There's some sort of regulatory requirement that the property be widely advertised, so they couldn't just sell it to you.

Thanks for your advice so I will also do it with eyes wide open.  

worst yet when i go to the zEstimate link, it takes me to a totally different property listing in another state.when i google image search my home's photos, i find them on a wide array of apartments for rent listings nationwide, multiple states!

Put the whole thing on wheels because that way you can get it wide enough to make a difference but let the tenants decide which direction to face It to be the most useful.But you asked about making the space more attractive so I'd start with cheaper easier things that will give you some of the brightening you need.

I am eyes/ears wide open for sage advice, discussion, or learning opportunity that can be thrown my way- after reading some of the posts prior to joining I think I'm in the right place!

Just make sure to use this strategy with your eyes wide open.

I would go in wide-eyed and looking to jump in with someone that really wants to reach out and teach.

Both are important to consider because LA is notoriously cyclical and neighborhoods can vary widely block by block.

How wide is the lot, how much street frontage, How deep, The total area, what is the zoning of adjacent lots.

There is a wide variety of jobs that I may be qualified for, but most of them don't seem like anything I would enjoy.