Don't split the work between multiple contractors if possible, finding one to do all or most of the work will keep prices down.Challenges were finding replacement pieces for certain items as manufactured homes were very different than stick built as well as going through state guidelines for affixing the house to the land

I don’t mind paying those fees if I can build a solid, long lasting business quickly.I know I can piece together all these things by attending my local REI meetings and making connections there.

Others either have a check sent right to them or have another piece of property the get this STAR rebate for.

Also, was there a trust, is it going through probate, are other family members wanting to get their piece of equity? 

What are some important pieces we need to be working on now that we may not have thought of?

He bought a piece-o-crap house for 5k.

Since I'm throwing away everything in the house, except a few pieces furniture that are not damaged, do I still need to treat the bedbugs?

In fact you haven't been squeezed out of anything because those weren't your deals to begin with.... you were just hoping those other students (who went through the same program and have now acquired 100's of doors) would give you a piece of the action.... because you thought you were entitled to it. 

Any pieces of advice are much appreciated! 

The most concerning piece here is that Norada is still actively raising money from their investors as if nothing is happening!