Los Angeles Real Estate Investing & House Flipping Network

Welcome to the premier fix‑and‑flip and real estate investing network for serious investors in the South Bay and West LA. Whether you’re flipping your first home or scaling a multi‑million‑dollar portfolio, success in this market comes down to two things: Finding the deal and funding the deal.

Why this group is different
Unlike meetups led by gurus or generalists, this group is led by an individual with over 25 years of experience in the LA Market.

• The Deal Maker (25+ years in LA real estate)
  An experienced broker and investor who has spent two decades finding “diamond in the rough” off‑market deals, negotiating in competitive situations, and navigating hyper‑local zoning and neighborhood nuances—so you learn how to buy right the first time**.**

What we cover – your financial edge
We dive into the numbers that make or break a West LA / South Bay flip:

• Finding deals: On‑ and off‑market strategies for sourcing profitable fix‑and‑flip opportunities in today’s LA market.
• Creative & hard‑money financing: How to secure leverage in a high‑interest environment and build relationships with private capital partners.
• Precision valuations (ARV): How to nail your After‑Repair Value so you never overpay and never over‑rehab.
• Renovation ROI: Where to spend your budget for maximum resale value—and which “upgrades” are a waste of money.
• Exit strategies: Staging, pricing, and timing the sale, plus tax‑smart moves such as 1031 exchanges.

Who should join

• Active investors and flippers doing or about to do real deals in LA.
• Aspiring house flippers who want to avoid rookie mistakes that cost thousands.
• Lenders, contractors, and service providers who want to work with reliable, repeat investors.

How this fits with our other groups

This meetup focuses on house flipping and smaller value‑add projects in West LA and the South Bay. For investors interested in larger multifamily, commercial, and note‑investing / capital‑stack strategies, we host additional events through our sister group, LA Syndication & Note Investing Network.
Join the inner circle

Click “Join this group” to be notified about upcoming fix‑and‑flip and LA house‑flipping events, workshops, and site visits. Join us to get a clear blueprint for profitable investing and flipping in Los Angeles.

Bob Schmalz
Organizer,& House Flippingh Network Los Angeles Real Estate Investing

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Bob Schmalz
Broker Founder
West Los Angeles Real Estate Group
bob_schhmalz@wlaregroup.com
310.505.5571