Get a paying job with the 40 hours you free up.

I also always keep my rent increases in line with the local market, so sometimes I'll have tenants threaten to leave sometimes, and once they do their research they realize that it wouldn't make sense at all to find another property and end up paying the same thing.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: The loans are available but nobody wants to do them.There always seems to be something wrong with the properties, as lenders we just can't make enough $ for our time.9/10 Borrowers also complain about the "excessive fees" for the loan amount.If you are okay with paying 8k in closing costs then the loan is available. 

Why should you pay for something that isn't your fault? 

I definitely would pay attention to key macroeconomic stats such as population growth, job growth, and where companies are moving/developing.

Get on a budget, build your emergency fund, pay off all debts, save up.

Why would you do anything that effectively pays you less than that?

@Stephen Karathomas The values of mobile homes and what you can pay for them depend on the area(s) you're working in.

We only charge third-party fees like the appraisal and the borrower pays the vendor directly.

While buying one that’s up and running might seem a good idea - paying for speed - if you’re not quite ready, sometimes the best deal you make is the one you don’t make at all.