Otherwise, another method would be marketing, driving for dollars, etc. where you seek out homeowners that do not yet have their homes on the market and make them an offer ... most (but not all) of these would be on distressed properties that you may or may not be able to get bank financing on and the owner would likely want a quick close which again would mean you'd need to buy all cash.Otherwise, if it is a property listed on the MLS, I'd put the offer in through the listing agent ... you may not get a direct discount from the owner not having to pay half the commission, but I guarantee you that the listing agent will be motivated to close the deal with you since he/she would double end his/her commission, so you may be able to still get a good deal in an indirect sort of way.

At the same time you can indirectly educate them on why houses in general cannot command the highest price (lack of upgrades, need of repairs, etc.). 

Land/home is in direct competition with your affordable housing option as a potential park owner and is a more appealing option to anyone out there looking to live in a mobile home.  

In direct mail the secret sauce is culling down an "every address" list for higher probability scenarios:  vacant, absentee owner, late taxes etc.  

That may save you some time by nosing what to expect in indirect expenses.  

Probably.This issue only has an indirect impact on NC real estate.

Just do not forget any indirect fees and capital expenditures.  

Part 1 – Brokers  (page 5)(2) (a) “Real estate broker” or “broker” means any person, firm, partnership, limited liability company, association, or corporation who, in consideration of compensation by fee, commission, salary, or anything of value or with the intention of receiving or collecting such compensation, engages in or offers or attempts to engage in, either directly or indirectly, by a continuing course of conduct or by any single act or transaction, any of the following acts: (I) Selling, exchanging, buying, renting, or leasing real estate, or interest therein, or improvements affixed thereon;(II) Offering to sell, exchange, buy, rent, or lease real estate, or interest therein, or improvements affixed thereon;(page 8) § 12-61-102, C.R.S.

The tax code states that there can be no direct or indirect benefit between a plan and a disqualified party, in either direction.  

@Diwas B.You might consider dealing directly with the listing broker that way they get full commission and you deal with the person in direct contact with the owner.