sq ft each. A long driveway provides ample off-street parking, while the detached configuration enhances privacy and flexibility for tenants or future use. Located near USC, Exposition Park, Downtown Los Angeles. All units are tenant-occupied. Please do not disturb occupants
Key facts
- Near usc
- Newer roof
- Long driveway
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath multifamily listed at $650k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($29k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($8k rent vs $650k).
- Recommended offer: $611k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 10.7% 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 falling (-8.2%/yr); 126 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 19,697 units permitted in Los Angeles County in 2024 (9,426 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $8,038/mo this rent would consume 163% of the median local household income ($59k/yr) (locally 5930% 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 $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $19k 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.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 66 days — a 6% lower offer ($611k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 2 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
- Current owner paid $134k; list at $650k implies a 385% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1918 — 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.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 66 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1918 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.24% ✓
- Cap rate
- 10.74%
- Cash-on-cash
- 15.88%
- DSCR
- 1.71
- GRM
- 6.7
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $631,433
- List price
- $649,900
- Delta
- 2.92%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 3.6%
- Equity multiple
- 1.13×
- Total profit
- $24,334
- Equity at exit
- $96,902
- IRR
- 10.3%
- Equity multiple
- 1.70×
- Total profit
- $126,824
- Equity at exit
- $56,191
Cash invested: $181,972 (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
ZIP-level market 90011
- Rents YoY
- -8.2%
- Active inventory
- 126
- Price-to-rent
- 20.2×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $8,038 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$3,408
- Tax from tax record
- −$262 /mo · $3,147/yr
- Insurance
- −$271
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$1,688
- Net cashflow
- $2,409
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $2,777 | -5% $2,593 | +0% $2,409 | +5% $2,225 | +10% $2,041 |
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| Rent | -10% $1,774 | -5% $2,091 | +0% $2,409 | +5% $2,726 | +10% $3,044 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $2,736 | -0.5pp $2,574 | base $2,409 | +0.5pp $2,240 | +1.0pp $2,069 |
3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3× units | 3 | 3 | $8,037 |
| #1 | 3 | 3 | $2,679 |
| #2 | 3 | 3 | $2,679 |
| #3 | 3 | 3 | $2,679 |
| Total (3 units) | $8,038 | ||
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
- $162,475
- Closing costs
- $19,497
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 8 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1185 E Vernon Ave Unit 20 Los Angeles, CA | — | 1.0 | 300 | $1,350 | $4.50 | 25d | 1 | 0.26mi |
| 960 E Jefferson Blvd Apt 19 Los Angeles, CA | — | 1.0 | 190 | $994 | $5.23 | 25d | 1 | 0.74mi |
| 1039 E 28th St Unit 301 Los Angeles, CA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 330 | $1,895 | $5.74 | 25d | 1 | 0.91mi |
| 1120 E 25th St Unit 200 Los Angeles, CA | — | 1.0 | 245 | $1,920 | $7.84 | 25d | 1 | 1.01mi |
| 1120 E 25th St Unit 200 Los Angeles, CA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 245 | $1,920 | $7.84 | 0d | 1 | 1.01mi |
| 1120 E 25th St Unit 102 Los Angeles, CA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 360 | $1,700 | $4.72 | 25d | 1 | 1.01mi |
| 1366 E 23rd St Los Angeles, CA | — | 1.0 | 200 | $1,500 | $7.50 | 5d | 1 | 1.01mi |
| 5117-5123 S Avalon Blvd Los Angeles, CA | — | 1.0 | 190 | $1,055 | $5.55 | 22d | 1 | 1.08mi |
Listing history 20 events
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2026-06-18days on market $649,900 Active 66 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $649,900 Active 65 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $649,900 Active 64 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $649,900 Active 63 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $649,900 Active 61 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $649,900 Active 57 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $649,900 Active 56 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $649,900 Active 55 DOM
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2026-06-04days on market $649,900 Active 52 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $649,900 Active 51 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $649,900 Active 50 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $649,900 Active 49 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $649,900 Active 48 DOM
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2026-04-13$649,900 Active 574-char remark
Show marketing remark (574 chars)
This triplex features three detached units offering a total of approximately 1,668 sq ft of living space. The property is in fair condition and has seen recent improvements, including a newer roof. The layout includes one larger unit of approximately 900 sq ft and two additional units of about 384 sq ft each. A long driveway provides ample off-street parking, while the detached configuration enhances privacy and flexibility for tenants or future use. Located near USC, Exposition Park, Downtown Los Angeles. All units are tenant-occupied. Please do not disturb occupants
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2026-04-07historical
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2025-07-07$665,000 Active
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1990-08-01soldstatus $134,000
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1990-08-01soldstatus $134,000
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1988-03-07soldstatus $90,000
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1984-05-04soldstatus $58,000
ⓘ 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
- $3,147 · $262/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $4,939 · $412/mo
- Expected delta
- +$1,792/yr (+$149/mo · 56.9%)
ⓘ 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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥91°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
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $96,456
- − Mortgage interest
- −$36,405
- − Property taxes
- −$3,147
- − Insurance
- −$3,250
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$7,716
- − Management
- −$7,716
- − Depreciation
- −$18,906
- Taxable income
- $19,316
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$4,636
- After-tax cash flow
- $24,270/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
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)
- 100,113
- Household income
- $59,017
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 5930.0
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 (92%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Hispanic / Latino 92% Two or more races 26% Black 6% Native American 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 67%
- Foreign-born
- 45% · Canada, South Korea
- Languages at home
- 13% English-only · Spanish 86%
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
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -636.62%
- Current HPI
- 477.6496
- Rent YoY
- ▼ -8.20%
- 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 |
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| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
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| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
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| Retail | 3 | $44B |
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| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
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| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
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Price history
+1020.5% since first listed7 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-13 Listed $649,900 CRMLS
- 2026-04-07 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2025-07-07 Listed $665,000 CRMLS
- 1990-08-01 Sold (Public Records) $134,000 Public Records
- 1990-08-01 Sold (Public Records) $134,000 Public Records
- 1988-03-07 Sold (Public Records) $90,000 Public Records
- 1984-05-04 Sold (Public Records) $58,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+1.7%/yrLatest (2025): $3,147 · +1.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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