Investment Properties Market Report-2 to 4 units For Sale-Long Beach Real Estate

Investment Properties Market Update 2 to 4 units For Sale 562-212-5420-Long Beach Real Estate

Long Beach Investment Properties For Sale

Updated January 8, 2010

 

 

Year

2-4 Units

Closed Sales

Avg

Sold Price

Avg

Days

on

Market

2000 668  $251,230 62
2001 680 $275,447
58
2002 917  $335,175 47
2003 905  $430,067 38
2004 845  $569,532 40
2005 909  $664,537 46
2006 635  $713,856 68
2007 349  $715,638 88
2008

345

$462,084 87
2009 460
$365,475 78

Sales of Investment properties (2 -4 units), increased again in 2009.  Prices are down, days on market are up some.  Smart investors are once again investing in the Long Beach income property market and future planning for retirement income.  Some of these income property sales have provided some instant return on investment (ROI), others will do so in short order. 


Bank owned investment properties have been dribbling onto the market here in Long Beach providing excellent opportunities for ownership. 


Gross Rent Multiplier's (GRM) are down and Cap Rates are up.  The days of a 14 + gross rent multiplier are gone.   We are beginning to see GRM's back in the healthy 10 range once again, sometimes less.  There are bank owned properties in the mix, smart investors are scooping these up rather quickly often with all cash offers or large down payments.  Its a good time to be out shopping for investment properties.  


Although we are part of Los Angeles County, we do not have rent control in Long Beach.  This makes Long Beach an ideal place to own and operate investment properties. 


2 to 4 units may be purchased with a residential loan.  5+ units will bring you into the commercial arena requiring a commercial loan.   Commercial loans are structured very differently than residential loans and the qualifying process is more rigorous.  A commercial loan will likely require about 50% down payment and may be difficult to acquire for most borrowers. 


Many buyers contact us interested in purchasing residential investment properties.  Some are new to this market and do not understand how to purchase.  Banks require non-owner occupied units to place a minimum 20% down payment, sometimes higher.  Owner occupied units can be purchased with lesser down payment.  Claiming to purchase owner occupied and not actually occupying is considered to be bank fraud which is a felony. Before considering an income property purchase you should first contact your lender regarding qualification. 


Long Beach is currently experiencing a shortage of available homes and condos for sale.  Buyers are turning to the residential income property market in an attempt to find a fit.  Often a duplex, triplex or a fourplex will provide a nice front home which may work as a good fit for a 1st time home buyer.  The rental income generated by the units is considered by the lender and will assist the buyer to qualify for a higher amount, making the purchase possible and manageable.  If you are a 1st time buyer and think this may work for you call your lender, ask them how much you can qualify for with rental income from a duplex, triplex or a fourplex. 


 

There are currently 95 duplexes for sale in Long Beach.  

Average Price: $422,435

Average Days on Market:  1124

Lowest priced duplex for sale in Long Beach:  $185,000

Highest priced duplex for sale in Long Beach:  $1,390,000

 

 

There are currently 28 triplexes for sale in Long Beach. 

Average Price:  $639,884

Average Days on Market: 177  

Lowest priced triplex for sale in Long Beach: $234,500

Highest priced triplex for sale in Long Beach:  $1,875,000


There are currently 65 Fourplexes for sale in Long Beach. 

Average Price: $571,782

Average Days on Market: 201  

Lowest priced fourplex for sale in Long Beach: $175,000

Highest priced fourplex for sale in Long Beach: $1,350,000

 

 

All 2 to 4 Unit Long Beach Investment properties for sale

(Includes Signal Hill)

Direct MLS feed is always current and up to date

 

Properties marked contingent are currently in escrow accepting back-up offers.

 


Contact Laurie for more information, available property lists, or to purchase investment properties in Long Beach (562) 212-5420

 

 

(Direct feeds from the Southern California MLS)

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Belmont Heights
Long Beach, California 90803

(562) 212-5420

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Posted on January 08, 2010 03:45:00 by Laurie Manny
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