TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAYInvesting in Rentals: This is...

TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Investing in Rentals: This is a series of two-hour workshops on tips from Eugene E. Vollucci, director for the Center for Real Estate Studies and author of the book “How to Buy and Sell Apartments” (John Wiley & Sons).

Location: All will be held at various sites of the University of Phoenix Learning Centers: Tuesday in Woodland Hills at 5955 De Soto Ave., Wednesday in Fountain Valley at 10540 Talbert Ave. and Thursday in Gardena at 1515 W. 190th St.

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free, but seating is limited.

Information: (800) 955-3135, Ext. 3, to register.

WEDNESDAY

Real Estate as Investment: A look at the pros and cons of owning real estate as rental property. (Runs four Wednesdays through March 20.)

Location: West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City

Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $69 (couples, $109)

Information: (310) 287-4475, Westside Extension.

THURSDAY

First-Time Home Buyers: This class will cover the ins and outs of mortgage loans; how to qualify for a loan; financial dos and don’ts; and finding the right Realtor.

Location: Westside Pavilion, Community Room B (behind the Food Court), 10800 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles

Time: 7 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free; limited seating; reservations required

Information: (310) 378-4453, Ext. 107.

SATURDAY

Walking Tour: Claremont Heritage guide leads tour of the downtown village and exteriors of historic Victorian houses; college and commercial buildings.

Location: Meet at Historic Claremont Metrolink Depot, 200 W. First St.; tour cancels if raining at 8 a.m.

Time: Tour is from 10 a.m., for about one hour and 45 minutes.

Cost: $5

Information: (909) 621-0848

Affordable Housing: Presentation by Americities Community Mortgage is designed to provide low- and moderate-income families with information on affordable housing. A free credit report and analysis also will be available.

Location: 6055 E. Washington Blvd., City of Commerce

Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon

Cost: Free, but reservations required

Information: (323) 838-5500