Los Angeles' Multifamily Investment Experts
John Katnik and Maxwell Forester specialize in multifamily investment sales throughout the greater Los Angeles market. Let’s talk about your next move.
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A Proven Track Record in LA Multifamily
$520M+
Total Sales Volume
1,580+
Units Sold
140+
Transactions Closed
Who We Are
LA Multifamily Investment Specialists
Two specialists. One focused team. Deep roots in the Los Angeles market.
What our clients say
Trusted by Investors Across Greater Los Angeles
A Trusted Advisor for Southern California Apartment Deals
John Katnik has been a trusted advisor to me for many years. Over the past 10 years, he has helped me both acquire and sell several apartment buildings. He has a deep understanding of the market and consistently provides thoughtful guidance that helps us make the right decisions. When selling properties, he does an excellent job creating competition among buyers, and when acquiring properties he brings opportunities that fit our investment goals. I value our relationship and would strongly recommend John to anyone active in the Southern California apartment market.
A Trusted Advisor for Southern California Apartment Deals
John Katnik has been a trusted advisor to me for many years. Over the past 10 years, he has helped me both acquire and sell several apartment buildings. He has a deep understanding of the market and consistently provides thoughtful guidance that helps us make the right decisions. When selling properties, he does an excellent job creating competition among buyers, and when acquiring properties he brings opportunities that fit our investment goals. I value our relationship and would strongly recommend John to anyone active in the Southern California apartment market.
Paul Rajewski
A Steadfast Advocate From Start to Finish
Maxwell was very helpful in assisting in our Beach City acquisition. His quick and honest communication, creative thinking, and deep knowledge of the submarket simplified our transaction. He helped to resolve issues discovered in diligence and was a steadfast advocate on our behalf throughout the process. Maxwell is a great broker to shepherd your SoCal multifamily transactions to the finish line.
A Steadfast Advocate From Start to Finish
Maxwell was very helpful in assisting in our Beach City acquisition. His quick and honest communication, creative thinking, and deep knowledge of the submarket simplified our transaction. He helped to resolve issues discovered in diligence and was a steadfast advocate on our behalf throughout the process. Maxwell is a great broker to shepherd your SoCal multifamily transactions to the finish line.
Nickolas Gates
Professionalism That Closes Complex Deals
John represented us in the sale of a 10-building portfolio in Wilmington as well as a 9 unit in Redondo Beach. Both transactions were complex and required careful coordination, strong communication, and a deep understanding of the multifamily market. Throughout the process, John did an excellent job managing the many moving parts, navigating challenges as they arose, and keeping the transactions on track through closing. His professionalism, persistence, and market knowledge were invaluable in successfully completing these sales. We appreciated John’s dedication and would highly recommend ...Read More
Professionalism That Closes Complex Deals
John represented us in the sale of a 10-building portfolio in Wilmington as well as a 9 unit in Redondo Beach. Both transactions were complex and required careful coordination, strong communication, and a deep understanding of the multifamily market. Throughout the process, John did an excellent job managing the many moving parts, navigating challenges as they arose, and keeping the transactions on track through closing. His professionalism, persistence, and market knowledge were invaluable in successfully completing these sales. We appreciated John’s dedication and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell multifamily property in the South Bay and greater Los Angeles area.
The Miguelez Family
Exactly the Expertise Multifamily Demands
Maxwell has represented me in several multifamily transactions in the South Bay and Beach Cities area. As a Los Angeles native, he brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to local markets. Each of the deals had tight timelines and required a high level of real estate expertise. He handled negotiations thoughtfully and professionally, always maintaining a positive get it done attitude. The process was easy to get through with no surprises due to his excellent communication skills. Maxwell has a strong grasp on the financial aspects of multifamily and understands the nuances it takes to get...Read More
Exactly the Expertise Multifamily Demands
Maxwell has represented me in several multifamily transactions in the South Bay and Beach Cities area. As a Los Angeles native, he brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to local markets. Each of the deals had tight timelines and required a high level of real estate expertise. He handled negotiations thoughtfully and professionally, always maintaining a positive get it done attitude. The process was easy to get through with no surprises due to his excellent communication skills. Maxwell has a strong grasp on the financial aspects of multifamily and understands the nuances it takes to get a deal across the finish line. Having been involved in multifamily operations and asset management for decades, it was refreshing to work with a broker like Maxwell. I can confidently recommend Maxwell to anyone seeking a broker to sell or buy multifamily property.
Julia Gardner
Exceeded Expectations From Multiple Sales
We had the pleasure of working with John Katnik on the sale of three properties in our portfolio. Two apartment buildings in Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach, as well as a retail site in Lomita. From start to finish, John was professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable about the local market. He generated strong interest in each property, created competitive bidding situations, and ultimately secured multiple offers and sales prices above our expectations. His guidance throughout the process made everything run smoothly. We would highly recommend John to anyone considering the sale o...Read More
Exceeded Expectations From Multiple Sales
We had the pleasure of working with John Katnik on the sale of three properties in our portfolio. Two apartment buildings in Palos Verdes and Redondo Beach, as well as a retail site in Lomita. From start to finish, John was professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable about the local market. He generated strong interest in each property, created competitive bidding situations, and ultimately secured multiple offers and sales prices above our expectations. His guidance throughout the process made everything run smoothly. We would highly recommend John to anyone considering the sale of multifamily or investment property in the South Bay.
The Allman Family
Featured Transactions
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West LA New Construction Portfolio
$46,465,000 | 35 Units
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Rancho Palos Verdes
$20,040,000 / 49 Units
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Torrance, CA
$18,000,000 | 54 Units
What we do
Full-Service Multifamily Brokerage
Dispositions
From pricing strategy to closing, we manage the full disposition process to maximize your return and minimize time on market.
1031 Exchanges
We help investors execute tax-deferred exchanges with precision, identifying replacement properties that meet strict timeline requirements and long-term objectives.
Acquisitions
We guide investors through the complexities of multifamily acquisitions across the LA South Bay, identifying off-market and on-market opportunities aligned with your investment goals.
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Whether you’re looking to acquire, sell, or execute a 1031 exchange, John and Maxwell are ready to put their South Bay expertise to work for you.