What brand/manufacturer do investors typically prefer for new manufactured homes? 

It takes time to develop the systems and processes needed for consistent results.

If this is only one of a small amount of properties, invest in a dryer exhaust vent cleaning system off of Amazon.

But one of the best resources I've found is just reading, and listening to, as many books on the subject as I could find to really help deepen my knowledge and expertise.I actually just started listing to audio books over the last year or so and found a great app called Libby, that you can download for free through the Cleveland Public Library system and there's tons of great audiobooks on real estate and investing that I listen to when I'm driving and has helped me a lot!  

It all comes down to systems and you absolutely can  do both RE and be a technician. 

Also the schooling system seems better than Lathrop/Manteca area. 

There is positive population growth, tech and manufacturing (Tesla, Google, Apple) moving to the area, and low property taxes.

I want a system to follow.

Compared to the US, the financing is different (if you need any), the legal system is different (you need to vet the parties), pre-construction works differently (if that's what you want to buy), the buyer/seller psychology is different, ...It's important that you get the needed knowledge or work with people who have it and have their interests aligned with yours.I have replied to hundreds of posts about investing in Mexico over the years so you might find some what you look for there.

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