That's one of our biggest risks it seems, however, ND is more friendly than the MN side.  

Right  now  there is one @auction.com that is going to start bidding in North side of Lake Okeechobee give it a look'  I'm looking at it too I think it would make a great medium income Mobile Home Park for retirees who want to go fishing in Lake Okeechobee. 

Quote from @James Boreno: One of my SFH caught on fire and I'm in the process of selling it to a contractor.

I am also involved in management at one of the largest STR property management firms in Cashiers.

I am having a little trouble understanding this, as I thought that if a double wide was built and then brought to a lot as brand new.. not having a used one that has been lot to lot.. and immediatly tied down to foundation (slab). that it would then be seen as real estate, and not manufactured? 

NATHAN KUPPERMANthanks :)Fiona and Obie They appear to be a newer company - around one year.

That doesn't seem right about having to chase your money - but would need a lot more info to provide a better opinion. also are you investing in one property and is your name secured or you giving an unsecured loan? 

Then hire one that sounds competent and that you can get along with.

Another thought - are you considering an FHA loan on the next one?

I am active duty military and plan to use the property for deployments/holidays for my family to stay near relatives until I separate in 4 years, then to use that property as one of several future investment properties.