✦ SRO / Co-Living / Program Housing ✦
36-Unit New Construction
3442 E 3rd St
Los Angeles
10% - 16%
APR ROI
$140K
Capital Open
2 Years
Timeline
Active Development Project
3442 E 3rd St
Boyle Heights · Los Angeles, CA
A 36-unit ground-up SRO development delivering affordable co-living housing in the heart of Los Angeles — an impact-driven investment with double-digit returns.
01
Acquired
Property secured in Boyle Heights, April 2025. Permitting underway with LADBS.
02
Design & Permits
Architectural plans finalized. Full permit package in active LADBS review.
03
Break Ground
Ground-up construction of 3-story, 36-unit SRO building. Est. 15–18 month build.
04
CofO & Return Capital
Certificate of Occupancy obtained. All investor principal + earned interest returned in full.
Investment Tiers
Kickstart
$15,000 minimum
10%
Annualized Return
Backed by Promissory Note
Momentum
$50,000 minimum
12%
Annualized Return
Backed by Promissory Note
Prime
$150,000 minimum
14%
Annualized Return
Backed by Promissory Note
Gold
$300,000 minimum
16%
Annualized Return
Backed by Promissory Note
Impact-Driven Housing
SRO co-living that addresses LA's housing crisis — including transitional housing for foster youth aging out of the system.
Prime Location
10 min to Downtown LA, 7 min to CalState LA, walking distance to Union Station — a high-demand corridor with strong rental fundamentals.
Experienced Team
Ross French brings 20+ years of ground-up development and $44M in active projects. Pine City has raised $1.2M+ across 12 completed deals.
Ready to Invest?
Schedule a call with Jean or AJ to review the full proforma and secure your position.
Schedule a Discovery CallThe Vision
Project Plan
A before & after look.
CURRENT
PLAN
Deal Overview
Investment Breakdown
A look at our project costs, projected returns, and the capital structure for this opportunity.
Deal Overview
Project Proforma
Who We Are
About Us
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
Why Invest With Us
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.
Recent Projects
A snapshot of our most recent fix & flip projects.
15033 Gale
2273 W 29th
2255 W 24th
Frequently Asked Questions
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!