The study from some Florida Atlantic University took historical price change data from Zillow and compared it to current trends. 

Try comparing texas to illinois. 

Look at how your property compares with others in the price range

They may have more flexible terms compared to traditional banks.Just be sure to check the interest rates and repayment terms since borrowing against your policy can reduce the death benefit if not paid back in time.

You are WAY too eager to leave your job for investing when investing takes years to deliver a return comparable to your job unless you have a bank vault of money to play with.

I started calling other mobile home parks nearby, to get an idea of comparables.

I’m trying to find the best sources to be able to compare sellthrough rates across various markets throughout the county.

Some of this might be do to seasonality (I don't have anything to compare to because I started marketing on FB about 9 months ago). 

Without knowing the specific area, etc, a 7% cap rate on NNN is likely somewhere on the higher end of the risk spectrum compared to the 5% that a Starbucks might command.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.