My crystal ball says it's a MH "designed/rehabed" just for investors to devise the old deal into a commercial flavored financing arrangement to avoid the SAFE Act issues.......good luck with that

@Martine JacksonWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

@Mark Graham IIWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

Sandra C.Welcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.I added some links on rentals and sense this is the niche you are looking to focus on, while pondering which option to use to get started with inputs from the BP community. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

I think you mentioned it: 203K rehab loan, preferably the streamlined flavor to speed things up if you're in a rush.

I am well aware that real estate investing seems to be the flavor of the month, and I am guilty of being one of the ones that have caught the bug.

If the whole block is residential and retail, there is a potential for a vibrant neighborhood, which equals a good pool of tenants and market rents. 

@Harlan CoxWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

Can you tell, I love living here.Anyhow, so far the flavor and feel of this community has been pleasant and inviting.  

Kristine Marie Poe  Remember that Title comes in two flavors: fee and estate for years.