Tarek El Moussa
Tarek El Moussa discussed the California housing market.
  • Business Insider spoke to Tarek El Moussa ahead of the release of his book, "Flip Your Life."
  • El Moussa said building starter homes in California typically isn't profitable.
  • He also pivoted to working in Orange County instead of LA County due to interest rates.

If you're looking for a starter home in California, you might be looking for a long time, according to HGTV star and real-estate expert Tarek El Moussa.

Business Insider spoke to El Moussa ahead of the release of his book, "Flip Your Life."