I like the idea of pre-foreclosure especially, but have not found up to date data for that specifically.

Investing in your position is a laughable idea.

It’s always a good idea to consult a tax professional or real estate bookkeeper to ensure you maximize your deductions while staying compliant.

Quote from @Bill H Reed: Have a question regarding this topic..I have several mobile homes in Tennessee and there's a large pasture behind them which has a lot of field mice and they have a tendency to get in the house there's no way to stop this..

They will likely count your potential rent as part of their analysis and should give you a good idea of how much you could "buy" based on your situation.

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That's a great idea!

What kind of calculations should I use to determine whether or not this is a good idea?  

Great idea!

I've offered to rent W/Ds to tenants in the nicer neighborhoods as I can buy a used set for $40 and rent them for the same price per month, but the tenants typically have their own.I'm also entertaining the idea of getting a whole house service contract for all appliances including the AC, plus plumbing.