But my lack of long term market understanding lead to over extension on my personal buy-and-hold properties. 2008 destroyed me as 95% of my tenants decided they no longer needed to pay... and some even decided that they were entitled to my mechanical systems and metal materials like plumbing and wiring... one even burned down a multi-family building.

Those look like some pretty large floor plates looking at the picture, and you did say they currently have 4 apartments on the 2nd floor.So you are looking at building out the 3rd, 4th floor at least, I am assuming to have a similar layout to the lower floors to have all your mechanicals lined up.

I have used several title companies and have the following requirements:  1) easy to work with, 2) make me a priority and move the process efficiently, 3) good communication, 4) competitive fees, and 5) mobile close service.If you are military or have someone in the direct family who is/was you might consider One Nation Title (formerly First Republic). 

However, the people moving to the community without ties are teachers (we had a bunch retire these last few years), an attorney, medical professional, mechanic, manager of assisted living facility, restaurant owner, carpenter, etc. on top of those other professions. 

I am looking to trade my skills as a handy man/ ASE certified mechanic for a few hours a week in investing knowledge.

But then I look at the attached pictures and I realize that the property is a manufactured (mobile) home.

Still need to verify other details, but what I know is this:- Client has declared bankruptcy- Client has a Mechanics lien on house for 16k- Client owes bank 900k, and house (not yet verified thoroughly) is appraised at 550k- The appraisal is before client leaves house, which will have some further damage to it

I am looking at a mobile home park in CT with the following details:- 18 spaces fully rented for $455 / month (received as an HOA - owner does not own the mobile homes but rents the spaces and includes utilities as part of the $455 fee)- Separate unit on the property:- 3 offices rent for $400 each / month (currently rented)- 1 apt bedroom for $800 / month (currently rented)- A storgage shed that gets $1400 a yearTotal Annual Income = $122,400Total Annual Expenses = $92,701They are asking $1.2M for this property, and I am new to this type of investment.

It has major universities near by and a growing mobile population.  

I have purchased tax deed houses and rented them out in Mobile.