I didn't take a break to eat, I was frantic (7 hours straight I spent in total).

As of right now, I FEEL GREAT, I am sleeping, eating, staying sharp and am getting feedback from my peers that I am on top of my medicine and it shows.

How about partnership with a local broker that is not going to eat my profits with a high commission?

Owner ends up eating the expense, when the former tenant should have paid the bill.  

When you refinance, you might not increase cash flow if the value of the home increases significantly and thus the debt service increases to a level that would eat into overall cash flow. 

It eats into cash flow, we may have difficulty saving for our next down payment,, and I am worried that the large mortgage will affect our debt to income ratio when we apply for a loan for our next property.I am also concerned about paying too much for the property as there are no solid comps in the area. 

I would be weary to fill any vacant lots with new trailers from the Century 21 cash program as at that lot rent rate it will take forever to pay off those floored units and the interest and curtailments will eat you alive.

The deck is in good shape now, but I worry about it eating into my profits long term.

If they are negligent, they should be own up to that and eat the cost.Remember: cheaper management doesn't mean you'll make more money.You can start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

@Brian EllisDon't sh*t where you eat!