In Los Angeles County, California (Los Angeles County, CA metro), 1–4 unit investment properties carry an average effective property tax rate of 0.78% and landlord hazard insurance averaging $520 per $100K of coverage. At a median 1–4 unit acquisition price of $825,000 and Form 1007 market rent of $5,200/mo, a 75% LTV DSCR loan models at 1.06x DSCR ($4,907/mo total PITIA).
California Prop 13: Reassessed to 100% of purchase price at acquisition; capped at max 2% annual inflation increase thereafter.
Seismic + Brush/WUI Inspection Overlay
Standard county deed recording & nominal transfer fee ($50–$350 flat or ≤0.20% of consideration).
Underwrite post-acquisition tax bill using county millage calculator to prevent Year-2 escrow shortage.
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