In a city like Los Angeles, where renters make up about 62 percent of the population, you don’t hear much sympathy for landlords. But not all landlords are alike. Some own dozens or even hundreds of properties. Others are mom-and-pop landlords, who may own one or two properties, and keep afloat with the rent provided by their tenants. Our guest is Darryl Marshak, who owns a small complex in Mid City.

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