Start by simply checking for water stains on the ceiling, which can indicate whether the roof is structurally sound.Many mobile homes have rolled metal roofs that can crack and rust over time.

Most often because of wildfire risk or simply because it's an STR, but sometimes because of the high property value.  

Simply trying to beat big box/Costco pricing and their retail prices aren't less.

Never done it either, we've been approached to lend by some investors looking to do it.The risk of insurances rates skyrocketing or simply being cut off makes it extremely difficult.You also have to consider rental demand.

This method involves you identifying homes in your preferred areas and physically knocking on doors to express your interest in buying.

Deal structure comes as a result of identifying an objective (rental, flip etc) and then a property you'd like to pursue.

It can be a great win-win, simply by bisecting the property and hosting operation.

I just add to my buyer's list and commercial buyers identify themselves.

If you want tax-deductions now you might contribute to the pre-tax bucket and get a deductions, or if you want tax-free growth and tax-free distributions, you will look at contributing to Roth bucket, or maybe you do some to pre-tax and some to post tax Roth. 3) Simply put, Compounding Interest In the Absence of Taxation!

Are based on their capabilities rather than what is ideally offered to you (for example, if a lawyer is only licensed in Texas, they might recommend structuring in Texas even when it's more advantageous to establish, say, a Wyoming holding company, simply because they cannot facilitate the latter).Comparing this to the medical field, as discussed in this thread, physicians generally provide more consistent advice.