In his video Why The US Needs Mexico: Replacing Chinese Manufacturing, watch around 1:30. 

I called the county, and was told: (a) that "cove" doesn't meet the *current* definition of a bedroom, BUT for older MH, they go by what the manufacturer classified it as when it was sold; (b) the property tax listing for the lot identifies the MH as "personal property", so doesn't identify the number of bedrooms and baths; (c) the septic permit was made for a two bedroom residence.I have failed in my many attempts to locate any records as to how the manufacturer described this originally. 

House Hacking locally in a state that literally has one of the worst reputations for landlords is how my wife and I got to financial freedom. 

It allows you to include the land into the financing with the build.It is becoming very popular in multiple states to find a nice piece of land or land lot and put a "Modular" or Manufactured home on the land.

The following actions will assist you in beginning your journey towards being a prosperous real estate investor:Set Specific GoalsEstablish a Reputable Credit History and Maintain an Emergency FundSelect an Investment StrategyMake Connections with Other InvesteesStart Little and Know Your MarketConstruct a Business PlanRemain Calm and Patient.Keep in mind that being a profitable real estate investor is a marathon, not a sprint.

There is positive job growth from the tech industry, manufacturing jobs from Tesla, geographically restricted building, no income tax, low property taxes, close to CA, mild weather, and landlord friendly. 

Seeking Expert Advice: Are there any reputable resources, organizations, or professionals specializing in creative financing and real estate transactions who could guide this matter?

Most Tenants and Owners are great and by far are rockstars but every now and then it amazes me that we'll get an owner that hires us for our experience and expertise and then tries to step in and "co-manage" or want things a certain way aside from our system... we call these time wasters and quickly say 'no thank you'... we have too many GOOD owners and tenants we have to focus on and important things like running a reputable business and ensuring properties are taken cared of for this -- based on data and experience... not opinion.

I did get a reputable contractor in my area to ride down to Norfolk and give me quote.

I know wholesalers who spend $10,000 monthly on advertising, and ALWAYS deliver what they promise because when spending $120k annually on your reputation, you don’t want to undo all that goodwill.