This would allow you to indefinitely defer all of the tax if you sold, and use the tax you would have had to pay, to purchase something nicer in an area with a greater growth potential.   

Quote from @Trent Reeve: i would think they would have more amenities than a non-condo.I think the reference was how do you stand out from one condo to another when they are all identical, vs how do you compete with single family homes.

Yes, last year and that’s all over with now.

All it does is creates more competition.2.

At the same time you're figuring that all out, get your brother and friend under a lease, or at least, a written agreement both parties can agree on.

I wanted to ask the lenders who are doing business across all 50 states, what challenges have you encountered with lending in new construction when it comes to manufactured homes?

Hey Mark, welcome to the Forums.Wishing you all the best on your journey.

I would prefer to start out here in Fayetteville, NC but I'm not opposed to other markets at all.

All questions and suggestions welcome!

Quote from @Cindy Young: Hi All - if anyone has rec'd CPA advice or knowledge regarding my question, thanking you in advance for response.