Even with 100% of funding, who gets to make expense and design decisions?

Reason being is that I'm not a US citizen and I do not live in the US. 

Might be an additional cost there.If units are updated, capex items look good, leases and tenants look solid, and there are no other regular expenses besides the 5200 in insurance/property taxes then I like this deal.  

I have been living OOS and doing all my biz for the last 10 years there.

This has been interpreted to mean "any increase in tenant expense to live there".

We all invest in real estate in order to make money, and keep in mind that someone who can only afford to live in a mobile home and seller-finance to buy the land is probably tight on funds. 

It's a great way to keep your license active without the usual expenses.

Guess my question is this — where will these employees be living/trying to live?

While you might find a lender offering low down payment options, you'll still need cash reserves for repairs, maintenance, emergency fund (ideally 3-6 months of expenses), etc.

I live a few hours south of Peoria in St.