We had the same thought process when we started A Blind Pig.

We're crunching numbers and planning to make purchases this year in the self-storage space.

FHA loans require living in the home as your primary residence for 1 year after purchase.

If you do decide to start flipping homes- as a new investor you can either self finance with all cash, or you can contact a commercial lender like myself and expect terms to be 75-80% of the purchase price with 100% of the rehab financed through a draw.

Very few non-owner occupied property policies guarantee full replacement cost - they typically provide replacement cost up to the dwelling limit purchased. 

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

Maybe it's a processing fee, an application fee, etc?  

Have you always invested in owning the parks, or have you purchased some individual mobile homes in parks you haven't owned also? 

Willing to customize to tenant desires FOR A PRICE. obviously, some of the above is accomplished by the particular property you purchased; some by repairs, maintenance and improvements, and some by ongoing service commitment.   

Curry County has it's own process, similar to Coos County that is mainly focused around waste systems and water sources.