✦ New Investment Opportunity ✦
3535 Verdugo
Highland Park
$1.43M
ARV
$240K
Capital Open
6 mo
Timeline
Our Investment Strategy
Transforming undervalued homes into desirable properties across Southern California
01
Identify & Acquire
Disciplined underwriting. Target distressed or undervalued assets in high-demand LA County markets.
02
Fund the Deal
Capital raised from our private investor network, structured with promissory notes and clear return terms.
03
Renovate with Precision
Thoughtful design, strict scope management, and quality craftsmanship to maximize appeal and ARV.
04
Sell & Return Capital
Strategic listing, fast execution, and full investor payoff with returns — on every project.
High-Demand Markets
We focus on LA County zip codes with strong buyer demand, limited inventory, and proven appreciation.
Strict Due Diligence
Every deal goes through a rigorous underwriting process — comps, inspections, rehab estimates, and risk review.
Quality Renovations
Design-forward upgrades that resonate with buyers and appraisers — finished on time, within budget.
The Vision
A before & after look.
Deal Overview
A look at our project costs, projected returns, and the capital structure for this opportunity.
Deal Overview

Who We Are
Pine City Investments LLC is a Los Angeles-based real estate investment company focused on short-term fix & flip opportunities designed to deliver strong and consistent returns for investors.
Founded by siblings AJ and Jean Santiago, Pine City Investments combines strategic property acquisition, thoughtful renovation design, and disciplined project management to transform undervalued homes into desirable properties in high-demand markets across Southern California.
Since launching, the company has successfully completed numerous projects and built strong relationships with private investors who trust Pine City to protect their capital while generating better-than-average returns.
Why Pine City
What sets us apart — and what every investor in our network can expect.
Competitive Returns
We offer double-digit returns that consistently outperform traditional investing vehicles — with your capital secured by real property.
Completely Passive
We handle everything — deal sourcing, renovations, and sales. You invest, and we do the work. Your money works hard so you don't have to.
Quarterly Updates
We keep you in the loop with regular phone calls, Zoom updates, and property walkthroughs. You'll always know where your investment stands.
Exclusive Site Visits
Want to see your investment in person? We invite our investors to tour the project site and watch the transformation happen firsthand.
Backed by Mentors
We're connected to seasoned mentors and a strong peer network of industry action-takers — keeping our decisions sharp and market-informed.
Our Vendors & Network
As an investor, you gain access to our trusted network — hard money lenders, home inspectors, and industry events that keep you connected.
A snapshot of our most recent fix & flip projects.
Like any investment, there's always some level of risk — delays, budget surprises, market shifts. We tackle this by underwriting every deal conservatively, pad our budgets, and build in extra buffer on timelines. We only acquire projects if the numbers still work in the worst-case scenario!
Sit back, relax, & sip a martini while your money works for you! If you're local, we love taking our investors on private job-site walkthroughs so you can see the transformation happening in real time. Our investors always love it!
Yes! We send out PDF quarterly updates so you're always in the know. And of course, we're always just a phone call away — we're an open book and love sharing the process behind every project!
Once the property sells, your full principal plus your earned interest gets paid back to you. One clean payout at the finish line — no complicated schedules.
Life happens — we understand. If an emergency comes up, reach out to us right away and we'll work with you to find the best path forward. Our goal is to always ensure our investors are protected & more importantly, comfortable with their investment!
We'd love to hear from you! Hit Schedule a Call and let's chat — no question is too small. You can also Download our Pitch Deck for a full look at the deal. We're here to make sure you feel confident, informed, and more importantly: excited!