Due to the age of the home and the appraisal we ended up closing at 10k less than the asking price.

Considering most homes will not cash flow with 20% or less down, plan on 20% and most likely 25% down required - depending on the cash flow expectations. 

It sounds like you’ve got a great opportunity with these two mobile home parks, especially with the flexibility that seller financing provides.Out of curiosity, what terms did you negotiate for the seller financing?

So I think it's great to first start closer to home-- especially where you know the markets well!

Do you know who the top developers in your area are just based on new homes going up?

That's a significant discount --- I wonder if they are seeing a decrease in homes posted.

.: In a prior post from about 2 months ago, Kerry Malarkey and Nathan Gesner mentioned a small landlord is exempt from FHA requirements requiring the acceptance of emotional support & assistance animals if one of the following is true:"Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at once" (Quote from Nathan's reply))https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1219359-pitbu...Given this, if a landlord does qualify for the exemption, what exactly does this mean? 

I'm currently reading David Greene's "BRRRR" book and I will be utilizing my VA Loan as a first home purchase (duplex) for my first home utilizing the VA Loan.

I don't sell single-family homes or any other types of property, though I do own other commercial real estate.If you're looking to invest in multi-family properties, it's crucial to work with an agent who specializes in that market.

It depends on where you want to live, income, personality, and other factors.You could buy a large home and rent out the individual rooms to cover expenses, but this comes with problems.