Manufactured might get tricky on financing so I'd chat with a lender.

typically no special license is needed when doing it for hard money loans that I am aware of. there may be states like california and nevada that are tricky where lenders need a license of some sort but for most part brokers i have seen are not licensed. 14 or 15 states require state license and NMLS registration.

The Economic Development there is focused on building competitive regional talent, diversifying the regional economy, transforming Montgomery's image and building diverse community capacity.Major economic drivers to the area include Hyundai manufacturing, Maxwell & Gunter Air Force Base, major Amazon distribution, Alabama State Capitol, Alfa Insurance, Kinpak, H2 Pharma, Dollar General transport/logistics, Dow Chemical, and Conner Industries to name a few. 

I was aware of the egress requirement, but was not considering the door size or ceiling heights.

Its a great idea, but you will need to consult the township in order to understand their requirements for liveable space.

These need 20%-25% down, require a 680-700+ credit score, and 6 to 9 months of reserves (reserves are payments in the bank). 

Quote from @Dana Yobst: Quote from @Julio Gonzalez: @Dana Yobst While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

“Broker” is a legal term that often requires standardized coursework and a state license. 

Our laws require us to offer a rental first come first served (first completed application that qualifies must be offered the unit).