In the beginning you will be breaking your teeth with these people but if you are persistent you will learn how to talk to people and how to know if you have a deal or not.

I cut my investing teeth in the Atlanta market and now I'm in Knoxville.

You're probably overqualified for this position, given that you're asking on a site that is all about investing in real estate, however it's experience nonetheless and what better way to cut your teeth in real estate than to manage a mobile home park?

However if one does redeem the mortgage goes back to original amounts due ( IE drop bid goes back to total amount due) also all junior encumbrance's re attach.So in our state it rare as hens teeth that anyone redeems and its the same in other states ( I can't mention ) were I buy courthouse steps... 

Maryland's Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure Act has strong teeth, tough penalties and written so vaguely it is easy to interpret as a judge sees fit. 

@Gabe Cinquepalmi - you're probably right - I should cut my teeth locally before adding more complexity.  

Look pretty good if stained or painted right - If painting - buy some Sherwin Williams Enamel paint.  

They will waste more water leaving the sink running when they brush their teeth.

If it is paid off or has a conventional he maybe able to swing it as he could show it would allow him to improve his financial situation to rent the old home and have a duplex to rent one side.Be upfront with your lender and this is not a deal for a rookie to cut their teeth on.

Residential retail is slow right now and dealing with buyers and sellers is like pulling teeth!