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Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.

Try to get preapproved from a local loan broker or Co-op. 

Quote from @Victor Patel: I recently invested $60K with a local hard money lender who has been established in the area for decades.

We get granite for around $40/ft installed from a local shop. 

I think you need to find a good local agent, network with investors(local meet ups, FB groups, etc) and learn more to dial in the gameplan. 

local REIA groups are filled with investors looking to buy properties.

Always looking to connect with other local investors to share ideas!

Finding a potential lot won’t be hard but getting a local municipality to give you the green light to build an MHP is going to be next to impossible.

If they’re underfunded, you could get hit with special assessments.Since you want to stay local and focus on cash flow, commercial makes sense, but have you considered industrial or flex space?