@Tyran BlockMake me under 25 again and I'd look to acquire a 2-4 unit property with an FHA low-down payment mortgage.

Also as I understand it qualification for these loans are based on the property as opposed to the borrower.

The land is tangible and the mobile homes are considered Personal Property and titled like a automobile.

Hi All,  I have ten properties in Lufkin, including a small commercial building and a short term rental. 

Also, can any investors recommend a reputable property management firm? 

I would like to speak with local investors, real estate agents, property managers, lenders, etc. from the area.

@Zach Howard the winter months are also the worst time to sell a property!

If they buy something for your property and you pay them back, it’s just like you bought it yourself—so you can count it as an expense in your bookkeeping.If they don’t get reimbursed, then technically it’s a gift/donation, and you can’t deduct it as an expense.

Looking for various tax strategies to reduce the reality that a large RV or boat is a grossly depreciating assetI would not have a loan, so claiming it as a primary or secondary residence and claiming the mortgage deduction is not applicable.I sold my primary residence and I have several rental properties which I use as I'm fixing them up.What I'm pondering is living aboard and working aboard developing a new product, while traveling.  

There's a map of all the properties listed on that site.