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We took a completely run-down commercial building and turned it into a fully remodeled laundromat from the ground up. After 8 months, over $1.25M invested, and multiple delays with the city… we’re finally ready to open.

But now comes the real question: Do we keep it and potentially make $10K/month… or sell it for a $1M profit?

In this podcast, we break down:
- Total project cost vs potential sale price
- Real laundromat income projections (conservative vs aggressive)
- Why “passive income” might not be so passive
- The real workload behind owning a laundromat
- How we’re thinking about reinvesting through a 1031 exchange

This is the reality of building a business vs flipping for profit—and the decision isn’t as obvious as you might think.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exOlN8Qn6-E

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
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How do you know when it’s time to sell a performing 4-unit property and move into a larger apartment building?

In this video, Juan Huizar breaks down a real investment example: a $200,000 initial investment that grew to $572,000 in six years through strategic multifamily ownership, then explains why he chose to sell a stabilized fourplex and move into a 10-unit property instead.

Juan walks through the exact numbers investors should analyze before making a move: price per unit, price per square foot, GRM, cap rate, equity growth, and future upside.

If you currently own a duplex, triplex, fourplex, or apartment building and are wondering whether your equity is working hard enough, this episode shows how experienced investors think about scaling.

This channel is built to educate, inspire, and empower multifamily investors through real examples, local market knowledge, and practical strategies.

👉 Watch the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XCj4MRnM90

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
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Is 2026 the right time to sell your small investment property and trade up to larger multifamily? In this video, I break down exactly what I'm personally doing with my own portfolio — selling a triplex via 1031 exchange into an 8-unit, and rolling a fourplex partnership into a 10-unit on Redondo — and why the current Long Beach market creates a rare opportunity to sell at a premium and buy at a discount simultaneously.

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
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Are you new to multifamily investing or apartment building ownership? Before you buy your first 4-plex, 8-unit, or apartment complex — you NEED to know these 10 essential terms. Juan Huizar and Jack Patel break down every key metric investors use to analyze, compare, and buy income-producing properties in Long Beach and beyond.

Whether you're in California, Ohio, Iowa, or anywhere in the U.S. — these fundamentals apply to every market.

📲 Ready to invest in multifamily real estate? Book a call with Juan or Jack:

JUAN HUIZAR
https://sageregroup.com/team/juan-huizar/

JACK PATEL
https://sageregroup.com/team/jack-patel/

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestate

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Thinking about buying your first 5+ unit apartment building? This episode breaks down the top 10 questions every multifamily investor should ask before making an offer—from NOI, cap rates, rent roll, expense ratios, deferred maintenance, financing options, real value-add vs cosmetic fixes, exit buyers, and local laws.

Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell walk through how commercial properties are actually valued, why lenders care about in-place numbers vs pro forma, and how to spot true upside instead of marketing hype.

If you’re moving from a duplex/fourplex into 8, 10, or 20+ units, this is the framework you want before you tour buildings or talk to lenders.

👉If you’re ready to buy, sell, or scale into larger multifamily properties, reach out and start the conversation today

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestate

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Is 2026 doom-and-gloom for real estate… or a sneaky window of opportunity?

In this episode, Juan Huizar sits down with economist Christopher Thornberg (Beacon Economics) to break down what multifamily investors in LA + Orange County should actually be watching—beyond headlines. We cover why demand is still holding up, why “rate relief” can be a head fake, how to think about leverage and loan terms (3-year vs 5-year), what a potential financial bubble means for investors, and why California isn’t “doomed” like people claim.

Chris will also be the keynote speaker at the Multifamily Investment Summit (Feb 26, 2026) in Long Beach—details below.

👉 Get your Summit ticket here: https://sagemultifamilysummit.eventbrite.com

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestate

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Thinking about buying your first 5+ unit apartment building? This episode breaks down the top 10 questions every multifamily investor should ask before making an offer—from NOI, cap rates, rent roll, expense ratios, deferred maintenance, financing options, real value-add vs cosmetic fixes, exit buyers, and local laws.

Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell walk through how commercial properties are actually valued, why lenders care about in-place numbers vs pro forma, and how to spot true upside instead of marketing hype.

If you’re moving from a duplex/fourplex into 8, 10, or 20+ units, this is the framework you want before you tour buildings or talk to lenders.

👉📩 If you’re ready to buy, sell, or scale into larger multifamily properties, reach out and start the conversation today:

https://sageregroup.com/contact/

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestate

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Thinking about house hacking or buying your first investment property? In this video, multifamily brokers Juan Huizar and Cody Charnell break down the 10 most common questions new investors ask when getting started.

We cover everything from whether you should buy a single-family home or a small multifamily, how financing actually works, managing tenants, buying in California vs out of state, and how real investors scale from their first duplex or fourplex into larger apartment buildings.

This episode is focused on real-world investing in Southern California, but the concepts apply anywhere if you’re serious about building long-term wealth through real estate.

If you’re new to investing, house hacking, or trying to decide your next move in 20 26, this is a must-watch.

👇 Contact Juan & Cody here if you want help buying your first investment property:

Juan Huizar: https://sageregroup.com/team/juan-huizar/
Cody Charnel: https://sageregroup.com/team/cody-charnell/

▶️ Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/eTKHRJgmzgU

Juan is a Licensed California Real Estate Broker that has acquired his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and a Real Estate Investor who is dedicated to helping people build wealth and financial independence through real estate investing.

Website: www.SageREGroup.com

Phone: 562-307-0838

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/multifamilylongbeach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SageRegroup/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanhuizar-sagerealestate/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/sagerealestate

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