If it is not the estate, in my opinion their interest in the lot is goneThe first transfer could have been internal as I outlined above.  

I do have access to 60k plus some more private money if needed for a deal.My internal debate is that im feeling quite spread thin between holding a contsrtuction job, learning how to be an agent (and get that business going), as well as attempting to purchase a fix and flip(s) in order to buy and hold. 

Its usually the outrageously bad tenants, or outright criminals.

Pros:Strong cash flowMajor affordable housing shortage in the countryBarrier to entry - zoning prohibits new parksPride of ownership - the residents own the homeLower operating costs - the residents own the homeLower touch - the residents own the homeSticky residents - costly to move a homeEasy to raise rents - costly to move a homeRecession resistant asset class - affordable rentLarge private equity funds are entering the space - drive prices upMom & pop ownership - opportunities to improve NOI and valueLower entry cost per door - less capital neededCons:Not sexy - smaller resale pool (but that's changing)Stigma - some counties try to stop operations (poorly operated parks, criminal activity)Stigma - some people don't want to live in oneLower credit quality residentLess appreciation potential, unless forcedNiche investment - helps to have scale to properly operateMany banks don't understand it - tougher to financeOlder assets in many cases

@Mark K.I know it is all market specific and there is also an Internal Rate of Return to consider as well, but you could easily get the same or better case on cash return by being a lender to someone else and not have the stress and management of the property.

They said these were their internal rules and I got confirmation from multiple people in the bank.

For one, this isn't a criminal matter and so the police will not get involved. 

Do NOT fall for the ones who are overly "nice" and "eager" as they are generally Credit Criminals!  

It checks credit, criminal and evictions for $26.00 and then gives you a pass, fail or conditional with larger deposit.

When I helped develop an internal software system for a financial institution we tested all of our loan calculations against TValue and a good ole HP12C.