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Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker
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If you own an apartment building in Los Angeles, you already know — it's gotten complicated. SCEP inspections, REAP violations, tenant protections, and rent control have made running a building harder than ever.
I'm Derrick Ruiz, a Westside LA broker with 40 years of experience helping long-time property owners understand their options — whether that's selling, holding, or finding a smarter path forward. No pitch. Just straight answers. Browse the videos or dig into the guides below.

DRE# 02188471 | eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
📞 (310) 308-3174 | derrick.ruiz@exprealty.com

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10:47

Can You Sell a Property in REAP? I Just Did. ($150K REAP Escrow Included)

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

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The Landlord Shakedown: How California's Legal System is Rigged Against You"You are the target

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14:05

Your LA Apartment Building Insurance Is Being Cancelled — What Landlords Must Do Now (2026)

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24:24

How I Sell Apartment Buildings (40 Years of Strategy)

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19:30

Thinking About Selling Your Apartment Building? Watch This First.

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

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14:02

How I Got a Listing from an AI Search (What This Means for Real Estate)

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9:49

When It No Longer Makes Sense to Be a Landlord in Los Angeles

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9:57

What Happens If Your Property Goes Into REAP in Los Angeles? (Landlord Warning)

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

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12:44

Can You Refuse SCEP Inspections in Los Angeles? (2026 Update)

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

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9:15

LA Landlords Are Getting Sued Over Zillow Messages — What You Need to Know

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25:23

40 Years Selling Real Estate in Los Angeles | Lessons from the Westside (1986–2026)

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20:19

How to Vet Tenants in Los Angeles (Avoid Lawsuits, Fake Documents & Professional Tenants)

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 5 months ago

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17:50

Why Landlords in 2026 Keep Losing Legitimate Eviction Cases in L.A. (and how to avoid this)

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 5 months ago

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39:01

Landlords: Unlock Hidden Tax Savings in Your Apartment Building

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Shared 7 months ago

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11:48

Just Sold 11533 National- Another Crazy Deal!

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Shared 8 months ago

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21:16

New 2026 LA Rental Laws – Big Changes Every Landlord Must Know AB628 Right to Counsel + RSO Updates

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Shared 8 months ago

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12:01

Just Sold 12945 Moorpark St Studio City Triplex

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45:08

How ADUs Can Build Wealth | Interview with Seth Phillips (Mr. ADU) & Derrick Ruiz

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Shared 9 months ago

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4:06

FOR SALE | 13021 Moorpark St, Studio City | 14 Units | $4,990,000

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 10 months ago

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40:27

California to Hawaii Real Estate | Moving, Investing, and Lifestyle Guide

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Shared 10 months ago

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13:06

6 Home Buying Mistakes in Westside LA (2025)

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Shared 10 months ago

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8:23

How to Sell Your Westside Los Angeles Home for Top Dollar in 2025

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 10 months ago

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24:56

July 2025 Los Angeles Housing Market – What Buyers & Sellers Must Know!

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Shared 11 months ago

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4:56

Stylish Remodeled Mid-Century Home in Prime West Los Angeles

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 1 year ago

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10:45

Some great information for you if you have considered adding ADUs to your building.

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Shared 1 year ago

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14:18

Landlords how to skip Capital Gains Taxes with an LLC with Charitable Intent

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 1 year ago

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23:37

Home Buying in 2025: 10 Must Do Steps for a Successful home search

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Shared 1 year ago

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20:10

The Future is Now: Why Realtors Must Embrace AI to Market Properties

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Shared 1 year ago

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1:53

3000 Grand Canal Venice Beach Luxury 5 Plex

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44:18

Interview: Scott Schomer Estate Planning Lawyer

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Shared 1 year ago

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21:20

Sellers, pay ZERO TAXES when you sell

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Shared 1 year ago

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6:55

Important Insurance policy info for owners & Landlords

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19:46

2025 Message 1 8 25

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27:30

Craziest Deal! Venice Duplex Just Sold by Derrick

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Shared 1 year ago

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10:57

I'm Ready to Help You Navigate the LA Real Estate Market in 2025

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21:40

25 Mistakes LA Landlords Make — And How to Avoid Them

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

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22:56

1031 DST Strategies for landlords

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1:00:46

Interview with Probate Lawyer Scott Schomer.

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 1 year ago

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13:47

New LA law imposes more rent control!

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Shared 1 year ago

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15:26

Landlords stop making this mistake!

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 1 year ago

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38:51

Interview with Tax Planner Bruce Jone of Taxwealth.com

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 1 year ago

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19:09

How to sell a probate house

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 1 year ago

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34:01

Alex Rodriguez CCIM & Derrick Ruiz Interview

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Shared 1 year ago

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16:17

10 Reasons I Love the Westside!

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31:08

Calif Politicians Hate Landlords!

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Shared 1 year ago

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6:57

Important L.A. Real Estate Info

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Shared 1 year ago

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16:20

Voluntary Vacate Strategy for LA Landlords — Dennis Block Explains How to Get Tenants Out Legally

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10:22

10 Mistakes Landlords Often Make

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6:06

Landlords: Are you ready for the "Justice for Renters" proposition on November 2024s ballot?

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 2 years ago

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8:06

The DOJ has sued the National Association of Realtors & big R.E. Brokers over customary commissions.

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Shared 2 years ago

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3:28

L.A. Landlords, how to keep those SCEP inspectors out of your building. Updated for 2024.

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 2 years ago

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21:39

Landlords I close the toughest craziest real estate deals.

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 2 years ago

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18:52

Landlords are you ready for the inevitable tenant lawsuits?

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 2 years ago

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3:11

Landlords, my favorite 1031 exchange strategy for 2024

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 2 years ago

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5:39

How to Legally Refuse a SCEP Inspection — What LA Landlords Need to Know

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 3 years ago

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12:45

Tenants & Rent Control when selling your building

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 3 years ago

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5:20

Marketing Your Building

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Shared 3 years ago

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3:35

Rite Aid Absolute Triple Net Commercial Available for $5.3M - 6.26% Cap

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 3 years ago

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4:54

Buyers, get the lowest interest rate in 2023

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 3 years ago

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19:51

eXp Realty Founder Glenn Sanford massive interview!

Derrick Ruiz | Westside Los Angeles Broker

Shared 3 years ago

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