If you can show that you're experienced in the market, some traders might trust you to pull off a profitable trade even if you're not putting in as much cash.Regarding skins, being creative with your assets can help you move up the ladder.

I've seen investors thrive by pairing strong project vision with creative financing solutions.

buying a money pit you haven't seen in a market you don't know thousands of miles away, and then being beholden to agents and contractors and others you've never met.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...the market right now is unforgiving and it's going to take something difficult or creative to be successful. 

Creative financing options like seller concessions or hard money loans can help bridge the gap.Good luck!

Creative financing, I just don't know what actions to take or where to go at this point.

@Edwin OrtizI have a book called Creative Cash.

Buying property that is in probate using some creative financing optionsOr Buying tax deeds at auctions or treasures office?

Being new to the LA market, I'm looking to partner with someone who has established relationships with local contractors and/or experience with creative financing.

You have to get creative and make offers under asking price in CO to make properties work. 

In your case though, I've heard of people in Denver proper with duplexes who parter with LTR tenants (you could put them in the basement) who will co-host with you and be able to get a STR permit since it's their primary residence and you can work out a profit split for the STR or some kind of reduced rent for your LTR in exchange for helping you and you being able to keep the STR runningJust a creative idea I wanted to toss out as a potential plan B or plan C!