And the mail never stopped permanently since the temps as Kristine Marie Poe mentioned would not be aware.

2 - Going FHA with 3.5% down and essentially repeating scenario 2 but having a permanent cash outflow for PMI.

In the interest of taking care of the problem permanently, look into ways to add additional off street parking.

There are other agencies that take a permanent high (ie 50 or 60) percentage of each transaction, but pay for much of the agent's expenses.

I had to do so as I am permanently disabled so have very little verifiable income.

They probably couldn't find documents (e.g. permits) showing the personal property was made 'permanent' (placed upon a permanent enclosed foundation on land owned by the owner of the mobile home.) 

IMO: I would stay away from an ARM, you have to many risks involved that could permanently harm your future RE career.

This started me wondering if I could manage the apartments once we permanently moved to Florida.ThanksJeff

My husband and I are planning to move to NOLA soon, and were hoping to owner occupy a duplex for a bit while we explore the city and take our time looking for a more permanent single-family for ourselves.

New one on me.  My tenant of three months decided that she wanted to divorce her husband and move back to the DR.  Phone call last month saying she was leaving and a text on Monday stating she left the key in the mail...