On the other hand if this was a long time tenant who is moving to a more expensive unit I would probably go with an upgrade down the road. 

It is a more complex calculation when house hacking. 

Additionally, you may also encounter unforeseen challenges during the removal of the old home and installation of the new one, which could add to the overall cost and timeline of the project.On the other hand, renovating the existing mobile home to HUD standards with the help of a contractor may be a more cost-effective and time-efficient option.

Now they just passed a bill waiting for the gubonator to sign it to throw that horrendous law out and go back to a more normal police governance. 

As an appraiser I can get a more accurate market value than the Z-Estimate and I'm comfortable researching County Records.

I partner with people a lot but typically they are in a more passive role. 

I've worked with many investors who sought a life style change and wanted to take a more passive role in their real estate.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/7993/48729-are-yo...

A CPA who's familiar with your books would be able to answer your questions in a more specific way.

You can consider buying rental properties for steady income and potential appreciation, do house flipping for quick profits or explore REITs for a more hands-off approach.

A more retail oriented user will have different requirements than industrial vs warehouse vs trades contractor etc.