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5410 Smiley Drcontect:6576665000 wechat:chuanqit 🏡 Smiley Drive Value Opportunity | 2BR + 1BA + Bonus Room • Converted Garage ADU • Spacious Lot • Near Expo Line • Ideal for Investors & First-Time Buyers Classic LA Charm • Rental Income Potential • Large Yard • Prime Location • Fixer-Upper with Upside Welcome to a versatile and well-located property in a fast-growing Los Angeles neighborhood! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a bonus room features a converted garage with existing tenant, a spacious lot with mature greenery, and a functional layout — offering immediate rental income, expansion potential, and a prime location near Culver City, Metro Expo Line, and freeways — perfect for investors, first-time buyers, or visionaries seeking an affordable entry into the LA market with cash-flow potential and long-term appreciation in one of LA’s most dynamic corridors. ✨ Property Highlights 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom — cozy and efficient — ideal for owner-occupants or tenants Bonus room — flexible as third bedroom, office, or studio — adaptable to your needs Functional floor plan — classic LA layout — ready for cosmetic updates Interior laundry — convenient and tidy — no trips to the garage Spacious lot with large front yard — mature trees and greenery — room for gardening, play, or expansion (verify zoning) Converted garage with separate entrance — currently rented — provides immediate income 💼 Investment & Income Potential Converted garage (ADU) — existing tenant — immediate cash flow — ideal for mortgage assistance Spacious lot with ADU potential — possible second unit or expansion (check City of LA zoning) — significant value add Prime location near Expo Line and Culver City — high rental demand — attracts students, young professionals, and families Fixer-upper opportunity — cosmetic updates can increase equity — sweat equity potential 📍 Prime Central LA Location Near Culver City, West Adams, and Mid-City — vibrant, evolving neighborhoods — strong growth potential Walkable to Metro Expo Line — commute to DTLA, Santa Monica, or USC — car-optional lifestyle Easy freeway access (10, 405) — commute to Westside, South Bay, or Hollywood — effortless connectivity Close to shops, cafes, and restaurants — daily conveniences within reach — lively and convenient 🛠️ Opportunity & Vision Ideal for live-in investors — owner-occupy main house while garage tenant pays mortgage Perfect for first-time buyers — affordable entry point with income potential Great for flippers or developers — cosmetic updates or lot development (verify zoning) Multi-generational potential — main house + garage unit for family or rental 💰 Value Proposition Below-market price point — low entry barrier — ideal for budget-conscious buyers Existing rental income — helps qualify for loans — improves affordability Large lot in central LA — rare find — land value alone drives appreciation Neighborhood growth — West Adams/Mid-City corridor is rapidly evolving — strong upside ⚠️ Critical Due Diligence Tips Verify garage conversion permits and legality — unpermitted conversions may need remediation — consult LA City Planning Review tenant lease and rental income — understand terms, income stability, and transfer process — budget accurately Inspect foundation, roof, and systems — common in older LA homes — budget for repairs if needed Check zoning for lot splits or additional ADUs — understand development potential — maximize investment Research neighborhood development plans — anticipate future changes — protect your investment 🎯 Perfect For Investors seeking a cash-flowing property in a high-demand location First-time buyers wanting to house hack with rental income Developers eyeing a lot with expansion potential in a growing area Visionaries looking for a fixer-upper in a prime LA location 🌟 A Smart Play — This Smiley Drive Gem Won’t Last! Affordable homes with rental income, large lots, and Expo Line access are golden opportunities in today’s LA market. Schedule a tour today and see the layout, yard, and garage unit for yourself! Contact us for tenant details, zoning reports, or a private viewing! 🔹 Great for portfolio or FHA loans (with owner-occupancy) 🔹 Creative financing possible Unlock the potential — where affordability, location, and opportunity meet. 🚇🌴 Note: Buyer to verify all property disclosures, permits, tenant agreements, and zoning regulations. Perfect for motivated buyers ready to capitalize on a high-potential property in one of LA’s most accessible and evolving neighborhoods!
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