DTLA LIFE MAG #15 | MARCH 2015 | Page 8

Downtown Los Angeles investment is on the rise and with every major retailer, restaurateur, venue owner and service coming in droves to our grand city center translating to the buying of real estate as a worthwhile option. In order to make money in real estate, you must do your homework and get to know the market you are interested in. You want to know the location and the history. You need to know what new developments are planned. What about transportation and other services? You should plan to know everything about the area where you invest. Staying ahead of the competition in real estate investment means doing your homework. If you are not a real estate professional or new to the market, it can be daunting, below I will share with you a few of the main tactics you should know that the old pros use to get ahead of the trends instead of chasing them. Study Local Pricing The first things to study are the current price trends in the area