Drive around the neighborhoods to understand the lay of the land - if you have someone who will take you around and explain, better yet. 

I can help with the refinance to pull equity out, but no the purchase, as 99% of the industry won't finance mobile homes. 

there are ways to get around the highest and you also need to take into account the savings you will generally have on the purchase side when compared to other regions. 

You wanna be the 2% so BE the 2%.

I stop following him years ago.  

I’d offer to sign the form if I was allowed to cross out everything between brokerage firm and during the terms.

I would caution you with searching for lenders as those that don't follow a draw process or will lend on anything may not actually be a lender and trying to scam you.

Be careful following the advice of strangers on the information superhighway.

So a question, haha, and forgive me if this sounds incredibly naive - how about getting a property manager or someone else with boots on the ground to do the underwriting by visiting in person etc.

They can rent the property they purchase to you (or anyone).The property must be held for investment purposes for at least 24 months immediately following the exchange.