Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.

And, such a decision need not be singularly life-changing in nature.  

This owner (by the nature of our contract) must approve this expense before I can move forward with the repair.

@Luis Morales If you get into mobile home investing in FL, it's best to know the weather patterns and research what has happened in the area regarding hurricanes and natural disasters.

The truth is brutal, because life is brutal, nature is brutal, and existence cares nothing of what anyone thinks of it. 

I don't think you can really go wrong here (aside from the one being a class D which by nature may have higher turn cost and not hold value). 

These costs for most of the individuals are considered personal in nature( unless you have RE portfolio that is run like a business- see below).

@Chris Sprinz I'd just start with some natural conversation and interest with the owner.

When earlier in the career there is this innocence, and so you freely share everything, spending considerable time and energy giving away valuable intellectual property (if it wasn't valuable, why would people seek it and soak it up), because your acting in good faith so you naturally/naively believe so is everyone else. 

Some debatable topics would include the ease of installation and the ability to resist natural forces.