Apartment Acquisitions · San Diego
Sell Your Apartment Building In San Diego, CA
We are an active buyer of San Diego rental properties with five or more units, whether the building is fully leased, half vacant, or overdue for renovation.
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In San Diego
When we underwrite a San Diego property, we start with the demand behind it — a major Navy and Marine Corps presence, life sciences, defense, and technology employers, and very limited land for new housing.
Our search covers Chula Vista, El Cajon, Oceanside, and Escondido. Small walk-ups, garden communities, and mixed-use buildings with apartments above retail are all in scope.
A major Navy and Marine Corps presence
Life sciences, defense, and technology employers
Very limited land for new housing
Our Buy Box
What We Buy In San Diego
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
- Under Proposition 13, property is reassessed to purchase price at sale, with a base rate of about 1% plus local levies and annual increases capped at 2% afterward.
- We review the rent roll unit by unit against what comparable San Diego apartments lease for today, so below-market rents are an opportunity rather than a problem.
- Because San Diego County sets the assessed value, we review the property’s tax history as part of our first-pass underwriting.
Seller Guides
Selling A Building In San Diego
San Diego Seller FAQ
Is San Diego a market you actively buy in?
It is. We review San Diego apartment buildings of five or more units, with particular attention to Chula Vista, El Cajon, Oceanside, and Escondido.
Who rents apartments in San Diego?
Tenants in San Diego are tied to a major Navy and Marine Corps presence, life sciences, defense, and technology employers, and very limited land for new housing. That mix is a big part of how we evaluate occupancy and rent potential.
What if my San Diego building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
How does a sale to you work in San Diego County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
What should California sellers know about property taxes?
Under Proposition 13, a sale resets the assessed value to the purchase price, with a base rate of about 1% plus local assessments, and annual increases capped at 2% afterward. We model the reassessed tax bill in every offer.
Submit A Deal
Get An Offer Review In San Diego
A few details are enough to start. We respond to every San Diego submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
