LA Landlords: Stop Getting Burned
Unbiased consultation before you sign, sell, or make $100K mistakes.
Consultation Clients. Winning Outcomes.
Real Results for LA Landlords
Mama Lu's Kitchen
Saved $47,000 on 5-year lease renewal
Mike helped Mama Lu's Kitchen negotiate a 5-year lease renewal that saved them $47,000 by identifying hidden cost escalations and restructuring CAM charges.Without Mike’s expertise, we would’ve signed without knowing what those clauses really meant. He literally saved our business thousands of dollars.
Downtown LA Retail Strip Center
Avoided an $85,000 disaster with a problem tenant
Mike's due diligence uncovered the tenant's history of abandoned leases and saved the owner from a six-month vacancy nightmare that would've cost $85,000.Mike caught red flags that three other brokers missed. He saved us from what would’ve been a catastrophic mistake.
Atwater Village Medical Dental Space
Negotiated $120,000 in tenant improvements
Mike helped negotiate landlord-funded improvements worth $120,000, turning a hard-to-lease retail space into a premium dental space with a 10-year tenant and 10-year option.Mike turned our ‘problem property’ into our best performer. The tenant improvements paid for themselves in year one.
Sound Familiar?
Your tenant just bounced—leaving 18,000 sq ft of empty space and your bank account crying
Lease renewal time—and you're Googling 'is this fair?' at 2am like the rest of us
Your 'broker' keeps pushing deals that coincidentally benefit THEM, not you (shocking, right?)
Your tenant just bounced—leaving 18,000 sq ft of empty space and your bank account crying
Another surprise expense just appeared like magic (except it's not magic, it's LA)
You're making million-dollar decisions based on gut feeling and crossing your fingers
Before you sign anything, lease anything, or sell anything—talk to someone who's actually on YOUR side.
Why Get Consultation First?
Why Listen to Mike?
Not just a consultant—a landlord who's been through it all.
How to Work with Mike
Free Strategy Session
FREE
15 Minutes
- Quick assessment
- Identify opportunities/red flags
- Clear next steps
Best for:
Landlords who want to test the waters
Strategic Consultation
$200
60 Minutes
- Deep dive into property and market
- Analysis of lease terms/pricing
- Actionable recommendations
- Written summary
Best for:
Landlords facing a specific decision
Comprehensive Advisory
$2,500+
Project-Based
- Full strategic analysis
- Ongoing guidance
- Access to Mike throughout
- Full documentation and support
Best for:
Complex situations (portfolio decisions, major negotiations, acquisitions)
I've Seen What Can Go Wrong
A tenant signed a lease, paid the deposit, and moved into an 18,000 sq. ft. warehouse — only to close their clothing business and liquidate inventory within a month. With no contact information and no rent payments, the space was used solely as temporary storage before they vacated. This sudden turn of events left the landlord scrambling.
A landlord tried to cut costs by hiring unlicensed personnel to handle electrical work — from rewiring outlets to installing new breakers. One short circuit later, half the office building lost power, disrupting tenants' businesses and leading to claims for damaged equipment.
A licensed doctor leased a medical space in the Highrise Medical Building. In the third year of the lease, the doctor was arrested for falsifying Medicare documents. The practice was shut down and marked with yellow tape for investigation, while the landlord, unaware of the situation, continued receiving rent payments.
One Consultation = Thousands (or Hundreds of Thousands) Saved
Without Consultation
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Accept lease renewal at face value → Leave money on table over 5 years $50K Lost
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Sell based on one offer → Miss out by not countering $100K+ Missed
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Miss a lease clause → Get hit with surprise costs in year 3 $40K Surprise
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Vet tenant poorly → Lose rent + legal fees $50K+ Gone
With Consultation
- You know exactly what your property is worth
- You spot bad lease terms before signing
- You negotiate from knowledge, not hope
- You make decisions based on data, not guesswork
Questions LA Landlords Ask About Consultation
Why should I pay for advice when brokers give it for free?
Because “free” advice is expensive when it’s biased. Brokers only get paid if you do a deal—so they push transactions. Consultation means Mike gets paid for giving you the BEST advice, even if that’s “don’t do anything right now.”
What does consultation cost?
Free 30-minute strategy session to start. Full consultations range from $500 (60–90 min deep dive) to $2,500+ (comprehensive project-based advisory). But here’s the thing: one good decision pays for consultation 100x over.
Do I have to hire Mike as my broker after consultation?
Nope. Consultation is separate. If it makes sense to work together on a transaction later, great. If not, that’s fine too. Zero pressure.
How fast can we get started?
Usually within 24–48 hours for the initial call. Full strategic analysis typically takes 5–7 business days depending on complexity.
What if I'm not ready to make a decision yet?
That’s EXACTLY when consultation is most valuable. We’ll help you understand your options and timing—so when you ARE ready, you’re not guessing.
I'm a small landlord (just one property). Is this still for me?
Absolutely. Whether you own one building or twenty, if you want unbiased advice from someone with 20+ years in LA commercial real estate—we’re a fit.
Is this some corporate upsell scheme?
Nope. I’m one guy with 20+ years of experience who got tired of watching landlords get screwed by bad advice. That’s it. That’s the whole thing.
Why should I trust you over [big CRE firm]?
You shouldn’t trust me OVER them. You should get MY advice BEFORE you trust them. Because I don’t get paid when you sign—I get paid for telling you the truth. Even if the truth is ‘walk away.’
Serving LA Landlords Where It Matters
Eagle Rock
Navigating new rent control ordinances
Highland Park
Dealing with rapid gentrification pricing
South LA
Understanding local tenant laws
Commerce
Industrial zoning complexities
Downtown LA
High-stakes lease negotiations
Pasadena
Historic building regulations
One Consultation = Thousands (or Hundreds of Thousands) Saved
FROM: COMPLEX NEGOTIATIONS → TO: PAINLESS RELOCATION
"Working with Mike over the years, he has been instrumental in helping us with lease negotiations and real estate matters. Mike was able to reduce our base rent, negotiate cost effective tenant improvements, and eliminate unnecessary lease language. Mike made our move to a new facility easy and painless."
Matt Eyde
President, Threshold Fitness Studio
FROM: LEASING UNCERTAINTY → TO: TRUSTED PARTNERSHIP
"Great person to work with! Mike walks you through the entire leasing process. There is nothing hidden from Mike. I have been in my location over seven years. I still rely on Mike for his expertise knowledge and negotiations skills. You'll definitely benefit from utilizing his services."
Robert Mardirosian
President, Math Academia
FROM: TENANT SEARCH STRUGGLES → TO: QUALIFIED PLACEMENT
"It was pleasure working with Mike Tolj at Tolj Commercial Real Estate. Mike has been such a big help in finding the 'right' and 'qualified' tenant for my office building. He is sincerely knowledgeable and professional real estate broker and cares for your personal interest."
Diran Depanian
Principal Partner, TDM Architects
FROM: LISTED PROPERTY → TO: SOLD IN 60 DAYS
"Mike made an instant impression on me with his expertise and knowledge of commercial properties. Mike secured a sales offer and was able to sell our property within 60 days. I appreciate the high level of professionalism and competence that he displays."
Robert Vasquez
Principal & RE Broker, ROB Investments, LLC