We Buy Houses In Los Angeles, CA For Cash.
Fair offer in 24 hours. No agents, no fees, no repairs. I’m Miles, a local cash buyer based in San Bernardino, working the East LA basin, San Gabriel Valley, and Pomona Valley in person.
- Cash offer within 24 hours of seeing your house
- Close in as little as 7 days, or on your schedule
- Any condition. Any situation. Tenants in place is fine.
- The offer I give you is the offer at closing. I don’t lower it later.
✅ 100+ houses bought · 4.5★ on Clever · I buy in my own name
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I’m a real buyer in person, not a national lead-gen site routing your info to a stranger.
I’m Miles. I’m based in San Bernardino, about 45 minutes east of downtown LA on the 10 freeway. I serve the Eastern LA basin in person, every week: East LA, Boyle Heights, El Sereno, the San Gabriel Valley (Alhambra, Monterey Park, El Monte, Baldwin Park, West Covina, Rosemead, San Gabriel), the Whittier area, and the Pomona Valley.
When you call about your LA house, you talk to me. I’ll drive out, walk your house in person, and give you a number. Not a call center, not an “acquisitions specialist,” not an unknown investor I’ll forward your contact info to.
Most “we buy houses Los Angeles” sites you’ll find online don’t actually have a buyer in your area at all. They collect your info and resell it to whichever investor pays for leads that week. You end up on a list, getting calls from strangers. I’m one person with one cell number who actually shows up.
I buy LA houses in every situation, including the LA-specific ones.
LA has its own challenges. Rent-stabilized buildings. Unpermitted additions. Earthquake retrofits. Prop 13 inheritances. I’ve handled all of it.
Older House Needs Major Work
LA has a lot of older houses (1920s through 1950s) with deferred maintenance, original plumbing, knob-and-tube wiring, foundation issues, you name it. I buy as-is. You don’t fix a thing.
Inherited a Prop 13 Property
Common in LA: you inherited a house your parents bought 30 years ago at a low property-tax base. I close fast and quietly, no disruption to the family.
Rent-Stabilized Building With Tenants
LA’s rent stabilization makes selling traditionally hard. I buy with the tenants in place. You don’t have to navigate Ellis Act or “just cause” issues.
Facing Foreclosure
LA County’s foreclosure timelines are tight. I’ve stopped trustee sales the week of the auction. The earlier you call, the more options we both have.
Unpermitted Additions
The bonus room your uncle built in 1985 without a permit, the garage conversion, the back-unit ADU. LADBS makes listing tough. I buy as-is, including the unpermitted work.
Out-of-State Owner
You inherited from family, moved away years ago, or invested from another state. I handle everything locally. You don’t have to fly out for closing.
Earthquake Retrofit or Soft-Story Issue
LA mandates seismic retrofits on certain buildings. Expensive to do, kills traditional listings. I buy as-is and handle the retrofit on my end.
Code Violations or Liens
LADBS notices, sewer-cap orders, tax liens, IRS liens, mechanic’s liens. The title company sorts most of this at closing. Call and we’ll figure out what’s solvable.
Distressed Multi-Family
Tired-landlord duplex, triplex, or fourplex with deferred maintenance and problem tenants. I buy these regularly. Different math than single-family but same fast cash close.
Three steps to selling your LA house for cash.
Simple, fast, and the offer I make on day one is the offer at closing.
Tell me about your house
Fill out the form or call (909) 643-1177. Takes 2 minutes. I’ll text or call back within 24 hours to confirm details and schedule a walkthrough.
I drive out and walk it myself
I come to your LA house in person. 30 minutes, notebook, no clipboard. I’ll give you a number before I leave, or by the next morning.
Close on your schedule
Sign a short 4-page contract. We finish the sale at Starcrest Escrow. As fast as 7 days, or as far out as you need. I pay all standard closing costs.
How I calculate your LA cash offer.
Same formula every time. Nothing random, nothing hidden. You can check every number yourself, with public Zillow data and any local contractor quote.
🏠 Real example: $750K LA house
Older East LA / SGV fixer-upper. Numbers from a real type of deal, anonymized.
That’s roughly 77% of after-repair value. In your hand, no fees, on your timeline. Verify the comps yourself on Zillow. Get a contractor quote. If my math doesn’t hold up, walk away. I’ll be the one telling you to.
What past sellers say about working with me.
Click any review to verify it on Google. I don’t pay for, edit, or filter reviews.
“Miles helped my grandmother sell her home fast in California so she could come here to Texas to live her retirement years with her family. The house needed more work than we could get done. 10/10 highly recommend!”
“Miles works fast. Does what he says he’s gonna do. I’m glad we were able to connect. Always available when I needed something. Miles is the San Bernardino guy!”
“Miles was nothing short of amazing! He is down to earth and a very good listener. He helped our family out with our particular situation and for that we are forever grateful for him.”
Real local buyer vs. national lead-gen site.
Most “we buy houses Los Angeles” sites don’t actually have a buyer in your area. Here’s the honest comparison.
| Miles Buys Homes | National lead-gen sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you talk to | Miles, on his cell | A call center, then a stranger |
| Who walks through your house | Miles, in person | Some hired person you’ve never spoken to |
| Whose name goes on the ownership papers | Miles, in his own name | Whoever paid for your phone number that week |
| Where the money comes from | My own funds. Bank statement on request. | Often unclear. Sometimes handed off to a third party. |
| Price you walk away with | Same number I gave you on day one | Often dropped lower right before the sale ends |
| If something goes wrong later | My cell. I answer. | An 800 number. Good luck. |
| Selling fees you have to pay | $0. I cover all of them. | Varies. Sometimes hidden until the end. |
When I’m NOT the right buyer for your LA house.
I’d rather lose the deal than push you into the wrong one. Here’s when I’m not the best fit. I’ll be straight about this on the call too.
- You’re in the Westside, South Bay, or Hollywood. My drive time from San Bernardino is 90+ minutes in traffic. I can still talk, but a buyer based closer to you will probably be faster and more efficient.
- Your LA house is in great shape and the market is hot. If you can comfortably wait 60-90 days and the house doesn’t need work, list with an agent. You’ll likely net more.
- You have the time and cash to handle showings, inspections, and 1-2 months of mortgage payments. Traditional sale will probably net you more dollars if you can wait it out.
- Your house is a unique high-end property. Architectural homes, mansions, or anything truly bespoke usually sells better through specialty agents who know the niche buyer pool.
- You want to test the market for top dollar. Cash offers are below retail by design. If your priority is highest possible price and you can afford the wait, I’m not the right answer.
If any of those describe your situation, list with an agent. Tell me you considered me and I’ll send you to an agent I trust. No hard feelings.
LA sellers ask me these most often.
If your question isn’t here, call or text me at (909) 643-1177.
Are you actually local to LA? You’re based in San Bernardino.
True, I live in San Bernardino, about 45 minutes east of downtown LA on the 10 freeway. I serve the Eastern LA basin in person every week: East LA, Boyle Heights, El Sereno, the San Gabriel Valley (Alhambra, Monterey Park, El Monte, Baldwin Park, West Covina, Rosemead, San Gabriel), the Whittier area, and the Pomona Valley.
When I make an offer on your LA house, I’m the one driving out to walk it. Not a subcontractor, not someone I hired. Most “we buy houses LA” sites you’ll find don’t actually have a buyer in your market. They take your info and resell it to investors.
Which LA neighborhoods do you actually buy in?
The areas I cover well, in person: East LA, Boyle Heights, El Sereno, Lincoln Heights, City Terrace, Highland Park, the entire San Gabriel Valley (Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, San Marino, Arcadia, El Monte, South El Monte, Rosemead, Temple City, Baldwin Park, West Covina, Covina, La Puente, Hacienda Heights), and the Whittier / Pico Rivera area.
ZIP codes include 90022, 90023, 90031, 90032, 90033, 90042, 90063, 91706, 91722, 91723, 91731, 91732, 91733, 91754, 91755, 91770, 91775, 91776, 91790, 91791, 91792, 91801, 91803, plus more across the SGV and East LA.
The Westside, South Bay, and Hollywood are too far for me to be efficient. If you’re there, I’ll be honest about it and suggest a closer buyer.
Do you buy rent-stabilized buildings with tenants?
Yes. LA’s rent stabilization (RSO) makes selling traditionally hard because you can’t easily clear tenants. I buy with tenants in place. You don’t have to navigate Ellis Act, “just cause” notices, or relocation payments. I take it as it sits.
What if my house has unpermitted additions?
Common in LA, especially the bonus room your uncle built in the 1980s, the converted garage, or the back-unit ADU that was never permitted. Traditional buyers can’t get financing on unpermitted square footage, so it kills agent listings. I buy as-is. The unpermitted work is my problem to sort out with LADBS, not yours.
My LA house needs earthquake retrofit. Can you still buy?
Yes. Soft-story retrofits, hillside foundation reinforcements, all of it. Retrofit costs are expensive and they tank traditional listings because buyers don’t want to pay for them. I price the retrofit into my offer and handle it on my end.
I inherited a Prop 13 property. How does that affect the sale?
If you inherited from a parent or grandparent who bought decades ago at a low property-tax base, the property tax changes when you sell (the buyer pays based on current value, not the old base). This doesn’t affect my offer, just so you know. There are also potential capital gains implications for you depending on whether you live there or it’s an investment. I’m not a CPA, talk to one before you sign. If you don’t have one, ask me and I’ll point you to a few in the area.
What if my LA house has code violations or LADBS notices?
I buy with code violations, LADBS notices, sewer-cap orders, all of it. Most of this gets sorted at closing through the title company, or it becomes my problem after I take ownership. You don’t have to clear anything before talking to me.
Foreclosure trustee sale is in a week. Can you still help?
Yes, but call now. I’ve stopped LA County trustee sales the week of the auction before. The LA County Recorder’s office can process the recording in 1-3 days, which lets us move very fast. Call before the auction date, even by a few days. The earlier I know, the more options we have.
Will you renegotiate the offer after inspection?
No. The number I give you when I walk through your house is the number you walk away with. I price the deal once, factor in what I see (including LA-specific things like older plumbing, retrofit needs, foundation), and stick with my number. The price-chip trick that some wholesalers play isn’t how I work. Ask me for the no-price-change promise in writing before you sign anything.
Are you a real cash buyer or are you going to lowball me?
Real buyer. I’ll show you a bank statement proving I have the money before you sign. As for “lowball”: I buy LA houses for somewhere between 72% and 80% of after-repair value. The spread covers the higher LA repair costs (older homes, retrofits, code work), both sides of closing costs, 4-6 months of holding, and my margin. On a typical LA deal my profit lands around $25,000 to $50,000. If those numbers don’t work for you and you have the time and cash to list, an agent will net you more. I’ll be the first to tell you.
Let’s see what your LA house is worth in cash.
Fill out the form, or call me directly. I’ll text or call back within 24 hours with the next step. No script, no commitment, no pressure.
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