I've looked at property in and around Los Angeles and to be a home owner now-a-days, you have to either be God or have LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of money. Even with the rise of affordable prefab homes that offer amazing contemporary design and higher build quality, you still have to buy land. A prefab home may only be under 100k but the land sure isn't. So what to do then? If you're single, don't mind a little eccentricity, why not try a prefab home on water? Water is free . . . almost, but still a lot cheaper.
I've always detested boat homes but these aren't exactly boats since they merely float, no engines or anything to allow you to move around. They also have build in dampeners and stabilizers so you won't feel any of the rocking, unless you're rockin the boat yourself! HA! ZINGGGG!
These three designs from a German company are beautiful, minimal and come with all the amenities any home owner would want, minus the parking garage unless your have a car that traverses land and water. COOLNESS I say!