$57M+ closed across 239 units in Los Angeles.
For Los Angeles apartment owners
Not an algorithm's guess off a public record. A real number from a broker who has sold 239 units across Los Angeles County, built on comparable sales that actually closed and the buyers competing in your submarket right now.
Confidential. No sign on the building, no listing agreement, no obligation to sell.
Michael reviews every request himself and usually responds the same business day.
$57M+ closed across 239 units in Los Angeles.
Valuation
Automated estimates read square footage and bedroom counts. Buyers of Los Angeles apartment buildings are pricing something else entirely.
In-place rents versus what the units would actually lease for today. Most pre-1978 LA buildings sit under RSO with real upside baked in, but a buyer only pays for upside that has been documented unit by unit. This is usually the single largest swing in the number.
Soft-story retrofit status, deferred maintenance, seismic and code exposure, and any open city violations. Buyers price this in whether or not you raise it first, so it is better to know the deduction before you are negotiating against it.
Value is a read on live demand, not a formula. A 1031 buyer with 45 days left on the clock pays differently than a local all-cash operator. Knowing which one is circling your submarket this month is worth more than any comp report.
How it works
That is genuinely all it takes to start. No rent roll, no P&L, no listing agreement. Nothing goes public and no sign goes on the building.
He pulls actual closed comparables, models your unit mix and rent upside, checks retrofit and RSO status, and factors in who is buying in your submarket right now. You get a number and, more importantly, the reasoning behind it.
Sell, hold, refinance, or exchange into something with less management. Plenty of owners take the valuation and do nothing for two years. That is a completely normal outcome here.
Track record
Duplexes through a 76-unit asset, in Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Grove, Koreatown, Beverlywood, Mid-Wilshire and the Valley. Every one of these closed. When Michael prices your building, this is the data sitting behind the number.
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Closed transactions represented by Michael Kamara of The Kamara Multifamily Group at Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate. Figures reflect publicly reported transaction data.
Client reviews
120 Google reviews
From owners who sold, and from buyers who sat across the table from him and still recommend him.
Read all on Google★★★★★“I had a great experience working with Michael on the purchase of an apartment building where he represented the seller as the listing agent. Even though he represented the seller, he was fair, transparent, and easy to work with from start to finish. His ability to navigate issues, coordinate between the parties, and maintain a practical approach made a meaningful difference.”
★★★★★“We just closed an apartment building purchase with Michael Kamara yesterday. From the day we initially inquired about the listing, throughout the transaction process and past the finish line, Michael was a fantastic broker to work with.”
★★★★★“Michael Kamara is someone you can trust in the multifamily market. He's sharp, honest, and stays on top of every detail throughout the process. Working with him was smooth and straightforward. Would definitely recommend him.”
Who you would be working with
Founding Partner of The Kamara Multifamily Group and Vice President at Lyon Stahl Investment Real Estate. An LA native and Boston University graduate who has spent seven-plus years doing exactly one thing: Los Angeles apartment buildings.
Buying instead?
Off-market inventory that never reaches LoopNet, 1031 exchanges executed against a 45-day clock, and underwriting done before you tour rather than after you are in escrow. Tell us your buy box and you will see what is genuinely available.
Common questions
Nothing, and there is no listing agreement attached to it. You get a valuation range with the closed comparables it was built from, an assessment of your rent upside, and a plain read on what a buyer would likely do with the building. If the number is not what you hoped, Michael will tell you that too.
No. A large share of the owners who request a valuation are not selling this year, or at all. Knowing the number is useful for refinancing, estate planning, buying out a partner, or simply deciding to hold. Michael would rather be the person you call in three years than pressure you now.
Measure ULA applies an additional transfer tax on City of Los Angeles property sales above certain thresholds, and it materially changes net proceeds on larger deals. It also changes how offers get structured and who is willing to bid. Whether it applies to you depends on your price point and the exact jurisdiction, which is one of the first things Michael checks.
Yes, trust and estate sales are a stated specialty and a meaningful share of the closings on this page. These transactions carry court timelines, multiple decision makers and disclosure requirements that a general residential agent typically has not dealt with before.
A 1031 exchange lets you defer capital gains by rolling proceeds into replacement property within 45 days to identify and 180 days to close. If you want out of active management entirely, NNN properties and DST interests can serve as replacement assets. Michael handles both sides, so the sale and the replacement are coordinated rather than a scramble.
Typically 60 to 90 days from launch to close for a well-priced building, though escrow length depends heavily on financing and how clean the rent roll and retrofit picture are. Buildings that are prepared properly before launch consistently trade faster and higher than ones that go to market and get repriced.
One field to fill in, no obligation attached, and a real number back from someone who has sold 239 units across Los Angeles County.