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Find Real Estate Investment Properties For Sale in California
California investment property runs the gamut from urban mid-rise to multi-and single-family units thorughout the state. Coastal or mountainous regions abound with opportunity for the keen real estate investor.
California sits on the edge of the Pacific Ocean with Oregon bordering on the north and Mexico on the south. It is the most populous state in the United States the third largest state by land area in the country, behind Alaska and Texas. The state estimates the population at 38,292,687 in 2009. If you are looking for California rental property, there is always a strong market in the largest cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco. If you are looking for investment properties in California in an urban setting that isn't quite as massive, the cities of Fresno, Long Beach, Sacramento and Oakland are all included in the list of America's 50 largest cities. Rental properties in California can definitely be good investment choices with the proper research, whether it's single family homes, multi-unit structures, high rise condos, duplexes or mobile homes, the rental market remains strong. There are many options to address your cash flow needs for your investment properties in California, as rents vary in different locations across the state. For instance, the 2007 meidan gross rent in San Jose was $1249, while the number for Merced was $673.
There are many tourism destinations in California to support the potential for vacation rental investment property, such as San Francisco, Hollywood, Monterey, Carmel, and San Diego. There are also opportunities to rehab units if you specialize in renovating and refurbishing homes, especially single-family units. A licensed real estate professional can help you build a diverse investment portfolio of investment properties in California.
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Real Estate Investment Property In California
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Single Family - Sylmar, CA Location: 12224 Forest Trl Tujunga CA 91042 Price: $95,000 Type: 2,760 SqFt, Single Family Description: ... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 1, 2010 Price/Sqft: $34 With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $16,692 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 23.57% ± |
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Single Fam Res Detch - La Quinta, CA Location: 54315 Riviera La Quinta CA 92253 Price: $489,000 (Est. Value: $519,700) Type: 2,819 SqFt, 3bd/3.0ba, Single Family Description: Fabulous detached home offering total privacy with enhanced mountain views. This Tournament Four plan is beautifully designer de... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 15, 2010 Price/Sqft: $173 Est. Equity: $30,700 (6%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $12,396 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 8.53% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Traditional - Panorama City, CA Location: 8122 Broadleaf Avenue Panorama City CA 91402 Price: $379,000 Type: 2,488 SqFt, 5bd/3.0ba, Single Family Description: Wow 4or5 bedrooms1 br needs closet blt, 3 full bat hs, 2488 sq ft. Original home blt 1950-3br, 2ba large addition began 1998 inc... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 4, 2010 Price/Sqft: $152 With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $12,300 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 9.25% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Traditional - Van Nuys, CA Location: 7123 Forbes Avenue Van Nuys CA 91406 Price: $239,900 (Est. Value: $244,000) Type: 858 SqFt, 3bd/1.0ba, Single Family Description: Great curb appeal for this home that s a contractor s dream fixer. Living room with cozy fireplace, huge back yard ready for lan... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 8, 2010 Price/Sqft: $280 Est. Equity: $4,100 (2%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,886 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 10.95% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Other - Los Angeles, CA Location: 4361 South Van Ness Avenue Los Angeles CA 90062 Price: $295,000 Type: 1,602 SqFt, 4bd/1.5ba, Single Family Description: AS IS PROPERTY GREAT FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS ROOF 2 YEARS OLD CERAMIC TILE PAINTED INSIDE and OUTSIDE CARPET 6 MONTHS OLD.... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 5, 2010 Price/Sqft: $184 With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,652 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 9.95% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Arts and Crafts, Craftsman - Santa Ana, CA Location: 513 South Orange Avenue Santa Ana CA 92701 Price: $175,000 (Est. Value: $214,099) Type: 1,340 SqFt, 3bd/1.0ba, Single Family Description: Nearby School Info: Elementary School: Rosavelt Middle School: Willard Junior High School: Willard Senior High... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 13, 2010 Price/Sqft: $131 Est. Equity: $39,099 (18%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,652 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 12.66% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Other - Los Angeles, CA Location: 1476 West 46th Street Los Angeles CA 90062 Price: $175,000 (Est. Value: $209,894) Type: 1,414 SqFt, 2bd/1.0ba, Single Family Description: beautiful home with wood floor and remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Good floor plan. Fenced front yard.... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 12, 2010 Price/Sqft: $124 Est. Equity: $34,894 (17%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,652 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 12.66% ± |
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Single Family, Craftsman - Los Angeles, CA Location: 2956 Normandie Los Angeles CA 90007 Price: $199,900 (Est. Value: $245,000) Type: 2,046 SqFt, 4bd/3.0ba, Single Family Description: ... |
Status: Active Last Update: Feb 27, 2010 Price/Sqft: $98 Est. Equity: $45,100 (18%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,598 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 11.80% ± |
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Single Family - LOS ANGELES, CA Location: 621 74th Street Los Angeles CA 90044 Price: $185,000 (Est. Value: $188,600) Type: 1,288 SqFt, 3bd/1.0ba, Single Family Description: ... |
Status: Active Last Update: Feb 21, 2010 Price/Sqft: $144 Est. Equity: $3,600 (2%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,568 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 12.25% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Contemporary - Los Angeles, CA Location: 1800 West 41st Street Los Angeles CA 90062 Price: $230,000 (Est. Value: $233,300) Type: 1,683 SqFt, 3bd/2.0ba, Single Family Description: This property is very clean and nice. located near school, shooping and transportation.... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 12, 2010 Price/Sqft: $137 Est. Equity: $3,300 (1%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,424 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 10.97% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Other - Norwalk, CA Location: 11838 Crewe Street Norwalk CA 90650 Price: $179,900 (Est. Value: $237,124) Type: 1,122 SqFt, 3bd/1.0ba, Single Family Description: Property is in need of interior and exterior updating and maintenance FIXER.... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 8, 2010 Price/Sqft: $160 Est. Equity: $57,224 (24%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,346 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 12.31% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Craftsman - Los Angeles, CA Location: 3507 West 58th Place Los Angeles CA 90043 Price: $369,900 (Est. Value: $384,300) Type: 2,490 SqFt, 4bd/2.0ba, Single Family Description: This beautifully remodeled Craftsman style home has been tasefully upgraded throughout. Floor to ceiling windows flood the homes ... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 6, 2010 Price/Sqft: $149 Est. Equity: $14,400 (4%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,262 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 9.04% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Contemporary - Los Angeles, CA Location: 3659 Mimosa Los Angeles CA 90065 Price: $250,000 (Est. Value: $297,300) Type: 1,364 SqFt, 3bd/2.0ba, Single Family Description: Two Story House in a nice LA area,3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, direct garage acces. This one is perferct for investors and or contrac... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 12, 2010 Price/Sqft: $183 Est. Equity: $47,300 (16%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,244 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 10.50% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Traditional - Los Angeles, CA Location: 248 East 118th Street Los Angeles CA 90061 Price: $164,900 (Est. Value: $174,500) Type: 1,398 SqFt, 4bd/2.0ba, Single Family Description: Front house 2 bedroom 1 bath with attached back unit 2 bedroom 1 bath, nice area, huge lot. Rare find. Live in the main house and... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 8, 2010 Price/Sqft: $118 Est. Equity: $9,600 (6%) With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $11,214 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 12.80% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Traditional - Los Angeles, CA Location: 1420 West 105 Street Los Angeles CA 90047 Price: $280,000 Type: 1,680 SqFt, 4bd/2.0ba, Single Family Description: Beautiful huge house on a huge lot This home has been remodeled ready so that your clients just need to bring their furniture an... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 11, 2010 Price/Sqft: $167 With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $10,980 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 9.92% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Contemporary - Lynwood, CA Location: 11816 Duncan Avenue Lynwood CA 90262 Price: $200,000 Type: 1,820 SqFt, 4bd/2.5ba, Single Family Description: Fairley new home built in 2007. Granite counter, two story. Nice property for first time buyers.... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 9, 2010 Price/Sqft: $110 With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $10,944 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 11.47% ± |
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Single Fam Res Detch - La Quinta, CA Location: 60655 Living Stone Dr La Quinta CA 92253 Price: $323,500 Type: 1,386 SqFt, 2bd/2.0ba, Single Family Description: Not Short SaleUpgraded Maurea. Ceramic tile,Granite slab counters w/tile backsplash,upgraded fixtures. Ceiling fans w/lights, Cel... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 14, 2010 Price/Sqft: $233 With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $10,938 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 9.38% ± |
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Single Family Residence, Contemporary - Los Angeles, CA Location: 2039 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles CA 90047 Price: $375,000 Type: 2,090 SqFt, 4bd/2.5ba, Single Family Description: Nice home for first time buyer big 4 bedroom large living room and dining room excellent for two families property is vacant bui... |
Status: Active Last Update: Mar 5, 2010 Price/Sqft: $179 With Down Pmt of: 20% Est. Cash Flow/yr: $10,932 ± Est. Cap Rate/yr: 8.92% ± |
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