On the bright side it allows for every manufacture to make them similar and to the same standards so there shouldnt be anyone low balling you with a hack house.  

@brian I know everyone’s number is different in every market but that’s all I was looking for was a ball park number .

If the owner doesn’t play ball with you, and writing up an agreement will test that, then I only see the above Airbnb strategy to minimize your risk but move forward with your dream nonetheless.

All the reasons you listed about maintenance & lawn care are are great, & precisely why we moved into a Condo unit. 

However... the trouble is with many folks out there is that it's tough to get a part time job outside of your full time job.. plus it's tough to figure out what you can do... and how to do it...That is precisely why I decided to execute Jeff's formula in action.... 

If I had a crystal ball and knew what was going to happen in 3,5, or even 10 years, I would quit my day job and just "predict the future" for a living. 

Well ball is in your court my man - if the terms are not favorable to you, don't do it.

If it's a $300K property then it's a different ball of wax. 

It might be a different ball of wax if you W2 $400K and Your cash-flow is $5K per money.

I've been studying national and local market and wish I had a crystal ball.