For those of us who have properties in the area, it's been exciting. Growth has been steady year over year since the crash. Some of my clients are at 100k up on their investment in just 12-18 mos. Most are about 200k up on their investment. And few of them are more than 500k up on their investments in just 5 years. The point is, everyone is up on their investment. (Know which buildings to buy in, please do the homework or use someone who has the info!)
For those who are pioneers, DTLA is a blank slate. So many pioneers creating some very interesting spaces, shops, and experiences. And it's all in one dense area.
And most important of all, there's still a lot more to go. You wouldn't believe the plans in place for neighborhoods like Bunker Hill, or the areas just south of South Park. And the Produce District. And the Industrial District just north of Chinatown.
While some are saying it's too late to get in, I say we're only 10% there. That's exciting.