Insights

5 Los Angeles Neighborhoods Where We're Seeing Commercial Activity

info@thepivotcre.com (PIVOT Research Team) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:06:00 GMT

Los Angeles is not one market. Rents, buyers and building types change from one corridor to the next, sometimes within a few blocks. These are five areas where our team has been listing, leasing and closing deals recently, and what we are seeing in each.

Multifamily vs. Mixed-Use: Which Investment Fits You Best?

info@thepivotcre.com (PIVOT Research Team) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:05:00 GMT

Apartment buildings and mixed-use buildings are two of the most common investments in Los Angeles. Both can perform well, but they carry different risks and require different kinds of management. Here is how they compare.

How to Lease Office Space in Sherman Oaks and Studio City

info@thepivotcre.com (PIVOT Research Team) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:04:00 GMT

Leasing office space comes down to more than the monthly rent. The structure of the lease decides what you actually pay over the full term. Here is what to understand before you sign, especially along Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks and Studio City, where PIVOT is based.

The Complete Guide to 1031 Exchanges for Los Angeles Investors

info@thepivotcre.com (PIVOT Research Team) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:03:00 GMT

A 1031 exchange lets an investor sell investment real estate and buy replacement real estate while deferring capital gains tax. It is one of the most useful tools for apartment and commercial owners, and also one of the easiest to get wrong. Here is how it works.

7 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying Commercial Property in LA

info@thepivotcre.com (PIVOT Research Team) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:02:00 GMT

Commercial property can be a strong investment, but problems that are missed in escrow are expensive to fix later. These are seven red flags we look for when representing buyers in Los Angeles.

What to Look for in an Industrial or Auto Body Property in the Valley

info@thepivotcre.com (PIVOT Research Team) — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Industrial and auto body buildings are some of the most specialized properties in the San Fernando Valley. A building that works perfectly for one user can be unusable for another. Here is what we check before a client buys or leases.