Now, if the house was more modern (like the other houses in the surrounding area) then this price tag makes sense.That said, we really liked the area, so we're keeping our home screener set on the Dayton area.

I know 44303 and the surrounding areas well, lived in Akron for 2 years.

Most are reluctant landlords (like me) but then I guess that's better than the absentee landlord  :-)Keep up your spirits and surround yourself with positive people because another the rent day is around the corner and you get to smile on your way to the bank.

There are plenty of ways and I have found the most success on Facebook investor group pages for the local and surrounding cities you are working in.Cheers to your success!

@Michael Garfias You should research the surrounding areas to see where the residential MFH (2-4 units) 1) are available; 2) in demand; Once you find your target market, determine how much would you need to buy it.

It would seem all the bad investment myths surrounding mobile home purchases have really been opinions repeated often enough to sound like fact.You can read the rest of my thoughts on this new report and what that will mean for the MH industry here - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/fhfa-data-proves-mo...What are your thoughts on the FHFA report regarding manufactured homes?

@Jonathan Manacchio I agree with the comments surrounding Hood River/White Salmon and The Dalles if you don't mind going that far east. 

But if you want to build a business around it you must first become a student of the game, surround yourself with experts, and build healthy relationships with people you trust. 

Take a bigger step.Go bigger and target 5+ units, commercial side.Consider not buying turnkey properties, find some properties that need some value add or have been neglected.Cast a wider fishing net and search for properties in the county and surrounding counties where you may move too.Understand the local tenant and state lawsConnect with brokers, mtg brokers, property mgmt companies, other investors or potential partners. 

For the ARV I simply looked at the surrounding properties which ranged from low 200's to high 500's and did an average (not sure if there is a better way) The Max Allowable offer is slightly above the asking price, essentially making this a good deal.