You can definitely get by cheaper here than in most metropolitan cities.Timothy Murphy IIIWill be in touch if I start considering that area, but for now plan on focusing on just Columbus.

The second  problem is it is difficult to find people who will do preparation of the land for the mobile hand ,and also  I don't really know what is better/easier/cheaper...putting concrete pillars in the ground every 8 feet or putting down an asphalt or concrete slab.

A bad PM can cost you a lot of money in the long run, and a good one can save/make you more than you would have saved using the cheaper option.

ThanksDepending on the number of loans you originate, it may be a lot cheaper to have a servicer manage the loans for you since many can do it for $20-$25/mo per loan.  

The way you describe your situation, I'm going to say you fall into the 22% tax rate bracket (single over $47k, or married over $94k in taxable income).  

If the jobs are the same the cheaper guy is probably fine. 

Ideally, I’d prefer to invest in my hometown, Tyler, TX, about 2 hrs from Dallas, because I’m more familiar with the best areas to invest in and real estate is much cheaper than DFW.

Cost of building is still much cheaper than purchasing existing properties right now.  

@Andrew PostellMostly 20% downOccasionally BRRRR’ing, cash buy with a refinance on the cheaper stuff

Isn't it much cheaper to roll the dice and risk being ripped off to save pennies?