Jon Stojan
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When Opus Crest was first founded, the company’s goal was to improve the home flipping industry by delivering projects that prioritized efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction above all else. Now, with years of investing and flipping homes under their belt, Opus Crest has doubled down on expanding their focus to acquire distressed properties, rehabilitating them, and selling them. The team’s ability to take on a large volume of projects based on their extensive construction experience and investor funding has turned them into one of Southern California’s leading property acquisition companies.
The company’s team initially built its reputation as an emerging Los Angeles real estate investing influencer in Eagle Rock, California. Today, the community of Eagle Rock stands out as a thriving region targeted by eager potential homeowners. Opus Crest founder and principal, Gary Mkrtichyan, realized the possibilities of the region before anyone else did and seized the opportunity.
“My tolerance for risk and ability to identify potential in projects others would pass on sets Opus Builders apart from the industry. Our relentless pursuit to build the best quality product is unmatchable,” he said.
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Providing Solutions to Common Problems
Mkrtichyan simplifies his success by using ingenuity, strategy, knowledge, and experience to design and build what he imagines. This approach has resulted in Opus Crest creating safe and sustainable housing for residents, which leads to thriving communities. California has a shortage of move-in-ready homes, and as the state continues to flourish, the demand for such homes will only grow. As such, Opus Crest is currently seeking to acquire, repair, and bring homes to the real estate market that families can purchase and enjoy for years to come.
Mkrtichyan is also a leading general contractor in Southern California. This quality in his leadership has allowed Opus Crest to take on a high volume of real estate acquisitions and revitalize dilapidated homes that other investors avoid. In this way, the Opus Crest team handles investing and construction all in-house, allowing them to be much more flexible and capable than their competitors.
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Building Relationships for the Future
One of the greatest challenges Opus Crest has faced has been rising interest rates, which can make real estate investing difficult. The team leads with the core value of building homes that home buyers will love and seek to purchase no matter the real estate climate. They pride themselves on their relationships with Southern California real estate brokers. As Mkrtichyan says, “We believe that the hundreds of real estate agents and brokers that bring us investment opportunities are the heart of our business.”
“I started very early in my career as a real estate broker/investor. Then I transitioned to construction with a property flipping business. Mkrtichyan elaborates. “Eventually, I started designing and building custom homes for clients as a general contractor. Throughout this time, my goal was to deliver projects that prioritized efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction above all else.”
Opus Crest has raised a fund through its investors to continue acquiring homes in the Southern California real estate market. The company has built homes purchased by celebrity clients and has been featured in renowned real estate publications like Architectural Digest.
Going into 2025, Opus Crest investors have nearly doubled their investment commitments from 2024. This newly acquired real estate funding allows Opus Crest to continue leading Southern California in purchasing single and multi family homes and properties for purchase, remodeling, and selling. Moving forward, the company is expanding and looking to purchase more homes as it grows to be one of the leading home buyers in Southern California.
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