The large tract builders average $140 per square foot.

In many states building departments are not involved with mobile homes.The old tribal calculation of 1 ton per 500 square foot is being eliminated by mandate through improved envelope effeciency in new construction and required retrofits during remodels.

I would try to find a place where you could put them in the house with a 3 or 4 foot bifold door for access.

,- Second bedroom floor subfloor is has a giant three foot bubble raised,- The garage's middle support beam, which are three 2x4s stacked together are bending.

Sounds like you're on really solid footing to start. 

Hello Sia, House Hacking is a great way to get your foot in the door as this allows you to be an investor and also have a place to live in the while you learn.

But it sounds like you need to focus on establishing your agency business on a good footing, so advice from real estate investors, while terrific for investing, may not be ideally tailored to the agency side.

the numbers are as follows:purchase price: $ 25,000rehab costs:      $   5000closing costs     $   3000ARV                   $ 60,000 ( professional appraisal)projected profit              $32,000I have purchased several houses in this city and currently own 2 right in this neighborhood, in fact, one right on this same street. the code enforcement officer in this city and i are literally on a first name basis and he has never, ever set foot inside any of my rehab projects because, in his words, " i trust your work". i feel greatly confident in my knowledge of this neighborhood and its ability to sell quickly. 

We could examine crime maps and cost per square foot heat maps against typical rent if you would like to become more familiar with this market.Best investing,Donn  

Looking at maybe just doing a basic white plastic tub with a plastic surround.Flooring – I need to get about 300 to 400 square-foot of tile installed.Basic handyman and drywall work – it looks like there are a couple of areas where water pooled outside of the house, and a little bit seeped in, so some drywall needs to be replaced, and probably add some type of sealant to prevent the leaking in the future.I have already been looking through many of the forums and have found a lot of great information.