Not the exact look but definitely a middle ground  if project budget doesn't allow for the black aluminum clad. 

There are a lot of different aspects you can bring to a partnership other than money. 15k might be the perfect amount of cash if you were able to contribute by being boots on the ground, meeting with contractors, property managers...As for going at it on your own, I don't know the price of things there but you probably could do some house hacking with that much cash.

From what he's gathered, as long as the property is above ground (similar to a trailer) you can avoid most of the LA regs.

and was especially interested because he is local (and who could forget a name like Tarl ;)If you could point me in the right direction toward a good broker, I would be grateful! 

I'd be glad to grab a coffee with you to see if I can't help you hit the ground running -- or at the very least provide beneficial information.

If anyone would be willing to partner with me on a deal, as I don’t have a lot of capital to my name, I would be really grateful.

Denver metro is my stomping ground, great idea to invest here!

Constant moisture, soap scum, etc is a perfect breeding ground.

I still have family and friends there so will have boots on the ground.

will somehow help you reach your destination (positive income).2 - You can step out of the boat (before you get in too deep and can't get out without drowning), walk back to shore, get another rowboat (that doesn't leak), start rowing and recover your previous ground...past the previous...now sinking, rowboat, salute it, and continue successfully onto your destination.You can always recover what you lost, as long as you stay in the game.