Thanks,JaredI'd only pursue this if there is an big upside for appreciation, or if you planned on keeping the house forever as a rental.Run the numbers, subtract 15% a year for vacancy and on going maintenance and repairs during each year, subtract 15% per year for maintenance and repairs to get it market ready once you decide to sell it.Example if you were to keep it for 5 years and sell at the end of five years:12x$200=$2400 year gross profit15% for vacancy, maintenance, repairs ($-360.00 per year)= $2040 gross profit per year15% set aside to repair, repaint, replace to get ready to sell on market = $1800 $7000-$8000 net for 5 years of rental.Appreciation over the term you would keep it would be the only incentive, and it could be a big reason why to rent it.

Here are a few tips that might help as you get started:Market Analysis: Since you're open to out-of-state investing, look for markets with steady population growth, job diversity, and a balance between rent prices and local wages—those factors often hint at stability and demand.

The areas you specifically mentioned have seen growth due to those factors (Buckeye - industrial expansion; Surprise - TSMC plant relocated). 

If you're looking to invest in Jerome Village, definitely factor this future charge into your cash flow calculations and maybe have your CPA take a look at the exact language in the Declaration. 

If you're comfortable with these factors and the cash flow remains strong, it could still be a great opportunity.

Can you show reserves factoring the DP and closing costs?

Did we factor in for these adjustments and what will come of cost should we transition to a hold strategy at (x) less $s or (x) more $.

Just remember to factor in that you will now have fixed monthly payments on the original three which will reduce your cash flow.

This could mean investing in property flips or purchasing out-of-state rentals for more stable income, but it would require letting go of the $1,350 rental income from the manufactured home.What factors should I consider for each option, and how would an experienced investor assess this situation mathematically?

The first is the way dividends or rent is payed is through tokens which recently have been under pressure due to their transaction cost, it's not a deal breaker but it is something that factors in when you go to turn your tokens into money.