Welcome to the forum.

Your probably blow thru that 15 grand just getting thru the red tape. Start out by picking up any metal and anything that plugs in(don't get nuts with the tvs though). Do some research on here to learn how to break it down to maximize your profits.

How many yards have you been to? No it may not be rocket science but the yards need to make money to survive...they are not backed by the Feds like NASA is.