
Design Change. Develop Community.
We are a team of solutions focused, Real Estate entrepreneurs. Our model is simple: We redevelop the neglected houses of our Los Angeles neighborhoods while focusing on value creation in both design and financial investment.
Each one of us on the DCLA team grew up in the eclectic neighborhoods of LA and we know first hand how the strength of our communities were rooted in the homes we lived in. Every household had its own heartbeat, character, and stories to tell.
In the aftermath of the 2008 housing crash, we quickly witnessed the abandonment of these homes, the decline in our community’s spirit and the shift we had to make in Real Estate investing. With over 30+ years of experience in various corporate and entrepreneurial ventures, we decided to form DCLA. The goal of our company was (and still is) to combine our passion for finding creative business solutions with our experience in the Real Estate industry. Our vision is to be a reviver of underutilized spaces with our eye on design, our mind on wealth creation, and our hearts on the people we love most.

THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO REINTRODUCE THESE HOMES.
The team is lead by three hard-working and driven individuals
who have decades of experience in the Real Estate industry.

Michael DelaCruz
The StrategistI am a strategist and contrarian at heart, finding the best ways to improve every category of our business with innovation and creativity. I believe in a company culture where your personal values are congruent with the company mission. I love teaching, but even more, being a student and constantly learning.

Dennis Battung
The FuturistI love working and collaborating with different people. Our business has grown because of the relationships we have built by working together with people with similar values. I love being able to educate people about our business and what we do. People get excited about the potential real estate has to change their lives...and I've been told I have a cool mustache.

Michael Randall
The AnalystI really enjoy working on everything financial for our business because it provides us with another perspective on how we are doing outside of the daily operations. I love being able to translate the data in a way that inspires productivity and profitability in our team members, with a focus on both personal and professional growth.