I have REPS by actively and materially participating in my rental property portfolio, and also work as a real estate broker full time (1099 collecting commissions through a single member/purpose LLC) from buildings I sell.My losses from my rental properties (LLC #A) largely offset any federal and state taxes from my brokerage business (LLC #B).

Residential real estate has always been a great spot to invest since it is easier to get in/out than other sectors.

The product is real and solid, but getting to the finish line might be a little tough, especially on anything long term.

That's the only way you'll get real answers. 

I'd be happy to discuss more with you about real estate investing. 

Also, financing mobile homes can be tricky depending on whether it's on leased land or real property.. are you running into any lender hesitations?

BiggerPockets has a decent system for finding a real estate broker in any given area.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

In other words held for steady cash flow.My VARIABLE (note) PORTFOLIO consists of more active/speculative notes - non performing notes I purchased at discount to principal owed; notes I hope to “work” for enhanced ROI, real property I “purchased” with a leaseback option to repurchase, and defaulted notes I purchased planning on eventually taking ownership of the real estate, as well as notes I created that don’t have current payments but provide a guaranteed return plus an equity “kicker” when the property is sold. 

I am currently an investment real estate agent in the Middle Tennessee area, especially around Nashville!