Coastal Investment Market with Balanced Returns
Median $725K • DSCR 1.15 • Port city growth
Long Beach offers balanced coastal investing—better cash flow than LA proper, but still capturing beach city appreciation. As California's 7th largest city and busiest port, Long Beach combines maritime economy with coastal lifestyle appeal.
DSCR loans work perfectly: Median $725K means $145K down (vs. $185K in LA). Rents of $3,000-$3,400 generate DSCR ratios of 1.10-1.20. Mix of SFRs and multi-family near downtown, Belmont Shore, and Naples.