MLS access is wonderful, but another huge advantage of having your license is being able to roll your commissions into the downpayment of a property.

Aside from that, theoretically, once I get my state license, I could get access to MLS directly. 

If it's already climate controlled space, building out the units isn't that difficult, provided you have loading docs, and appropriate parking and access.

There are lines of credit out there that essentially provide easier access to short term financing, but the up front commitment fee the broker quoted you  is way high.  

.- Pre approved for loan...expecting this property to be in 200k-300k range- Easy access to capital for down payment, yet trying to maximize the power of our dollars, hence our inquiry We are both well versed in valuing real estate and understanding the quantitative side of things.

The lot is 1.2 acres with access from two different streets. 

Servicing the loan and cheaper utilities would save her $150-200 per month and I would have access to a line of credit to help me out over the next couple of years.Does this sound absurd?

Then try to access the calculators again.2.

Mobile home university has a free ebook you might find helpful (https://www.mobilehomeuniversi...)

We have been adding washers and dryers to as many apartments as possible if they didn't already have access to laundry.In our area, in unit laundry adds about $50/month to the rent whether they are paying for the natural gas and electricity or not (we pay for the water at all our units).