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Welcome to your source for real estate investing news, insights, and guidance.

As industry experts, we stay up-to-date with real estate market trends, and actively work to stay ahead of changing market conditions. We’re excited to share our research and analysis with you! With these market insights, and real estate investing tips, you’ll have a competitive advantage over other investors in your local market.

The topics we cover include real estate news, interesting market trends, buying and selling real estate, and managing rental properties. We also share company news from Gatsby Investment, so you’ll have the inside track as Gatsby continues to expand operations.

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Why Build-to-Rent Has Become a Top Choice for Gatsby Investors

Over the past year, Gatsby Investment’s Build-to-Rent projects have become one of the most popular opportunities on our platform, and for good reason. This model combines the equity growth of new development, the stability of rental income, and the tax advantages of long-term gains, all in one strategic investment.

A Proven Strategy Designed for Today’s Market

The Build-to-Rent model is designed to provide investors with multiple layers of value in a relatively short timeframe. It combines the upside of multifamily development with the consistency of rental income, a favorable tax position upon exit, and the ability to sell at a prime sales price that maximizes returns for our investors.

What makes this strategy especially effective right now is timing. The market is currently in a buyer’s phase, which allows Gatsby to secure projects at favorable prices. By the time today’s Build-to-Rent projects reach their planned exits, conditions are expected to shift toward a seller’s market. This positions our investors to benefit from buying at the right time and selling at a stronger one.

Here is how it works:

Ground-up construction: Investors build equity during the development phase, typically around 18 months.
Rental income: Once construction is complete, the property is leased to tenants, generating quarterly rental distributions.
Strategic sale: After a 12-month rental period, the stabilized property is sold at an optimal market price, helping to maximize overall investor returns.

Why Investors Choose the Build-to-Rent Model

The Build-to-Rent model continues to attract investors for its balanced approach to growth, income, and flexibility.

Key advantages include:

Multiple layers of return: Equity growth, rental income, and tax benefits.
Short overall timeline: Most projects are completed in approximately 2.5 years.
Stronger resale potential: Stabilized assets appeal to more buyers since they are already occupied with tenants and are easier to finance.
Flexibility on exit: Because the property is income-producing, we have flexibility on timing the sale without high carrying costs during the marketing period.
Tax advantages: Profits are treated as long-term capital gains, which help investors keep more of their returns after taxes.

Explore Build-to-Rent Opportunities

Investors can explore current Build-to-Rent investment opportunities starting at $25,000.

About Gatsby Investment

Gatsby Investment specializes in ground-up real estate development projects across Southern California, offering accredited investors access to institutional-quality opportunities with transparent structures and professional management. Learn more at Gatsby Investment.

Understanding the Market Cycle: Why a Buyer’s Market Means a Builder’s Advantage

While many investors are taking a wait-and-see approach in today’s high-interest-rate environment, at Gatsby Investment, we see this as one of the most favorable times to invest in real estate.

A Buyer-Leaning Market

We’re currently in a buyer-leaning market, a period where market conditions favor buyers more than sellers. This is a rare opportunity that typically comes around only once every decade.

In a buyer-leaning market, inventory levels are elevated, and sellers are often more flexible on pricing and terms. This creates an opening for investors to negotiate favorable deals and purchase land or properties below market value. As we explain in our guide to buyer’s vs. seller’s markets, these moments in the cycle create rare opportunities for those who act decisively. Conversely, in a seller’s market, demand outweighs supply, driving up prices and competition.

Today’s environment allows us to acquire premium land 10–20% below market value, creating built-in equity from day one. By the time our current projects reach their estimated exit in about 2.5 years, the market is expected to shift back toward a seller’s market with stronger buyer demand and higher exit pricing. That’s how we’re positioning our investors for success from start to finish.

How We Structure for Success

At Gatsby, we don’t simply follow the market, we design our investment structure to take advantage of each stage in the real estate cycle. That’s why we’ve refined our build-to-rent model to maximize value creation and minimize risk for our investors.

We start by buying smart, focusing on high-demand neighborhoods where we can acquire land below market value. This initial discount builds equity from the start, providing a strong foundation for the investment.

Next, we develop from the ground up, leveraging our construction expertise and economies of scale to add value through efficient design, cost control, and quality execution. By building new product in areas with limited supply, we’re able to deliver modern, desirable housing that commands premium rents.

Once construction is complete, we hold strategically, allowing the project to stabilize with full leasing. During this phase, investors benefit from consistent rental income while the market continues to strengthen.

Finally, when conditions align, we exit profitably, selling fully leased, high-performing assets at premium pricing, typically in a stronger seller’s market.

This structure ensures that investors participate in value creation at every stage: acquisition, construction, stabilization, and exit, rather than relying solely on market appreciation.

Why This Market Matters

Beyond market timing, several key factors make real estate a smart play right now:

Diversification and Risk Mitigation: Build a balanced portfolio across multiple properties and locations to reduce risk exposure.

Inflation Hedge: Real estate is one of the most reliable assets for preserving value during inflationary periods.
Consistent Demand in Los Angeles: The LA housing market continues to face a chronic shortage, keeping rental demand strong.
Strategic Property Development: Gatsby focuses on multi-family and shared-living spaces, large, more affordable units designed for today’s rental realities.
Leverage Our Network: Our strong industry relationships give investors access to exclusive deals and favorable pricing that aren’t available on the open market.

Powered by Technology, Backed by Experience

At Gatsby, we combine decades of real estate expertise with cutting-edge technology. Our proprietary investment platform makes it simple to invest, track performance, and diversify your portfolio, all from one intuitive dashboard.

We handle every detail from start to finish, offering a fully managed, transparent, and passive investment experience.

Navigating Buyer’s Markets and Seller’s Markets with Gatsby Investment

Being a buyer in a buyer’s market is ideal. As is being a seller in a seller’s market. But being a buyer in a seller’s market or a seller in a buyer’s market quickly makes it more difficult to optimize your real estate investments. And this is when it pays to have a team of real estate experts on your side.

Gatsby Investment is a Beverly Hills-based real estate syndication company. We make unique real estate investments in the enviable Los Angeles market available to accredited investors. Our experienced analysts have the industry connections to secure off-market deals for our investors, negotiating favorable terms on new acquisitions. Our architects, designers, and builders have the industry knowledge to create optimal living spaces that command high rental rates and sale prices. And with our online platform, you can confidently invest in real estate under any market condition.

At Gatsby, we know how to navigate buyer’s markets and seller’s markets. And we’re excited to make real estate investing as convenient and rewarding as possible for you, no matter which way the pendulum is swinging.

Explore our available investment opportunities and take advantage of today’s market conditions by leveraging the knowledge and skills of our experienced team.

Building Strong Partnerships: Gatsby Investment’s Exclusive Agent and Broker Event

Gatsby Investment recently hosted an exclusive event designed for real estate agents and brokers eager to collaborate with our team and learn more about partnership opportunities in the Los Angeles market. The event brought together some of Los Angeles’s top agents and broker professionals, all sharing one goal: to explore new ways to collaborate and strengthen relationships in one of the nation’s most prime real estate markets.

Strengthening Connections That Drive Great Deals

At Gatsby, relationships are everything. This event was part of our ongoing effort to build stronger ties with the agent and broker community, the professionals who help us uncover the most promising properties and connect us with qualified buyers for our completed developments.

Our mission is simple: to create win–win relationships where brokers and agents benefit from Gatsby’s consistent deal flow, and investors gain access to exclusive, high-quality opportunities. Every conversation at the event reflected our shared commitment to sourcing and developing some of Los Angeles’s most exciting real estate projects and delivering much-needed housing to the community.

About Gatsby Investment

Gatsby Investment is the fastest-growing real estate syndication company focused exclusively on the Los Angeles market. We specialize in value-add and ground-up construction projects, completing around 40 deals per year. Our hands-on approach to every stage of development ensures quality, transparency, and investor success, and our partnerships with local agents and brokers play a key role in that process.

Collaborate With Gatsby

If you are an agent or broker looking to expand your network and work with a leading real estate investment team in Los Angeles, we would love to connect. Agents can benefit in two ways: by bringing us new property opportunities and by helping sell our completed developments.

Getting started is simple: create an account, register as an agent or broker, and submit your property directly through our platform.

Learn more about the opportunities available and how to get started by visiting our Agents and Brokers page.

Stay tuned for future Gatsby events and be sure to sign up to get notified when our next agent and broker mixer is announced.

5 Key Benefits of Gatsby’s Multi-Family Built-for-You Developments

Since our inception nearly 10 years ago, Gatsby has carved out a profitable niche in the Los Angeles real estate market by developing multi-family structures from the ground up.

We have traditionally packaged these developments as real estate syndication deals, allowing investors to buy shares in pre-vetted multi-family construction projects, controlled by Gatsby as the syndication sponsor. And our investors have been thrilled with the impressive returns generated from these opportunities!

These syndicated developments will continue to be a cornerstone of Gatsby’s offerings. But there is a growing demand among high-net-worth investors for new construction multi-family buildings that they can own independently.

That’s why Gatsby launched the Multi-Family Built-for-You Developments. With this investment model, individual investors can outsource the development of their new apartment building to Gatsby Investment while retaining full control over the completed build!

5 Key Benefits of Gatsby’s Multi-Family Built-for-You Developments

Here are the five primary advantages of investing in Gatsby’s Multi-Family Built-for-You program.

1. Passive Real Estate Development

You don’t need to bring prior development experience or industry connections to the table. Gatsby has completed dozens of these developments throughout Los Angeles and has the professionals and systems in place to efficiently manage the purchase, construction, and lease-up of your new property.

Let the experts at Gatsby handle the process from start to finish while you focus on your commitments and passions.

2. Maximized Property Value

Building from the ground up creates an opportunistic investment that allows us to add value at each stage of development. We can tailor the building to meet the needs of local renters, creating higher tenant demand and maximizing your property’s value.

Our team of analysts has identified key features that drive demand and value in the LA rental market while being cost-effective, including in-unit laundry, on-site parking, and outdoor spaces.

3. Higher Return on Investment (ROI) Potential

In addition to the increased ROI capacity of building rather than purchasing a turn-key rental, investors can leverage Gatsby’s local expertise and industry relationships to maximize ROI potential.

Having built so many multi-family structures in the area, we have the system down to a science. We know how to navigate building permit approvals, negotiate lower prices on materials, and access favorable construction loan rates. This stretches your investment capital and ultimately returns a higher ROI.

4. Sole Ownership

Gatsby handles the build and stabilizes the property on your behalf, allowing you to retain full equity. The stabilized property is then turned over to you, giving you full control over the future of the property.

As the sole owner, you can refinance, renovate, or sell whenever (and however) you choose. You can even pass along the property to create generational wealth for your children and grandchildren if you wish.

5. Expert Management

With Gatsby’s Multi-Family Built-for-You Developments, you’re effectively outsourcing the entire development and lease-up process to experienced professionals. This includes:

Finding suitable lots
Due diligence and project planning
Establishing an ownership LLC on your behalf
Designing and permitting
Site preparation
Labor and material sourcing
Construction financing
Overseeing the actual construction
Accounting
Filling the completed building with qualified tenants

We handle every aspect, providing a hassle-free experience for you!

Add a Gatsby Multi-Family Built-for-You Development to Your Portfolio

Gatsby’s Multi-Family Built‑for‑You projects are open to all investors who:

Have a minimum of $1.5 million in available capital that can be confirmed via proof of funds.
Qualify for financing in their name.
Are ready to manage the completed property (as a hands-on landlord or by hiring a property manager).

If you want to own income-generating real estate in Los Angeles without starting from scratch or paying a premium for turn-key new construction apartments, Gatsby’s Multi-Family Built‑for‑You Developments might be the right fit for you!

Learn more about the built-for-you process and contact one of Gatsby’s dedicated investor relationship specialists if you have any questions!

Gatsby’s Short-Term Rental Holding Strategy

Gatsby Investment has created a unique, profitable niche in the Los Angeles housing market.

If you’re not yet familiar with our primary investment model, here’s a quick overview: We develop smaller multi-family buildings (typically 4-6 units) on lots that were previously zoned for single-family only. Not only does this help create much-needed housing inventory, but these projects can be completed more quickly, with less risk than larger buildings.

But there’s one more component of our success in this niche: our short-term rental holding strategy.

Rather than selling the property immediately upon completion, we hold the property as a rental for a short time (typically around 12 months). This provides several benefits for our investors. So we wanted to explain this strategy and discuss the investor advantages of the short-term rental holds.

Why Gatsby Adopts a Short-Term Rental Holding Strategy

While we aim to maximize the value of the property during the development phase, filling the units with renters and selling the stabilized project provides five key benefits over selling a vacant new-construction building.

1. Lower Capital Gains Tax Rates

The federal tax code distinguishes between short-term capital gains and long-term capital gains for tax purposes. Short-term capital gains (profits on investments held for less than one year) are taxed at normal earned income rates. Long-term capital gains, on the other hand, are taxed at favorable, lower capital gains rates.

By holding the completed property as a rental holding for just 12 months, we meet the threshold for long-term capital gains tax treatment upon the sale of the asset, which significantly improves the after-tax return for our investors.

2. Higher valuation through the income approach

A vacant multi-family structure has no income for investor-buyers to use in estimating a fair market price for their purchase offer. But a stabilized property has proven rental income, which buyers and appraisers can use to justify a higher price based on Net Operating Income (NOI) and market capitalization rates (Cap Rates).

This can ultimately lead to a higher sales price and larger profit margin for our investors.

3. Rental Income Potential for Investors

During the short-term rental holding period, any rental income is collected by Gatsby as the project’s sponsor. As equity investors, you are entitled to a share of this income, which is distributed on a quarterly basis. This rental income first helps offset property expenses and then provides cash flow to investors.

4. Wider Buyer Pool for the Resale

The buyer pool for vacant multi-family buildings is typically limited to value-add investors willing to handle the lease-up themselves.

By filling the units with tenants, we expand the buyer pool to include institutional investors (such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), pension funds, and insurance companies) as well as many private equity groups that only buy stabilized, income-producing assets. These Core and Core Plus investors are more likely to pay a premium for immediate, low-risk cash flow, ultimately boosting the sales price and investor returns.

5. Increased Leverage in Negotiations

A vacant property incurs carrying costs without generating any income to offset those expenses. This puts a lot of pressure on the owner-developer to sell as quickly as possible to stop the negative cash flow.

When an asset is generating its own income, however, we can afford to wait for the right offer from the right buyer, giving us greater flexibility in negotiations.

Leverage Gatsby’s Short-Term Rental Holding Strategy for Your Portfolio

Are you ready to boost your real estate portfolio with Gatsby’s short-term rental holding strategy? Browse our available investment opportunities online or schedule a consultation with a dedicated investor relations specialist today!

Should You Appeal Your 2025 California Property Tax Bill?

As a California-based real estate investment company, Gatsby Investment is proud to support CA property owners in creating sustainable housing market growth while protecting their bottom lines. One critical way to protect your financial investment in CA real estate is to avoid excessive property taxes.

With California’s property tax appeal season in full swing, today’s post is specifically to help our California property owners determine if they are being taxed fairly and take action if they’re being over-taxed.

What Is a Property Tax Appeal?

A property tax appeal is a formal protest of the county tax assessor’s estimate of your property’s value for tax purposes (called the assessed value). This value can be found on your Notice of Assessment or your tax bill. You can also look up the value online (in most counties) by visiting your county’s tax assessor’s website.

Your property taxes are heavily based on this assessed value. So, if you can convince the assessor to reduce the assessed value, you can lower your property taxes.

Prop 13 Appeals vs. Prop 8 Appeals

California offers two different types of property tax appeals:

Prop 13 Base Year Appeals
Prop 8 Decline in Value Appeals

Prop 13 appeals only apply to new “base year” values enrolled due to new construction or a change in ownership. If the county assessor enrolls an unfairly high value when processing a change in ownership or new construction, you can submit a Prop 13 base year appeal to correct the value. This appeal must be filed generally by September 15 or 60 days after receiving your assessment notice (whichever is later) in the year the new base value was established. A successful appeal permanently lowers the base year value. This is important because assessed value increases are limited to 2% per year from the base year value. So a base year reduction typically lowers property taxes for as long as you own the property.

Prop 8 allows for temporary reductions in assessed value when the market value of a property dips. CA property owners have an opportunity to submit Prop 8 appeals every year if the value of the property declines due to economic conditions or some other factor impacting the property’s value. For example, if your property was worth less than the assessed value as of January 1, 2025 (the lien date), you may have grounds for a Prop 8 appeal, which would lower your tax bill for 2025 only (the assessed value can be adjusted upward in future years, up to the Prop 13 capped amount, if the market rebounds).

Prop 8 appeals must be filed between July 2 and September 15 in the following counties: Alameda, Alpine, Inyo, Kings, Mono, Placer, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, Sierra, and Ventura. In all remaining CA counties, Prop 8 appeals must be filed between July 2 and November 30.

When Should You Appeal Your Property Taxes?

In general, you should appeal your property taxes whenever the assessed value is higher than the property’s fair market value (as of the lien date).

For example, if your assessed value as of January 1, 2025, is $900,000, but the property was worth only $800,000 at that time (based on an appraisal or comparative market analysis (CMA) showing sales of comparable properties around that time), you should probably appeal.

Questions to consider before appealing:

Did you own the property on the lien date? Generally, only the party that owned the property on the lien date is entitled to an appeal. If you purchased the property after the lien date, you should watch for the change of ownership notice and consider appealing the base year instead. If you sold the property before the lien date, you will not be responsible for those taxes anyway.

Is an appeal worth your time, effort, and expense? The process typically involves submitting an appeal application and presenting an appraisal or CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) to support your opinion of value. Some counties also charge an application fee (most often in the $30-$60 range).

Is it worth hiring a property tax consultant? Owners can often handle small residential buildings on their own, but if you own large apartment complexes or other commercial/industrial property, you may want to hire a professional. They typically work on contingency, charging somewhere between 30 and 50% of the tax savings.

How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

Here’s a simple three-step plan for appealing your property taxes if you believe the assessed value is too high:

File an appeal application. You can find the appeal application on your county assessment appeals board website (look for form BOE-305-AH). Some counties even offer online appeals. It is important that you pay your tax bill in full, on time, even if you have an appeal pending. Any overpayment can be refunded with interest after the case is decided.
Present your case to the county appraiser, hearing officer, or assessment appeals board. The exact procedures vary by county and property type, but you’ll typically get instructions for presenting your case within 3-6 months after filing your application. Some cases can be resolved via email/phone by providing an appraisal conducted around the time of the lien date. Others require you to present comparable properties to support the value and/or cap rate you believe is fair in front of the local assessment appeals board.
Track the results. If a reduction is granted, you’ll likely receive a tax refund for the overpayment plus interest. If a tax bill is pending payment, you may receive a corrected tax bill for the lower amount.

Should You Appeal Your 2025 California Property Tax Bill?

Appealing your California property taxes can be a smart financial move if your assessed value is higher than your property’s fair market value. Whether you’re filing a Prop 13 base year appeal to secure a permanent reduction or a Prop 8 decline-in-value appeal for temporary relief, the potential tax savings can be significant.

At Gatsby Investment, we believe informed property owners are empowered property owners. If you think your 2025 California property tax bill is too high, now is the time to review your assessment, understand your appeal options, and protect your investment from unnecessary costs.

5 Benefits of Build-to-Rent Properties for Investors

Build-to-rent (BTR) properties are growing in popularity as a high-return-potential option for real estate investors. BTR projects are developed from the ground up with today’s renters’ needs and preferences at the center of each design decision, creating in-demand properties that command high rental rates.

Here are the top five benefits of build-to-rent properties for investors.

1. Greater Demand and Resident Retention

Renters love the modern layouts, energy-efficient systems, and updated amenities of new BTR developments. These ground-up builds are more likely to attract well-qualified tenants who intend to stay longer than the average renter.

This increased demand means fewer turns of each unit, which reduces vacancy losses, vacancy marketing expenses, and owner-absorbed turnover costs (like cleaning, carpet cleaning, and painting).

2. Potential for Higher Rental Rates and Returns

Residents are typically willing to pay more for BTRs than traditional apartment units. This is due to a number of factors, including the modern design, energy efficiency, and amenities that make the property so in-demand. Additionally, BTRs often offer prime locations, flexible leasing options, and professional property management that attracts renters with higher budgets.

At the same time, maintenance costs may be lower with new construction because you’re not dealing with aging systems and structures. Appliances and HVAC may even be under warranty for the first several years, helping the owner(s) avoid expensive repairs and replacements.

The combination of higher rental income and lower expenses can lead to greater profit margins and a better return on investment.

3. Fewer Limitations and More Options

Compared to purchasing a turnkey rental property, you have far more options and fewer restrictions with build-to-rent projects.

When you get in at the ground floor of a real estate development, you’re not limited by the existing property inventory. You can decide where and how to build, tailoring your property to meet the demands of today’s renters.

4. Value-Add Advantage

By building a property from the ground up, you are forcing appreciation by adding instant value to the property. When done correctly, the completed property will be worth substantially more than your cost for the lot, labor, and materials.

At this point, you could cash out, selling the newly constructed BTR for strong short-term gains. Assuming the property has been developed to match local renter preferences, it may be easy to find an investor-buyer willing to purchase the turnkey development at a premium. Or, you could carry your holding into the rental phase to take advantage of longer-term recurring passive income.

5. Additional Tax Benefits

Real estate investing offers many tax benefits, including depreciation, operating expense deductions, and lower capital gains rates on the sale (as opposed to earned income tax rates). But new developments may offer additional tax benefits depending on location and building strategies.

For example, new BTR construction may qualify for federal energy efficiency incentives, reducing tax liability while improving the property's long-term operating costs. There may also be state and local programs that offer tax incentives for green building practices.

Additionally, BTR investors can leverage accelerated depreciation via cost segregation. A cost segregation study breaks down the construction costs of a new BTR development into components with shorter depreciation schedules (5, 7, or 15 years) than the standard 27.5 years for residential real estate. This allows investors to front-load depreciation, creating large non-cash deductions that can offset taxable rental income and potentially shelter other active or passive income (depending on tax status).

How to Invest in BTR Properties

There are three primary ways to invest in build-to-rent projects:

Manage your own BTR. This option is best reserved for those with real estate development experience and a team of qualified architects, designers, and contractors behind them.
Partner with a BTR development sponsor. If you like the idea of maintaining sole ownership over the BTR, but you don’t have the experience or connections necessary to facilitate the build, consider partnering with a development sponsor. Gatsby Investment, for example, offers a built-for-you program in which you retain full ownership over the project while leveraging Gatsby’s knowledge, network, and systems to handle every detail of the development process for you. This is typically more cost-effective and far less stressful than attempting to develop a BTR on your own.
Invest in a BTR syndication project. Real estate syndication pools funds from multiple investors to finance a real estate project, such as a BTR development. By pooling funds, investment minimums are dramatically reduced. You could, for example, buy into a $3.2 million BTR development with as little as $25,000 with Gatsby’s multi-family BTR syndication offerings. Gatsby handles every detail on behalf of the investors and has a history of providing double-digit average annualized returns on this type of investment.

Whether you go it alone, partner with a sponsor, or invest through syndication, give your real estate investment portfolio all the benefits of a BTR property!

The Role of Real Estate Agents in Syndication Investing

Real estate agents play a critical role in the transfer of properties from sellers to buyers. And they are just as important in real estate syndication deals as they are in traditional owner-occupied transactions.

What Is Real Estate Syndication?

Real estate syndication is when multiple investors pool funds to finance a specific real estate project. The project could be nearly anything: flipping a distressed property, a long-term rental property, or even a new multi-family development. The project is professionally managed by a real estate sponsor, who handles every detail on behalf of the investors, including scouting potential deals, overseeing construction, and handling operations until the eventual resale.

Sponsors often specialize in one geographic market, completing dozens or even hundreds of deals over the years. For real estate agents, this represents a wealth of potential repeat business!

3 Roles for Real Estate Agents in Syndication Investing

There are three primary roles for real estate professionals in syndication investing.

1. Helping Syndication Sponsors Find Suitable Properties

Experienced syndication companies are always looking for their next deal. So you can connect sponsors to properties that serve their niche. For example, Gatsby Investment is looking for lots for new multi-family development in Los Angeles, as well as existing multi-family buildings of six or fewer units in the area.

Real estate agents and brokers can submit properties for Gatsby’s consideration quickly and conveniently through our website.

2. Helping Investors Buy Completed Syndication Projects

When a syndication project is complete, the sponsor will list the property for sale. This presents an opportunity for you to help your investor clients purchase turnkey properties for long-term appreciation, passive income, and ongoing tax breaks.

You can explore Gatsby’s properties for sale to find deals for your investor clients and earn compensation as the buyer’s agent. Gatsby even lists pre-market opportunities on the properties-for-sale page, so you can provide added value to your clients by notifying them of future deals before their competition becomes aware of them!

3. Investing in Syndication Projects Yourself

As a real estate expert, you understand the benefits of real estate investing better than most. But you’re also a busy professional with other commitments who may not have the time or desire to be a landlord. Investing in a syndication project gives you access to the advantages of investing in property without the high cost or time requirements of traditional real estate investments. With low minimum investment amounts, you can even buy into multiple deals, creating an instantly diversified real estate portfolio.

Partner With Gatsby for Potential Sales Compensation, Investment Returns, or Both

Whether you’re looking to boost your real estate compensation, add real estate holdings to your investment portfolio, or both, Gatsby Investment warmly welcomes you to partner with us!

Learn more about Gatsby and our commitment to creating sustainable growth in the LA-area housing market. And explore our current real estate investment opportunities to find your next investment and/or future acquisitions for your investor-buyers.

Architects and Designers Needed to Rebuild LA

In the wake of 2025’s devastating wildfires, Gatsby Investment is looking to expand its development projects in an effort to help the community rebuild. As a local real estate investment company dedicated to easing LA’s long-standing housing crisis while maintaining historically high investor returns, Gatsby is looking to build more residences with a deep pool of talented architects and interior designers.

If you are an architect or designer, or you know someone who is, Gatsby warmly invites you to learn more about exclusive opportunities available now!

Why Top Architects and Designers in LA Partner with Gatsby

Teaming up with an experienced real estate company opens the door to unique opportunities and long-term professional growth. At Gatsby Investment, we support architects and interior designers by taking care of the business logistics so you can focus on your creative work.

Gatsby has been honored to work with top talent and continues to attract these professionals by providing benefits that are difficult to find elsewhere, such as:

A steady pipeline of projects. As our development portfolio continues to grow, you can enjoy a consistent flow of work without spending time and money finding new clients.

A credibility boost. Partnering with a well-established real estate investment company like Gatsby enhances your professional reputation and connects you with reliable, fully funded projects.

Project variety. From cost-conscious builds to upscale luxury residences, our projects give you the chance to express your creative potential across a broad range of styles and budgets. In addition to single-family built-for-you homes, Gatsby also builds multi-family developments from the ground up.

Collaboration. We value your input as an expert in the field. You’ll be involved throughout every phase of the project, from initial concept to final touches, working closely with our in-house team to bring each vision to life.

The growth of your portfolio. Expand your body of work with high-quality developments that highlight your creative range, technical skills, and design innovation.

What Gatsby Is Looking for in Architects and Designers

We are looking for skilled professionals, based in Los Angeles, who are detail-oriented and can show a portfolio of exceptionally designed spaces.

Gatsby is looking for architects who meet the following criteria:

Licensed with expertise in single-family and multi-family projects
Strong understanding of zoning laws and building codes in Southern California
Ability to balance creativity with practicality, ensuring designs align with project goals
Strong industry knowledge and understanding of real estate development
Proven ability to meet deadlines and work within various budgets
Excellent collaboration skills to work with homeowners, investors, contractors, and designers

We are looking for interior designers who meet the following criteria:

Creative and detail-oriented with a strong design portfolio
Ability to design both high-end and budget-friendly spaces
Knowledge of sourcing materials, finishes, and furnishings that align with project styles
Strong industry knowledge and understanding of buyer preferences in Southern California
Proven ability to meet deadlines and work within a budget
Excellent collaboration skills to work with architects, contractors, and homeowners to execute design plans seamlessly

How to Apply for Consideration

If you or someone you know meets our criteria, please reach out! Architects and designers can apply to partner with us via our convenient online portal:

Sign up with a free account on our platform to get started.
Answer a brief questionnaire to share details about your experience and qualifications.
Our team will conduct some basic due diligence once we receive your submission (including confirming licensing and reviewing past projects).
If your application meets our criteria, we will schedule a time for you to meet our team to discuss opportunities and explore possible collaborations.
If both parties agree to work together, you get to become part of our exclusive network, and we can begin to partner on new developments.

Gatsby is excited to meet more of the exceptional professionals who are designing the future of LA! We look forward to working with you to rebuild Los Angeles, making it a more physically and economically resilient city for future Angelinos.

Supporting the Community While Maintaining Strong Investor Returns After the LA Fires

In the wake of the devastating wildfires that swept through parts of Los Angeles in January 2025, the city faces a long-term rebuilding effort as well as a renewed urgency to address the area’s ongoing housing shortage.

Here at Gatsby Investment, our mission has always been to deliver value-driven real estate solutions that benefit both the communities we serve and the investors who trust us to provide strong returns. Over the last few months, we have taken time to reflect on how we can contribute meaningfully to the recovery process and ease the housing shortage while simultaneously protecting our investors.

Here are some of our key insights, showing why Los Angeles is both in need of assistance and a solid place to invest in real estate…and explaining smart strategies for helping the community while maintaining investor returns.

Increased Need for Housing in Los Angeles

Before the fires, Los Angeles was already one of the most supply-constrained housing markets in the country due to under-construction, geographic limitations, and zoning codes that favor single-family residences over more practical multi-family structures. The fires then destroyed another 11,100 residential units, adding to the supply shortage.

While some investors have become hesitant to invest in Los Angeles due to the wildfire risk, it’s important to consider broader market forces that present opportunities for innovation. Disasters like this, while tragic, often accelerate policy changes and community priorities, especially around new construction and smarter urban development. As the city rebuilds, we’re seeing increased openness to new housing solutions.

Rebuilding with Intention

Gatsby is responding to the ongoing housing shortage, exacerbated by the 2025 fires, in a few key ways:

1. Multi-family developments that create attainable housing options.

Over the last several years, Gatsby has carved out a unique niche, building 4-10-unit multi-family developments on small lots, with long-term livability in mind. Our designs use space efficiently, provide modern amenities, and offer price points that work for a wider range of Angelenos. These projects not only help meet demand but also serve the evolving needs of families, renters, and first-time buyers.

2. Built-for-You homes to help families set (or keep) roots in LA.

Our Single-Family Built-for-You program offers a pathway to personalized, turn-key homeownership, ideal for families rebuilding after the fires or those looking to build their dream homes. We manage the entire development process, from lot acquisition (if needed) to architectural planning and construction, making new home construction accessible and efficient.

3. Supporting legislative changes to gentle-density zoning changes.

Gatsby believes in protecting the character of our varied neighborhoods while also allowing for more multi-family developments to accommodate more people within the existing infrastructure of the city, rather than continually expanding into more fire-prone regions. Working with the Los Angeles Builders Association (LABA), Gatsby is advocating for zoning changes that will allow for more housing units in desirable areas with strong infrastructure.

Strong Returns Earned by Providing Valuable Housing Solutions

Gatsby is committed to the Los Angeles market. LA remains one of the strongest long-term real estate markets in the country. We’re a city of international importance with limited land, high demand, and decades of proven resilience. By addressing urgent housing needs in a smart, scalable way, our developments are well-positioned for appreciation and cash flow, providing strong return potential for our investors.

We’ve seen growing interest in our current projects because they speak directly to a gap in the market: thoughtfully designed homes that balance affordability, quality, and demand.

Looking Ahead

We believe that rebuilding after the fires is about more than replacing what was lost. It’s about creating a more inclusive, resilient Los Angeles. Whether you're an investor looking for innovative opportunities or a family searching for a path back home, Gatsby wants to be your trusted partner in your real estate journey.

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