I am assuming when you say partner its business partner and not married :) 

I'm invested in a property near the Grove that's executing that business plan now.At a simpler level, that might mean buying a house with a garage, converting the garage into an ADU, and renting out the ADU.I think a super solid first step to get into the LA market is to househack a home or a multifamily.

Admirable but mixing philanthropy and business is a recipe not suited for most on this forum running a small business is challenging enough.  

Pro- Hard Money lenders who can only lend to a business will lend to a new LLC, but you will still be personally guaranteeing the loan.  

Which will bring plenty of other investors and general business to the area.

The business renting the storefront unit did a complete haul of the space to bring it up to codeWhat was the outcome?

I think she does not want the hassle of finding/fixing the water thieves to make the business worth keeping.

You create your own business image and branding including advertising.

But LLCs and banking accounts is mostly your personal preference of how you would like to organize your business structure.

My policy is business before people.