3640 Cardiff Ave APT 109Los AngelesCA90034
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation Play3640 Cardiff Ave APT 109, Los Angeles, CA, 90034 in Los Angeles is priced for appreciation, not yield. Rental yield 5.6%. At $587,000 with a 5.6% gross yield, the monthly income is modest, but 5% annual price growth is projected to add $162,177 in value over five years, making equity the primary return driver. Ziffy Mortgage's DSCR mortgage (1.04) can still finance this property for non-U.S. residents; a 30–35% down payment typically produces the cleanest underwriting for appreciation-focused assets. Total projected cumulative return: $129,551.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(1,486) | $1,850 |
City averages based on Los Angeles market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $2,740 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $3,992 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.69x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Condo
Built in 1973
0.71 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$510 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90034, Los Angeles, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,116 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,062 (18.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,281 (75.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,773 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,450,369 |
| Average Home Value | $1,481,183 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
27,743
Single Family
6,907
Multi-Family
20,836
Businesses
1,309
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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage
Condo
Built in 1973
0.71 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
$510 monthly HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 90034, Los Angeles, CA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,116 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,062 (18.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 21,281 (75.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,773 ( 6.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $1,450,369 |
| Average Home Value | $1,481,183 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
27,743
Single Family
6,907
Multi-Family
20,836
Businesses
1,309
Nearby investment properties with comparable rents
Nearby investment properties with comparable prices