i‘m guessing the lender required 6 months seasoning since you mentioned it was purchased in January?

One of my neighbors passed away (old age).

Lines of credit on your home or other rental property are another option not yet mentioned.

Thanks @Lisa Schueneman, do you have any experience with any of the roofers you mentioned?

@Steven Tyrrell - as @Matt Berklacy mentioned you can go the private/hard money route.

It helps if you've already done business with them.A more common way to get this done would be to find two partners and the three of you each put in $125k in equity.Also, you don't mention if the property needs rehab but one thing to keep in mind, my experience is that your capital required to complete a large deal is not equal to the amount of the down payment.Even if the property is in pristine condition, you need more money for third-party reports, professional fees and working capital.

And I hate the washer and dryer being in the kitchen, I definitely wouldn't mention it in the listing.I know in that area its common to fill in the garage, I suppose its the thing to do by investors with flips, but its not something I particularly care for.The bathroom does look a little bland and builders grade. 

But, with that said, maybe the areas that @Kellen King mentioned are no-brainers and therefore should be pursued first. 

Reserves is also missing, not sure if that 150k you mentioned is part of that. 

Depends on what your capital situation is, but I think outside of the area I mentioned above, you can avoid crime as a major issue in much of LA.