Areas prone to drought and wildfire probably have increased dwelling premiums also.That being said, if this is normal in those areas, the rent should probably cover those expenses without too much trouble.  

Call the veterans administration and ask about charity donations to wounded veterans.You can also call Habitat For Humanity for the same information.

. - Option A involves going to a lower end rental market and trying to get as much rent as humanly possible out of the property with little work.

I will be moving likely within the next 8-12 months or so, and my wife and I are planning on renting out our house, so that's how I figure we will start.I've got a pretty good gig going with the AF so this will be more of a supplemental thing for me at least in the beginning so I would say I'll probably be taking a more passive role to start, although I'm open to anything.I spent the last two years as a recruiter so I've gained some valuable experience in Human Resources, advertising and marketing, cold calling, as well as general salesmanship so I think I can find a way to use those skills in this venture.

If you think that appreciation will continue forever remember that is what people thought in 2006-2007  I think we are in agreement there, at least the first four paragraphs.For most of us in our 20s, 30s, 40s or even 50s, I'd say 50 or 60 years in regards to appreciation is not "forever" but pretty darn close to it given the average human lifespan..

This property is a bit of a unicorn in the market and location as far as fitting the bill on exactly what my parents are looking for in a rural property,  including a second dwelling.  

It just does and its because of human nature.

I've found all deals, cheap junker mobile homes, to really nice flip houses take almost the same human hours.  

Humans are not special.

FNMA says this, among other things: The manufactured home must be a one-unit dwelling unit that is legally classified as real property.