The west San Fernando Valley was disappointing today, which may not surprise anyone

Showing property in Reseda, Tarzana and Lake Balboa today was a total waste of time.  My client is looking for a small home or condo.  He's willing to do some work, but he's not willing to take on a fixer.  We spend hours combing the mls for him every week and picked out three homes that had promise. 

But no.

7413 Jellico Ave, Lake Balboa: this 3+2 has a huge hole in the roof/ceiling and a "condemned" sign on the outside. 17420 Vanowen #4 in Reseda is a total, gross fixer and we wish the mls had indicated that; and the lockbox at 19044 Archwood in Reseda was empty.  No return calls from any listing agents either.