This may only work in a place like Colorado where there is a more established tiny home community and the people are generally a little "crunchier", but if you paid down the homes as fast as possible you could have a real cash cow.

Not because you are likely to collect any of the owed money, but because it establishes that they are delinquent so that you can start the eviction process on day 1.  

Or do the lenders require that I establish primary residence first, before getting an fha or a fannie mae loan for a primary? 

Many of these program actually something that we can do ourselves too.Also these program I believe is structured when one is at certain net worth and have few serious real estate property to protect, like for example if one is having 3 to 4  fourplex , then yes that program may be worth a time although actually one can do it DIY too.To establish trust you dont need lawyer.

The objective- Establish some boots-on-the-ground support and potentially some partners.

@Sofia Sharkey, At this point you're probably established, but wanted to let you know that Duck Creek Village, UT is a solid market.

For starters, I recommend that you identify your investment strategy, choose a market that aligns with it, and establish your Core 4.The main challenge I observed is that individuals often lack a clear end goal or strategy, or they select a market that doesn't align with their chosen strategy.

We also are establishing an office there for clients to come look over options, get in-house financing, and we also offer help getting matched with an interior decorator to help with the flow and design of the interior. 

If you're just starting, I'd suggest you attend some local meetups and network with some local, established, successful investors.  

there could be some good plays for office downtown PDX as it has the highest vacancy rate in the nation for established cities of its size.