I get the new bill and Safeco raised it to 6k ..

Material participation requires meeting certain tests, such as spending 100 hours or more on the activity and participating more than anyone else.

However, I’m still mindful that this is our first deal, and I want to be prepared for potential surprises.Here’s what we plan to check during the walk-through:- Overall condition of the HVAC system (I’ll test it myself with HVAC multimeter)- Electrical issues (I'll assess as well)- Plumbing, which my brother, a journeyman plumber, can help with if needed- Any significant structural concerns, mold, foundation issues, etc.

Raising a mobile home is a common task that may need to be performed every now and again, depending on the location.

But, the situation you spelled out raises a lot of red flags. 

What’s more baffling is that, instead of rectifying the issue, Mike provided access to the wrong account – the unused and unknown one – and eventually led to the cancellation of both my accounts.This experience not only highlights serious issues in their customer service but also raises concerns about their internal account management systems.

If not , I dont want to raise the rent, due to I dont want the tenant to have to pay.any suggestions 

I don't think you qualify for a 1031. owning a property your mother lives in doesn't seem to meet the held for investment test necessary. 

But, something to add that you have to understand is that a 3-4 unit has to be meet the FHA self sufficiency test.

I have a sick parent abroad and i am not there half the time, they kept raising the maintenance since i got there and i don't want to pay that when i am not there so my solution was to rent it out ... so while i agree its better for the building to have a lower percentage of rentals it hits people like me...