Real Estate.Development.Built for Long-Term Value.
A vertically integrated Los Angeles development and investment platform focused on multifamily, small-lot, and value-add residential opportunities in mature, high-demand neighborhoods.
A Smarter Approach to Los Angeles Residential.
DJC Development & Investment identifies, develops, improves, leases, and manages residential investment properties throughout Los Angeles.
Our strategy focuses on quality infill neighborhoods, practical 1-4 unit financing advantages, in-house execution, and long-term ownership.
A Focused Strategy for Los Angeles Residential Investment.
DJC combines selective market focus, financing discipline, and in-house execution to create a more controlled path from acquisition to long-term ownership. Our platform is designed to reduce risk, improve project economics, and create durable value for investors.
Mature LA Infill
We focus on established Los Angeles neighborhoods with strong renter demand, limited supply, lower turnover, and long-term appreciation potential.
1-4 Unit Advantage
Our strategy prioritizes 1-4 unit residential properties where financing options can be more flexible than commercial real estate, including higher leverage, longer loan terms, and improved refinance potential.
Execution Control
Permitting, construction management, loan processing, leasing, and property operations are coordinated through the DJC platform to reduce outside costs and improve accountability.
Turning Deferred Maintenance Into Long-Term Value
1146 Sanborn Ave is a two-house property in Silver Lake that demonstrates DJC's core investment strategy: acquire unique residential assets in high-demand neighborhoods, renovate efficiently, refinance quickly, return investor capital, and hold for long-term upside.
DJC acquired 1146 Sanborn Ave in April 2022 for $1,050,000. The property consisted of two separate small houses on one lot in Silver Lake and suffered from significant deferred maintenance. DJC identified the opportunity to renovate the property, improve rental quality, and reposition it as a long-term residential investment asset.
A $350,000 renovation budget was submitted to the lender. After inspection and appraisal review, the lender approved a 10% down loan with a 100% construction line of credit based on an estimated after-repair value of $1,850,000.
The renovation was completed in approximately 4 months. By month 5, DJC completed a cash-out refinance based on a final appraised value of $2,000,000. The partnership refinanced at 75% loan-to-value, returning 100% of the initial investment plus approximately $150,000 in additional funds to the general and investor partners.
Rather than selling, the partnership continues to hold the property, benefiting from modest cash flow, long-term appreciation, and tax advantages.
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This deal reflects the DJC model: find underutilized residential assets in strong Los Angeles neighborhoods, execute quickly, create equity, return capital through refinance, and hold for long-term value.
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