Dealers/movers definitely know what they can get, and private sellers follow suit so you'd have to be motivated/connected AND be able to move fast to find a fair deal on a decent 'newer' used manufactured in the first place.I'd probably go new 75% of the time vs what I've been able to find price wise, used, personally..

One influencing factor is city planning and transportation.

@Alessa LeSar get a HELOC on your primary for emergency purposes only.Keep saving until you have at least 20-25% down for a DSR loan.Start setting up systems & building your network to find motivated sellers willing to take less than market value.If you find a very motivated seller, you may be able to sell their property to an investor and get a commission plus finder fee to add to your savings.Over time, this will build your network for investing, which is a different network than what you have now.Be careful with your expectations for your sales in your 2nd year.

The main motivation for me getting into wholesaling was the fact that I need capital to get into long-term rentals.

I am hoping to make the property so unique it attracts YouTube influencers, etc and make the cabin an attraction in itself along with a good Mountain View close to town.  

What motivated you and what were your first steps to dive in and not let fear or lack of knowledge stop you from making progress. 

Moving forward it is best practice to obtain your own third party estimate for repairs and use that support the repair contingency or price adjustment so that the seller has no influence on the cost estimate or timeline.

@Scotty Wo nothing in your story shows motivation on your end:(Mom gave you a houseYou have crappy creditYou spend more than you make with $30k in debt, despite having little monthly housing costsYou have no savingsHow will you rent out your house when it needs a new roof and water heater?

The type of business engagement and the level of interest in the counterparty or its assets influence the goals of a due diligence inquiry.For instance, a cordial agreement between a potential buyer and an experienced seller could provide the groundwork for a long-term alliance, whereas a hostile asset sale during bankruptcy would call for a different strategy.

In their favor:As homeowners and landlords they should be more reasonable and take better care of the place.Steady income with SSI and willing to hustle when they need more.They are motivated to make it work, offering more and reasonable concessions.If there is no carpet there would be less impact by dog or bed bugs, if either go worst case scenario.Not in their favor:They may be renting as a temporary situation until they can find where they really want to live long term, so they may not be a long term tenant.They are not familiar with the neighborhood, other than school district quality, so they may not be a long term tenant.What I would look at more:How long have they all lived at previous addresses?